Post by daveg on Jan 27, 2022 20:37:31 GMT -8
I had a MH jacket that I used a lot and loved and the zipper failed even though the jacket was still in very good shape. Couldn't justify paying someone else to replace the zipper so I bought a new zipper and replaced it myself. A PITA but I figured it was worth the time and effort. By the time the replacement zipper failed, the jacket was failing as well.
I've had other jackets with failed zippers that I wanted to continue using but didn't want to fool around with replacing the zipper. On some of those, I added snap fasteners. I have a tool that makes installing snap fasteners quick and easy. Not as good as replacing the zipper, but functional enough.
On a sleeping bag, I used this zipper replacement technique I saw on Sewing with Nancy. (1:20 to 6:16 on the video.)
Of course, having some sewing skills and the right materials and equipment helps. But I installed the replacement zipper on my MH jacket by hand-sewing. Not pretty if one looked closely, but it held up.
I've had other jackets with failed zippers that I wanted to continue using but didn't want to fool around with replacing the zipper. On some of those, I added snap fasteners. I have a tool that makes installing snap fasteners quick and easy. Not as good as replacing the zipper, but functional enough.
On a sleeping bag, I used this zipper replacement technique I saw on Sewing with Nancy. (1:20 to 6:16 on the video.)
Of course, having some sewing skills and the right materials and equipment helps. But I installed the replacement zipper on my MH jacket by hand-sewing. Not pretty if one looked closely, but it held up.
