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How to Fix a Broken Zipper

Learn how to fix a broken zipper with no special tools required. I do think that this method works best with metal zippers.

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Learn how to fix a broken zipper with no special tools required. I do think that this method works best with metal zippers.

Have you ever had the zipper pull slide off of a zipper? This won’t happen with most clothing, because of how items are sewn, but it can be a common problem with zippers used to sew bags or clothing.

Sometimes you can just slide the zipper pull back on; this tutorial is for zippers that aren’t that cooperative.

How to Fix a Broken Zipper

Learn how to fix a broken zipper with no special tools required. I do think that this method works best with metal zippers.

If you can’t just thread the zipper pull on easily, the next step is to stretch out a couple of zipper teeth. These are easier to thread the pull through, and they can help guide it into place.

a simple trick for fixing broken zippers

Notice that you don’t want to pull the zipper itself apart – you are just stretching out a couple of teeth. This can make the top of your zipper fray if it’s unfinished like mine.

learn how to get the zipper pull back on a zipper

Next, you gently thread the zipper pull onto these teeth. If you look closely, you’ll see them peaking through the top in the photo above.

rethreading a broken zipper

Take your zipper pull and pull down. It should thread onto the teeth, and glide smoothly. If it doesn’t, just try again, You’ll get it eventually!

Visual Learner? Here’s Our Broken Zipper Video Tutorial

I know some people learn better by seeing rather than reading (even with photos), so here’s a video tutorial:

Have you ever fixed a broken zipper this way? What are your favorite DIY repair hacks?

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MaryAnne at Mama Smiles

MaryAnne is a craft loving educator, musician, photographer, and writer who lives in Silicon Valley with her husband Mike and their four children.

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