How to Fix and Replace a Zipper Slider. How to Fix a Separating Zipper

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  • Broken slider is often reason of disconnecting both parts of the zipper. In this video you will learn how to fix plastic zipper and replace a zipper slider.
    How do you fix a broken zipper slider? How do you put a zipper back on track? How do you fix a zipper that separates? How do you replace a zipper? You can find answers to all these questions in this video or on our website.
    In this video you know how to fix a zipper without replacing it from clothes. To do this you will need some tools and skills.
    To replace the slider from your plastic zipper you need first break the stopper with pliers. To remove metal slider you can use a screwdriver or others tools. By doing this you can damage your fingers, be careful!
    Note: The new slider must have the same size (number) and have same shape as the broken slider. When buying a new slider, compare the marking on the back side. The numbers and letters of both sliders must be the same.

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  • @WattWireNet
    @WattWireNet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I'm going to add this as a PSA since I've done some research on my own after being a little frustrated with this video in that not all zippers have the size stamped on them. The number size, in this case "5" is shown, refers to the approx. width of the zipper, measure in millimeters (mm) when the zipper is closed. Measure only to the edges of the teeth. I might add that people shouldn't be too critical of a good person trying to help others with videos like this. Besides no explanation of the zipper size, I like this video...well done.

    • @sewway
      @sewway  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thanks for the useful information, we did not carry out such research

    • @WattWireNet
      @WattWireNet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@sewway No problem, keep up the good work :)

    • @sewway
      @sewway  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ОК

    • @thunderverna
      @thunderverna 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Actually I went to the sewing shop (it's like a treasure trove of bits and pieces and sewing sundries😊) with just a photo of my busted zipper and the salesperson knew right away it was a Vislon (plastic not metal)5, apparently that's kind of standard for jacket zips😮 took it home watched this vid and done in 45 seconds.🎉🎉
      BTW the zipper at the store had a V, Roman numeral five, rather than a 5 itself, on the back of the zip. 2:40

  • @timetoregroup2008
    @timetoregroup2008 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    You literally saved my sanity. After putting in dozens of zippers (a while back) in canvas application, I had a total brain block when converting a separating zipper slider from one pull to double pull slider. Duh. Thanks for walking through so closely and carefully for me. Well done!

    • @sewway
      @sewway  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you

  • @MessyBeans
    @MessyBeans 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Thank you for posting. I did it! I purchased replacement zipper heads from Amazon but they came with no instructions. After watching your video I was able to quickly fix three of my favorite fleece tops. 💕

    • @sewway
      @sewway  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you

    • @Jjules-zo5fr
      @Jjules-zo5fr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too from Amazon no instructions! Good job you can find anything out on TH-cam:)

  • @coco2mo
    @coco2mo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Very helpful! Thank you for posting this. Just fixed my parka. I didn't want to sew in a new zipper. Just replacing the plastic zipper itself worked great.

  • @dayleenlopez1458
    @dayleenlopez1458 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Thank you ! My zipper fell off of my prom dress!

  • @RickThePeasant
    @RickThePeasant 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    No explination required, well done.

  • @taylork9420
    @taylork9420 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tsym for this video. I was able to save my mom's sweatshirt because of you.

  • @parsnipzilla
    @parsnipzilla 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    thanks so much for posting, this really helped me

  • @bigdaddy7670
    @bigdaddy7670 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent, simple & to the point, well done!

  • @dentonjordan6992
    @dentonjordan6992 3 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    I just wish you hadn’t talk so much in this video

    • @abdullahbinabbas1706
      @abdullahbinabbas1706 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      instead you should thank her on putting efforts into this to help you

    • @thatyellowfellow
      @thatyellowfellow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@abdullahbinabbas1706 (It's a joke sir. Just humour) *r/WOOOOSHHHH*

    • @flooferfox2407
      @flooferfox2407 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lmao

    • @Karibee61
      @Karibee61 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @taiwaneil
      @taiwaneil ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Regular chatterbox isn’t she?

  • @pvalvaso
    @pvalvaso 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video, I just fixed my favorite vest with your technique, love it... thx for sharing

    • @sewway
      @sewway  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you

  • @topkatz7
    @topkatz7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    brilliant!! thank you for the instructions...fixed an expensive coat destined for the bin!!

    • @PrenticeBoy1688
      @PrenticeBoy1688 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      For some reason, your post reminded me of the time I pulled the brass zip up on a tweed shooting coat and shredded my favourite cashmere scarf. 😫

  • @untotenkrieg2549
    @untotenkrieg2549 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks. A zipper on an old sweater of mind randomly broke. I would’ve had to throw it away if it weren’t for this video.

    • @sewway
      @sewway  ปีที่แล้ว

      I also sometimes don't want to make more videos, but comments like this don't allow me to do that. Thank you

  • @stephanielee7637
    @stephanielee7637 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is a very good tutorial video. Thank you!

    • @sewway
      @sewway  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank

  • @cacaj1234
    @cacaj1234 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, just what I needed. Thank you.

  • @robertcochran7103
    @robertcochran7103 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for posting this. I have learned from you.

  • @lisabalenciaga4556
    @lisabalenciaga4556 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good demonstration. TY!

  • @gartht6536
    @gartht6536 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, saved my favourite leather jacket from 'DOOM'. Will wear it another 10 years now.

    • @sewway
      @sewway  ปีที่แล้ว

      These things are indestructible, you need to have good health when buying them

  • @caspian-t
    @caspian-t 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    For those who need it and dont want to destroy the zipper's end. I widen one side of the zipper by inserting an edge of a fork and then twisting it until it is able to fit in the teeth thats has the thing which prevents it from falling. And then after its inserted, clamp down the zipper using your hand or pliers and you zipper is fixed.

    • @sewway
      @sewway  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Original way, but not desirable to do so. You weaken the pressed mold and it will not last long.

  • @jasond6770
    @jasond6770 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent video; thank you! Question: Is there pliers that work best for breaking various stoppers? Also, is there a place you recommend we order the zipper pull replacements? Mine break after a while I think from being thrown around in the dryer.

    • @sewway
      @sewway  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Side cutters, end-cutting nippers

    • @jasond6770
      @jasond6770 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sewway Thank you!

    • @heartofthewild680
      @heartofthewild680 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@sewway and where can we get new stoppers for it? You seemed to just take one of the teeth of another zipper? What do I do if I don’t have another zipper lying around (or if I don’t have one with metal teeth?

  • @salliewelch1638
    @salliewelch1638 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was exactly what I was looking for, thank you so much for posting it!👏

  • @holytish
    @holytish ปีที่แล้ว

    i’m gonna try this and hopefully i’ll be able to save my favorite hoodie

  • @williamoverton7265
    @williamoverton7265 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @Getitdone-xh2lb
    @Getitdone-xh2lb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, I am impressed.

  • @ddemonjjv
    @ddemonjjv 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. I will try and fix a zipper pull.

  • @IggyCotton
    @IggyCotton 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    OUTSTANDING! Thanks!

    • @sewway
      @sewway  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you

  • @UrsulaPhD
    @UrsulaPhD 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am an audiovisual learner and thought your video was so helpful, I subscribed. However, the zipper I am trying to fix is on a tote/carryon bag. Both ends are identical and the zipper slider is missing. So I don't have a size reference

  • @polla2256
    @polla2256 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice and simple technique.

    • @sewway
      @sewway  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you

  • @austingode
    @austingode 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Genius video!!

  • @Birbface
    @Birbface ปีที่แล้ว

    Illuminating!

  • @GettingFitAt40Something
    @GettingFitAt40Something 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Many thanks for the video. I have a zip that is broken and it has "5" and "A" stamped on it... Any idea what the A means? It is a plastic zipper for a garden growhouse/greenhouse.

    • @sewway
      @sewway  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      5 - slider size
      A - spiral type
      You can buy a slider №5, but with a different letter and it will not work. It is advisable to have with you a sample of a broken slider, or even better the zipper.

    • @GettingFitAt40Something
      @GettingFitAt40Something 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sewway Thank you! - I located a 5a. It worked perfectly. Legend!

  • @javedahmed2125
    @javedahmed2125 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent 🎉

  • @dariussabanavicius9165
    @dariussabanavicius9165 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing ❤ thank you very much!

  • @ignatiusdesouza6127
    @ignatiusdesouza6127 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What if has no number or letter on the zipper.

  • @tim7757
    @tim7757 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What if you dont have the zipper and dont know what number replacement should be?

  • @mehrnooshsamiei6705
    @mehrnooshsamiei6705 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your post. I have a question: Could you please tell me what size the brown zipper is?
    I have a jacket in which the slider is broken and I lost it, then I cannot check the size of the zipper. But I guess the brown zipper, which you have used in the video is like my jacket.

    • @sewway
      @sewway  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The most reliable way is to ask the seller at the sewing accessories store to match the slider to your zipper.

  • @barbiegirlcutie21
    @barbiegirlcutie21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    really clear video just wish there was narration to it. I have a really short attention span so i kept looking away and not knowing what I missed

    • @thatyellowfellow
      @thatyellowfellow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Means you can't learn and that you're not learning why you can't learn... If you have a short attention span, you probably won't listen either if it was narrated. It's your fault. Hit the replay button and watch it again...

  • @techhub_
    @techhub_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did the work, thanks!

    • @sewway
      @sewway  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks

  • @DBrewster99
    @DBrewster99 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very useful. Nice nails too.

  • @dorisstiles5956
    @dorisstiles5956 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, good vid, helped me fix my jacket so ya!

    • @sewway
      @sewway  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice to hear it, thanks

  • @clothingalterations
    @clothingalterations ปีที่แล้ว

    Great idea 👍🏵🌱🌹🌿🌺☘🌻🍀🌷🍁🌴❤

  • @freehamuzzamil4763
    @freehamuzzamil4763 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks 👍👍

  • @markisrael6895
    @markisrael6895 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can this still be done if you can’t reach the top stop or the bottom of the teeth. Our zip has broken on the baby’s “next to me” in our room but we can’t reach the top or bottom of the zipper teeth without busting the stitching potentially ruining the next to me. Any help would be appreciated..

    • @sewway
      @sewway  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In this case, you can rip out a pair of upper zipper teeth with pliers and insert your slider. Then wrap this void with threads For kids' clothes, such a tough option will work.

    • @markisrael6895
      @markisrael6895 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sewway that’s great thank you for the reply.

  • @abdullahbinabbas1706
    @abdullahbinabbas1706 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you so much this is so helpful

    • @sewway
      @sewway  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!

  • @kmoney4054
    @kmoney4054 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If I sent you my polo windbreaker to fix could you it takes a 5 and c type of zipper

    • @sewway
      @sewway  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sorry, but we do not provide such services.

  • @DoseofLife781
    @DoseofLife781 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you please tell me where to buy the zipper head? I need size 5H

  • @languagepleasebatukankitadyan
    @languagepleasebatukankitadyan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That last piece what is it called... The one that stops the slider of the zipper

  • @lm448
    @lm448 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! 🌹

  • @xxxtesticles3537
    @xxxtesticles3537 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i feel dumb asf for not knowing this but thank you.

    • @sewway
      @sewway  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you

  • @zxcookie2600
    @zxcookie2600 ปีที่แล้ว

    The thing thet you pull the zipper broke. I want to know how to replace it

    • @sewway
      @sewway  ปีที่แล้ว

      Buy a new one on Amazon, I specifically made a video to explain how to choose the right one

  • @thejosh47
    @thejosh47 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wishing you talked lmao

  • @amselby81
    @amselby81 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So you have to have another zipper set in order to fix one?

    • @sewway
      @sewway  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No, you just need to buy a new slider and set it. It is much cheaper than changing your zipper at a tailor shop.

  • @cpinney
    @cpinney 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Lose the music, add the narration with voice

    • @sewway
      @sewway  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the advice. Be sure to take into account in the following videos

  • @HIMTIYAHIMTIYA
    @HIMTIYAHIMTIYA 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kyaret kg milegne zippre

  • @Matczynski1983
    @Matczynski1983 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What’s music on background?

    • @sewway
      @sewway  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Do you like the music? They often scold me that the music is terrible. But seriously, this is from the TH-cam music library

  • @joshbaker2309
    @joshbaker2309 ปีที่แล้ว

    Try talking it’s helpful

  • @lisettegarcia
    @lisettegarcia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    *Great* tutorial! Now go watch some at-home hack videos on eliminating nail fungus or you risk losing your right thumb nail which you need for these projects!!!

  • @amalgamated6448
    @amalgamated6448 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Audio would be nice!

    • @sewway
      @sewway  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're right, it's good to make audio, invite an experienced operator, hire a director, producer, etc. I'm dreaming about that

  • @rebeccamarinko2431
    @rebeccamarinko2431 ปีที่แล้ว

    Narration would have made it easier to understand. The irritating music was annoying and distracting.

    • @sewway
      @sewway  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not all people speak English, you need to be able to make educational material accessible to everyone for understanding.

  • @starrychloe
    @starrychloe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    WTF? You have to ruin a separate zipper to fix the one that's broken? And they could shave a few minutes if they just spoke English instead of pointing.

    • @sewway
      @sewway  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I didn't invite you to visit my house, but if you come, behave yourself

  • @jimptacnik7451
    @jimptacnik7451 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Some talking and explaining would be nice. Nothing worse than a "mute" video.

    • @sewway
      @sewway  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are right, thank you.

    • @marcioroberto2006
      @marcioroberto2006 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think the video is good without talking so the entire world can benefit from it.

  • @Necrolias
    @Necrolias 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    soooo in order to fix the zipper on my favourite jacket i should BREAK IT first... and then fix it again by BREAKING ANOTHER ZIPPER... right, thanks a lot.

  • @shalal8746
    @shalal8746 ปีที่แล้ว

    How dump do you think ppl are

    • @sewway
      @sewway  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There is no limit

  • @Veldtian1
    @Veldtian1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    All these videos are *useless* do a 'how to' vid with a zipper thats ACTUALLY attached to a jacket or bag or something other then a zipper component.

    • @sewway
      @sewway  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you

  • @gohealthy4life2
    @gohealthy4life2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I dislike videos where there is no explanation. Waste of time.

    • @sewway
      @sewway  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sorry

    • @boldrooster9799
      @boldrooster9799 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      This video is self-explanatory. It doesn’t need narration. Thank you for uploading this.

    • @johnbentley645
      @johnbentley645 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sewway Don't be sorry to anyone, You did a great job and you taught me what i needed to know. Thank you!

  • @aaronsmith5538
    @aaronsmith5538 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is a joke. not helpful!!!

  • @debayanmajumdar3494
    @debayanmajumdar3494 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

    • @sewway
      @sewway  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you