To fix a broken zipper, gently move it up and down on the track to readjust it. If it still doesn’t budge, use a pin or needle to force it back together. There are 11 easy and effective ways to fix a zipper that’s broken, stuck, separated, missing teeth, or come off the tracks.
For a temporary fix, insert a safety pin or twist tie through the zipper. Learning how to fix a broken zipper can save your favorite garments and accessories with quick and easy solutions. Follow these experts’ tips, which include applying a lubricant, adjusting the slider, and more.
There are six most common zipper problems you’ve probably encountered, and some of them are hard-to-pull. For hard-to-pull zippers, rub an ordinary lead pencil along the teeth. Grease or wax can unstick a zipper, while a key ring or safety pin can keep it from unzipping.
To replace any zipper that’s beyond repair, follow these steps:
Cut a slit between the teeth of the zipper tape. Zip it all the way open and feed the loose side back in with needle nose pliers. After zipping it up, sew over the zipper.
Pull up the zipper and check if the slider part is attached to only one side. If it’s not, try using a different type of closure.
In summary, fixing a broken zipper can save your favorite garments and accessories with a few supplies, tools, and patience.
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I can’t express the love I have for you. I messed up the zipper on the only pair of jeans I own (because shopping for jeans that fit nice is like navigating a minefield) and I was so bummed about it. Now my jeans are fixed and I didnt have to spend any money! I hope your skin is clear and your hair is silky.
Hey!!! I know it’s over a year after the fact, but I hope you’re still responding to comments… Is there any way to get around the sewing part at the end? I really need these jeans but I don’t own a sewing kit, nor do I know how to sow :/ Could I leave the zipper as is and use it kind of like I would a coat, or would that lead to more problems? If that’s the case, I’m still grateful for this article and I hope you’re doing good!! Thanks for putting this out for those of us in need!!
My zipper suddenly started jamming and required some effort and finagling to get it up and down and if it wasn’t pulled up correctly all the way, it would pop open in the center. So instead of being happy that at least my zipper was working when care was taken, I forcibly zipped and unzipped them rapidly and aggressively with a pair of pliers and then just ripped the entire slide off. So no there’s no zipper slide. Now what? I’m pretty sure I have an old ripped pair of jeans with a donor slide if that helps.