Jeans Zipper Replacement
Micaela Kronzek and one other contributor
Last updated on Jun 2, 2022
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓You will no longer have to throw away your favorite pair of jeans, even if they have a broken zipper with this quick fix! All you need is a thread ripper, a zipper, pair of jeans, pins (optional), and a sewing machine.
What you need
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Using a seam ripper, rip the seams off your pair of jeans.
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Remove the broken zipper from the pair of jeans.
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Remove any decorative stitching on the overflap of the zipper.
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Remove excess threads with a seam ripper.
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Align your new zipper with the overtap and undertap of the jeans, then pin it in place to hold it still.
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Starting with the left side, sew along each line of previous stitching, including the waistband using a sewing machine.
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Zip the zipper to the top.
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Sew along the previous decorative stitching on the overflap of the jeans using a sewing machine.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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