Zipper on the jacket diverges - what should I do?

Almost every person in the wardrobe has at least one thing with a zipper. Compared to buttons or buttons, it is much more convenient. In addition, such fasteners are often used as decor for clothes, because they look very stylish. A more expensive option is a metal “snake” of silver or gold color. Often there is a “tractor” plastic clasp. Unfortunately, it quite often fails. We will try to figure it out: if the zipper on the jacket diverges - what should I do, can I fix it myself?

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Use of pliers

Why doesn’t the iron and plastic zippers fasten or do I often ride around on my jacket? The easiest and fastest way to solve the problem if the zipper on the jacket diverges:

1. Lay the product with the “snake” on a flat surface, straighten the sides of the fastener.
2. Place one of its ends inside the slider and press it with pliers.
3. Now evaluate the result: try to stretch the slider up and down.
4. If the zipper is fastened, you can put on a thing and forget about a little trouble.
5. If the lock diverges, place the slider in the pliers so that its outer and inner halves are inside the tool.
6. Extend the pliers and slider a few more centimeters. The clasp immediately snaps into place.

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DIY zipper repair on a jacket with scissors

How to repair a zipper if it is unfastened at the bottom? You can resort to it if the attempt to repair with pliers was unsuccessful. In this case, you will need scissors. Suppose the fastener is broken and the slider is on one of the halves. In this case, proceed as follows:

1. Pick up the other half of the castle.
2. Find the lowest slider position you can.
3. Using scissors, make a horizontal cut between the teeth.
4. Put the slider on the notch and pull it to the end.

Important! For greater efficiency, glue the area around the incision with glue.

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Screwdriver to help

This method can be used if the fastener is made of metal. So, if the lightning has opened, take a narrow screwdriver and put it in the slider's bosom.

The meaning of this manipulation is to slightly expand the device. After the hole has expanded a little, insert the free half of the fastener into it, then fasten the slider with pliers. The castle should work almost like new.

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Is it possible to rearrange the slider?

In principle, it is possible, but it concerns things where it is not fundamentally important in which direction the lock opens (handbags, cosmetic bags, etc.). Repairing the “snake” in this case is extremely simple. Reposition the slider on the opposite side, and sew the free ends together to avoid slipping the slider.

If the “dog” broke down completely, do not waste time repairing it and buy a new one in the sewing store. If it was not possible to select the product accurately, do the following:

1. Fold out the stop.
2. Insert the slider.
3. Rub the teeth of the castle with paraffin or a stearin candle.

All! You can use the castle.

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How to fix the zipper on the jacket if the base of the lock is damaged?

This is one of the most common and easily repaired damage. Most often, the base of the castle fails in children's things, because the children have not yet learned how to preserve clothes.

Apply any colorless glue to the damaged area of ​​the base and leave to dry completely. If necessary, repeat the manipulation again.

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Zipper does not fasten well

This is not such a rare occurrence. The “dog” hardly slips through the lock, and additional difficulties arise with fastening and unfastening. How to fix the lock on the jacket in this case?

There are several ways to debug a zipper:

• Lubricate the lock with fat over the entire length. This repair method is suitable for leather products. If the item is from textile, greasy spots may appear on it.
• Candle wax. The waxed clasp starts working normally.
• Stylus of a soft pencil. The use of graphite for lubricating the snake, as practice shows, is the most effective.

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Care Rules

These simple rules will help keep the zipper for a long time, and questions about how to repair the zipper on the jacket will not arise:

• If grains of sand fall between the teeth, do not be too lazy to clean the lock with an old toothbrush.
• If the zipper is plastic, be careful when ironing so that the iron does not fall on it. In this case, a hot iron may distort the teeth.
• To keep the clasp longer, follow the rules for washing clothes. Wash the product inside out, with the button closed.

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As you can see, you can deal with the breakdown of the zipper yourself. If the repair was unsuccessful, contact the atelier master.