The only time I'd worry about repairs to technical garments is if I needed it to be waterproof. I have replaced the zippers on goretex jackets myself - but this was in the days when they had waterproof flaps that went over zippers, so I wasn't worried about how waterproof my stitching would end up being. And given there was a flap, I sewed & reinforced the hell out of things to make sure it would be reinforced enough for what I needed because it's not like people were going to see it.
I wouldn't do that with the new waterproof zippers that don't need flaps.
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12-04-2008, 02:13 PM #1
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12-04-2008, 05:26 PM #2
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If your seamstress can't repair it, consider an upholstery shop.
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01-10-2009, 09:21 AM #3
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This is what I do professionally, repair technical clothing. I work with many of the major manufacturers on a referrral basis, been in the biz for 10+ years, I work nationally and internationally.
I would NOT take it to an upholstery shop, and I would be sketchy about a regular tailor or alterationist unless you know they are comfortable with the type of fabric and construction. Unfortunately I have seen some real whack job repairs from folks that should not have touched certain garments.
OTOH, it's not rocket science unless you are dealing with taped seams or ultrasonic bonding. It's more of a which hammer/which nail scenario.
If the bottom stop broke off, there's no replacing the part, requires a whole new zipper.
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