How to Fix Every Zipper Issue

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]

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[@xandergilliam5328]

Bruh this video doesn't help

[@rohitkumarpandey7430]

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

[@mancube7645]

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]

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

[@notify7581]

I just realised that my zip was broken

[@carlbrown1000]

This literally fixed every zipper problem, but mines.

[@kidzsontheblock.offical2044]

The weight gain huh

[@xd93deema11]

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

[@lyndalouis4303]

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]

Exatly

[@riryiri]

it's only stuck on one sideeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@mickibabe5495]

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

[@briiir.3143]

i felt this comment 😔

[@duckyonquack79]

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

[@Brysonswifee_]

Same

[@naomibissell5412]

Zipper teeth on purse slider are unaligned. Fix this

[@naomibissell5412]

Done

[@jabathepegasus]

These helped none of my problems. :(

[@flaffylally]

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]

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

[@beccasavage4636]

Jaba The Pegasus :(

[@sewforlife5728]

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]

Same

[@privateportall]

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

[@jasonpillay9909]

If the slider is only on one side as at 1:22 how do you get it to join to the other side?

[@Ashley-yv9gb]

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]

im genuinely happy for you

[@natashamillard31]

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!

[@Randumology13]

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?

[@Jojo-vj2vd]

Can this work with sticky fingers?

[@Z.Toast1]

Lol bruno

[@fearhyena2991]

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[@shashcutiegaming]

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 ❤🎉

[@Walker523]

Not every zipper problem lol I was looking for backpack zipper

[@M-E-G-A]

Mr. Adrian Torres maybe this can help your backpack. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmHRfqN-nt2Vm68

[@jeena-_-davis2669]

same

[@Gasp7000]

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]

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

[@icedfullmoon1573]

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]

@@icedfullmoon1573 "wala" 😞

[@then00brathalos]

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

[@thefittestyogi]

This is amazing. I'm having a problem with my zipper: when I zip it closed, some of the teeth zip smooth/flat and normal while at some point the teeth start to point in an upward direction. Any idea what's causing this? Thank you in advance for any help or recommendations and I'm wishing you a beautiful day ♊🧘‍♂️💪❤🕺🙏🥦🕉

[@lukedavis9080]

I'm having this problem on my motorcycle jacket. It won't unzip either

[@rashadakhalil2464]

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.

[@icns01]

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

[@littlemisspadreisland3749]

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

[@christopherfinn7804]

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?

[@nikko2761]

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.

[@MrWTFish]

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

[@BintAlAbla1999]

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!

[@dabiamiker]

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

[@jaygrollman8856]

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!

[@ebonypegasus9864]

there is an issue missing.. what do you do when the slider that you put into a zlpper is broken off?

[@brandyrosales3020]

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!

[@kellyrocks15]

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.

[@Jason-qe4tp]

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

[@kidzsontheblock.offical2044]

Care to talk about it

[@Tracker5111]

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

[@devolskii]

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

[@rockDJalNIGHTY]

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]

Lol

[@jimz6076]

What is the best zipper slider replacement product?

[@Tusskie]

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

[@clarity421]

Every problem except the one I'm trying to solve. LOL! I have a zipper on a jeep window that skipped a tooth right on the curve, so now when I try to unzip it, the slider won't go past that spot. It's really stuck and I don't want to force it. Suggestions?

[@amselby81]

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.

[@Light-Shift]

How do you replace the pull on the slider. A slider which works perfectly well bit is missing the part you grasp to pull it with.

[@KateDouglasAuthor]

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!

[@ThisIsRust]

my zipper slide thing got squished in my locker and I don't have a replacement, so it there a way to fix that or no?

[@XanderElion]

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

[@aaliyahdestry9800]

😂

[@captainrobots1]

Clyde Phalanx i hope she rubs my tip.

[@emmycheeze-a-corn1971]

😷

[@emmycheeze-a-corn1971]

captainrobots 😷😷😷😷🔫🔫🔫

[@イエセニア]

What if my tip is stuck on the zipper

[@Xeddicus427]

Well what do you know. Just needed to tighten the pull with some needle nose pliers as suggested and the teeth latch again. Thanks.

[@RocketQueen467]

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

[@CrispyBacon11]

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.

[@SnowWalker1]

You missed one, lol. The one I'm checking for. On the opposite side of a zipper from the slider is the little steel tip that you push into it. Mine has pulled away from the material for my coat and now it''s hard to get it into the slider since it's hanging freely, if you know what I'm trying to say. I was hoping for some kind of quick fix.

[@VeronicaMist]

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]

Thank you!!+!

[@HSSLNG]

Genius

[@sevensorrows2595]

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

[@KateLate____]

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

[@unshackledsailing950]

side to side as in the video fixed mine instantly

[@christianpervert525]

What do u do when u have zips in the wire?

[@PlayboysMom]

THANK YOU! You just saved me a couple of hundred dollars.

[@itsy3h]

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

[@Rielestkid]

+bobmanjoe55 love when that happens

[@cocoadoodles8656]

They are watching

[@madakiqayum5868]

How stich zip front of frouk

[@danamej]

Someone's watching

[@rrlh]

Lol

[@boknows8936]

Great video, but mine is pulling a part, and I think I may be missing one tooth? Anything that can be done about that to save my jacket, thank you so much.

[@Jrhoney]

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

[@duolingobird8196]

what do you do with broken zipper teeth? like the teeth was broken off in an area not just bent

[@bonron9921]

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

[@gemimuljadi2299]

Hey, so I have this problem, my pants zipper got stuck in this small gap at the bottom of the line, what should I do?

[@MeriMorMick]

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".

[@PstrywBerryVids]

The teeth on my hoody have separated. The top of the teeth are hidden under fabric, same with the bottom, so I can't just slip the teeth back into the zip. I don't have a replacement zip or things like paperclips. What can I do?

[@lalypicardo]

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.

[@MikeOnTheInterwebs]

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.

[@joaonuno6936]

Not EVERY zipper issue. Mine still unsolved

[@M-E-G-A]

João Passarinho perhaps this video will help you out. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmHRfqN-nt2Vm68

[@jerseymel7749]

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

[@fajarhilman5352]

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

[@vintagesuperstarco.1549]

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!

[@sweetheart-mq5ut]

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

[@Edgelordess]

What about if the zipper on a jacket is misaligned? I've tried vaseline and graphite. Nothing seems to be working

[@39thala]

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]

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

[@39thala]

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

[@adrianhill3797]

How do you zip up a zipper that doesn't have the zipper? For example, my dining room chair needs fixing underneath the faux leather. It has a zip at the back but no zipper (it is stapled to keep it closed). How do I undo it to make the repair and then zip it back up neatly?

[@LexCoop5]

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

[@jacobortwine7063]

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

[@willbigelow472]

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!

[@VoilaTadaOfficial]

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]

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

[@nw5206]

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!

[@maverick19702000]

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

[@Roccondil]

My zipper problem isn't with the teeth, but rather with the webbing of the zipper on either side of the teeth. Specifically, the slider has gone past a somewhat tight spot so many times it's actually poked a hole through the webbing on one side of the teeth and catches itself there, preventing it from zipping further. How would that get fixed? by swapping out the entire zipper tape?

[@joehood-carestreamdental-t1106]

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

[@jacobortwine7063]

My tent zipper froze and split now I have a wide open door with 15 below zero temperature. I heated my zipper up and lubracated it. Now how do I zip this thing closed???

[@devynpartain6566]

My issue is I have a zipper off track and the bag is still zipped close. How do I get it back on?

[@henriqueoliveira5123]

The power of 「Sticky Fingers」

[@rivaraptor4277]

*Zipper man

[@Z.Toast1]

Yes Zipper man

[@bukachell]

Didn't cover my problem the zipper tag (metal) is stuck on the slider

[@jerryrobles9562]

Didn't help at all.

[@trouse5046]

What if the teeth pull away from its foundation. Are the glued or sewn on?

[@M-E-G-A]

T Rouse you fix it like this: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmHRfqN-nt2Vm68

[@soulchorea]

somebody reinvent this thing, please

[@emeraldgem8041]

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

[@VisualxxKhaos]

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

[@andysixxstalkerangeloftrag5833]

I have. a broken diaper bag zipper. It broke off one side of the teeth track. The whole zipper line is stitched onto the bag on each end so there's no open side. I really don't want to pay 30 bucks for a new one and have to wait for it to come in and I'm so tired of stuff falling out on the floor because it falls or I have to lean over while I've got it over my shoulder

[@localmemeboi1443]

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

[@Z.Toast1]

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

[@banbar4795]

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

[@deneilbaker]

I like your voice whoever you are

[@douglacy5269]

So can you replace the puller piece on a back pack ?

[@CameronBrtnik]

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

[@Pacificaner]

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

[@lupedelfindelfin1052]

my zipper isn't on the teeth

[@dayzuki9361]

same!

[@kriseya67]

me also i forgot where the zipper went

[@katyaflippinov9197]

This may have helped my zipper problem. I could zip my jacket up to the top, but the teeth would disconnect in the middle. I saw and felt no damage in the teeth, but after watching this, I saw that the zipper pull was uneven. So I crimped it gently with some pliers. Not sure yet. I don't see any signs of the zipper. I love this jacket. Aside: How do you keep your clothes from having graphite marks if you use a pencil to lubricate a zipper? Thanks for posting this. I think it might have worked.😊

[@glowfishin1]

This. This is way I love the internet.

[@trejayratliff2307]

*why. Go to school kids.

[@glowfishin1]

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

[@soulchorea]

+TreJay Ratliff go to work fool

[@trejayratliff2307]

JBarber3d I'm in highschool, fool.

[@soulchorea]

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

[@keweenawboy]

I squeezed the zipper with plires to put on a new tab. Now it's stuck, any ideas please?

[@MithridatesOfficial]

She lost me at "rub the tip"

[@izzyv830]

Didn't cover my problem but helped me get there. Here's a tip if you've got one of those tiny teeth zippers, and it won't open cuz the teeth are out of alignment(this is what happened to me and how I solved it): try pushing the zipper inward where it's jammed until it does that thing where it opens behind the zipperhead where it's not supposed to. this is a problem in itself but an easier one to solve. I personally used tweezers to do this but I think any small item that pushes in on a singular point should work. After that try zipping it closed like you normally would if it opened behind the zipperhead. it still got stuck in the same spot for me a bit so you might still wanna use some of the lubricants they recommend. Also If it's till jamming, here's something that I did that might work for this or even other problems. In the area of the zipper that is already opened try to pull it open even further using your hands in a way that forces the zipperhead forward. I found this much more effective than just tying to brute force pull the zipper. Hope this helps someone.

[@AnsliKrow]

zippers are satisfying xD

[@musicbymark]

Where do you buy new sliders?

[@AttnBusyMoms]

Great video! Someone offered me to fix my zipper for $25 😂

[@daveys_tired]

oh my goodness, how do you make putting the slider on look so easy??

[@mseuleneonme]

Hi could please add, how to fix a bed cover zipper that is stuck INSIDE OUT? 😭 have arthritis and my hands are hurting so bad trying unstuck the stupid zipper🤦‍♀️ it will move forward to zip but not backward to unzip grrr totally frustrated. Thank you

[@robtile1]

But how to you fix stretched zipper tape? I have a corset with a front zipper and the tape has stretched in some places. It was a professional made corset

[@larrrevenga49]

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

[@cheryllewis3059]

What about the bottom pin won’t slide into the bottom zipper box - the plastic seems damaged next to the pin - how do you fix that without having to replace the entire zipper

[@yamiecubias]

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

[@alijarvis847]

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!

[@ParkerYorkSmith]

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