Instructables user rocket had a broken zipper on an otherwise-fine pair of jeans, and by cutting out the zipper, sewing two buttons, and cutting and stitching button holes has converted his jeans to a ...

AUSTIN, Texas — When we seek closure, we reach out to the zipper. It keeps us warm, prevents things from falling out of our purses and lets us cram way too much into our suitcases. When it gets stuck, ...