How to Fix Every Zipper Issue

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8 жыл бұрын

Here are some tips on how to deal with every problem a zipper might have: whether it's stuck, the teeth don't close, the zipper won't stay up or the slider or zipper pull broke off.
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@Lifehacker 5 жыл бұрын

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@xandergilliam5328 5 жыл бұрын

Bruh this video doesn't help

@rohitkumarpandey7430 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! You solve my big problem, now it works for me. Many-many thanks!

@mancube7645 5 жыл бұрын

Q: what it the retaining box of the zip 1:17 is missing can i just replace from another zip or do i have to change the whole zip? Thanks

@LORDMEMESTER420 4 жыл бұрын

Yessssss my $10 dollar fannie pack is operational once again!

@notify7581 3 жыл бұрын

I just realised that my zip was broken

@carlbrown1000 6 жыл бұрын

This literally fixed every zipper problem, but mines.

@kidzsontheblock.offical2044 5 жыл бұрын

The weight gain huh

@xd93deema11 4 жыл бұрын

Mine does not close and I used every thing does not work😓

@lyndalouis4303 3 жыл бұрын

Y'all can use a coin and put it between the fabric and the zip. Pull it up and down then it will work.just don't pull too hard till it torn down..hope it work guys!!

@poophead1569 2 жыл бұрын

Exatly

@riryiri 2 жыл бұрын

it's only stuck on one sideeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

@jabathepegasus 7 жыл бұрын

These helped none of my problems. :(

@flaffylally 7 жыл бұрын

sometime i had had those issues and i blame it to the zipper, but being honest with myself, sometime the issue is that i am forcing myself into clothes, coats, jackets, etc... perhaps too tight for my body... hehehe, so the zipper will end up blasting open hahahaha...with the fashion of wearing very tight jeans, i got some pair of jeans that i have to wear with very long tops, to hide the open zip....

@jabathepegasus 7 жыл бұрын

flaffylally That post was a while ago. I actually already fixed my problem! Thanks for the information, though! It was useful!

@beccasavage4636 5 жыл бұрын

Jaba The Pegasus :(

@sewforlife5728 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah im a tailor and they call me the zipper queen. There is very few zippers i cant fix. This really wasnt a helpful video.😒

@gwynb.4410 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@mickibabe5495 4 жыл бұрын

This video doesn’t have my zipper issue........ One of the sides is completely out of the slider...

@briiir.3143 4 жыл бұрын

i felt this comment 😔

@duckyonquack79 4 жыл бұрын

Micki Babe if you watch the whole thing you’ll see it

@Brysonswifee_ 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@naomibissell5412 4 жыл бұрын

Zipper teeth on purse slider are unaligned. Fix this

@naomibissell5412 4 жыл бұрын

Done

@nikko2761 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a video that spared me a lot of panic, frustration, and probably damage. I used the graphite pencil hack and a rather gentle application of plyers on the stuck zipper on my kinda old, and unused for awhile briefcase. The zipper was really stuck. Now, I keep a couple of pencils on hand should I need to troubleshoot again.

@Walker523 6 жыл бұрын

Not every zipper problem lol I was looking for backpack zipper

@M-E-G-A 5 жыл бұрын

Mr. Adrian Torres maybe this can help your backpack. m.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ppaegNN5zt7GlYE.html

@jeena-_-davis2669 4 жыл бұрын

same

@natashamillard31 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The plier idea worked! Although I pressed on the top and bottom rather than the sides. The effect being that the feed was pressed tighter together so that the teeth are now being picked up properly. Saved a good jacket for which my daughter is very thankful!

@Jason-qe4tp 5 жыл бұрын

Well I just wasted 10 minutes of my life rubbing a pencil on the zipper

@kidzsontheblock.offical2044 5 жыл бұрын

Care to talk about it

@Tracker5111 5 жыл бұрын

Not compared to the time spent to make the money to replace the entire garment the zipper is attached to...

@devolskii 5 жыл бұрын

@@Tracker5111 well clearly op's zipper didn't get fixed by that. Just like neither did mine.

@rockDJalNIGHTY 4 жыл бұрын

I can recommend rubbing the zipper with the end of a candle. It works much better and takes no time :) Try that! After you zip up and down a couple of times use a vacuum cleaner to gently vacuum the loose candle "crumbs". There you go :)

@meeksluv 4 жыл бұрын

Lol

@CrispyBacon11 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. It's winter here and was in need of one of my jackets and never found the time to take it to get repaired. So glad I watched this video, was a quick and simple fix.

@rashadakhalil2464 2 жыл бұрын

OMG. You’re awesome. I replaced my zipper pull in 30 seconds. I work in a fabric shop. You can’t even imagine how many people I am going to help.

@Jrhoney 8 жыл бұрын

Short and to the point. Excellent for a DIY video. Well done.

@Ashley-yv9gb 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t like this video enough!!! I am now happy dancing (the Macarena) in my kitchen because my favorite hoodie is zipped and staying zipped after a year and several months of being swept aside. Just a couple squeezes with the pliers is all it took. Don’t give up guys and please for the love of happiness, share this with everybody. The longing of this very moment could have been not so longingly long if someone out there shared it with me. But I am forever grateful the moment happened. God bless

@talhahm8 2 жыл бұрын

im genuinely happy for you

@Gasp7000 5 жыл бұрын

Actually, to prevent damage to the zipper teeth, you put on a new slider at the BOTTOM, not the top. That requires that you do a little seam-ripping, place it on the bottom, pull it up, closing the zipper, and then SEW (or staple well) the bottom stopper closed again. Fabric glue at the bottom can work, too. Just make sure you have recreated the stopper at the bottom.

@jacobnestle3805 2 жыл бұрын

Wish I had seen this comment *before* I tried it

@icedfullmoon1573 Жыл бұрын

Indeed. I always reposition mine easily from the bottom. Like you said, a tiny slit helps. Sew the slit & wala! I did just try the pencil thing & it did help to smooth out the zip.

@Shiroi0moi Жыл бұрын

@@icedfullmoon1573 "wala" 😞

@then00brathalos 10 ай бұрын

my guy your comment fixed my jacket in less than 5 seconds 👍

@brandyrosales3020 2 жыл бұрын

I tried this on a bag I broke while on vacation and it actually worked! I used both graphite and a bit of older oil with a qtip. I'm so glad I tried this , I was going to throw out my perfectly good bag 😃 thanks for the tip!

@BintAlAbla1999 3 жыл бұрын

Well, this worked for me, many thanks. My eldest son got his hair stuck in the zipper and I had to cut him free. The graphite trick worked, I was able to move the zipper slightly up and down, removing bits of hair, then it unzipped. Perfect. Thank you!

@MikeOnTheInterwebs 2 жыл бұрын

Was looking for multiple hours for a new jacket because the zipper on mine broke and I was just going to buy a new one. Watched this video for 2 minutes and using the pliers to make sure the zipper caught the teeth fixed my issue (zipper was remaining open when I zipped up the jacket). Took me 5 seconds with the pliers, saved me $300 and saved the planet many materials. Thank you.

@KateDouglasAuthor 4 жыл бұрын

Rubbing bar soap across the teeth worked perfectly on a zipper separated in the middle. Had to work one tooth at a time, but got everything lined up on husband’s jacket.Thank you!

@privateportall Жыл бұрын

So you missed problem no. 1 what if the slider is only on one rail? How to re-attach?

@jaygrollman8856 5 жыл бұрын

Yes! This saved me from having to buy a new coat before a last minute trip. Tip: if you're putting on a new zipper (or your old one) make sure you put it on the right way! I got mine wrong the first time and almost ruined the whole thing!

@alijarvis847 Жыл бұрын

Wow. Was about to get a cushion cover zip replaced but first watched your video. In one squeeze of a plier it was fixed! Thank you!

@saidarshithbasana4513 4 жыл бұрын

Worked perfectly for me. Thank you so much. I was struggling with my pant zipper and your pencil tip worked.

@fajarhilman5352 8 жыл бұрын

This is the lifehacks that i really need to know. Thank you!

@amselby81 3 жыл бұрын

I wasn’t really expecting all zipper problems to be addressed in a video that was under 2 minutes, but yeah. You helped with one problem. A wonky tooth. My other problem is a missing bottom stop. You didn’t show how to replace one of those.

@mysticallylumia 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! You just helped me fix a zipper on a tote bag that I bought from a faraway land while I was travelling. It’s precious to me!~ 💜 THANK YOU! 🙏🏼

@thediydude 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes faraway land, my favorite land 😐

@RocketQueen467 Жыл бұрын

Life changing! Graphite trick worked like a charm on my zipper that opened from the bottom up!

@XanderElion 8 жыл бұрын

Ok, she said lubricate and rub the tip....

@aaliyahdestry9800 6 жыл бұрын

😂

@captainrobots1 6 жыл бұрын

Clyde Phalanx i hope she rubs my tip.

@emmycheeze-a-corn1971 6 жыл бұрын

😷

@emmycheeze-a-corn1971 6 жыл бұрын

captainrobots 😷😷😷😷🔫🔫🔫

@user-qr1vm9yw1o 5 жыл бұрын

What if my tip is stuck on the zipper

@Jojo-vj2vd 5 жыл бұрын

Can this work with sticky fingers?

@Z.Toast1 3 жыл бұрын

Lol bruno

@fearhyena2991 3 жыл бұрын

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@icns01 Жыл бұрын

Thank God for KZfaq! Fact is, it's videos like this that makes it such a great service!🙌👍

@willbigelow472 2 жыл бұрын

Putting petroleum jelly on the zipper fixed my problem. Was on the verge of either having to replace the zipper or get rid of jacket! Thanks so much!

@harryjerks Жыл бұрын

9th of February - fixed my son's winter coat in 2 minutes flat. I feel like I've fixed my whole life. Thanks.

@laceyloops 6 ай бұрын

😂 I feel the same way

@littlemisspadreisland3749 4 жыл бұрын

The voice on this woman! I could listen to her for hours and hours and hours. ❤️ please make an audio book or ASMR channel

@jerseymel7749 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video. I resell on EBay and I had a Ralph Lauren jacket with a zipper where the teeth were not lined up. I used the graphite, from a pencil and was able to undo the zipper and get it back on track. Thanks again

@garybell2597 5 жыл бұрын

Had used every single one of these quick fixes and they are amazing 😉,

@VeronicaMist 2 жыл бұрын

For a zipper not closing, you use the pliers to gently squeeze the top and bottom plate together, not side to side like shown here. Otherwise, great ideas!

@Samantha-qv8ue Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!+!

@HSSLNG Жыл бұрын

Genius

@sevensorrows2595 11 ай бұрын

I thought that too!! Thanks for confirming. Side to side makes no sense.

@KateLate____ 10 ай бұрын

How about in reverse, ie widening the gap, to get out a LOT of trapped fabric?

@unshackledsailing950 6 ай бұрын

side to side as in the video fixed mine instantly

@G87 8 жыл бұрын

This is funny because maybe 20 minutes ago I was having trouble with a zipper and I hop onto KZfaq and I see this

@Rielestkid 8 жыл бұрын

+bobmanjoe55 love when that happens

@cocoadoodles8656 7 жыл бұрын

They are watching

@madakiqayum5868 6 жыл бұрын

How stich zip front of frouk

@danamej 5 жыл бұрын

Someone's watching

@rrlh 5 жыл бұрын

Lol

@nw5206 Жыл бұрын

Omg these tips work!!! Overseas with a jammed suitcase zipper that kept popping open and was stressed about checking this bag but decided to Google, landed here and was able to fix it. Thanks!

@justbeingme8080 5 жыл бұрын

Ooh thank you very much for this video! My zipper had come off my coat. And I couldn't get it back on. Thanks to your video it was fixed in 2 seconds! SO HAPPY right now!

@bonron9921 Жыл бұрын

Perfect video tutorial for fixing common zipper issues! Short and to the point. Well done!

@maverick19702000 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. I was able to fix my favorite sweater jacket.

@pystryker Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! I had a zipper on an expensive jacket that wouldn't stay closed, and a little pressure on the slider fixed it right up. Thanks again!

@vintagesuperstarco.1549 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! I had a pullover with a zipper that wasn't working properly. Your video helped me identify the problem as a misaligned tooth. Took 3 seconds to fix!

@MeriMorMick 7 жыл бұрын

You helped me, thank you. Your video was clear and concise. Good video and just enough words. I wish that everyone would use your video as a watch and learn. How nice it would be if we could eradicate all videos that start with "hey guys".

@yamiecubias 3 жыл бұрын

My zipper broke or so I thought I searched real quick and came across this. It worked!!! I fixed my zipper. Thank you.

@Randumology13 6 ай бұрын

Thank you 😅 I ended up pulling one side of the zip liner through the zipper then the other side. Used some pencil lead. My zipper wasn't zipping the teeth together evenly. It left some unzipped teeth. So how do i fix that? Pliers on the zipper to tighten, or get a new zipper?

@lalypicardo 7 жыл бұрын

Magic! Thank you so much. I've rubbed the teeth with a pencil onto the teeth. 🙌🏽 -- The zipper of the pocket from my winter jacket was stuck.

@LexCoop5 5 жыл бұрын

Very informative video. Short, concise, and to the point!!! Issue solved.☺️

@jacobortwine7063 6 ай бұрын

Not true. I'm in a predicament that might cost my life. My tent zipper froze and split. I have 15 below zero temperature and I can't close my tent. There are 30 mile wind gusts and I'm not sure what to do. Ilubricated and warmed everything up and I still can't zip it shut without breaking a bunch of teeth off. Even then it still won't work. If I live through this post, I'll tell you if and how I fixed it. It's not looking too good for me though. 5000 dollars in a tent and the zipper split! I'm scared

@imaware7551 4 жыл бұрын

my exact zipper problem wasn't in the video but this video was enough info to help me fix my zipper! thank you for saving a sweat shirt I haven't worn in years.

@junegillam1358 5 жыл бұрын

Saved me $30 to get a new zipper put into my hoodie! The pencil did the trick. Amazing-thanks!

@Tusskie 2 жыл бұрын

This was a lifesaver. Fixed my work sweatshirt. It was the last one for me. The zipper broke off the track and I slid it back on like you said and it works again! Thank you so much

@VoilaTadaOfficial 5 жыл бұрын

Had a zipper that looked perfectly fine but kept getting stuck, even without fabric in it. Had no idea that that could be caused by a loose slider and squeezing it with pliers fixed it immediately. Thanks a bunch!

@Drago0900 2 жыл бұрын

And I just discovered this method but with chunky vice grips. Right before I read ya comment.

@deenad3562 5 жыл бұрын

Pliers worked like a charm, didnt even think of it. Thanks!

@honeypuff3392 4 жыл бұрын

Helped with my zipper issue. Thanks a lot! I used baby oil since I didn't have a petroleum jelly on hand.

@hemanthramineni4995 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Fixed my zipper in 5 minutes 😊

@NotTigiBoo Жыл бұрын

I was watching this video at the same time as you and I'm still trying to fix mine

@henriqueoliveira5123 5 жыл бұрын

The power of 「Sticky Fingers」

@rivaraptor4277 5 жыл бұрын

*Zipper man

@Z.Toast1 3 жыл бұрын

Yes Zipper man

@castor1990 5 жыл бұрын

Holy crap! It fixed my separating zipper! Who knew a pencil and pliers was all that was needed! Thank you, thank you thank you!

@shashcutiegaming 5 ай бұрын

Omg it worked because i just got this jacket as a gift yesterday, i was so worried and gave a last shot to the oil hack and it worked ❤🎉

@joaonuno6936 6 жыл бұрын

Not EVERY zipper issue. Mine still unsolved

@M-E-G-A 5 жыл бұрын

João Passarinho perhaps this video will help you out. m.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ppaegNN5zt7GlYE.html

@joehood-carestreamdental-t1106 5 жыл бұрын

Your video made me look smart to my wife.... Thank you!

@geek_of_the_week2278 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You have saved me replacing an entire zipper!!

@Noemag 4 жыл бұрын

This video just blew my mind, i tried the plier tip and it actully worked 😂😂

@sweetheart-mq5ut 5 жыл бұрын

To anyone having a problem with the zipper being open on some spaces even when the zipper is up- pull your pants down to your thighs or legs and zip it up and bam it's done. Reason it's doing that is cause alot of pressure from your stomach or tightness in that area but don't feel down rock that body

@39thala 7 жыл бұрын

Does NOT show how to fix 'every' zipper issue! Doesn't show how to replace a missing zipper pin at the bottom of a zipper chain on a jacker. (Zipper box and pin) Which is what I need and no standard zipper kits seem to contain the part..

@SheHuntsZombies 7 жыл бұрын

Ugh this is my issue too, was hoping not to have to take it in to a tailors.

@39thala 7 жыл бұрын

Holly Harmful I scoured the internet some more. Turns out the only place I saw the box and pin parts online are from suppliers in China! Like Sino-Best Industries etc. Or on Alibaba

@MrWTFish 5 жыл бұрын

Just bought a nice cheap leather jaacket trom allsaints at 230 cad, the zipper is very like shrinked(wavy) any tips on fixing it? Should i leave the jacket zipped up

@ashelina2181 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I was able to fix a jacket with relative ease. Your instructions were great for a zipper that came off a jacket.

@VisualxxKhaos 3 жыл бұрын

This... actually blew my mind lol probably doesn't help that I'm high though

@localmemeboi1443 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone's saying "this didnt help my problem" Just undo Sticky Fingers' Ability smh

@Z.Toast1 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve now seen 3 jojo references in this comment section lol

@larrrevenga49 2 жыл бұрын

Try using o’keeffs lip repair Worked great on my metal zipper . On brand new jacket

@symonepatrick6478 2 жыл бұрын

It really did work. Glad it did. I read the other comment that said they didn’t need pliers and I didn’t have any on hand. And behold it worked

@soulchorea 8 жыл бұрын

somebody reinvent this thing, please

@jerryrobles9562 6 жыл бұрын

Didn't help at all.

@khanhluong5100 5 жыл бұрын

Fixed my problem! The Vaseline lubricant worked and I put the part of the paper clipper in to fix the zipper handle! Thanks so much!!

@PirateGondolier 5 жыл бұрын

you’re a lifesaver!!! me and my totoro tote say thanks 💖💖💖

@glowfishin1 8 жыл бұрын

This. This is way I love the internet.

@trejayratliff2307 8 жыл бұрын

*why. Go to school kids.

@glowfishin1 8 жыл бұрын

+TreJay Ratliff Thank you for catching my typo. Have a good day.

@soulchorea 8 жыл бұрын

+TreJay Ratliff go to work fool

@trejayratliff2307 8 жыл бұрын

JBarber3d I'm in highschool, fool.

@soulchorea 8 жыл бұрын

+TreJay Ratliff it's possible to be in school and have a job, but what you said makes all the sense

@lupedelfindelfin1052 7 жыл бұрын

my zipper isn't on the teeth

@dayzuki9361 7 жыл бұрын

same!

@kriseya67 5 жыл бұрын

me also i forgot where the zipper went

@kellyrocks15 6 жыл бұрын

Ok my zipper slider came off in the wash. it's for my coat without going to a place that does alternations can I do it myself? Can i reattach the slider on my own will it work? I'm not great at sewing and don't have a machine.

@nicolerobinson6294 5 жыл бұрын

That pencil back work. My daughter coat zipper slip. Used the pencil method mentioned in the video and it worked.

@deneilbaker 7 жыл бұрын

I like your voice whoever you are

@CameronBrtnik 3 жыл бұрын

This lifehack was so sensual , my zipper accidentally came undone 😮

@emeraldgem8041 2 жыл бұрын

I used the pencil, the q-tip with lubricant and closed the mouth of the slider with a nail clipper and knife (Didn’t have pliers). Success! 😊Thank you for the vid

@Pacificaner 4 ай бұрын

Your video inspired me and I fixed my zipper with no tools, but a lot of patience. Never force a Zipper. Proper lubricant is key, solved my issue. Love You SuzieChaps

@beaukoleno6093 6 жыл бұрын

I learned more from this video than i did in college.

@claudesmoot1880 6 жыл бұрын

"How did you get the beans above the Frank!"

@banbar4795 6 жыл бұрын

What about if the lip of the slider (that hook thingy to put in the tab thingy [the thing you pull on]) breaks off?

@chandlerdriggs3157 3 ай бұрын

Fixed my back pack zipper. Thanks so much for the needle nose pliers tip.

@AnsliKrow 8 жыл бұрын

zippers are satisfying xD

@neilpapier7384 8 жыл бұрын

Her voice is nice, just a hint of Scarlett Johansson.

@imran4947277 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much it's really helpful! God bless you!

@Krisztus1Haver Жыл бұрын

Graphite worked like a charm. Cheers. also thanks for the rest of the tipps.

@MithradatesVIEupator 4 жыл бұрын

She lost me at "rub the tip"

@ParkerYorkSmith 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!! Just fixed my couch cushion zipper and it feels so good

@christopherfinn7804 2 жыл бұрын

ok, but i watched this whole video and still didn't get teh answer i was looking for... what do you do when the other side isnt attached?

@expatmom5516 3 жыл бұрын

In our family I am the zipper fixer but this one was very stubborn...after trying for almost 15 minutes, I finally managed to unblock it, but none of the above tips worked...I had to do it the hard way, with my powers ...it was hard but it finally worked. I wish everyone goodluck with their zippers. I did a video about it also, so I can maybe help other people, who knows. Cheers

@-lucarnus1520 2 жыл бұрын

The one with the ring is actually super clutch, if you guys haven't tried you should. Thank you for making this video.

@jeromecha1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this!! Took me like 5 seconds to fix my zipper after watching this!! I love KZfaq!

@konstantinoschristou3701 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. May you be well.

@cdhamilton67 6 ай бұрын

Great video! Solved the problem I was having with my favorite jacket and the zipper popping open.

@dabiamiker 5 жыл бұрын

What do you do with a few broken "teeth" on the zipper, can these be changed/added?

@addie_is_me 2 жыл бұрын

Yay, Thank you! The zipper separated after it was zipped up. The slider needed to be tightened with pliers, like you said. it took a couple of seconds to do and viola. My ma can use her favorite purse again. 👌🏼😁