All You Need To Know About Replacing Zippers

What You Will Learn?

• Welcome to the Jackson Sewing Academy Clothing Alterations Specialist Course.  My name is April Jackson, and as your instructor, I will be presenting to you all that you will need to know and learn to become an Alterations Specialist..
• Zipper replacements is one aspect of repairs that a lot of sewers feel is too difficult and stay clear of.  Not offering zipper repairs and replacements removes a large stream of income for the Alterations Specialist.  Remember, everything is easy when you know how! .
• The how-to steps of zipper replacements are ones you do not want to try to skip.  Completing the steps as explained in the videos will ensure a quality yet speedy process.  The goal when replacing a zipper is having the customer say to you, “It looks like nothing has been done to the garment!”. .
• The sea of zippers can seem overwhelming.  The Alterations Specialist needs to know zippers as they pertain to their trade. .
• In these videos,  you will learn:.
• Lesson 1 : Measuring length and shortening a zipper.
• Lesson 2:  How to replace zipper pull.
• Lesson 3: How to replace a jean zipper.
• Lesson 4: How to replace a men's dress pant zipper.
• Lesson 5: How to perform a basic pant zipper replacement.
• Clothing Alteration is an essential part of the fashion and design field that involves making necessary alterations to ready-made clothing for clients for that custom fit.  .
• Within this teaching I will not only be showing you the steps to perform each alteration or repair; I will also be sharing with you the tips and trick I have acquired over my 30 years in this trade; that will allow you to complete each job quickly and professionally. .
• Let's start!.