Spent 6 hours trying to fix a zipper pull on a jacket before I realized the real problem

Ngl I was working on a custom denim jacket for a client and the zipper pull kept slipping off. I spent like 4 hours trying different pliers and even bought a special zipper repair kit for $15. Turns out the slider itself was worn out on the inside which I only noticed after looking at it with a magnifying glass. Took another 2 hours to find a replacement slider that matched the color and size. Has anyone else struggled with zipper repairs that turned out way more complicated than they seemed?

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hall.ruby5h agoMost Upvoted

Wait, so it was the slider all along and not the pull tab? That's honestly such a pain, I've been there. Last month I spent a whole afternoon fighting with a stuck zipper on my backpack, tried all the usual tricks like rubbing a pencil on it and stuff, then realized the teeth were misaligned from wear. It's wild how a zipper problem that looks like a quick fix can turn into a whole project, especially when you're already frustrated and just want it done. I feel your pain with that custom jacket, that's rough.

margaret_bennett350m ago

Oh man, been there with the backpack thing. I finally fixed a stuck zipper on my favorite hoodie by actually squeezing the sides of the slider gently with pliers. Just a tiny bit of pressure, not too hard. Sometimes they get spread out over time and lose grip on the teeth. It's not a perfect fix, but it bought me another year with that hoodie.