New Zipper

I've been working on some alterations in the past week.  It always makes me feel good to extend the life of a garment by a simple repair. 

Yesterday, I replaced a separating zipper in a lined coat.  I like to keep the garment with the original design intact at the end of the project.  I've learned over the years to write down measurements as I take something apart.  It is also important to match horizontal seams and hems.

If you have some mending and alterations in the queue, I encourage you to tackle them!


                                                                 Zipper Removed

 

Zipper Installed