Having raised 4 kids and all of us wearing jeans and rugged jackets etc,.....and being a seamstress, I've fixed a lot of zippers, but don't think I've ever seen a locking zipper. Must be new since my zipper fixing, repairing, replacing days. This is fabulous information....just in case. Thanks for posting.

@UCANZippersUSA

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Glad it was helpful!

My daughter's zipper has been stuck on her brand new jacket for months! I was just about to send it to the tailor to have the zipper replaced, and then I happened upon this post. This post saved the jacket, and saved me money! Thank you for sharing this info about the zipper lock! I simply added a keyring underneath the zipper pull to disengage the locking mechanism. No torn seams required.

Thanks for your video and especially for the step-by-step very clear explanations and using the correct names for the various zipper parts. You are a terrific teacher!!!

You have made this look so easy! Now to go home and fix my child's brand new jacket he broke the zipper pull on!

Thank you for the very useful videos you shared! But I am wondering about how we can determine the suitable new slider

Ripped my jacket trying to get the top stopper off. Thanks. I especially liked how you kept repeating how easy and simple it is whilst you were doing it.

thank you so much my daughter is so happy that she can wear her jacket now...GOD bless you man

Just take off that little "clip" metal stopper at the top and the zipper can be wiggled right off. No need to rip out top of zipper. You can put the new slider on over the fabric only part of the zipper and then put the little metal clip back on. Pinch with pliers and zip slider down.

@Amanda-wr8cn

4 жыл бұрын

Yes!

After watching this fabulous tutorial, I am successful at replacing slider on my jacket, that makes me very happy.😍

watched the first 10 seconds of this video and already fixed my zipper this guy is rad

Thanks! My son just broken the zipper slider on his winter Parka. This helps to know not a big repair !

Thank you for the information about the 'lock'. I have often wondered why some zippers refused to move when the little pull tab on the slider was missing.

Best method ever had I seen dis video 1st it would have saved me precious time

I feel really lucky to have found you on youtube. Unfortunately, I think I happen to have a zipper problem that cannot be sorted with your advice and think I may have to stop wearing this ancient, battered, well-worn but much loved sheepskin jacket Ive had forever. The problem isnt really even the zip, its the fact that the material on one side at the bottom has worn away leaving a row of teeth. Ive ended up sewing the two sides of the track together and because it has to remain closed, I literally climb in and out of it lol!!! I dont care what people think, most of my family and friends know I love it but theres no way I can afford a new zip so, if there is ANYTHING in your repertoire that you think I can try and if you have the time to spend on this, then I would be forever grateful. You deserve many thanks for the service you provide, its selfless, considering you are a company who could be making lotsa bucks keeping this info to yourselves. I hope to hear from you but either way, thanks!!!

Thanks for the info... THANKS!! for keeping the manufacturing in the USA! And the Jobs here. My Hats off to you.

Thank you so much. Thanks to youre channel i learned how to fix zipper. You are the best.

Thank you thank you thank you, I've been pulling out my hair trying to fix my zipper. I didn't know about the "locking" part, as soon as I lifted it the slider went right on. Zip-a-dee-doo-dah. Time for a beer!

See Lisa's comment below- she's got it right. Needle nose pliers to pull off zipper stop at top of jacket- slide broken zipper slide off, slide new one on, replace zipper stop--no sewing needed. The zipper stop is like a little clamp just above the last zipper tooth, and once you remove it, you can open it slightly by tapping a small flat head screwdriver into the open part- or just use a new zipper stop- either way, slide it into place, and crimp in down with the needle nose pliers. Fixed- no sewing. Why do people make you tube videos on "how to..." when they don't know how to do it themselves?

Thanks for the video, it was so helpful to fix my backbag zipper.

Thanks for video I've had 2 jacket zippers break while it was freezing so this helped me a lot thanks 😊

Thanks for the video very informative looking forward to more videos many thanks take care from Kenya

So simple you dnt have to be rocket science 💯👏👏👏

Thank you! You saved my favorite down jacket!!

Thanks for the video. It really helped. Unfortunately when I put the new slider and tried o to zip up the hoodie it it did not work (the zipper separated). I tried a number of new pulls and it did the same thing. I looked at the zipper carefully to make sure there was no damage to any teeth and did not see any. Since I completely lost the old zipper pull I can not compare it to the new ones (metal, bought at Joanne's).The zipper it self appears to be plastic (nylon).Could that be the issue?

all zipper pulls have a number on the back or on the tip just replace the pull with a replacement that has the same number and there will be no problem closing because the teeth will be held in place.Hope this helps

@UCANZippersUSA

10 жыл бұрын

This is generally true. Most zipper factories put the gauge of the zipper on the back of the sliders as stated, however there are others that use a numbering system to track their die cast molds. I know a few factories that do that so just be careful.

@claymccabe1

10 жыл бұрын

The size of zippers is measured in millimeters. I've seen a lot of zippers with no markings. What you can do when in doubt is measure the width of the inside of the slider or measure the width of the zipper when it is zipped. The most common sizes are 3mm, 4.5mm, 5mm, 8mm, and 10mm. Sometimes you find an odd ball size but that is true for most zippers.

Thanks for the tutorial how to repair the slider zipper

As an alteration shop owner I have to say that I would fix your zipper with much less trouble and for about $7, on the spot. I would probably charge that much just to sew up the end for you, too. Totally unnecessary to open the end. Just pull the stopper off and wiggle on the slider.

@breticles

6 жыл бұрын

"Just pull the stopper off" That seems difficult. Do you mean the top stopper? Mine won't move - top or bottom.

@alexamombravo9788

5 жыл бұрын

@@breticles he meant the zipper stopper which is the silver tho g you don't need to remove the whole thing just full and wiggle it will come. Off or get those small cutter.

@LoveLove-oj8qv

5 жыл бұрын

What of the stopper is plastic and not a clamp?

@jamesstuart3346

2 жыл бұрын

@@LoveLove-oj8qv Yep mine's like that too

Just what I needed, thanks.

@UCANZippersUSA

7 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

auto lock zippers are hassle when they break. great video!

@UCANZippersUSA

7 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! Thanks for leaving a comment. All the best!

You are my hero! ✌❤😁

I'm guessing that if you're purchasing just the slider then the slider gauge is not fitting the teeth gauge. In fact, if it's separating when you try to close it, the slider gauge is too big. If you can measure the width of the teeth with the zipper closed, I can give you the gauge size that you should be looking for.

I bought a 2nd hand kids jacket, not realizing the slider was not on it, should have zipped it up first!. Anyways how do I know what size of slider to buy? thank you for the video

Got it ! Thanks

If you're talking about the pin at the bottom of the zipper to put the jacket together, unfortunately not. We punch those on with a lot of pressure from our machines and if it's popped off, you'll have the same problem over and over again.

Thanks!

Just a quick note... why did you not replace the top stopper with your pliers?

@UCANZippersUSA

9 жыл бұрын

bamagirlie72 I actually did replace them, but just glazed over it. You are correct that the top stops that were carefully removed at the beginning will need to be replaced after you change the slider out.

I never have to unpick the seams when replacing a slider. Just use a tool to remove the top stop and the old slider can be wriggled off and the new one wriggled on (even if you have to fight it a little) and then a new top stop added. It takes me less than 2 minutes usually to change a slider.

Yeah It works

Did you replace the stop at the top, if so, how?

Hi, great help. Question regarding the stop. The zipper slider/ pull that I repaired was in plastic so the plastic stop broke when I removed it. I fixed the zipper, but now I have no top stop. Is there any diy for this? Thanks!

@UCANZippersUSA

8 жыл бұрын

+ellen jung you can whip stitch a top stop of you can purchase pre-formed stops. You can try www.zippershipper.com/

If you still have the pin (insert) then you may be able to clamp it back on. You have to be careful to keep the shape of the pin when clamping it on the zipper tape because it has to fit into the box to get the zipper to engage and zip up. If you don't have the pin anymore, then you're better off looking to replace the zipper.

good job but what if the slider off from bag belt zipper

Hi im trying to replace a zipper like you just showed but the zipper stop is stronger then the little silver stops.. the vest is from talbots and its a gold colored zipper and stopper. it is more solid and you cannot see the small prongs of a basic zipper stop. Any advice on that? thanks so much

So I just carefully removed the top stop and saved them for when I was finished.

If you could measure the width of the teeth with the zipper closed from left to right. That will give me an idea of what gauge size you'll need. Thanks.

What if the top stop is plastic at the top of the zipper? How do you take it off or repair that part?

@UCANZippersUSA

8 жыл бұрын

+Trish Harwood if the top stop is plastic, you'll have to break it off and then decide if you want to hand sew a stop with a whip stitch or you can find sites that sell pre-formed stops. Here's a company that we work with: www.zippershipper.com/top-stops-various-sizes-and-finishes

How do you know what size pull is right for the zipper on your garment?

If the Zipper Insert Pin is broken off, is their any way to replace that?

do this video instructions work for a partir of shorts that loose the pull and the slide is unluck? how you buy a slide size? inches?

I have a Columbia fleece jacket that has a stop that is hard to take off.. Any experience with that particular brand?

Quick one. When did you replace the slider?

UPLOADER: Next time to fix focus, MOVE the camera back about 6 inches, (or more!) then Pinch-Zoom in to get your close-up. In this way you could get REALLY close, without blurring being an issue.

I have a reversible winter jacket and the slide and pull broke. There are no numbers onit, but I do see “V&S”. The #5 visilon repair pull does not fit. Any suggestions? Thank you.

I have a pair of boots that the slider just broke in half (as in the back of the slider broke off) is there a way to put on a new slider?

@UCANZippersUSA

7 жыл бұрын

This video should help in replacing a slider: kzread.info/dash/bejne/h3-A1dqTgquoYco.html

if you didn't replace that little aluminium thing you prised off with your pliers wouldn't the zipper pull off at the top when you fasten it? It must be there for a reason right?

Replaced broken metal puller with cord puller. Why does my metal (guessing auto-lock) zip not move well when unzipped, but moves fine when a chain is formed (zipping up both sides)? Thanks

@UCANZippersUSA

4 жыл бұрын

That's correct, there's an auto-locking spring in the slider body that keeps the slider from falling down. When you grab the pull to move the zipper, that then pulls the lock out and let's the slider move freely. When the garment is unzipped, you only have one-side guiding the slider and it will occasionally get stuck on the zipper teeth. Hope that makes sense.

where do you purchase your new zipper? will any zipper fit?

@UCANZippersUSA

9 жыл бұрын

Hello Bye any of your local craft/sewing shops should have a zipper to purchase. Not any zipper will fit. You'll need to know the gauge size of the zipper. Here's a link on how to measure the gauge of your zipper so you get the right replacement: www.ucanzippers.com/measuring-the-zipper-gauge/

How do you know what zipper to replace the broken one with? are they are compatible with each other?

@UCANZippersUSA

8 жыл бұрын

+Eric Herrera here are a couple blog posts on that: Gauge Size: www.ucanzippers.com/measuring-the-zipper-gauge/ Slider Differences: www.ucanzippers.com/the-difference-between-zipper-sliders/ Hope that helps.

My slider broke and I can't find a slider that is the same size because my slider is very big , I will try to send the photo on how big the zipper track is , but that slider is hard to find around my area and I don't know where to buy any slider

The slider on a pair of shorts of mine just broke. How do i go about getting a replacement slider? If UCAN has replacements available where do I find them?

@UCANZippersUSA

9 жыл бұрын

Anthony Reed your best bet is to go to a local sewing and craft supply store. They will most likely have what you need.

What if your stop isn’t aluminum? Mine is the same material as the zipper teeth.

What's the name of the zipper pull you bought? I've been looking for something very similar to that.

@UCANZippersUSA

7 жыл бұрын

Our codes are a bit different than others, but we call it a BPN51YG. Basically it's a reverse nylon coil slider with an auto lock and a rubber pull.

@KevinRamirez_93

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply! Is there any website or store I can purchase this zipper?

@UCANZippersUSA

7 жыл бұрын

Try Zipper Shipper. www.zippershipper.com/

how do I fix the box and pin part? that plastic box and pin broke, so now the slider fell off and I don't know how to get it back on to zip....and then not fall off again.

@UCANZippersUSA

8 жыл бұрын

+Andrea da Silva unfortunately, once the pin and box have broken, I would recommend replacing the entire zipper.

How do I replace a zipper on a double zip sleeping bag?

Did you put the stop back? I think you need the stop replaced, before you sew the tab back in place.

@UCANZippersUSA

9 жыл бұрын

Joan Sholl Francis yes, the stops do need to go back on prior to sewing the tops of the zipper in the jacket. I apologize for glazing over that. Thanks!

where did you get the replacement zipper and how did you know it would fit?

@UCANZippersUSA

7 жыл бұрын

You'll have to measure the gauge size of the zipper. You can read how to do that here on our blog: www.ucanzippers.com/measuring-the-zipper-gauge/ Once you know what gauge size you need you can purchase sliders from our friends at Zipper Shipper. www.zippershipper.com If you need further assistance, feel free to reach out. Thanks!

@lostintime8651

7 жыл бұрын

but I can't close the zipper teeth without zipper so my measurement will be off.

@UCANZippersUSA

7 жыл бұрын

If you can measure one side in mm and let me know, I can generally give you what the gauge size is. Just let me know if the zipper is nylon coil, plastic molded, or metal.

@earlenecummings921

7 жыл бұрын

UCAN Zippers USA

@lostintime8651

7 жыл бұрын

I was able to remove the zipper from inside the jacket that would be used for a liner. I don't have a liner. It worked out great. Been without a zipper on jacket for 2 years. Your video really helped me push to fix it. thanks again!! Also, I pushed a paperclip through the zipper track, bent it over, cut it to have a stop for the zipper.

What if it's a bag?

How about fixing zipper on a backpack? My backpack zipper has the same problem as your jacket but I don't know how to fix it. Hope you can help me! Appreciate it a lot if you reply! :)

I really have a trouble here , my bag zipper broke , like cracked and I'm left with no zip , and I want to buy a new zip , but I can't find any Zip stores that sell zips , and my zip is very hard to find because it is not small size , and I can't buy anything online because. I dont have a credit card , and even if I found a zip , I can't put the zipp back. Can you help. Me with this ,please

@annemastomaki6513

2 жыл бұрын

Could you get a prepaid credit card at the store?

what about a tent zipper?

@UCANZippersUSA

9 жыл бұрын

byHindu if the slider is still on the zipper chain and you just need to replace the slider, you can take a look at this other video and see if it helps. kzread.info/dash/bejne/f3-dx8dunr2snNo.html

What if it's on a backpack and it has a double slider?

@UCANZippersUSA

8 жыл бұрын

+Sol Frost check out this vid and see if it helps: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fpp51ayAis_fpqw.html

@DiscordedSoul

8 жыл бұрын

thanks!!

what if the lock comes with a code / pin ....& you forget the code ? What then?

@UCANZippersUSA

3 жыл бұрын

That's just zipper humor, right? 😆

Ever have a broken slider on you zipper? Here is a tutorial on how to fix it. #zipperrepair #fixabrokenzipper

Actually wire cutters.

@UCANZippersUSA

9 жыл бұрын

justpar2012 Yep, you're right. I'm Asian. Nippers came to mind faster. ; )

Quilters call the ripper "Jack".

If it's just the zip pull then use a Zippydodah - search on the name

Update: The pocket zipper was larger, and wouldn't fit. It's there for looks now, and that it. I guess I will buy me a new jacket.

WHY NOT JUST REMOVE THE STICHING AT THE BOTTOM 1/4", remove the metal stopper plug, thread new zipper on existing teeth, resew stopper back in place and voila'! No?

You got it wrong this time buddy. No need to undo the seam at all. Just take of the stopper, slide the zip off.

it's all out of focus