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The zipper was a profound invention – it’s used on so many different items and products, and it’s just so darn convenient! But when that zipper just doesn’t seem to close up properly anymore, things get a little frustrating. Ok, a lot frustrating. Hoodies that can’t close and keep you quite as warm anymore, ruined jeans that make you look as if you ate too much and had to undo them, and the contents of your bag spilling out in the street are all situations that I just do not have the patience for.
Call me lazy, but I just hate having to take things in to get a zipper replaced, so I’m trying to find a way to express my extreme delight for learning how to fix this problem myself, once and for all. I guess I’ll start by sharing this miracle with all of you…
Video Instructions
Video by Ucan Zippers.
What do you need for this simple operation? Just your troubled zipper and a pair of pliers will suffice.
Basically, all you need to do is clamp onto the slider with your pliers to make the teeth engage. Yeah, that’s it! Just make sure to line up the teeth correctly before clamping, and then give it a little up-and-down zip test to ensure that the ordeal was a success.
Another one of life’s little annoying problems, solved! If you’re in need of some more clothing hacks and tricks, we’ve got you covered!
Dee
But what about the all time big problem of when it comes off one side of the track. Quick repair there?
gail Klein
yes, I'd like to know too. But now I'll try to find a zipper that has This problem.
ANN DISNEY
HELPFUL
Barbara Martinez
I wish I had known how to fix zippers in high school ! The memories.
Jackie T.
Worked a treat. Saved me money for a new zip, not to mention the time involved. Fixed a fleece jacket and a dunk cover. Overjoyed.
Thank you.
Cindy
Wow that's pretty cool but will it work on a metal teeth zipper that's attached to my purse ?
Cindy
i need help to fix a separating zipper on a bathrobe that sticks a lot. I love this bathrobe but wan the zipper to work properly. Any ideas?