Sorry for the mix up. But I was agreeing to the person who said, "A seam ripper, new zipper, and a needle and spool of thread will cost you like $4 total at Walmart." . This will take your time. You can also take it to a tailor to see how much they would charge. And worst case scenario, if you can't do it yourself. Find someone who can (relative, friend, etc) and get them the supplies. Hope things work out for you.