Comments on: 15 Types of Zippers & a guide to different parts of a zipper

By: Sarina Tariq

Sarina Tariq — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 06:20:19 +0000

Did you try to reach out to the company that made the carport? What if they have an explanation for the design or a solution!

You want the slider at the bottom when the door is unzipped. For this what your friend suggested seems to be the solution.When taking off the slider be careful not to damage the fabric. You will have to use a plier, carefully gripping the tab and pulling it away from the zipper teeth. It can be frustrating. If there is a stopper you will have to detach the tab from the zipper teeth. Now you will have to create a space to reattach the slider – you may have to cut open stitches at this point – After this, slide the slider onto the zipper tape from the bottom end in the right direction. Now create a new stop at the top of the zipper with hand stitches or a stopper.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 04:05:37 +0000

I bought a round top carport that has two zippers on the door. One of them works just fine, but the other was sewed in upside down. What I mean is, when it is zipped shut the slider and tab are high above my head. When it is opened, the slider hits the pavement and is not designed to seperate, so the door is still closed at the bottom.
A friend suggested I take the slider off, unsew the other end of the zipper and put the slider on the opposite end. Will that work?

By: BEVERLY G

BEVERLY G — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 16:05:57 +0000

My comment is not showing up. Not sure if I have to wait for moderation? I will repeat myself and if this is a double post then go ahead and delete it! I’m just beginning to do some repurposing, reworking, reusing on leather goods. I have an awesome, brand new, unused zipper I removed from a bag. I want to use it on a jacket. The end is encased in leather and I’m sure isn’t made to open. Is there a way to use this closed end zipper on an open-ended project? Is there a way to modify it? I would like to know that I have a good chance of success, before destroying it. If it WON’T be possible in ANY WAY, I’ll have to figure something else out for both pieces!

By: BEVERLY G

BEVERLY G — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 15:55:53 +0000

I’m just getting into doing some leather work, (reworking, Repurposing) I pulled a GREAT brand new zipper from a bag. It has one end encased in leather. I want to add it to the front of a jacket, but don’t want to destroy it if it isn’t going to work. Is there any way to make what is most likely a closed end, into a fully opening useable zipper?

By: Sarina

Sarina — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 15:47:30 +0000

In reply to Molly Brann.

I am sorry about your troubles. Have you checked this shop in Texas – austincreativereuse.org. I have read about it as supplying reusable things for sewing at affordable price. Hope that someone reading would answer to your specific query. Best wishes
Sarina

By: Molly Brann

Molly Brann — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 14:19:08 +0000

In reply to Patrick.

I left the page for a moment to look something up and came back and my email was gone so I am going to repeat myself and hope this is not redundant. My seamstress has made me four 16” pillows with seven zippers. This seemed problematic to me so I took an insert out and have not yet been able to get it back in. I called her and she said if I bought the zippers she would redo them for four dollars each. however I am in the dark. I know nothing about sewing, zippers etc. I can see that she is invisible zippers so your tutorial here was very informative for me. I think I now realize that I can buy longer invisible zippers and she can cut them down. I will be having her make several very large pillows and kind of crazy different colors after the holidays so I was thrilled to see these bundles of all different colors for a very affordable price on Amazon. I texted it to her and she was concerned because she has never worked with those before and has a name brands she likes to buy At a fabric store store. Fact the only one in town – San Antonio – if you can believe that. Do you have experience working with these inexpensive zippers and will I have trouble in the future with them in your opinion? If you do think so is there a brand-name you could suggest to me that would maybe be less expensive than the others and where to get it online? I am on disability so I have to watch my pennies and this disability has eliminated the independence of a car so I cannot chase around town for something. Thank you so much for your informative site. I have forwarded it to my seamstress so that she can hopefully use it with her clients.

By: Sarina

Sarina — Tue, 11 May 2021 15:43:57 +0000

In reply to Julia Thomas.

Hi Julia
In my experience you get to buy 7 inch zipper and longer. You shorten the zipper to the length you want – cut off the extra and attach the tab to keep the zipper opening up. Correct me if I am wrong.

By: Julia Thomas

Julia Thomas — Tue, 11 May 2021 15:07:26 +0000

I am looking for a very short zipper. The fabric is 4″ while the metal zipper part is only 3″. Where might I find one that short? It was used on a pair of shorts. Thanks!

By: Vinod Sahani

Vinod Sahani — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:55:05 +0000

I am in zipper business and I find it informative for everyone

By: Vic

Vic — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:25:11 +0000

In reply to Bill. North Face will replace zippers for free. Try that?

By: Patrick

Patrick — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:58:02 +0000

In reply to Graham.. #3 two way separating zipper

By: Bill

Bill — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 23:47:28 +0000

Hello.
I need a 28″ grey two way RIGHT hand invisible zipper. Where can I get one or can I get one from you? The one on my NorthFace coat has a small tooth plastic or nylon tooth zipper. I think it is a #5 because it has a 5 on the back of the pulls. I’m thinking I might should go to a slightly bigger size, but not too huge. Can you please make a suggestion based on your expertise ?
Thank you.
Bill

By: Sarina

Sarina — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 10:14:15 +0000

In reply to Emeka. Hi Emeka 7" zip

By: Emeka

Emeka — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 11:40:13 +0000

Please what is the best size nylon zipper to use for regular pant, length and width of chain?

By: Lorren T. Rosaroso

Lorren T. Rosaroso — Sat, 04 Jan 2020 09:21:12 +0000

Thank you so much!

By: Sarina

Sarina — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 04:48:46 +0000

In reply to Graham..

Hi
Are you talking about the double slider zipper pulls with a continuous zipper – or something more complicated ? The double slider zipper pulls work like this – The sliders meet and they each have a projection and a hole and you can insert the shank of a lock, such as a padlock or combination(number) lock through these holes so that the sliders are locked together. You can get it on online shops like amazon.
If this is not the right one, I hope some one else will enlighten.
Thanks

By: Graham.

Graham. — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 04:20:43 +0000

Hi, Graham here from Christchurch New Zealand. I broke a zip in the top of my large backpack & am having difficulty finding one that does the same action. Namely – if you pull both pullers into the middle, which is the centre of the zip, the zip is then closed & a small padlock can secure them both. Pull both pullers apart & the zip opens.
Does this type of zip have a name? Because I can’t find a similar one on ebay.
Hope someone can advise or direct me.
Thanks for this opportunity.
Cheers – Graham.

By: Toni

Toni — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 16:17:16 +0000

This is so helpful, thanks a bunch!

By: Jell-Audrey Alexander

Jell-Audrey Alexander — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 13:04:54 +0000

In this fast paced world of fashion today one can never say you have enough knowledge and skill to master any design thrown your way.I am thankful and grateful for the opportunity to receive more information to guide and help me through any challenge. Thank You.

By: Nelson jnr Life

Nelson jnr Life — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 10:34:12 +0000

this information has really helped me in my studies as a college student who is willing to major in textile and design.i appreciate all effort that was done to put this simplified information together.
MW 265.