Call and ask if your dry cleaner will do it for you and what they charge.
Might be a whole lot less hassle than finding a matching zipper, matching
thread and the agony of getting it right. I think it's one of those "don't
try this at home" challenges like taking out your own tonsils. I can sew
pockets on a frog but I do not replace zippers on trousers. Polly


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john eastt wrote:
I wish to replace a zip on the front of a pair of men's
trousers. It is beyond my skills to sew in a new zip.

Really?
http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/...ipper/page/all

It's not nuclear surgery. ;-


The trousers are quite old so its not worth spending a
lot of money on them, but they still have some life in
them and are very comfortable.
I have tried sewing in some metal press studs, but they
seem to quickly become unstitched.

Are there any press studs or some mechanical fastening of
any kind that might be suitable and that i could install
without having to do sewing please. Grateful for any
advice. Thanks.

These are applied with a special tool and hammer:
http://www.amazon.com/Dritz-Heavy-Du...2160491&sr=8-3

You can also buy the Dritz pliers tool for installing the heavy duty
snaps:
http://www.amazon.com/Dritz-Heavy-Du...2160491&sr=8-2

You can find them at JoAnns Fabrics.

HTH, NAYY,

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Beverly
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