When attempting to fix a zipper that just isn’t working properly, it’s important to understand its components. Although a zipper is a fairly simple gadget, it’s made of several key parts that depend ...

If you’ve ever had a zipper get stuck on a bag, sweater, or a coat, you’re familiar with the frustration. It can feel like there’s nothing to be done but surrender to a stubborn zipper and toss the ...

A jammed or sticky zipper is one of the more familiar types of zipper problems. It always seems to happen when you're in a hurry, and while yanking at the zipper pull or going for a pair of pliers ...

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You can sew a button when it comes loose, but fixing a broken zipper is a bit more complex. Like every element of your clothing, zippers wear down over time. If your fly gets stuck or the front of ...

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Most of us have experienced the aggravation of a zipper just abandoning its track. If you can't easily get it back on and don't want to bother with replacing the whole zipper yet, here's a quick fix.

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Being trapped on the other side of a stuck zipper can incite panic attacks. The more you realize you can't get out of the jacket, a boot or tent you're stuck in, the more you ...

Everyone has dealt with a zipper that didn’t close as expected. Sluggish operation and quirky components can make it seem like you have no choice but try to find a pricey professional sewer to replace ...