Every woman tries to choose a handbag that matches the color and style of her clothes or shoes. And what a shame when, after 2-3 weeks, the zipper on a fashion accessory suddenly breaks. Throwing it away is a shame. There is no time or it is problematic to carry it to the workshop.
In this case, there is an option - replacing the zipper yourself. The matter is not difficult, but it will require some effort, attention and patience. First you need to prepare everything for work.
Required Tools
For “reanimation” of fittings you will need:
- sewing machine, special thick needles for stitching leather;
- regular needle, thread for basting;
- scissors, sewing pins;
- blade for ripping old seams;
- iron;
- new zipper, matching color and length.
If the new zipper is a little longer, it’s okay, After all the steps are completed, you can trim it and secure the edge with a harsh thread.
Attention! When choosing a zipper, pay attention to the teeth: it is advisable that they be metal.
Having prepared, you can proceed to further actions.
Step-by-step instructions on how to sew a zipper into a bag
This work must be carried out in stages:
Steaming out the old “snake”
To perform this operation, you need to carefully go over the entire stitching with a blade, while trying not to damage the main fabric.
Attention! When removing the old zipper, remember its location!
Pull out the remaining threads manually or using tweezers. It is not difficult to do such an action, but you will need perseverance.
How to sew a new zipper on a bag without a lining?
Having placed the new part in place of the old one, you need to grab it with contrasting threads using a basting stitch. Check the correct installation several times by fastening and unfastening it. The new zipper must be accurately restored to the place of the broken one.
If you are completely satisfied with the preliminary installation, sew the main lines on a sewing machine. Then bring the thread to the wrong side and secure with a knot. Pull out the basting thread.
As you can see, it's easy. Difficulties arise if the damage occurs on a bag with a lining.
How to sew a zipper on a lined bag?
1. Secure the zipper with sewing pins or basting thread to the lining fabric.
Attention! When basting, make sure that the “dog” is on the wrong side of the material.
2. Check that the zipper is located exactly where it was broken, fasten and unfasten it 2-3 times. After this, apply a machine stitch, departing 2-3 mm from the teeth.
3. Without turning the lining inside out, spread it around the entire perimeter of the bag and secure it with pins along the edges.
4. Using a medium-gauge needle with a strong thread that matches the color of the main product, sew the base to the bag using neat stitches along the top of the machine seam, being careful not to go to the front side.
Your product is ready to use!
Problems that arise during work
During your activity Some difficulties may arise:
1. When ripping with an open blade you can injure your fingers. To prevent this from happening, stick a strip of electrical tape on it or use a disposable single-strip razor.
2. When attaching the zipper to thin fabric or lining, a wave may occur. Therefore, when applying the stitching line, press the fabric a little and then iron it.
3. Sometimes the zipper can be much longer than required in size. In this case, trim off the excess when finished. Lubricate the cut edge with glue and place a piece of loose material of a suitable color on it.
As you can see, the “reanimation” of your damaged item was successful and there were no difficulties. Once you learn it, you will be able to change the “snakes” on other things: dresses, jackets, pockets, etc.
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