How to replace and fix zippers
What to charge for replacing zips because zips are one of the most time consuming alterations, and therefore can be an expensive exercise for a person who has broken their zipper. Let me explain about what I charge to replace a zip and why. Keeping in mind that what I charge is not necessarily what you will charge, because I can not legally tell anyone what to charge. However if I let you know what I [...]
Open ended invisible zips Open ended invisible zips are not like the normal invisible zip, because it is very hard to sew close to the teeth. These zips are usually put into tops that need to be opened completely. You could use an open ended invisible zip if you wanted to get some extra room out of a top that became too tight. Dress zips have a folded section on one side which [...]
I remember my first invisible zipper replacement - I was nervous like you would not believe. But what I did was unpick one side only. The left side facing you is the best to do, then insert the zip using the other side as the guide. Always insert an invisible zipper beginning on the left side with the outer facing you. Make sure that you have a little bit of room from the top of [...]
Dress zips in Dresses and Gowns. Normal insertion of a dress zip is bulky. However some designers have started to insert zips resting them on the top, which can look very fashionable. To be honest I don't like putting dress zips in dresses in the traditional way. They are okay in trousers, but I always convert to an invisible zip when I have an alteration such as taking in when there is a dress zip or [...]
Protecting zippers from breaking How to prevent broken zip When washing a garment, ALL zips should be ZIPPED UP before going into the washing machine. If the zip is left open, and the garment gets caught with another garment, the zip could be placed under a lot of pressure and the zip could easily break. The slider could get tangled with another garment and put a hole in the garment. However if [...]