How to Fix a Zipper On One Side of the Track (Chain)

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START AT 3:57 for the fix. DIY tutorial on how to fix a zipper when it's on one side of the track or chain. Please Subscribe and Like this video if you found it helpful.
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[@winterens2630]

Here’s the ten second version: Get a flat head screwdriver and fit in in the broken side. Pry that side until it fits the zipper in and clamp it down to secure the zipper on the track

[@francisalonso4540]

Winter Ens 😂😂 thank you

[@MMikedd]

Haha I used this method. Made much more sense to me since flatheads are easier to obtain. I also used the flathead and banged it down on my zipper to secure it. All you need is that flathead.

[@LaRheaShavonneHISAKASHA]

Smh

[@Carlos-ig6oo]

That was super easy thanks!

[@Maz0k]

You have saved me the other 5:25 I have not watched yet. Tysm

[@Mindraker1]

"You can kind of see... " the most important part of the video, not being filmed.

[@Marieparawho]

Right ?! Still helped me though.

[@SkinE-Vadee-Veechee]

Exactly..kinda seeing is what needs fixed. All I see is part of his hand in part of it

[@leighb6770]

I would have liked seeing it more clearly

[@jac3054]

Wish he would do his demonstrations on lighter colored zippers.

[@Improbable_Fiction]

Seven years later your video is still helping. I just fixed the zipper on my purse. Good as new! Thank you so much for this video! 😀

[@Ulbre]

thx for the trick with the pliers....just fixed my wifes handbag.......YAY, don't have to go buy a new one (I think she's dissapointed )

[@justanotherweirdo11]

lol

[@L2Cotton]

I fixed a purse zipper and I'm glad I don't have to go look for a replacement, Lol.

[@Danielle33384]

Ulbre De Folie 🤣

[@ayushkabirpara2156]

😂

[@felixsunshine9303]

Lol hahahaha

[@sramdavies405]

wow, fixed my zip.... now i'm roaming around the house fixing other zippers from my packing cubes to my surfboard cover!! fantastic thanks so much!!!

[@timschofield6867]

Haha, yeah I fixed my jacket zipper, a few pocket zippers ECT. Let the fixing commence 😏

[@PrairieMom]

I just fixed my zipper (using your instructions) on my skate bag. I feel very resourceful and smart now. Thanks for the pre-Christmas boost to the old self-esteem!

[@MrLuxaflex15]

After an hour of pissfarting around, I saw your video and the job was done in a minute flat. Thanks mate.

[@UCANZippersUSA]

+Tom Campbell most welcome! Happy that it worked. Now quit pissfarting around! ; P

[@jostinlopez4203]

Tom Campbell seriously dude

[@jostinlopez4203]

Aiden O k....

[@brandithorpe6440]

Pissfarting😂

[@jaxxy11]

Sounds like a fellow Aussie

[@P4trickStar00]

Oh my god... Oh my god. I just had the most furious 2-3 hours of my life. Trying to do this on my binder/portfolio was living hell xD The tracks just wouldn't align and work no matter how hard I pressed to reattach the slider. I swear this repeated so many times because sometimes it would just break off again. I thought I was gonna die when eventually the OPPOSITE side of the slider. Now I had to do it twice. Not much later, the slider just broke, and I gaped in shock and just layed in bed for a while. Then I did a slider transplant where I took the slider off an old backpack and used that one. It was so much easier, and all of a sudden I pulled it and it ZIPPED shut. My mouth dropped and I think that's the most accomplished I've ever felt in my life. It took a long time but it was worth it for me because I need to take my binder to school tomorrow, so my stuff could have fallen out. I couldn't just buy a new binder. It worked and that's what matters to me. And hey, now I have 2 different zippers cuz I'm all fancy like that xD so cool.

[@eclectic_musafir]

Your instructions were on-point, and did not necessitate doing permanent damage to the zipper and mending the cut, like others suggested. Thanks!

[@coreycantwell2019]

One of the most useful and helpful videos on KZbin. I would recommend using a flat screwdriver to spread the slider. Much easier and less damage. Use a pair of smooth-jaw pliers to crimp it again to minimize damage. If you really want to avoid damage, put a buffer between the pliers and the slider, like a piece of fabric. That way there's no direct metal the metal contact. Thank you very much for the tutorial.

[@augopen]

I used both bc my slider is brass And difficult to open. I use the plier on one side and the flat screwdriver on the other. pushing in different directions I was able to spread it

[@rigmarola]

I was just about to comment about using a flat headed screwdriver to prise it open so you dont scratch the paint but you beat me to it! ;)

[@flawatford]

The flathead screwdriver worked!! Couldn't get it with the pliers. Thank you!!!!

[@gellerkyahoo]

Thank you! I am a reseller and recently got a leather skirt for $1 because the zipper was broken. I realized replacing would be a pain and paying for alterations would be expensive. After watching your video a few times, and a little trial and error.... I got the zipper fixed! Skirt is like new. I'm subscribing because I know this is why a lot of clothing gets reduced to nothing in price. I'm sure I'll be referring to your videos a lot in the future. You my hero! :-)

[@youatmines9654]

Thank you! I bought my daughter a pair of pants with zippers, and didn't realize until we got home that one of them had a side off the track, (or chain). Thanks to your tutorial, I was able to fix them! Saved me a trip back to the store!

[@0ThrowawayAccount0]

You just made me look like a hero to my wife. Thank you for much for this video. I would also like to add to people that this works for plastic sliders as well.

[@TheAlwaysOriginals]

this does not need to be ten minutes.

[@uktokers]

True. I finished fixing mine before the video was even over

[@deanferreira166]

Ad revenue

[@AWSOMzombie]

It’s not even 10 minutes long

[@oblivious3357]

AWSOM zombie do you not know how to estimate?

[@AWSOMzombie]

Fake Frenzy idk do you not know how to get a good profile pic?

[@rfchip9686]

Great instructions. I used a flat head screwdriver as recommended in previous comments. Thank you sir

[@UCANZippersUSA]

Glad it helped

[@Splatcake]

@@UCANZippersUSA broke zipper :/

[@novaprospects]

More appropriate video title: “How to make a 30 second video 10 minutes long.”

[@honeybadger7780]

same thinking.😜😄👍

[@bossr7731]

Sure kid

[@jayyjayy5867]

Rude!

[@miniwaffles7088]

He needed that ad revenue.

[@jamessiebold5899]

Someone should've posted the time stamp

[@jessicay8207]

oh my actual goodness!! you bloody saved my life! i was able to fix my leavers prom dress thanks to you, two days before i had to wear it because thanks to my incompetent little brother it broke cos he doesnt know how to zip up a dress. But i fixed it using your tutorial thank you so much ily!!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@johnwilson8431]

Wow. It worked. I just saved two $80 tennis bags. Took 2 min for the first one and 45 seconds for the second one. Thanks man.

[@dmoneyowe23g]

I really hate when they give a whole life story just get to how you do it lol

[@sbeasley2007]

I was able to follow even when he went off screen. I fixed a skirt that I bought on sale and it works perfect now. I was able to use a pair of scissors to open the bar and close it back with a pair of small pliers. No visible damage to the zipper but there isn't any paint on it.

[@jaimatus2014]

This man is a LEGEND. Be careful when prying I almost broke mine but in the end, it came out great. My zipper is grey anyways so I didn’t have to worry abt the paint... I had to go to another country to get that bag I’m so glad you made this video thank you!!! 😊

[@elizabear16]

Thank you! This was exactly the fix I needed, and you helped me get it done in just a few minutes without damaging the zipper or the pull. Perfect!

[@waynehearst317]

how did you get it fixed in a "few" minutes when this video was unnecessarily 10 minutes long?!! lol

[@Gavin_M.]

Bet those few minutes didn't include the 10 minute watchtime

[@ameliavee4009]

This is so awesome. I was able to fix it. Nothing feels better than achieving something that you felt previously was impossible

[@jessicacouchstanley3518]

I just fixed my daughter's book bag thanks to this video. Yippie!!! Thank you for the easy and effective how to!

[@Samuitsuki]

My zipper head is plastic, so it just bends back. And the "as you can see" I can't see anything.

[@mohda.9420]

Yeah...it keeps opening back up :/ so frustrating. Any fixes for this?

[@mikeward3752]

I’m

[@Samuitsuki]

@@mikeward3752 You're what?

[@sellcell2u]

Thank you!!! My Samsonite Suitcase zipper that expands the center, opened just as we were leaving for a week vacation. I thought I was going to have to hunt down a zipper repair shop. After getting back home, I searched KZbin and found your video. I used 2 pair of pliers like yours and had it repaired within 20 minutes.

[@Cryptize]

Broke the metal off trying to ply it open lmao

[@jsievers77]

same

[@justsomeguy2967]

Me to

[@moameljamaly2318]

Im your fan

[@froogy9218]

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[@johnbeaver7537]

Many mechanics that try to fix their car break their tools instead. So now she has a broke car and broke tools to boot.

[@susanbryant6188]

Thank you so much for the video on how to fix the zipper when it is on one side of the track.

[@UCANZippersUSA]

You're very welcome! Glad that you found it helpful. 😃

[@carolswart3027]

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[@simonlevante2257]

You are officially AWESOME! I took your methodology with a pair of needle-nose pliers and it worked!!! THANK YOU! I just opened the side that was dislodged and put the zipper in and then clamped down on it.

[@stevenbutorac4221]

Nice tutorial, the pre-warning was a good call! Going to try this when I get home from work tonight.

[@clintblay]

brilliant, thanks for taking the time to put this up.

[@fretho8410]

Want to express my gratitude for helping me fix this kind of problem.

[@elNenio]

Thanks dude! anyways, for everyone looking how to fix the zipper to lock just jump to 7:25 :D

[@UCANZippersUSA]

Agreed. Skip all of the talking! 😁

[@archiemagoswana3183]

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[@its4746]

Ahhh I’m so glad I found this! I broke the zip on my favourite swimming costume, and the metal part that holds the tracks together came off too. I had to do a little DIY replacement sewing for that, but I’d never have thought of needing to clamp it (since I didn’t have any tools at hand, my teeth were a very slightly painful, but handy replacement). Either way! Thank you for literally saving my life. Well, my swimming costume’s life anyway.

[@jenniferdean3191]

Magnificent!!!!! You just helped me to fix the zipper on my Le Pliage handbag!!!! Saved me buying a new one!!!!! And only took about 10mins!!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!

[@tvzzy1219]

well.......i can wear my pants now

[@winterhaydn9917]

So glad you're wearing pants.

[@fashamoore9322]

@@winterhaydn9917, LOL! LOL! LOL!

[@jAlfredoMacias]

Man... this was just amazingly helpful. Thanks a lot for spending the time doing this tutorial.

[@UCANZippersUSA]

Happy to help!

[@daveworrall6834]

Worked a treat, I was considering buying a new rucksack because of this issue. I didn't have any pliers so I just used my wife's scissors! Thanks!

[@LindaCornell3069]

Comic Con is in three days, you saved my Morphsuit! Thank you!

[@UCANZippersUSA]

Heck yeah! Glad it was helpful and we saved your Morphsuit. Awesome!

[@courtney5317]

thank you! the zipper broke on my favorite bag but you helped me fix in 2 minutes! (i skipped through parts of the video) 😊

[@UCANZippersUSA]

Awesome! Glad it worked out.

[@princesstay2085]

Whaaaaaa😂😂😂

[@wendykellman9923]

Omg!!!! It worked. I DID IT!! I just repaired the zipper on my insulated shopping bag. My reusable shopping bag is as good as new!!! 😀🙌🏾🙌🏾 THANK YOU!! ❤

[@emilyedens8034]

Thank you so much for this video !!! I was able to fix the zipper on my backpack :)

[@cookie1234-vh6fc]

Thank you i did not want to sew my bag up again. There were so many vids of people un sewing it and sewing it back together. This was so much quicker and easier thank you very much

[@ShikyoNeko86]

Wow! That was surprisingly easy. The zipper on my wallet came off earlier. I found and watched your video and skipping to 3:57 as the annotation says. I didn't have any pliers on hand so I used the point of my metal nail file to do the prying. Then a fork as a hard surface, and my nail file again, to pinch it closed. I got it fixed in less time then it took for your video to finish from roughly 4:30 point. Thank you for your video!

[@Mampara1]

where do you buy elbow grease...

[@UCANZippersUSA]

+Mampara1 Lol! Depending on how bad the zipper is damaged, there may never be enough to purchase.

[@nemesisdarkstar8263]

Thanks for the advice! My 8 yr old daughter broke the zipper on her brand new backpack and your method helped me to repair it! Much appreciated!

[@HeatLedgerKicks]

You are the zipper master!

[@TheMiwaro]

You really think he wants to be known for that? GROW UP! I'm sure he has other dreams and talents. You think he wants to be famous for a Zipper youtube video and tell his grandchildren he's the ZIPPER MASTER? #BYOL (build your own legacy!)

[@Terra101]

Lol relax man..

[@whoisbrucewayne17]

Michael if he's getting paid for it then yes. That's what he'll be known for. Clown

[@bradfordcastro5697]

Great video man, thanks for explaining - only part that I struggled with was re-clamping the slider down at the end. I was fixing it on a pretty thick bag so was thinking that I should have it as open as possible to get it to catch early, but couldn't do it with the pliers. Ended up sliding it up more along the zipper, thinking that if it didn't work that I could just do it again properly with some more time and better tools (or worst comes to worst, take it in to the shop). Anyway, the zipper caught and engaged no problem and didn't have any trouble before the point where I'd re-tightened it. Makes sense in retrospect, but for some reason thought that the zipper might not catch properly before the point where I re-clamped it. Anyway, fiddled a good 10 minutes trying to do it as far back as I could before giving up, so might be good to mention that it doesn't matter where on the zipper it is to save some others their time :D

[@SteelyEyedMissileManic]

Awesome! While trying to cut a zip tie from the packaging of a bag I just got resulted in breaking the zipper off. I'm glad I found this tutorial!

[@SamuelLiangTW]

I fixed my bag. Thanks a lot!

[@UCANZippersUSA]

Happy to help!

[@monkeygirl1894]

This happened on a new pair of jeans for me so idk how it wore off so much lol

[@ZeeBaca]

Great video! Just saved me buying a new suitcase! Gave more life to an existing suitcase!!

[@saerahmind1316]

3:26 was literally the moment I broke my slider oml

[@Shoshii]

Everyone's here because of their clothing but I'm here because my trampolines busted lmak

[@UCANZippersUSA]

Zipper issues are EVERYWHERE!!! 😎

[@Shoshii]

Of my God you replied

[@lexim.2662]

Hey, I'm here because of my boot. 😂

[@Tey3457]

Lydia xxx I'm here because of a backpack

[@KeliRea]

Vector Martinez my backpack😂

[@laurencerawlins8663]

Thank you so much, very detailed and I resisted my tendency to manhandle and break the zipper! I fixed my small bag for traveling, and now it is now longer open. A two zipper deal on the track and I was able to fix both! Thanks again,

[@dbcupcake]

great tutorial! I was able to fix my double zipper that was off track on my bookbag.

[@UCANZippersUSA]

That's great! Nice work.

[@princesstay2085]

Huh

[@jeremyharnage386]

Around 6:12 you go off screen and it's the worst time. Please upload a fixed video where you AREN'T going off screen. Y'know, for the people actually trying to figure out how to do this.

[@UCANZippersUSA]

Jeremy Harnage working on a quick vid to keep my hands in the frame. Should have it up by end of next week. Thanks for the comment.

[@erg0centric]

UCAN Zippers USA put some tape down on the table to show you where the camera is framed.

[@MountainStateNomad]

Jeremy Harnage I definitely get your point, but there's not much to it.. spread open the slider on the side u need to fix, put track back in, pull both sides tight to remove slack, put slider at base of zipper tracks, pinch back together to secure track in pull, zip.

[@caidenhiles]

Thanks! I had a broken zipper on my bookbag and on the very first day of school I had to close it with clothespins. It is the second day of school and as soon as I watched this video, I figured it out. Thank you!

[@TheClassicnathan]

your the best, thank you so much, I have the finals soon and you saved me :)

[@UCANZippersUSA]

Thanks for the comment! Happy to help. All the best

[@eliryan1694]

OMG OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

[@jessicap5]

Same aha

[@janiemckeough947]

Just fixed a zipper! Thank you for the instructions. I usually throw away any item that has a problem like this but no more.

[@kalelmcgrif1]

Thank you. I can now wear my work pants again lol

[@travismeewes7801]

there is no reason for this video to be 10 fucking minutes long

[@j.h.939]

Travis Meewes no doubt.... & the actual reattaching isn't in camera shot lol....super annoying

[@taymoney4355]

MUCKFOOT x right 😂😂😂😂

[@mynibba8328]

It's actually 9.52 minutes long

[@mikado1984]

Travis Meewes 😁😁😁 tru

[@bcavazos8827]

This is a nightmare

[@jou2424]

Thanks for the great instructions. Finished fixing my zipper before your video ended.

[@MalkahRestrepoViolinista]

Thanks you!!!! I just fixed my lunch bag :D very easy!!!!!

[@UCANZippersUSA]

You're welcome! Glad that it helped.

[@tailorforeman7082]

Not sure if I'm innovative was or just plain stubborn (I was determined to wear this specific dress) but ladies I did this with a eyelash curler and an earring!! We all have those things at home ;) thank me later

[@michemoonsammy4184]

Haha good thinking! I used a cuticle cutter from a nail kit :) I did end up securing it with pliers at the end though.

[@juliabirch7665]

Omg you amazing person I just fixed my tent because of you. Now I can take my kids camping under the stars with our friends for my birthday this weekend. Legend.

[@Nicola_Noble]

"So watch what I do" (hands keep going off camera)

[@kathleen9083]

oh my gosh thank you 🙏 my husband could always fix my zippers, but he passed away last year!😢 it’s zipped again 🥳

[@jasmine1216]

Thank u so much u saved my life

[@DerKrazyKrautGaming]

I fixed mine the same way except i used a knife and my teeth

[@oliviadekesex7467]

how did you do it with a knife.

[@halloweenjamaa1259]

oh lol

[@halloweenjamaa1259]

+Edyta Lapinska lol XD I broke my slider cuz I did this to much lol!!!!!!!

[@halloweenjamaa1259]

don't act like u know all dude!

[@halloweenjamaa1259]

ha I would watch the way you talk to me im only 12 soooooo

[@lidijastojanovic9948]

guys if you don't want him to talk then put video on 2X.... Thanks i lot man,you saved my day.😊👍

[@Chb20011]

Fixed my favorite skirt of 10 years!!!

[@plushypuppy2024]

easier to pick it off the garment at the bottom, and slide the whole thing back on from the bottom, pinch the zipper part tight, then sew it back on...but hey, I'm a seamstress...

[@Musumura]

I DOUBT this needs 9 minutes to explain. I just wanna fix my damn zipper

[@brettsilva7317]

But dude! You gotta know about the clam shape. How could you possibly comprehend what he says if you don’t know about the clam shape? 1:28

[@edt715A]

Amazing! This saved me at least $30 on a new duffel bag. I also used a flat head screwdriver to pry the zipper open. Thank you!

[@slapcrapchris26]

When he opens the zipper I would recommend a flat head screw driver to open it. It won't cause less marks on the paint and zipper

[@slapcrapchris26]

It will cause less marks*

[@kalelmcgrif1]

Yeah I just used one and it works so much better for me. Plus it's an easy wedge to pry the mouth open better

[@UCANZippersUSA]

Thanks for the tips. In other comments, someone else used a butter knife as well. So what ever it takes. : )

[@sarahcason8216]

I JUST FIXED A ZIP THAT’s been BROKEN for >8 YEARS AND I FEEL LIKE A GODDESS!!!!!!!

[@Dashinvader]

Thank you so much!!!

[@UCANZippersUSA]

Happy to help!

[@MarshaBrady88]

THANK YOU!!!! This video just saved MY LIFE!!! I'm going to my in laws tomorrow for Christmas and they hate me and my zipper broke on my boots weeks ago but I just fixed it because of this video so now I get to look good while I get judged!!

[@TechnoHacker1000]

it would kinda help if you showed the most important part in the actual frame, not just say "as you guys can see" when we clearly can't fuckin see

[@cazie333]

fixing my onesie zipper .3. i really like it im not throwing it out

[@leahrossiter9099]

SAME

[@cazie333]

XD

[@al3theabean]

SAME

[@cazie333]

TWINZ LOL

[@devinpeyton1043]

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[@wendykoller2655]

Thank you so much for posting this video. I’ve looked at a dozen other videos that all showed me how to replace the zipper pull, but the only one that showed me how to repair the pull was your video. I had both situations on a backpack diaper bag. In under ten minutes I had both zipper pulls fixed! I’m a happy camper.

[@sewcial3467]

Omg. You are the best!!!!!! You saved my couch... I washed the cushion covers (I do this 2-3times a year) and 3 broke consecutively. I'm back in business. Thank you!

[@cesardelangel2434]

2:12 am from NC Thank you!!!!! I was able to fix my Girlfriends back pack!!! Well, now using it for myself, and I’m heading out of state for the weekend but can’t afford to buy another book back right now. It took me a good 5 minutes to put the slider back on, I didn’t have any players to open up the mouth, so I used two keys to push the mouth open, this book back had a second zipper slider facing the other way and made the mistake of unzipping the one I had done to try it again and by then it took me longer so gave up and then tried the original one again. It’s 2 am, I think i did great after watching your video - which was a lifesaver!!!

[@ibun6737]

I didn't have those tool so I used scissors and knife

[@UCANZippersUSA]

Thanks for the comments. There have been some who have commented that they used a butter knife with success.

[@karins.127]

Thank you so much! This worked perfectly on a sawdust collection bag and I didn't need to sew on a new zipper! Awesome video!

[@AnthonyMerryman]

Thank you Jesus! I used this method with a flathead screwdriver on some brand new pants where a pocket zipper derailed! Buddy even if I never use the pocket ever again, you are a god send!

[@joendibu4010]

Thx so much my sis was playing with my skirt then broke the zip 😑😂

[@jesusvega3692]

so helpful

[@TheYesiena]

Thank you so much!! The zipper on my couch cushions broke and I was worried I was going to have to get the entire zipper replaced. Total life safe!!!

[@sandyposs2693]

YES!!!! It took so much muscle effort, but it finally worked!!! You're a hero!

[@nicolejohnson9413]

Thanks, I ruined my zipper but with your help I got it back on track.. Easy

[@Daoizm79]

Omg, this tutorial is amazing! Just put the zipper on my pregnancy pillow cover back on track and it’s working like new! Saved us some $$! 🤗👌🏼🙏🏼

[@Elijah-2000]

Thank you, you just saved me several dollars. I guess you done the same for many more KZbinr's, since uploading this video in 2014.

[@gregwadlinger411]

Thank you so much. I was discouraged when one of my day pack's zippers came off the track. I had never tried to fix one before, so because I really like this day pack I just googled how to put a zipper back on the track - and your video came up. I tried your advice and it worked. Thanks again so much!

[@03ColeKids]

Thank you!! Fixed my couch cushion zipper using your instructions. I didn’t have wire cutter pliers so I used the needle nose pliers for opening and closing. Worked fine.

[@catalindeluxus8545]

6:12 thanks for showing us so clearly the technique

[@hugocbr]

I was about to purchase a new sleeping bag because zipper was broken. I fixed it because of this video. Thank you so very much sir. Now I can keep my favorite sleeping bag for another 15 years

[@stabodeely]

As always, the answer is in a KZbin Video from 7 years ago. Thanks, saved my favorite sweatshirt with this!