How to Fix a Zipper and Put a Slider on to Zipper Chain

This video will explain how to put a zipper slider back on to the zipper chain. This can be used to repair a zipper or if you're making a handbag and will be assembling the zippers yourself.

[@mariaaguirre1235]

I spent an hour trying to put a slider back on a sleeping bag I borrowed from a friend. I was about to cry when I looked through the Internet. 2 minutes later the slider was back on and I can return this without worries. Thank you.

[@wompol7117]

Ditto🤣👍🏻💯👋🏼

[@clrr8400]

Awe lol. I felt your agony and frustration. I just broke my work bag and I love it so much. Hope this works for me. Cheers

[@charlesrecchia5279]

thanks!

[@peteg5397]

🌧

[@sweetbeep]

..did you snip some teeth off with some pliers?

[@carlb8477]

I love the high energy you used in this video. You were able to create a calm, that told everyone , they will be okay, even the zipper too...will be okay👊🏻🤛🏻🙂👌🏻

[@jacklakin6977]

You actually saved me for my trip away, so grateful of people like you

[@UCANZippersUSA]

Happy to help. Zipper failures on trips are never fun. Glad it was helpful and thank you for the comment. 👍

[@robertmondragon4846]

T44

[@Ms21SPEEDY]

UR SO SWEET 🥲

[@vivienleigh4640]

You not only saved my project but also my sanity and my self esteem. Thank you so much!

[@staceyprice1830]

Thank you so much! The seamstress wanted more to fix my broken zipper than I paid for my dress. I followed the tutorial and fixed the zipper!!! Whoo hoo....

[@lewisb8634]

This guy doesn't know how much of a hero he is! XD

[@freemangallant501]

💯💯💯

[@brianflowers2489]

My dinosaur costume ripped I am so thankful 😁

[@theresaharpe3806]

Agreed!

[@kimb124]

Thank you sooo much

[@mwimmer5310]

11 years after you first put this video on KZbin and this (non-sewing) Gramma just learned a valuable trick! Thanks so much!

[@kylerules1311]

this guy actually put a website about zippers... what a time to be alive

[@RichardLy94]

Thanks so much! You let a broke college student spend the $40 on groceries instead of a new bag!

[@paulettefrazier178]

Ho

[@sandraprice5734]

How can I fix my jacket slider the bottom loop is gone

[@ouroboro266]

@@paulettefrazier178 LMFAO

[@ouroboro266]

a decent bag is like $40 tho lol

[@jurakpreetsingh2155]

@@sandraprice5734 you fixed the jacket?

[@jemflobau9]

AMAZING TUTORIAL!!!! Thank you so much for sharing tricks of the trade that make a world of a difference!! My wife has accidentally pulled the zipper slider off a brand new couch pillow while washing its cover. We hadn’t been able to sit on our new couch for a week. Haha. Less than 15 min after I saw this video- couch pillow fixed. “Happy wife happy life.” A million thanks!

[@miekevisser2598]

My fav bag has been Brocken for 7 years and no one could ever fix and you just helped me fix it !!

[@rosaliabataclan6982]

12 years after, your video helped me fix my bag's zipper. Salamat from the 🇵🇭 !

[@rapatao133]

Thanks. Almost 6 years later and you are still saving people.

[@UCANZippersUSA]

Happy to help. That's the beauty of YT! 😀

[@andymanson3836]

more than 6 years

[@Threee-tv3ni]

@@andymanson3836 8 yrs fam

[@imfoog]

@@Threee-tv3ni 9 years fam

[@swiggityswootyimcomingfort9005]

12 years

[@bonniesmith3419]

Thank you so much! It may be 8 years later, but you were a huge help!

[@PlanetZipp]

Yes!!!! Up late struggling. Got it in 5 min with your help. Thank you!

[@sunderman]

Thanks, of all the videos I looked at, yours was the only one that clearly and completely showed what needed to be done.

[@TheLisamay380]

I appreciate your videos! They're so helpful. Wish I hadn't thrown away things in the past that had a broken zipper. I will, however, fix my brand new travel suitcase, which I bought at a heavy discount because one of the zippers was broke.

[@SnCtyHillbly]

Thanks for this tutorial. I recently purchased a backpack and two of the zippers came off the chain on the first use. With the help of this video, I was able to fix the zippers and continue to use my pack. Thank you!

[@akachibi]

I know this was 10 years ago but I just fixed a zipper and I'm so proud

[@brettruss3359]

I know you hear this all the time but your video helped me fix a very important zipper on my couch. Thank you!

[@lori3148]

I am so so grateful for this tutorial, my son’s school bag zipper came off at school today and his teacher kept apologizing as I picked him up. I was thinking I’d have to send him to school with a plastic bag full of his belongings until I was able to buy him a new one. I did the reversal and got it the very first time, I’ll just have to see the end so that it doesn’t come off the tracks again. Thank you thank you.

[@ashleyrutledge2434]

Thank you!!!!! I tried everything for almost an hour. finally got it back on after watching this video.

[@UCANZippersUSA]

Great work! Happy to help. Thanks for the comment.

[@mkflack74]

I know these videos are 10 years old but in case you’re still reading the comment I just want you to know that I have a very expensive down coat with a zipper that was blowed out and I was definitely trying to send it back to have it replaced for $100 or more is how they put it. After watching your video I just squeezed the ends of the slider down a little bit and amazingly that fixed my problem!! I thought the whole zipper was ruined and I don’t know how many coats I’ve thrown out over the years for the same problem of the zipper separating. I just wanted to say thank you very much for getting this $450 jacket back in service without sending it off.

[@Rebecca_MKS]

This just saved my sofa seat cover & me a hella lot of money!!

[@gh0stgh0ul83]

Thank you so so much!! I was so sad when the slider completely came off my zipper on my backpack, I thought I’d have to toss the bag despite loving it. Thanks to you and your help I was able to get the slider back on to the zipper that was also unzipped, I thought it was in fixable as all other tutorials are about still attached sliders and or still together/closed zippers. So thank you again for helping me to fix the zipper and be able to continue to use my backpack!! Thank you so much! 😊💕

[@regilenecn]

Thank you! It worked like a charm. I used a pair of scissors to trim the nylon "track".

[@peacock1967mine]

You truly knows your zipper how to troubleshoot the zipper problem inside and outside. Right to the point, short and simple. Thank you.

[@francesrose4585]

I just spent an hour of sweating in my boat to put a zipper back on to NO avail.When the canvas guy told me to thread in on backwards I thought he meant the mouth!So much time wasted.😮Now I can try it the right way !!!!THANK YOU THANK YOU!This a valuable lessen.

[@chanelesmith8989]

You rock!! Just fixed my son's brand new backpack! Definitely beats having to run to the store before school tomorrow! Thanks a million for this post!

[@Mocroskate]

How is ur son doing. Im assuming he is old enough now to pay you back for fixing his zipper.

[@humsisingh]

Thank you so much for sharing this video! You have no idea, how badly I needed this.

[@charlenezavala8767]

Thank you!!! Your video was great and presented in an easy-to-understand tone for this inexperienced sewer. I was able to put the slider on in minutes after spending a frustrating hour on this task!

[@Jasonleal77]

I had no idea there were zipper enthusiasts out there... Got my zipper working! Thanks!

[@zinniasegura7508]

Thank you so much!! I thought I was gonna have to get rid of my favorite backpack, but you saved it!

[@foureyedchick]

Why is it that everybody else can fix their zippers and I can't?

[@RyokoLeigh]

I don’t know how this video helps with zippers that aren’t already attached to a garment. I do not have 2 inches of give on this backpack gdit.

[@niklasn494]

@@RyokoLeigh är

[@hallamphoto]

Thank you! Fixed my Canon camera bag with your help. It's been out of commission for years in the closet!

[@jesss7930]

I know this video is 10 years old, but thank you so much!! I just spent 2 hours getting increasingly livid trying to reattach the pull on my favourite skirt, before finding this video. Fixed it in under a minute! Thank you so much!

[@frenchiemoni1665]

Thank you! You saved my beach bag. I took it to the cleaners, they didn't want to touch it. I was going to toss it and buy a new one. I googled and saw your video and didn't realize how easy it was. Mine was the tricky part where the zipper tracks had separated. I watched this and I fixed it. Thank you so much!!❤❤❤

[@BadtimeBard]

You just saved me from a massive sewing rage quit. Thank you!

[@ciradrak]

Watching your video enabled me to save a coat from the dust bin. Thank you! I checked out your other videos and the web site too. Pretty cool stuff. Makes me want to go design something that uses zippers. Those paper-clip carriage pull tabs are just waiting to become trendy. Love it.

[@MrSatyris]

The ideas you give still work like charms, I tried to put it back in from the top, and it worked. You helped me fix my mum's jacket this winter. Thanks a lot... really all thanks to you.

[@DPAAA21]

You sir are my hero! Spent almost 2 hours trying to figure out my mattress cover zipper after removing it to wash. Watched your video and was fixed and ready for bed 10 minutes later! Cheers

[@e6ick9]

Thank you!!!! My unicorn onesie ripped and I was dead

[@UCANZippersUSA]

Glad it was helpful! Happy to help! 👍

[@staracloudwithlegs9734]

Victoria Poggio OML SAME I FEEL U SO FREAKING MUCH

[@e6ick9]

+Star A cloud with legs lol I like your username btw

[@staracloudwithlegs9734]

Victoria Poggio thx :3

[@dedemarie4262]

Finn DogSoft right

[@yummycarrots1]

This was so helpful, I wish I found this video ages ago.

[@lacho9285]

Man you rock!!!! I hadn't used my fly rod in over two years because the zipper on the case came off the track and I was afraid I'd lose some gear... after watching this video I was able to fix it before I watched it a second time! Thanks a lot!!!!

[@taylorchastain3239]

I also had an extreme moment of panic while making pillows for my mom as a present. The slider went clean off but your video helped guide me to success! Thank You!

[@belindablake4972]

Hi Hyrum! I'm so happy to have found this video and your excellent instructions. Although the video is now 10 years old it is absolutely relevant! I was able to repair 2 zippers following your guidance, one separated and one intact, but stuck. I have new "tools" in my tool box. Sending gratititude. Thank you, thank you!

[@pichass9337]

" Although the video is now 10 years old it is absolutely relevant!" well I dont think zipper technology has changed much in the past decade

[@blueeyes4461]

@@pichass9337 😄🤣🤣

[@DarkOrchid95]

Thanks so much for the tutorial. I fixed missing slider on my boots. You saved me from having the zipper fully replaced. :)

[@UCANZippersUSA]

That's great! Happy to help. All the best

[@AngelaK-ur8ys]

You know we’ve come along way when a man confidently posts a great video tutorial sewing on a zipper 🙏🏼👍🏼

[@backyardbuns852]

Thank you! The greenhouse shelf that I have, has a plastic cover with a long zipper. The zipper pull came off this morning and after watching your video, against all odds, I was able to put the zipper pull back on!

[@Aviation32]

Worked for me... I had a zipper that was not joined and got it back together. Plus, I added stops so the slider never reaches the end of either end. Thanks!

[@UCANZippersUSA]

Awesome work! Thanks for the comment.

[@souprgrover]

Thank you. Saved my luggage!! :)

[@robinberry4957]

All I had to do was take a needle, nose, and pliers and not cut the teeth off. Still, you can see that some of the teeth are missing, which is what the problem was. Still, I just took the needle nose pliers and clamped it on the other side of where the zipper isn’ed I’m talking about like 12 different channels. You are the one within two minutes that just help me. Thank you. I mean the slider and suddenly it zipped up I can’t believe it out of all these women I’m talking about like 12 different channels. You are the one within two minutes that just help me. Thank you.

[@rollyb1890]

I gave up and threw the zipper in the trash. When I saw this video, I dug it out to try your method. Exposing the cord was the trick. I used my Beadalon jewelry nipper snips to remove the teeth. The fine point made it easier to snip the individual teeth. The exposed cord was a little frayed, so I put clear nail polish on it. While it was still slightly tacky, I squeezed it to help smoosh and smooth it out. That made sort of a poor man's zipper pin like on the bottom of a jacket zipper. It made pushing the zipper pull on so much easier. I now have a functioning zipper, again. Thank you for this video.

[@loliblossom7750]

wow thanks a lot!! thanks to you (and about 30 staples) my zipper is fixed and won't ever com off again!

[@UCANZippersUSA]

You're welcome! Great job on the repair!

[@paddylavin3209]

THANK YOU this saved my Halloween costume

[@UCANZippersUSA]

You're welcome! Happy to help and Happy Halloween!

[@Ethereal_Moonlight]

Broke the zipper off my boots and was about to cry, this helped and now they are all good. Thank you!!

[@SaskatoonCherry]

Thank you so much! My daughter loves her Blue's Clues backpack, and I'm so happy I was able to fix it. Much appreciated!

[@mariamgdlena9959]

wow! its work, THANK YOU SO MUCHH

[@grahamhillier2300]

Maria Mgdlena I

[@vivlee3840]

How can I be so excited about this video?!! But I am..thanks for such a clear demonstration.

[@UCANZippersUSA]

You're welcome!

[@henriettanate3747]

Goodness me, you made me amazed! I had been trying weeks to reset a zipper. And after watching you it took only few seconds. Thanks a lot and a hug too...

[@oldmama8929]

This was one of the best tutorial on KZbin! Saved my work backpack.

[@UCANZippersUSA]

Point taken. I would recommend using a set of nippers that are shown in the video and use them to trim the nylon coil. As you begin to trim the only the coil, you will start to see the cord that I'm referring to. Start at the very top of the zipper.

[@UCANZippersUSA]

You can use other tools, however I've found that you have more control what you're cutting with pliers.

[@Vfh........y]

Thanks......saved me buying a new travel bag. Genius. I squeezed the zipper together with a pair of channel locks.

[@aleciatay7343]

Thank You! You saved me even after 11 years. This works so easily

[@megssillyedits]

This video saved me so much grief! I'd accidentally pulled the slider right off the tape while I was sewing and this was such an easy way to fix it! Thank you for a great video.

[@jaylouis3561]

Why is nobody saying he looks and sounds like vanoss lol btw fixed my problem thx buddy

[@UCANZippersUSA]

HA! I'll take it. Vanoss is younger and better looking! 😆

[@PetaGehrmann]

Hyrum, you're the man, eternal thanks for the closed zipper how to.

[@juanpardau]

Thank you for the video. Bought a 2$ plier and recovered a 25$ backpack, thanks to you. 👏👏👏👏👌

[@UCANZippersUSA]

Broken Zipper? We can help you fix it. #brokenzipper #zipperrepair

[@sarahscwz839]

+UCAN Zippers USA thank you so much. You helped me a lot !

[@agenthunk5070]

+UCAN Zippers USA what about a zipper for wrangler original cargo tan pocket army pants?it is off where my fly is.how to i put that back on?

[@handcuffed]

+UCAN Zippers USA dose this work for a jacket? cuz my jacket zipper fell off

[@tyrac7356]

does your jacket have a place at the top left where you could get it in it is way easier when mine fell off my hoodie all u gotta do is just place it back on then zip it back

[@oliviaflores8364]

Can you do one on a boot

[@zubeennaushad5516]

Thank you so much. I just fixed my zipper which I pulled apart. Gosh I don't know my own strength.

[@aj_combat6176]

10 years later, still helpful. Fixed a rucksack zipper today to give a new lease of life

[@AngelaMay66]

THANK YOU!! I purchased a thrift store designer purse that was in great shape except for a split zipper. Struggled a bit on my own and found the solution here. Thanks again

[@izone18]

omg thanks i finally can sleep without the duvet coming out of the sheet

[@DrStrangechilde]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. I was about to murder something there. Don't worry, I would have picked something inanimate, but still.

[@KOticLife]

THANK YOU. I was freaking out bc this is the 2nd time I took the slider off the tape today while sewing a bag and your 1st method worked!!

[@stacycowen8051]

I struggled for over an hour trying to reattach per someone else's instructions. I finally was able to cut some of the teeth to create the "gap" that you mentioned, and it worked immediately. Thanks, you're awesome!!!

[@UCANZippersUSA]

You're very welcome! Glad it was helpful

[@UCANZippersUSA]

when the zipper is sewn to the bag, you'll have to decide how much time and money you'll want to spend on repairing it. you may need to do some unstitching and then once you repair the zipper, you'll need to have it mended back together.

[@dweina1735]

well, this is not so helpful for clothes, as it closes upwards and opens downwards

[@clearerthanwater]

I see you everywhere

[@timothypage5482]

Why would you say that? I tried it and it worked fine. I think you don't yet understand how the zipper works.

[@cindyyoung2567]

i think she means for something like a pair of jeans. if the zipper now works backwards how do you zip the pants? take the whole zipper out of the jeans?

[@timothypage5482]

I used this on my cello case; it worked fine. I'm not sure what the exact problem Dana was having, but if you cut the gap at the bottom, even though it is a tight space, you can do it just as it shows in the video. Once you get the slider on, be sure to sew up the gap so the slider doesn't come off. A video that actually shows it being done on a garment or bag might be helpful for Dana. And, again, the video leaves out the part about sewing up the gap. If you don't sew it up, the slider could easily come off, but can still be put back on. I don't think you would want it to come off while you are wearing those jeans at a party or at work, so be sure to sew it up.

[@alexandriawashington2161]

Zippers are supposed to close upwards and open downwards DUH

[@susanjeffay3851]

Have struggled for years UNTIL this video and the clipping of the teeth! Thanks!!

[@jamesbrewer3974]

This video saved me so much time. You’re doing the lords work

[@stevemuller1928]

this truly is the age of free knowledge, I mean, of course I paid dollars for the data that just streamed education into my eye sockets. but at least I didn't have to battle a granny to the death for her coveted seamstress secrets Cause that's what you had to do back in the black&white days man, kids these days don't know how luck they are. you just have to look a pre-web battler in the eyes to know he's "seen some shit'. respect to our self educated fore fathers who had to actually moove off the couch to learn how to use a tooth pick, change a tyre or treat a women nice, like on those fun sites. we the age of easy education solute you. but seriously, how the absolute f**k did we live 10 years ago. F**kin love U Tube.:)

[@UCANZippersUSA]

+Steve Muller happy to help!

[@imsomature0]

I was so annoyed and impatient w/ this tutorial, I just ripped the entire zipper & item I was trying to repair 😂😂😂

[@tammaraking5067]

Great video! Thank you! I was able to fix a hidden zipper using a slightly modified method from what you showed, but wouldn't have been able to do without your great video.

[@platinumnovawarriorrx20-en57]

I send my gratitude! You helped me fix my gym bag before a group gym session.

[@fucktheweak69]

Thks !!! That help me a lot While strapped on the bed Doing bdsm with my wife she hit me so hard that i broke the zipper on my dog collar😡 coz of you it was repaired fast and i didnt miss my reward😋 Ive been a good boy

[@chiyah4638]

Shit man some things u just don't share😂

[@thunderborn3231]

and this isnt one of those things you go get sum!

[@jamesheiman1602]

wtf

[@Horizon3165]

Thank you. I followed tour instructions and in less than a minute i fixed the issue. Thanks again.

[@karenruehle-kumar88]

Thanks!! The slider had come completely off the zipper chain on a pocket in my carryon-this worked!!! Fixed in less than a minute.

[@peggyanders4417]

Thank you for saving me the work of taking out and replacing a zipper on a pop up tent storage bag. Would have been hard to even find a replacement.

[@subysb9616]

Thank You, I found you in 10sec. in youtube and did zipper back in 1min!

[@UCANZippersUSA]

Great job!

[@nlwjordan59]

Amazing! With your help, we were able to fix an expensive, nearly new guitar gig bag. Everyone said it could not be fixed. Thank you!!!

[@elaineparsons2656]

OMG!!!!! I was making a purse and I pulled the slider off the zipper!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR TUTORIAL!!!! You saved the purse (a gift) and my sanity!!!!!

[@clairnelson5060]

This was one of the best tutorials I have seen

[@01aikimikey]

Hyrum, I have a pair of insulated cover-alls that my (now deceased) father-in-law gave me years ago. They're old but in great shape and expensive to replace now. The metal zipper had come last year and I searched several places in town trying frantically to find someone to repair it. No luck! I set them aside for the summer in despair that they were ruined. Now that winter is back I decided that make one last effort to fix it. I came across your video, followed the instructions and... well I'll be, it worked!! I now have my warm, heirloom cover-alls back. Thank you.

[@tammystiletto]

Absolutely the most underrated video on KZbin 👏🏻

[@stevenmakela3236]

This really works! My nylon zipper was separated, and this trick with reversing the pull got my backpack back in service. I sewed zipper teeth together after the repair. Awesome!!

[@thebuckstopshere79]

Thanks man - with this video i just fixed the zipper on my $400 bike jacket Needless to say i am grateful

[@margaretoconnell3824]

Thank you, I have spent all morning making a couch cover with an open ended zip. I had been really careful keeping the slider on the zip until in a split second losing my concentration it came off. Thank you so much for this video.

[@iperezgenius]

Thank you for this. Your video did two things. 1. Made me believe that you can repair a zipped and give enough direction to resolve my own problem.

[@darkhistoria117]

its been 9 years but u still help us with this video thanks for making this video u are a true legend😁

[@Cornelianelia]

You helped me save my sofa as the zipper on one of the cushions came off! Thank you!!