canvas zipper pull broke
- Thread starter tomchew
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Rene T
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Just run a wire through the hole then twist the ends.
Pugapooh
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Did you get upholstery size? As I understand it,the pull has come apart from the zipper teeth? If the local fabric store doesn't have it,perhaps an upholstery shop. Wish I could be of more help.
The problem is, it looks like the zipper pull also acts as the gizmo that catches a piece inside the zipper to keep it from unzipping, Kind of like a blue jean pants zipper, or a Carhart jacket. You might ask a local seamstress or canvas shop.
John From Detroit
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The pull in that picture is in perfect condition. The SLIDE however.. now that's another story.
You could sew in a new zipper.. Been known to do that myself.
You could sew in a new zipper.. Been known to do that myself.
UTTransplant
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Look around for someone who repairs outdoor gear. If you have a local REI or outdoor shop, ask them who does repairs in the area. A commercial sewing machine shop might also know who does that kind of work. And yes, your zipper pull looks fine, but the zipper has pulled out. Might need a new zipper, might just need pushing the zipper back on. Not an uncommon issue on backpacks or tents, for example.
