Introduction

Hello readers, we all love to wear shirts and jackets with zips because it looks amazing. But, unfortunately, sometimes the zipper irritates us once it gets damaged. So, to resolve this issue, we will learn today about how to fix a zipper without replacing it. If some of you think that the process of fixing the zipper is complicated, then don’t worry; we will fix it in a simple manner. So, let us begin.

Supplies

Let us look at the list of supplies required to fix a zipper of a shirt or jacket. The list is as follows:

Tools

• Pairs of Pilers

Materials

• Shirt or Jacket

Steps To Fix A Zipper Without Replacing It

Step 1: The first step is to remove the zipper pull.

Removing the Zipper Pull

Step 2: The second step is to hold the zip using pliers.

Holding the Zipper with Pilers

Step 3: Now, the next step is to press the zipper pull and adjust it.

Pressing and Adjusting the Zipper Pull

Step 4: The following step is to gently put back the zipper pull.

Putting the Zipper Back in Shirt or jacket

Step 5: Next, carefully hold the tooth by using pliers.

Holding the Tooth with Pilers

Step 6: Now, again, gently put back the iron tooth with the pliers

Putting Back the Iron Tooth

Step 7: Once you are done now, the last step is to run the zipper and test it.

Fix A Zipper Without Replacing It

Things To Remember

• Make sure you keep tooth aside
• Make sure you gently put back the zipper in the shirt or jacket
• While removing the zipper, make sure you do not harm the jacket.

Saquib Siddiqui

Saquib Siddiqui is a Mechanical Engineer and a content creator. He has special interest in science experiments and teaches the same to school and college students. He is also a technical lead at RUDE LABS PVT. LTD.