Repairing a zip on a coat?

my zip has come off were u lock them together 2 zip it up

jenny
December 2013

My son put his hooded jacket in the wash and now the bottom part is gone. How do we fix this?

Cindy
January 2011

When the slider 'handle' broke on my toolbag's metal zip, I replaced it with a small keyring. Easy, cheap, and works a treat. Might not be the ideal solution for a nice coat though - but then again, maybe it'll start a new trend :-)

Alan
November 2008

All you need is a "Slide" for the zipper. Remove the two metal "stops at the top of the zipper. (save them as you'll be reapplying them) then pull off the slide and call your local sewing center to find a new slide. On the back of the slide is a number, that is the size of slide you'll need to buy. You may need to buy a replacement zipper just to use the slide. Then thread the new slide onto the zipper, you'll have to work with it for a little while but it will go on and them put the two stops back on and you should be good to go. FYI: This only works on metal zippers not plastic.

Heidi
October 2008