Great tip, thanks
Comment on Discussion Thread 📷 Thursday 4 September 2025
Gnugit@aussie.zone 1 week agoBe extra vigorous with the inspection and testing and zips in any clothing from the opshop. I shop there extensively and have found the number one reason a nice jacket is donated is because the zip is faulty or outright broken.
Pilk@aussie.zone 1 week ago
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Zips are replaceable
Gnugit@aussie.zone 1 week ago
My mother refuses to even entertain the idea of fixing my zips and she says it an absolute pain and not worth the trouble. She is a seasoned sewer too so I’m going to continue to take her word for it.
I guess if the item is valuable enough and of high quality it may be worth taking to a professional and paying the premium.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 week ago
I’m not sure if prices have changed but there are some fairly affordable repair services if you found something quite good.
Not even a tailor, just basic stuff like shortening pants and replacing zips. There used to be one in Melbourne Central.
Gnugit@aussie.zone 1 week ago
In my town the professional tailor has a monopoly. I would have to find a hobbyist or small home shop.