Installing Zippers Backwards

[@Sillyrequirements]

I have been struggling with a backward installation, pulling my hair out. Thank you so much for your cleverness. BTW it worked!

[@astlamfermas]

Thanks, John. I had a similar problem (having to reverse-attach a zip-pull tab), and all the other videos just copy each other using forks, etc, but the precise detail you show - splitting the teeth each side - is crucial, and is the only way to complete the task. Mere pushing with force does not work. I couldn't understand why! So, thanks again, filming/explaining the fine detail sets your solution above the rest!

[@MC-ri2oi]

Awesome tip helped me with a smaller zipper after spending the better part of an hour wondering why I couldn’t get the zipper on

[@juliez1539]

Great tip, thanks! I agree that it is very difficult to pull the zipper apart, and this is crucial information!

[@kianrobson8648]

Thank you! I had been struggling for 20 minutes trying to get the zipper pull on.

[@ilyadenisov1731]

Thank you very much! It works even with a flat screwdriver instead of a pick, I managed to fix my zipper in 2 minutes.

[@clemmecehaley9378]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I actually find this way easier and my zipper ends are always even the first time!

[@stevesaunders3594]

worked great - thank you!

[@manjifera]

Was thinking the same. Your video helped me alot. 🙏 In less than minute I did it.

[@bake162]

Good tip John

[@GregPless]

Great tip!

[@earthelder2065]

Awesome, thanks!😄

[@lyndongaming]

Trying to do this with sling bag, I want the zipper to be pulled on from the other side so that my items is less likely to fall, is this easy? also is adding a second zipper a better idea?

[@tonyboreham8707]

Show a close up of the zipper stops cheers

[@hturtenaj]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@anakondaxxx85]

Thank you!!!

[@staceyboyd8236]

How about a follow up with how you sew your zipper stops in...😬

[@qozia1370]

But how to connect them if they are no connected!

[@manjifera]

Use another zipper in regular direction. It's needed when you want to put two zippers in opposite direction

[@clemmecehaley9378]

If it's not connected, put the pull on the other way with the end that has two holes, pull it all the way off and then do it the reverse way, unless of course the end is closed off😢

[@Colormanify]

👍🏻

[@Citizen.Grey.Arms.]

Great tip!