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How to Fix a Broken Zipper

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    1. How to Fix a Broken Zipper, How to Fix a Broken Zipper: step 1, image 1 of 3 How to Fix a Broken Zipper, How to Fix a Broken Zipper: step 1, image 2 of 3 How to Fix a Broken Zipper, How to Fix a Broken Zipper: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Take the needle nose pliers and remove the metal or plastic stopper at the end of the zipper.

      • Zip the zipper all the way down to the last set of teeth.

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      • Align both sides of the zipper evenly and slip the zipper back on track.

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    3. How to Fix a Broken Zipper: step 3, image 1 of 3 How to Fix a Broken Zipper: step 3, image 2 of 3 How to Fix a Broken Zipper: step 3, image 3 of 3
      • Start zipping up the zipper to make sure it has been aligned properly.

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    4. How to Fix a Broken Zipper: step 4, image 1 of 3 How to Fix a Broken Zipper: step 4, image 2 of 3 How to Fix a Broken Zipper: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Thread the needle.

      • Sew up the area where the metal or plastic stopper used to reside.

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    5. How to Fix a Broken Zipper: step 5, image 1 of 3 How to Fix a Broken Zipper: step 5, image 2 of 3 How to Fix a Broken Zipper: step 5, image 3 of 3
      • Tie off what has been sewn by making a knot in the thread.

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    6. How to Fix a Broken Zipper: step 6, image 1 of 2 How to Fix a Broken Zipper: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Take the scissors and cut off the excess thread. Get as close to the knot as you can without cutting it off.

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    7. How to Fix a Broken Zipper: step 7, image 1 of 3 How to Fix a Broken Zipper: step 7, image 2 of 3 How to Fix a Broken Zipper: step 7, image 3 of 3
      • Zip up the garment to make sure everything is working properly.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Not helpful. Suppose if the slider part broke and is now now. Now what?

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