How to Fix a Zipper on a Jacket - Quick and Easy

How to Fix a Zipper on a Jacket - Life Hack

Have you ever had a favorite jacket and the zipper just stopped working?
You start to zip it up and the sides just separate. It really sucks if you are trying to run out the door.

Here is a quick and easy way to fix that problem.

First pull the zipper back to the starting location.
Then using some pliers, preferably the ones with the small gap in the center, grip the zipper around the lower outside edge.
Make sure not to crush the pull tab and give it a gentle squeeze. And repeat that process on the other side. Then try to zip it up again.

If it still separates, try squeezing the pliers a little harder, but be careful because over tightening is not good either.

Now you can enjoy your favorite jacket again.

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[beepenbopper]

A timeless fix 8 years after posted! I think I over-tighten it, but then opened it slightly by wriggling a knife in the gap. Many thanks~

[adrian]

I literally just fixed my one of my favorite jackets utilizing this method! Thanks for the video!

[arrek]

My motorcycle jacket zipper stopped working. I found this video. Used my pliers. It works now. I won't need to buy a new jacket. You saved me around 400$. 😀
Thanks

[EDashMan]

Was skeptical thought it wasn’t going to work for me despite all the success in the comments, but it did work. Thank you 100x

[Uranus]

Hi . I repaired a fav jacket that i kept for a decade after watching this video. Thanks man.

[Kerplotkin]

Excellent video! I actually didn't even have pliers but you clued me in to what was wrong so I just gave a few gentle taps with a hammer and that worked too. Now my only problem is what to do with all these perfectly working extra coats! I will donate them in your honor.

[faye]

This was amazing! As a last resort I googled fix a broken zipper and this popped up. And it worked! And it is my favorite coat! Thanks. So. Much!!!

[lykourgakhs]

I cant believe this worked! I squized it a bit but it wasn't bending (as i thought it had to happen).. Tried again and zippers where working just fine... imagine that my mom was paying for a fix when this happend in local stores.. THANKS!

[desmond]

Thank you so much. Have an expensive jacket. Zipper separating. Used your method. Perfect. I'm over the moon.

[bogglqueen]

Thank you so much !!! My warmest winter coat has been broke for 3 yrs and it gets 40 below zero wind chills here sometimes. I been suffering a long time LOL I love you!!!

[JmanUK]

I haven't got pliers but I gently tapped the zip either side with a hammer and that works too your a life saver.

[beastman]

Was just about to go and spend ££££ on a new RST leather jacket as this has happened, done your tip .... works perfectly thank you dude 👍👌

[kimberleyc]

Such an easy fix and so much simpler than replacing the zipper! Thanks for sharing

[hamXcore]

I was searching for something like this, kept finding really long processed fixes. Just tried this and it worked. Thanks for this.

[brittanypichette]

thank you so much. it's the middle of the winter and without this video I wouldn't have been able to fix my coat!!!

[sausagefingers]

i have two jackets and both zips have failed in teh same month. this fixed both of them! huge thanks, saved me at least £150 on buying new ones

[trueAmatoori]

Works like a dream! Thank you very much! Saved my day at the Dolomites mountains

[Tonishasworld]

You saved me atleast 30 bucks with this video! thank you so much

[andreadixon]

Thank you!! I looked at other videos but yours gave the best view of how to tighten the zipper.

[ultrastandphoenix]

😂😂😂👌I just tried it and it worked like a charm .thanks alot man .so that's what they do when u send your jackets to the cleaners and charge u 20 bucks .