How to quickly fix a zipper with missing teeth

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In this video I show you how easy it is to fix zipper in a pair of jeans that's missing several teeth without replacing the zipper.
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@infinity5968 4 года назад

Funny how crafty I am becommig during this lockdown! Loving it too. Thanks JoAnn I just fixed my jeans!

@GinsengHoney_ 3 года назад

THANK YOUUUUU!!! Both of my favorite black jeans decided to break off on me just like this and I don’t want to throw them away because they’re fairly new, and they’re great pants!! Lol I’m going to do this tomorrow on my day off.

@patrickcardon1643 Год назад

Clever, hadn't thought of limiting the range of the zipper if the missing tooth is located at the bottom of it. Thanks!

@luzramirez4105 3 года назад

I’ve been trying to find how to fix my jeans that have this exact problem because I only wore them once & fit perfectly & I CAN FIX THEM NOW, THANK YOU!!❤️

@SewingAlchemy 3 года назад

Glad I could help!

@livs2089 3 года назад

OMG!!!! thank you soooo much for this amazing tip me and my hubby was trying to get my jean zippers done it took forever! 🤦🏻‍♀️😅 but with your tips it was super easy! thank you Joan, god bless! 🥺❤️

@SewingAlchemy 3 года назад

I am so glad that little video helped you out!

@rye7968 4 года назад

THANK YOU SO MUCH ! I’VE BEEN DEALING THIS SITUATION AND I FOUND THIS ! THANK YOU ❤️

@user-ub2we6si8v 2 месяца назад

Thankyou so much. This was really helpful

@abandonedplane Год назад

That is one handy trick, and saved me a lot of grief on fixing the breast-pocket zipper of my leather jacket. Luckily the missing teeth were near the bottom, so this technique was just what I needed! Thanks!

@bethelliott9700 4 года назад

Thank you! I have a dog with heart worm and she isn’t supposed to go on walks for a while, I bought her a stroller and broke the zipper 🤦‍♀️ this was such a simple fix and I didn’t have to buy a new stroller!! 🙏

@SewingAlchemy 4 года назад

Glad I could help!

@ashmedai7429 3 года назад

Very clever. I lost teeth in the middle near the top (and now I’m wondering how I even did that), and I think that might just have to be entirely replaced, but this is a very smart tip that I will write down for the next time! Thanks

@SewingAlchemy 3 года назад

Yeah it won't work in every situation, but if the teeth fall out at the bottom this is a good quick fix.

@tinkerpoox 4 года назад

thank you so much!! This saved me so much money as i was told the whole zipper needed to be replaced

@SewingAlchemy 4 года назад

I am very glad I was able to help you out!

@DanielGonzalez-gg5hr 3 года назад

You saved my black jeans! Thanks!

@AL-cc3mj 2 месяца назад

Thank you sm for posting this, my favorite pair of broke and I was so sad about it

@bryansantiago3926 4 года назад

Thank you so much! I was able to fix my Jean's after 10 tries! But it was worth it

@SewingAlchemy 4 года назад

I'm glad my video helped you out!

@LittleRum 3 года назад

WOW ! GENIUS TYTYTYYYY

@ShineyWrap 2 месяца назад

Thanks! This was very helpful!

@TampaBMan Год назад

Thanks! Just fixed my favorite pair of jeans

@daniellec800 Год назад

This is a lifesaver! Thank you for helping me save my dress 👗😊

@mspacbell1 2 года назад

THANK YOU!!! I had to pull out a couple teeth below to get it started, but I did it!!!

@user-cf8sn3nv5b 11 месяцев назад

Just stumbled on your video - great tip it works I am so happy

@kimberlysmallegan157 3 года назад

JUST SUBSCRIBED THANK YOU SO MUCH NOW I CAN FNNALLY WEAR MY SKIRT AGAIN

@SewingAlchemy 3 года назад

Glad I could help!

@christopheradrien4643 2 года назад

I was given a gilet with missing zipper teeth. It's a heatwave right now but time to think about sorting it out!

@stephaniemendez7250 4 года назад

OMG thank u after lots of trys I did it!!!ty

@SewingAlchemy 4 года назад

It can be tricky, but it is effective with persistence :)

@gina4808 9 месяцев назад

Great idea, thank you!!

@Shay_-cq2cl Год назад

This fix was exactly what I needed. Thanks

@SewingAlchemy Год назад

Glad I could help!

@mlemily8 2 года назад

Sending my thanks needed this fix thank you

@crumbopulisrouge3806 5 лет назад

Amazing!! This video is a life saver thanks for the tips

@jakepike3533 5 лет назад

What if the teeth are missing in the upper middle?

@SewingAlchemy 5 лет назад

I'm sorry to say you will probably need a new zipper☹

@rosemarymartinez6221 4 года назад

You can still do it as long as your ok with a short zipper, I just did it with my husbands pants just cut where the broken pieces are and and do the zipper like normal but you would have to sew all the way down so there's no openings

@AlexM-eh7gr 4 года назад

I had a missing tooth 3/4 of the way up. I managed to put my slider back on the track (going downward) using force. Instructions for what I did: Align the zipper teeth and feed missing side into the slider. Once both sides are in the slider pull down (use ALOT of force). The zipper will align all the teeth for you. When you pull up the slider, your zipper should work normally again. (took me 2 minutes to do this... took me 20 minutes to watch all these videos)

@AlexM-eh7gr 4 года назад

I will probably remove a tooth from the very top of my zipper and place it where my missing tooth is.

@jackiek710 4 года назад

@@AlexM-eh7gr How did that work out?

@joaquinafranco2085 4 года назад

Yes I tried it , and it really works

@berserkrage666 4 года назад

Thank you so much, I managed to fix my favorite hoodie with your help :)

@thepossessionofknowledgedm9487 4 года назад

Thank you so much I got it 😊

@alexisbyrne4723 4 года назад

ITS NOT A HODDIE IF THERE IS A ZIPPER

@SewingAlchemy 3 года назад

Glad I could help!

@roseruiz4717 5 лет назад

My zipper is exactly like yours. I'm not able to start the zipper at all.....

@SewingAlchemy 5 лет назад

I would try possibly pulling off one of the bottom teeth where your trying to start the zipper, it's no guarantee it will work, but it has worked for me in the past.

@landapanda1 3 года назад

Bless u for this vid!! I thought my fav jeans were just lost cus I’m def not skilled enough to replace a zipper!! this is a perfect solution 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

@SewingAlchemy 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@chitraramachandran8492 4 года назад

That was really helpful...🥰

@michelleluther1135 8 месяцев назад

Awesome! In a pinch, I once used a strong safely pin for this exact scenario.

@Ace243Datura Год назад

This is great but mine fell off at the top so I can’t sew that together. Having this happen to several jeans in the past few years and I wanted to find an easier way then to sew a whole new zipper into it.

@SewingAlchemy Год назад

I have been thinking about doing a video on replacing a zipper it is easier than you would think, sorry this couldn't help you.

@Ace243Datura Год назад

@@SewingAlchemy I think it still helps for my other pair which has a lower break in the teeth. I’ll just have to get the zipper back on the track first. I have 3 pairs of jeans that broke recently 2 were old and one brand new. I’m starting to think they are making things cheaper and chowder by the day.

@wendychannels322 2 года назад

thanks for your help, my husband has a couple pair of pants ,u watching you i was able to fix his pants

@SewingAlchemy 2 года назад

That's Awesome!! I'm so glad I could be helpful.

@melissavillegas4720 3 года назад

You helped me save my favorite jeans! Thank you

@SewingAlchemy 3 года назад

Glad I could help!

@embarclay2043 3 года назад

I have some pretty vintage Levi’s. A couple teeth fell off of the zipper and I can’t seem to get the zipper to line up and start up from where the teeth start after the missing teeth. Do you have tips to make it easier?

@SewingAlchemy 3 года назад

You can try using a pair of needle nose pliers, sometimes you can snap the teeth together, just be careful not to use to much pressure you can bend or tear the teeth out.

@brancicheney2616 2 года назад

Thank you so much!! I just fixed my favorite jeans 🤗

@snglck9993 4 года назад

Thank you so much WHAT A LİFE SAVER!

@tomjohnson3004 4 года назад

“Precious people do precious things, Jesus saves and He loves you.

@melisamorris381 3 года назад

THANK YOU SO SO SO MUCH had a brand new outfit i was going to throw away until i found this video.

@SewingAlchemy 3 года назад

I'm so happy I was able to help!

@Shinestyles4U 3 года назад

Thank you so much 🥰🥰🥰

@SewingAlchemy 3 года назад

Glad I could help!

@dom4584 4 года назад

Thank you so much your very kind 🤧

@fancyfloridians96 3 года назад

This was a very helpful idea. Thanks

@jessicadalske8018 9 месяцев назад

Thank you! What do I do if the teeth are missing in the middle?

@SewingAlchemy 9 месяцев назад

If you can put the pants on comfortably, you could line it up and sew the zipper shut from where the teeth are missing.

@BrunoBR71 5 лет назад

Thank you! Very helpful!

@graceyy7422 11 месяцев назад

it only works if the broken teeth are close to the bottom. What do you do if that broken teeth are close to the top?

@SewingAlchemy 11 месяцев назад

I think you will most likely need a new zipper.

@rebeccakneubehl6574 2 года назад

Hey I know you! 😁 Thank you this was extremely helpful! I just don't think I'm cut out for this 🙃

@SewingAlchemy 2 года назад

HA HA Small world, hope your doing well! It's easy peasy you can do it! Also Thank you for the kind words I appreciate it!

@rebeccakneubehl6574 2 года назад

@@SewingAlchemy not a problem and I am doing pretty good! I have a 7 month old baby girl and Logan is going to be 11 next month! Time flies! I hope you are doing good!

@SewingAlchemy 2 года назад

Wow time does fly, I saw you and your beautiful babies and I am very happy to see you doing well! ❤

@neunaboona 4 года назад

thank u very helpful !

@SewingAlchemy 3 года назад

Glad it helped!

@gamingclipcentral4128 Месяц назад

You can do this if its broken higher up to, youll just have a short zipper, if you cant squeeze into them with a short to no zipper, its time for bigger pants anyways.

@B1GK1NG 3 года назад

JoAnn you’re the best. I broke a few teeth on my jeans and was able to repair it

@SewingAlchemy 3 года назад

Glad I could Help!

@vanesakim9744 3 года назад

Thank you soo much ❤️❤️❤️

@MsBillyRain 4 года назад

Thank you! 💖

@OurDidneeSides Год назад

My dryer ripped the zipper pull off of my favourite designer hoodie (one tooth came out). 😢 Im not sure this repair will work unless I want it permanently zipped at the bottom. Any suggestions?

@SewingAlchemy Год назад

If you really like it, I am thinking you will need a new zipper, sorry!

@KandiceKoon988 2 года назад

Can you do this if the zipper tooth, 1 single zipper tooth, is broken in the middle of the garment? Or do you need to replace the whole zipper

@SewingAlchemy 2 года назад

It is tough to say without seeing it, but if it is just one tooth, and you could get the zipper separated. You might be able to hand stitch the gap tighter together by hand where the tooth is missing and try to get the zipper to line up. Probably easier to replace the zipper.😕

@marialopezramirez6434 3 года назад

How can you do the first part putting the teeth into the zipper

@user-rr5rt1fj1p Год назад

I did it 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@meeowvi 3 года назад

hi! i have a skirt where the teeth of the zipper are very big and fairly spread apart (if that makes sense) there is one tooth missing near the bottom on the side that the zipper is on. i can’t switch the sides that the zipper is on easily. any advice for doing this when the missing teeth are on the zipper side? thank you! 😁

@SewingAlchemy 3 года назад

I've seen videos where people steal a tooth from another zipper like a pocket, and carefully attach it.

@meeowvi 3 года назад

@@SewingAlchemy that’s a good idea, thank you!

@SewingAlchemy 3 года назад

I hope it helps :)

@dianebeckett6247 2 года назад

That works ok if teeth are missing at the bottom, what about half way up the zipper?

@SewingAlchemy 2 года назад

I would say a new zipper.☹

@gigisanchez6799 5 лет назад

hi there, your video makes sense. Wish there was a way to send a photo. Mine has 4 teeth on the bottom right and then 2 teeth missing. I'm trying to grab the teeth above the missing spot and it's not happening. :-(

@SewingAlchemy 5 лет назад

My Facebook page is linked to my main page you can post pics there maybe I can help?

@gigisanchez6799 5 лет назад

@@SewingAlchemy hi JoAnn, thanks. Can I do that without signing up for Facebook?

@SewingAlchemy 5 лет назад

@@gigisanchez6799 I don't think you can, but its pretty easy to set one up.

@davidcorbett1713 Год назад

Only works on jeans and trousers or any clothing that doesn't need to be opened like a jacket or coat. No good for a jacket or coat.

@SewingAlchemy Год назад

Yeah unfortunately coats are hard to fix, they usually need to be replaced.

@missbehave8085 3 года назад

If i have this problem in my jacket, its about 15 cm from where i start the zipper, any suggestions on how to fix it or do i need to replace it all? Thanks!!

@SewingAlchemy 3 года назад

Just from what your saying I would bet your gonna need a new zipper.

@leahdawnae 4 года назад

I have leather jeans and it’s not working 😔

@SewingAlchemy 4 года назад

Sometimes the zipper is just to damaged. :(

@leahdawnae 4 года назад

JoAnn Harvey I finally had got it after 100 tried thanks

@SewingAlchemy 4 года назад

@@leahdawnaeThat's Awesome!!!

@ArcticFlies56 2 года назад

Your lucky that the missing teeth were down close to the end. If it was higher up, you would have to replace the zipper. Tommy knowledge, I don’t believe that they make replacement teeth for zippers.

@SewingAlchemy 2 года назад

Agreed!

@paulinaledworuch585 3 года назад

How would I fix my zipper if the zipper teeth are ripped out from the top?

@SewingAlchemy 3 года назад

You could sew around the area on each side of the zipper, and just zip to that point, but the zipper probably wont stay up, it most likely would need replaced. I have seen videos where people have taken teeth from the very bottom and attached them where the teeth are missing at the top. I personally have had poor luck doing that method. You may likely need to replace the zipper if you want to save the pants.

@user-hc5bz5hq4s 2 месяца назад

Mejor colocar un tope cambiar pienso

@synergy021 Год назад

Unfortunately this is one very specific case scenario. Would not help at all if the missing tooth is not at the very bottom of the zipper but rather any other place where you can't arbitrarily lock it off. Title should probably reflect that.

@SewingAlchemy Год назад

I thought you could see it in the thumbnail. Sorry for the confusion.

@synergy021 Год назад

@@SewingAlchemy Ahh now I regret being nit picky. Anyway, this is great for that specific case and easy to do. Thanks for sharing.

@SewingAlchemy Год назад

@@synergy021 Thanks for that, I appreciate it!

@divyanshigupta______ 2 года назад

Di If it is broken from middle then what to do??

@SewingAlchemy 2 года назад

If the pants are loose enough you could sew shut half way up, but usually it means a new zipper.

@divyanshigupta______ 2 года назад

@@SewingAlchemy thanks a lot dear 💕 love from India

@mammaangela9525 4 года назад

GRAZIE!!!

@SewingAlchemy 4 года назад

Glad you liked it!

@lancevista8886 3 года назад

Let me get my finger in there so i know where I'm at.... I'm hitting the back now......lol the comments is hilarious!!!!

@SewingAlchemy 3 года назад

Hey anything I can do to make someone smile, LOL

@The_Pariah Год назад

Unfortunately, your solution doesn't applie to non-pants zippers. How would you fix a jacket with missing teeth?

@SewingAlchemy Год назад

Honestly they are really difficult, if you really like the coat a new zipper is probably your best bet.

@msjo-anntimkang9505 3 года назад

Hellow we have same name 😊

@michaellablay1 Год назад

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️

@MyNguyen-ur8vt 4 года назад

Of course it was the end of the zipper... nothing to talk about .... it should be some in the middle which will need to show

@SewingAlchemy 4 года назад

I think unless the pants are loose fitting it would be better to replace the zipper, but if they are loose you could just tack down the flap that covers the zipper up the the spot your pants. well if they have the flap some dont.