Hi everyone, I got a question from a reader yesterday that I thought would be great for you all to chime in and help answer. I think we’ve all had to fix this problem at one time or another. Here is her email: Hi Linda Thank you for your blog! I am working on my…
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How Much Do You Charge To Replace a Zipper?
Update: October 19, 2020 This post is relevant no matter the year, no matter the economy, no matter the zipper! You’ve come here because you’re wondering, “How much do I charge to replace a zipper? I get this question all the time. The short answer is: “It depends.” The long answer: “It depends, and here’s…
Read MoreChanging a Garment From Zippered to Buttoned
I have a customer who loathes zippers in her robes. So, she asked me if I could take the zipper out and put in buttons. No problem, I answered. However, before I started, I wanted to make sure that she understood that she was going to lose some of the width in the front. Putting in buttonholes…
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