Hoang Giang Clothing & Tailor
Zip Replacement
A broken zipper doesn't mean a garment is finished. We replace zippers on pants, jeans, jackets, dresses, and even bags and backpacks — matching the zipper type and colour so the repair looks like it was always there.
What We Do
This service includes
- ✓ Pants and jeans zippers
- ✓ Jacket zippers, by type
- ✓ Dress and skirt zippers
- ✓ Bags and backpacks
- ✓ Repairs where a full replacement isn't needed
Price Guide
Pricing
A guide to the most popular alterations for this service — your final quote is confirmed when we see the garment.
Pants & Trousers
- Shorten hem (men) $20
- Shorten hem (women), small to wide leg $20–$30
- Shorten hem, original hem kept $40
- Let out / take in waist $40
- Take in / let out fork $40
- New zipper, pants or jeans from $35–$40
Jackets
- Shorten sleeves, with buttons $60
- Shorten sleeves, without buttons $50
- Take in sides, 2 seams $60
- Take in sides, 1 seam $40
- Let out sides same as take-in
- New zipper, by type from $65–$80
Dresses & Skirts
- Shorten dress, 1 layer, by size $50–$70
- Extra layers, by size +$20–$30
- New zipper from $65–$80
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a zip replacement cost? +
Pants and jeans from $35–$40, jackets from $65–$80 depending on the zipper type, and dresses from $65–$80. We confirm the exact price when you bring the garment in.
Can you fix a zipper without replacing it? +
Sometimes — if the slider or teeth can be repaired we'll do that instead, and it costs less. Bring it in and we'll tell you straight away.
Do I need an appointment? +
No appointment needed — just drop in with your garment. We're at Shop 5, 143 London Circuit in Canberra City, a short walk from the Canberra Centre. You'll be fitted and pinned in store so the alteration matches your exact measurements.
Reviews
What Our Customers Say
5-star reviews from Google.
“She found a creative solution to a broken zipper on my backpack, which made it usable again. Everybody else in Canberra had refused to even try, while not only she solved the problem, but it took her just one day, and for an affordable price. Highly recommend!”
“Absolutely perfect tailoring! My full length velvet and lined coat now fits to perfection and the attention to detail is exceptional. Fully recommended for any tailoring needs.”
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Visit us in Canberra City
Shop 5, 143 London Circuit, ACT 2601 — a short walk from the Canberra Centre. No appointment needed.