Quick Stitch to Wear Again: Zipper Repair
Replacing a broken zipper, mending jeans, sewing on buttons—these clothing repair tasks sometimes get a 2-thumbs down rating in the topic of sewing entertainment! Clothing repairs are important, but they don’t have to be difficult.
In this 2-part Sewing With Nancy series, Nancy takes a lighter approach to fixing what’s broken, while breaking most sewing rules.
You’ll find five common mending repairs in the second episode of Quick Stitch to Wear Again, on Sewing With Nancy. Watch online, on Public TV, or on DVD. Or, follow all the details in the book. Here’s what you’ll learn!
Cutaway-Zipper Remedy
The Cutaway-Zipper Remedy is our prescription for replacing a broken zipper in a jacket or coat. Unlike traditional solutions, this zipper cure does not involve opening seams.
Holes to Art Patches
A tear in pants or jeans can easily turn from an unwanted hole to art. This next Quick Stitch to Wear Again technique is one way of fixing a problem with unconventional, yet clever sewing steps.
Lumberjack Patches
If you are faced with a lumberjack-sized hole in your jeans, which needs immediate attention, Nancy will show you how to take the easy way out. But don’t think that this quick fix is temporary. No sir-ree, it’s meant to withstand the riggers of any want-to-be logger.
Too Much Cake Fix
Indulging in an extra cookie or a piece of chocolate cake may seem like poor choices. After time those extra treats can turn into a permanent fixture around our middles. Rather than discarding or never wearing your favorite pair of jeans, Nancy shares how to make them wearable again, using her Too Much Cake Fix.
No-Fuss Repairs
The next time someone asks you to sew on a button, suggest that they watch this Sewing With Nancy segment online! Team Nancy Zieman is a firm believer that everyone should know how to sew this basic fix. The process is a no-brainer, when using Nancy’s no-fuss steps.
Two-thumbs up to Philip Ashby, graphic artist at Wisconsin Public TV, for his spot-on illustrations!
Watch Quick Stitch to Wear Again on Sewing With Nancy online.
For a chance to win a copy of Quick Stitch to Wear Again, simply leave a comment sharing which of these mending tips you need the most.
Happy Sewing,
Team Nancy Zieman
Nancy Zieman Productions, LLC.
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Janice Stewart
I have done the Cutaway Zipper technique several times, one of them on a reversible jacket. Very clever to do. Sometimes when I stitch the second row I use a zigzag or decorative stitch.
One time I did not have double sided tape so I just stitched the ribbon onto the zipper and inside it showed a third row of stitching, which no one saw anyway.
Treva Campbell
Waist bands. Mine are too tight. Help. I need this book, please.
Debra Williams
Unfortunately I need the ‘too much cake’ quick stitch tip. I just can’t pass up any carb and my waist is proof! This book looks like an awesome addition to any sewing library! Thanks for the opportunity!
BevM
I need the too much cake fix…before my next birthday!
Max
Pants waist bands are normally to big for my hips. Tips in making the waistband smaller.
Noreen
The too much cake remedy! And I like the clever way she worded it.
Donna Eszlinger
I need the most help with the zipper replacement and Lumber Jack patches, my guys seem to be really rough on those areas, and any help would make it so much easier to repair the outdoor work clothes for them..
Louise Wagner
I just replaced my zipper in a favorite sweatshirt jacket! I was a wonderful technique! Was able to get it done easy peasy!! I’ve loved Sewing with Nancy’s show forever, and will continue to review all the classes offered on the website. Thank You!!!
Estelle
After 71 years of sewing, I’m still watching/reading Nancy’s tips and finding them useful. Thanks, Nancy.
Mary
Zippers! Kids coats never seem to make it through a season without a broken zipper!
Clovis
My clothes get tight in the middle. Quick fixes will help with that.
Bonnye
I need the lumberjack patches.
Nancy
The cutaway zipper technique is very clever. Thanks for sharing.
Vicky K.
Zippers!!!
They terrify me!
Karen
Zippers are one repair I am very afraid of! Anything else I can tackle but zippers, yuck!
Karen
Zippers are one repair I am very afraid of! Anything else I try to tackle but zippers, yuck!
mary m young
I replaced a zipper using Nancy’s cut out tutorial. It works!
Laura
Zippers, zippers, I hate zippers! Sure would love a technique that is easier than pulling out seams and hoping to be able to replace. Nancy, you are a genius to solve this problem. We thank you!
mary m young
I replaced a jacket zipper using Nancy’s method and It works! I hope the person who thought up that method get full credit. Probably Nancy!
Cindy K
Learning how to replace a broken zipper would be really helpful to me
Donna Fecteau
These tips are awesome I have used several of them. The fool em jeans hem is the one I use the most.
Margaret C.
Just recently placed a zipper in a pair if jeans. Wish I had seen this tutorial earlier.
L Watson
I love these ideas…..I have already used her “too much cake solution.” I really like the zipper repair idea also.
Pat
The zipper cover-up repair is the slickest repair tip I have ever seen. I solves the problem of replacing zippers in jackets and pants with flies where otherwise the garment needs to be taken apart to replace the zipper. This tip is clearly worth hours of saved time (and frustration)!
Kathryn Englebretsen
I will definitely use the zipper replacement tip the most. I wish I had seen this before trying to replace the zipper in my husband’s favorite jacket. He would have been much happier. I hope I win.
Janet DeRyckere
As usual, Nancy’s helpful hints saved my jacket. A new zip with colorful ribbon trim is perfect.
Mary Power-Burke
The “too much cake” repair is calling my name!
Jeanette
Zipper fixes!! In jeans, jackets, purses, insulated lunch bags, etc.. Please help me!!
DebbieW
What I need the most is the easier zip replacement. Nancy was such a wonderful teacher.
Karen Tucker
I can’t believe how easy Nancy makes replacing a jeans zipper look! How many times have I agonized over taking those jeans apart and never been happy with the outcome!!! Thank you Nancy.
Sunni
Zippers! Always zips! I freeze thinking about repairing. Many a garment was tossed due to a bad zipper. Now I can fix and not feel guilty about wasting clothes. Thank you.
Margaret M. Williams
I really needed help with zippers, especially replacing in jeans.
I also needed help with holes from my kitties claws in blankets. Thank you I really appreciate it!
Joanie Wallrich
I used the cutaway zipper remedy on 2 jackets so far. I used to throw away the jackets when they came home with broken zippers, but not anymore. I know I would be able to use many of the ideas in Nancy’s book.
kathy
I need the too much cake fix!!!
Karla Tschida
I am petrified of zippers. I also have need of too much cake solutions. I think this book would save me so much money by helping me repair or fix items I already own.
Gail Beam
The cut-a-way zipper looks great! I love this fix for a zipper that breaks. It makes repairing a zipper a simple fix.
Linda Morales
Repairing the zipper………….always a problem. It never goes easy.
Sarah
I could see using the zipper tricks to make repairing pants easier.
Lu Rae Smith
I need the Cutaway Zipper repair.
Chris
Though I’ve been sewing for over 50 years, I never knew the ‘trick’ about sewing on a button over a toothpick/stir stick! It makes a lot of sense, especially wrapping the shank before tying the knot at the end. Of course, learning the new techniques for replacing zippers was fabulous, as well. What a blessing that we all can still learn from Nancy even after her passing!
Kathy V
I need zipper repair. I have a favorite dress that I put in a new zipper. Not great. I need to try again.
E. Watson
I would use the zipper idea, though all the ideas are quite clever:)
Doraida
Buenas tardes desee Venezuela, necesito tips para reparar huecos en jeans y camisas. Gracias. Saludos.
Karen
Too much cake! Help I need to make my jeans wearable! Thanks!
Jeanette Tuck
The zipper idea.
judy
I really needed the Jacket zipper cut away tip. I’ve had a winter jacket laying around for about 3-4 years because it needed the zipper replaced. I’ve had the zipper that long too but just didn’t do anything about it because I so hated the idea of taking it apart and trying to get it all back together without it looking a mess. Now I’ll have that favorite coat again.
Jennifer George
The Cutaway Zipper technique would/will come in handy since I fix zippers for the whole family :). Thanks!
Debi P
The zipper remedy!!!! I am so happy to get this info in an easy to understand & follow format. I’ve tossed far too many jeans, pants and skirts because of broken zippers. Today I fixed one!0 Color me HAPPY!!!!
Rhonda D in KY
The zipper solution followed by artful patches.
Bonnie
The Cutaway Zipper Remedy is a very useful technique that I could use to save some of my favorite clothes. Thanks for the great giveaway!
Gloria Wall
I need the cutaway zipper remedy the very most. I have a number of jackets and hoodies that I love but can’t wear because the zipper is toast. Now, thanks to your show, I have a remedy that can easily fix the garments. Thank you so much!
Charles Y. Wellman
This book looks like an awesome addition to any sewing library! Thank you for the tips
Sue Camino
I have been waiting for a book like this to come along. I have a few jackets and zippered bags that need repair and have just set them aside until I found some instructions and how- to ideas to bring them back to life. Leave it to Nancy!