So next time your zipper acts up, don’t panic, and don’t automatically assume you need to toss your item. I've put together a ...

Most zippers become jammed when fabric gets caught in the teeth or slider, debris clogs the track, or the teeth are warped or misaligned. Step 1: Identify what's causing the jam. Zippers get stuck ...

This is the most common issue with typical zippers. You’re gliding along fine and then… it’s stuck. Don’t worry. The workarounds are easy. First, check to see if it’s caught on stray fabric, on the ...

First, if the zipper is stuck and not caught on any fabric, there is likely some gunk or debris jamming the zipper. Although it is tempting, avoid using a lubricant you may have on hand (like ...

To do this, bring the slider to the top of the zipper. You can use a seam ripper to remove fabric stitching if needed. Make sure you remove the zipper stop, if there is one, by cutting it with pliers.

This is especially handy to fix a zipper stuck in the fabric itself. One of the most annoying problems with a zipper is teeth that won’t close. The problem can result from a few different scenarios.

For zippers encased with fabric, apply petroleum jelly to the exposed side. If the potential mess of petroleum jelly deters you, here are some other easy ways to fix a stuck zipper: ...

We’ve all been there. That sad day when the zipper on our favorite hoodie, bag, or pair of pants breaks in some seemingly irreparable way. But there is hope, and [Magic Stitches] is gonna show ...

Peggy: And you align the raw edge of the zipper to the raw edge of the fabric. Ella: That's correct. We're going to pin it in place on one side first, and then we're going to come to the end of ...