Top Notch Designs

Top Notch Designs

Welcome to Top Notch Designs.

My channel is about sewing, DIYs and all things crafty. I upload tutorials for sewing, quick alterations as well as DIY gift Ideas, and so much more! My name is D.Michelle. I'm a seamstress, designer, crafter and sewing enthusiast, with a love for everything sewing and fashion.I have a passion for sewing and over the last few years, I have been inspired to share all that I know about sewing, alterations and the basics of repairing your garments and fitting your own clothes.


Let's sew a Duster Jacket

Let's sew a Duster Jacket

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  • @suzanneroberge494
    @suzanneroberge49412 сағат бұрын

    Thank you, helpful video

  • @NormanLamontedinburgh
    @NormanLamontedinburgh14 сағат бұрын

    Thank you- very helpful!

  • @kipuka22
    @kipuka22Күн бұрын

    Thank you, this really helps me out.

  • @kimbrey65
    @kimbrey65Күн бұрын

    My zipper I need to fix also needs the fabric repaired and it had a plastic reinforcement. How do you fix that.

  • @ivanrueda
    @ivanrueda2 күн бұрын

    Thank you for sharing, I was able to fix my jacket

  • @llamattude
    @llamattude8 күн бұрын

    Great video. I have a jacket that needs a new pin, ordered a zipper kit. Can't find a pin that fits one on jacket so going to have to replace both pin and box. But that said the pin side is a little frayed not horribly but, would like to reinforce the area. What do you suggest to reinforce before putting pin on? Thank you.

  • @christinemiller3061
    @christinemiller306113 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @karinpearce3686
    @karinpearce368621 күн бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Gmaneeeee
    @Gmaneeeee26 күн бұрын

    Cudnt b asked so i forced n fixed

  • @ranarana00403
    @ranarana00403Ай бұрын

    from wher we buy the pin

  • @junehodge8027
    @junehodge8027Ай бұрын

    I wanted to know how to find out if the slider is fine.

  • @barbarabramble763
    @barbarabramble763Ай бұрын

    I am so happy to find this video! I thought I was going to have to say 'good-bye' to an Eddie Bauer rain jacket.

  • @isaiahallen2507
    @isaiahallen2507Ай бұрын

    Thanks !!

  • @paulclark3540
    @paulclark3540Ай бұрын

    I can’t get my zip apart at the bottom, so as to separate the 2/2 of a mattress cover . Didn’t want to pull it too hard but if there’s nothing to remove first I’ll give it another go 🤔

  • @paul123sweet
    @paul123sweet2 ай бұрын

    Brilliant thank you

  • @KieDieStudio
    @KieDieStudio2 ай бұрын

    Great tutorial! I will finally be able to fix the insert pin of my jacket! On a side note, I wanna ask if there are any alternative to the zipper pincher? Would a regular plies work?

  • @none7837
    @none78372 ай бұрын

    I just fixed it using force and only now i find this video😭😭

  • @joelprestonsmith
    @joelprestonsmith2 ай бұрын

    Thank you, Top Notch.

  • @ur_mom8200
    @ur_mom82002 ай бұрын

    I found this video after trying to fix my broken hoodie and I used what you said and it worked! Thank you so much keep doing what you do!!

  • @ThoughtsByGigi
    @ThoughtsByGigi2 ай бұрын

    Super helpful, thank you!!

  • @user-re6cb4po7i
    @user-re6cb4po7i2 ай бұрын

    Excellent

  • @kaitlinl5648
    @kaitlinl56483 ай бұрын

    I’m trying to find a replacement box; are there certain sizes to choose from or one size fits all? My zipper says YKK 45C

  • @TogoWolf11
    @TogoWolf113 ай бұрын

    Very helpful! I thought the zippers on my two favorite jogging jackets were done for. Thank you for showing me how to replace the bottom stop on both of them! :)

  • @fishmathematician
    @fishmathematician3 ай бұрын

    Do you know if you can use metal retainer box when the zipper is plastic?

  • @sauce8277
    @sauce82773 ай бұрын

    Based on how this works, I honestly have no clue how it’s actually possible for it to become misaligned in the first place. That’s make no sense.

  • @cheriebassiri2913
    @cheriebassiri291312 күн бұрын

    Just happened to me that's why I searched to find out what to do!

  • @lauramenham7545
    @lauramenham75453 ай бұрын

    Just what I needed, thank you 😊

  • @kathyalexander6994
    @kathyalexander69943 ай бұрын

    Thankyou for this fantastic tutorial. You have saved me from throwing away a brand new jacket

  • @serenasiqueira2918
    @serenasiqueira29183 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much. It cost me one dollar to repair a brand new down-filled base layer jacket that no one (neither the store nor manufacturer) would warranty. I thought it was going to cost me about $50 or more to replace the misaligned zipper. Instead, after seeing your post, I bought the top pieces at a fabric store and fixed it myself in minutes. Very grateful. 😊

  • @1snikers
    @1snikers3 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Helen1132-pz8dv
    @Helen1132-pz8dv3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skills. I am so glad to find a way to repair my jacket. Can you tell were I can buy the pin? Is it sold as a repair kit?

  • @mianaamir2135
    @mianaamir21354 ай бұрын

    What a stupid video. Your cameras on other things. Not on where it's needed

  • @1stSchoolofLife
    @1stSchoolofLife4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much. I have a new puffer jacket that the zipper pull fell off. I saved it. I couldn't figure out how it fell off, and I couldn't get it back on. Then I noticed the zipper box was separated/pulled away from the teeth at the bottom. I think I can reuse it if I can get it off without damage. It is metal. Your video is the first one I found that clearly shows how it is attatched. I do have to get ahold of a tool to crimp it properly. Thank you so much!

  • @chimster1234
    @chimster12344 ай бұрын

    Absolutely life-changing for me lol thank you!

  • @Cadgeify
    @Cadgeify4 ай бұрын

    😍😍😍

  • @styledbylola
    @styledbylola4 ай бұрын

    Thank you! My pin/lower part of zipper is separated from coat. Tailor chargers $65 to replace the zipper. I'll see if I can DIY.

  • @stephanlloyd9963
    @stephanlloyd99635 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this vid. Helpful.

  • @topnotchdesigns303
    @topnotchdesigns3034 ай бұрын

    You're welcome! Glad it was helpful for you.

  • @Patchisoone
    @Patchisoone5 ай бұрын

    Excellent demonstration/explanation

  • @topnotchdesigns303
    @topnotchdesigns3034 ай бұрын

    Many thanks!

  • @michellehoeks7961
    @michellehoeks79615 ай бұрын

    Will this work on a backpack?

  • @topnotchdesigns303
    @topnotchdesigns3034 ай бұрын

    Yes it will work the same with a backpack.

  • @caustinolino3687
    @caustinolino36875 ай бұрын

    Why did you say replace the slider? Is a broken slider the cause of the misalignment?

  • @topnotchdesigns303
    @topnotchdesigns3034 ай бұрын

    Hello, more often than not the slider is the issue. Not always however if you use the same slider it may get misaligned again, so best to replace it all together.

  • @Cynisecheri
    @Cynisecheri5 ай бұрын

    ⁠ How do you add the stops and plastic to a brand new separating zipper tape?

  • @topnotchdesigns303
    @topnotchdesigns3034 ай бұрын

    Hello, a brand new zipper already has top stops on it. The only time you would need to replace the top stops or add tops stops is if you replace the slider or shorten the zipper. I hope that answered your question.

  • @Cynisecheri
    @Cynisecheri4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for taking time to reply. I was actually referring to zipper tape that is sold by the yard. It doesn’t come with zipper pulls or stops. You’re supposed to cut the tape to the desired length and add stops and zipper pull. I was able to figure out how to add the stops and pulls and plastic.

  • @topnotchdesigns303
    @topnotchdesigns3034 ай бұрын

    @@Cynisecheri Oh ok I'm sorry I misunderstood. I am glad you were able to figure it out

  • @Cynisecheri
    @Cynisecheri4 ай бұрын

    @@topnotchdesigns303 Thank you again. You’re video was very helpful

  • @watercop5115
    @watercop51155 ай бұрын

    slow down , great job thanks

  • @topnotchdesigns303
    @topnotchdesigns3035 ай бұрын

    Thanks, will do!

  • @richletram539
    @richletram5395 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the information! Great tutorial. Very helpful, I appreciate it.😁

  • @topnotchdesigns303
    @topnotchdesigns3035 ай бұрын

    You're very welcome. Glad it was helpful!

  • @sycamore-wi2zs
    @sycamore-wi2zs5 ай бұрын

    Thanks great video.

  • @topnotchdesigns303
    @topnotchdesigns3035 ай бұрын

    You're very welcome. Glad you liked it!

  • @sarahtulk2727
    @sarahtulk27275 ай бұрын

    Will this method still work if jacket has two sliders ?

  • @topnotchdesigns303
    @topnotchdesigns3035 ай бұрын

    Yes it will work the exact same. Will be posting a video on how to do that soon.

  • @doctor1011
    @doctor10115 ай бұрын

    What plastic is that you heated with lighter?

  • @topnotchdesigns303
    @topnotchdesigns3035 ай бұрын

    The plastic piece where the pin box was to seal it and prevent fraying.

  • @Cynisecheri
    @Cynisecheri5 ай бұрын

    ⁠@@topnotchdesigns303 How do you add the stops and plastic to a brand new separating zipper?

  • @dorondavid4698
    @dorondavid46985 ай бұрын

    Good vid, but please zoom in next time, and film horizontal

  • @topnotchdesigns303
    @topnotchdesigns3035 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback, will do.

  • @weronikadabrowska9710
    @weronikadabrowska97105 ай бұрын

    What should I do if I don’t have enough material to heat up to put the zipper back on to ?

  • @topnotchdesigns303
    @topnotchdesigns3034 ай бұрын

    Hello, you don't always have to heat it up if the area is not enough for you to attach a new pin or insertion box then you may have to replace the zipper.

  • @OblongPolkaDots
    @OblongPolkaDots5 ай бұрын

    I normally "fix" those with a safety pin. Lol! Your method is much better! Thank you for sharing cousin!♥

  • @topnotchdesigns303
    @topnotchdesigns3035 ай бұрын

    You're very welcome!! A safety pin is a good quick fix until you can get home and fix it permanently.

  • @maloriadesigns
    @maloriadesigns5 ай бұрын

    I have yet to make a bucket yet!! That turned it really cute!!

  • @topnotchdesigns303
    @topnotchdesigns3035 ай бұрын

    You should really make one. I love making these hats.

  • @eddylorenzo5033
    @eddylorenzo50336 ай бұрын

    Some zipper have locks in strap 😂😂 I just noticed

  • @topnotchdesigns303
    @topnotchdesigns3035 ай бұрын

    Yes they surely do lol the locking zipper slider.