Don't throw it away! How to Fix split zippers with this easy method

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Have you ever had a zipper slider stop closing the teeth on the chain? Don’t replace the zipper or throw the item out. Instead, fix the zipper! In this tips and tricks video, we’ll show you how to put life back into a worn zipper slider to make it work like new again. This trick works with metal sliders on any kind of zipper chain. Best of all, it only take a couple of minutes and uses a tool that you probably already have in your DIY supplies! Learn how to save your favorite garment or accessory from the trash by watching this handy video right now.
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[@LindaHorn-j8k]

I love the fact that you get right to the point! Some KZbinrs have the gift of gab and they take way too long to explain something wasting everyone’s time. LOL? 😁

[@azarazar007]

Some youtubers thing along the lines of "the longer the better".

[@AnnoyingNewsletters]

Same with recipe sites; however, I think enough comedians got on their case that they finally put a skip to recipe button right at the beginning, so we don't have to read about how X season reminds you of Y relative's Z recipe...

[@pastorgeorgeparker1312]

Perfect! Your quick help was a God send!

[@sherrieparr3705]

It took me longer to find the pliers than fixing the slider! Thank you!

[@Maldoror200]

💀.."hee hee hee.."✌️😉

[@EMorner]

I just love KZbin, I had a backpack with a broken zipper, and now it is fixed after watching a couple of free online videos - amazing!

[@thecosmos729]

I got this recommended as an ad and odd enough, I actually need this.

[@unripetheberrby6283]

Yeah, right? 😂

[@jamielynnpresgraves5240]

Me too lol

[@jewelsbarbie]

Me too! It’s the first ad I’m actually thankful for. 😅

[@AnnoyingNewsletters]

I got it as an ad while looking for a tutorial on sewing furniture buttons for beginners. Like yes I do have zipper problems as well I guess I'll watch this ad and save it to a useful folder.

[@iAm_VeeZy_V_13]

Same 😂

[@MrTrex54]

Don’t know why this is an advertisement, But this video is definitely Helpful.

[@DigitalGvrl]

You guys saved my German military flecktarn coat and my British army mtp Sweatshirt

[@johnzarr6590]

Thanks. My zipper is now fixed. Ya’ll are fantastic. May God bless ya’ll.

[@SailriteWorkbench]

Glad we were able to help!

[@omaeve]

This is great my mother used to work at Coats and Clark zipper factory in Norfolk or Newport News I’m not sure which and she used to fix anybody zipper that had a problem still have a mother-in-law and she can do the same thing

[@thepaintedpoppies1010]

Thank you so much. I was finally able to fix my child's favorite lunch box.

[@martinej5142]

Excellent! Thankyou so much. Haven't been able to zip up my jacket for a couple of years and now I can!!

[@robbinsrubbish7765]

Very helpful! My well-used trousers are now fixed. Thank you!

[@veecee3669]

I can't tell you how many times this has happened to me. Thank you, I've liked and subscribed!

[@got_to_roll]

I'm not sure how long this will work, but thank you so much! Worked great on a $225 motorcycle tank bag I was about to replace. Again. Great tip!

[@ejmsasha]

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!! Fixed my favorite ancient Fossil wallet.

[@careful...Icarus]

Quite literally the most informative video I've watched on KZbin in ages. Thank you.

[@michelleevans4895]

Thats super helpful - you just saved an APC bag 😍

[@SailriteWorkbench]

So glad we were able to help! Hope you continue to enjoy your bag!! 😊

[@SuperMazorquero]

@@SailriteWorkbench I do love you work and you have a great personality 🌹

[@TanyaRamirez-z6m]

Thank you thank you thank you I have a fanny pack that I love so much with a broken zipper. My husband just fixed it because I found your video 😊

[@SailriteWorkbench]

So glad we were able to help! Enjoy your fanny pack!! 😊

[@jeannetmoya5703]

The remark you made about only applying pressure to the bottom zipper Was just what I needed. I watched another tutorial before yours. And I was confused what I was doing wrong. You put me on the right path, thank you.

[@michaeldriskell2038]

Thank you for this!! A very simple fix to do . I feel silly not to have figured it out before!!! ( My Mom was a " seamstress " in that she could make dresses, shirts, robes etc., etc. I bet she knew and never told me !!! )

[@rhondacalabro867]

Just watched and just did it for my brand new pickle ball bag and it worked! I hope it continues to function! Thank you!

[@littlewingmyoho]

I have an expensive purse I love and have been keeping just hoping to fix it .THANK YOU ..I love simple things particularly simple fixes 😊❤

[@SailriteWorkbench]

Woohoo! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that our video helped you fix your purse. Simple fixes are truly the best, aren't they? If you ever need more assistance or have other items you'd like us to cover, just let us know. We're here to help! 😊

[@Grammichal]

A shoe repair shop might be helpful if DIY doesn’t work. ✌🏽

[@raqueljones6607]

Wow! This worked perfectly for the inside zipper in one of my Burberry purses! I thought for sure it was just broken forever! Awesome thank you for the simple fix!

[@SailriteWorkbench]

I'm so glad it worked for you! Hope you enjoy your bag 😊

[@Maldoror200]

@raquel..A True Beauty ✨️!!..,~Peace, K🥀

[@justicejane2429]

Thanks for the useful tip. 👍

[@SailriteWorkbench]

Glad it was helpful!

[@svbarryduckworth628]

Sometimes a zipper is so worn that it won't maintain the proper gap and after it is pinched closed it just opens back up right away or soon after. I have had luck replacing worn zipper pulls with a new one from another zipper that is the same size. One has to be very careful to spread the pull just enough so that it can slide over the old zipper teeth and be re-pinched -but not so much that it weakens or fatigues the metal from over-bending that one time to install it. This technique works best for seldom-used zippers like those used for cushions or pillows. The replacement zipper will never be like new after the experience of being installed so its lifespan will be shortened because of that. But it might be the difference between a zipper that splits or one that holds fast on that old cushion or pillow that you don't need to unzip very often.

[@0therun1t21]

Very true! I was wondering if brass zipper slides held better than the silver ones.

[@littlewingmyoho]

Thanx for your post .My purse was new and it happened after the first few uses .The fabric it's made from is indestructible unfortunately not the zipper .It's definitely worth the try and your post was informative 👍

[@svbarryduckworth628]

@littlewingmyoho I hope you have success eventually. Zippers sre fairly cheap and you might try a few times with different zippers until you find the knack of it. It's not a failure until you give up

[@littlewingmyoho]

@@svbarryduckworth628 awe thanx ☺ .I'm going to try both methods. If her easy fix does not work I'll have yours as back up

[@R.obin.]

Love a good hack! Subscribed. 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@lizabethduran4417]

I believe you may have just saved my, LV min duffel bag purse. My mother bought in 1960-70, & handed down to me. It's been sitting in my closet for years....Guess what I'm going to be rocking tomorrow alllll day. & For that I thank you 🌻

[@Grammichal]

A shoe repair shop might be helpful if DIY doesn’t work. ✌🏽

[@justallah2785]

I just fixed my mother's LV bag. Her smile an appreciation is the best form of payment in this life 🥰

[@camerongrant323]

lifesaver,had a gym bag on the brink of going in the bin because of a broken zipper and now its good as new

[@0therun1t21]

This only works temporarily in my experience, maybe because they're silver. Brass probably holds longer, I haven't tested that though. It seems like metal fatigue sets in after only one fix on the silver colored YKK zippers I've tried this with, and I was very careful.

[@Themacchuck]

When they originally worked it was only temporary.

[@alybango]

You’ll have to replace the slider

[@bearomeo2178]

Would it work with plastic zippers?

[@keokioshiro708]

@@alybango❤

[@BruteZ7957]

You're a life saver. thanks.

[@AlilLazy]

Thank you for sharing this 👍👍👍👍

[@ArchanaTS-b8x]

Thank you so much 😊. Video helped us a lot to fix my daughter school bag zip 🎉

[@i94yeh2p]

I'll try this out. Hopefully it will work on my work hoodie. 🤞🙃

[@HemiVic]

I followed your tutorial and it worked well but after a few weeks I had to do it again. This time I used “DRY TEFLON LUBE”, and applied it sparingly to the zipper! It worked perfectly and made the slider close very easily and smoothly! You can pick up this Lube at your favorite Hardware Store or Bicycle Shop. I hope my suggestion helps!

[@misselanys1219]

Thank you so much for this video. For some reason a new zipper I have was doing that very same thing. I followed the directions here and FIXED IT!!!!

[@ramonaruthhurst1280]

Thank you so much for your wonderful videos. Hi from Texas USA.

[@richhanrahan4246]

This just saved my favorite Carhartt hoodie. Had to get pretty aggressive, but it worked!! Thanks!!

[@1_Bad_Z]

Used it on my favorite slacks. It worked! Thank you

[@starcandle6027]

Thank you so much after a month I barley saw this and did this now my bag close thank you

[@franciscaramos535]

Wow that was nice now I know how to fix my zipper I will remember this video thank you for sharing it with us on KZbin❤

[@paulputnam2305]

That was great! Thank You!

[@danherrmann8755]

Yes thank you. Rub some chap stick on the brass zipper. Lub up. The teeth. To close better.

[@kchovlogs]

These tips worked wonders fixing my favourite purse!! Thank you so much for your help!

[@Daniel1111gallo]

Excellent, thank you!

[@PourprePurple]

You have saved my favorite purse. Many thanks.

[@curiousj87]

You're a godsend, thank you!

[@carlamarlene2927]

Wax the teeth with a candle or chapstick before forcing it back.

[@ricklong3260]

Or soap also

[@ericvondell5157]

I've Used Vegetable Oil and It's Actually REALLY Effective in a Pinch! (Wax Can Clog The Teeth and Whilst oils may attract Lint If You don't Wash The article regularly, It's easier to Clean oily lint out with a toothbrush than Wax! Also, Oil Is effective with Plastic - Loop Type - Zippers whereas Wax Typically Just Makes The problem of Sticky Plastic Zippers Worse...) Ive, also, Just Replaced the "Made In China" Crappy Zipper Sliders with Saved "Made In USA" Saved "Rescued" Old Zipper Sliders! New Ones Aren't at all Durable....)

[@andreawilliams9887]

Also a lead pencil

[@ericvondell5157]

@@andreawilliams9887 YES 🥰 The Graphite In Traditional Pencil Lead. We Used Graphite Lubricant for Several Things whereby grease Only Made things Get clogged up. I recall Using Graphite Lubricant for a Pinewood Derby Car's Wheels Waaaaaaay back in Cub Scouts in Like 1974!😻 Thanks for the Memory 💖

[@janet3895]

But how will waxing your teeth gonna fix the zipper🤓

[@lisaphillips2306]

THIS actually worked!! 😃 Now my favorite leather jacket that I haven't been able to zip for over a year zips up again! Thank you!! Helmet on and off I go!! 🏍️

[@hillaryhollins667]

Thank you that was a needed hack as I have a couple zippers on valuable items to save!

[@ebonymckenzie7745]

Thank you so much, it worked and I don’t have to buy a new bag 😊

[@shorty7363]

Thank you so much!!!❤❤❤

[@PacoroLopez]

Thank you very helpful 👍🏼

[@cakeart1227]

Thank you! You just fixed one of my favorite skirts with pockets!

[@chelseahenderson9010]

Thank you!!! I’ve been putting off fixing a favorite sequin dress for years, thinking it would be a complex sewing project; all it needed was tightening on the zipper pull! Genius!

[@karenreneelyles261]

Thank you

[@frederickgarrett9084]

Thank you so much it works on my book bag now I don't have to throw it away thank you so much😮😂😂😂

[@dorismay8383]

I just tried it now and my bag's zipper is already fixed!! Wow! I saved a.lot of money! Thanks! 🥰

[@raysoucie489]

I have done this and It can be unpredictable on how long this will last, depending on each zipper--- After going to Walmart for a New Zipper, I was able to replace the new zipper Head onto the older Zipper--- Still holding after 17 Months

[@pennyruiz8072]

Thank you for this easy and fast demonstration, it helped me fix my zipper and I am grateful.

[@MyriamMarie-fi7ek]

It worked for me. Thank you

[@ericmoore571]

I have a Gucci goose down parka and the zipper was wonky so i tried your advice and its now as good as new! Thank you!

[@Captain_sav_a_ho]

Wow it fixed my almost brand new shorts that I was sure I’d have to get rid of!! Thanks!

[@CatherineReardon]

Wow right on thank you

[@unripetheberrby6283]

Woah thank you for the advice! I never knew this might be the reason! God bless you guys 💚💚

[@brookebundgard2968]

I have meant to my only custom coat to a tailor or dry cleaners to fix it, one place said they couldn't. This took less than 5 minutes. BRILLIANT DIY!!!

[@rebyosef]

Woohoo! For the win!! You just saved a military bag in use regularly! Bless you!!

[@kelsie9912]

Thanks so much for sharing! I just fixed the zip on my purse when I thought I'd have to throw it out! I watched another video where they did the same thing BUT they did not mention that you need to compress it from the BACK end of the zip and so it didn't work until I tried it your way because I was compressing it from the front. Thank you!!

[@brunojamalmars]

I’m so surprised and relieved this worked. I used this on my jansport backpack because one of the zippers had derailed, I used a flat head screwdriver to force the rail back into the zipper but then it started opening both sides when zipping it. But I was relieved when I did exactly as the woman said and now I got my backpack working again!

[@EM-wf8wy]

Thanks! I had no idea how to fix this and have been able to fix a fairly new suitcase that I thought I had to dump. Good as new! 😊

[@777cieloazul]

Short and sweet. Thank you! 💙

[@maryetb1029]

Thank you!!! I was about to throw out my favorite handbag. Worked like a dream

[@Queenintheblack]

So I’m a semi genius! I did pull the right tool, but I was trying to tighten the top… then I tried your suggestion! And it worked!! Thank you!!!

[@MonicaSmith]

Oh my word! It worked! I'm 53 and wish I would have know this sooner! Thank you!

[@stacymiranda05]

This video was perfect to fix my favorite carry-on tote. Thank you from someone with no sewing skills!!!

[@candyclairepacquiao]

didn't have a pliers, so i used my teeth. it still worked! thankyouuu sm

[@oliviermahieu3705]

Thank you so much ! I didn't know this trick, you saved my backpack

[@corinakdzapien9451]

Omg Thanks a million I fixed my broken zipper problem to one of my favorite bags Thank you for sharing 😊

[@juliehicks4316]

Loved your video then ran for my pocketbook, I got a the craft show yrs ago. It has a Dachshund on it and I can’t let go! Zipper did the same. I went to fix it but wouldn’t you know, it’s got broken teeth!! It can’t be done but I tried 😊. I’ll always remember this !!😊

[@muyyy9000]

Holy moly, that worked instantly! Thanks for this straightforward quick fix. It is quick!

[@josephinebrown6631]

Thank you kindly🤍

[@HonestyBurrell]

Oh my this actually helped me and was so useful. Thank you for your video.

[@andreanavas1625]

Thank you!! That was super helpful 🎉

[@NewbieEnthusiast]

Aight bet. This video saved my life. I need to find some of my old bags that have worn down zippers, RIGHT NOW.

[@ldsrv]

thank you for the tip!! I almost threw my bag away! It worked!!

[@jmontes5256]

Thank you!!! You saved my dear bckpack that I've been using for 2 years now!

[@victoriajohnson7791]

This helped fix my backpack!! Thanks for sharing

[@koon2038]

Thank you for this! Saved my mum's bag :)

[@JamesWilliams-lk2eq]

Thank you so much, that was super helpful.

[@cm6gaming259]

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[@SailriteWorkbench]

Awesome, thank you!

[@knightonruns]

Great video, thank you! I just fixed my backpack with this technique!

[@MarwafatimaBaig]

My favorite bag is back to life, thankyou

[@nanulove2324]

Wow DEFINETELY helped me THK U! GOD BLESS YOU!

[@bobbiejothomas681]

Thanks girl you are a genius and I appreciate you so so much! Have a great day stay safe and blessed ❤

[@cathryn723]

This worked, thanks, another use out of our gazebo screening.

[@ladylibrum7145]

Thank you! Thank you! 🙌🏻 you just saved me a lot of frustration

[@NarcisoCruzJr]

Very useful tip thank you so much got this problem for a month and for just split seconds problem solve thank you so much!

[@williamthurstoniii5]

I just wanted to THANK YOU VERY MUCH for your excellent video. It is very easy to understand and follow. You helped me save a great/favorite pair of shorts.🎉

[@jade.vape058]

Thank you so much it really works on my sling bag! 😊❤

[@Caramilkk]

This saved me about $150 replacing my favourite hoodie. Brilliant.

[@lucregimbald3113]

Works like a Charm... Thx for the tip 😎👍

[@otroflores91]

If you have an extra set of pliers with teeth you can throw some hot glue on both jaws. Then use that without biting into the zipper. They come in handy.

[@SailriteWorkbench]

That's a great tip! Thanks for sharing!