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pry off the zipper bottom bit, add fabric and then clamp it back ong with a 'greater than'
Pretty much nailed it for a shortterm fix. Though I'd imagine it'll be a pig to get it opened and clamped back properly without trashing the zipper fabric. You might get lucky and be able to source a matching new insertion pin.
You are going to need a new zipper I'm afraid. Antique brass open two way heavy duty YKK ~ £8 + ~£35-45 for labour. Heck even Barbour only charge £29 for a new zip.
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Does anyone have an idea how this zipper could be fixed without a replacement?
Might be hard to get from the image but the last couple of mm's of the fabric next to the zipper has worn out. As there's no fabric next to the zipper bottom I can't really see how I can attach anything to it. Unless I pry off the zipper bottom bit, add fabric and then clamp it back on? Worried I'll ruin it though which means a £60 replacement zipper if I want the proper one...