How to Replace a Broken Jeans Zipper

Assess the Situation

Assess the Situation

Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com

Remove the broken zipper by removing just the stitches that are holding the zipper in place. Cut the tape of the zipper at joining seams.

Index: How to Replace a Broken Jeans Zipper

1. Assess the Situation
2. Making the New Zipper the Correct Length
3. Bar Tack A Zipper
4. Sewing in a New Zipper - - Part 1
5. Use Your Zipper Foot
6. Sewing the Other Side of the Zipper
7. Hand Sewing the Other Side of the Zipper
8. Hand Stitching the Zipper
9. Hand Bar Tack the End of the Zipper
10. Finished Zipper