Learn how to fix a broken zipper on your jeans, bag or jacket in minutes

As useful and practical as they are, so much so that they are considered a real revolution in the clothing industry, zippers  have  only one flaw: they often break easily and seem almost impossible to repair.

This is especially unpleasant if it is a zipper on a pair of pants, or perhaps a newly purchased jacket or bag. In these cases, it is always good to be able to rely on an  instant repair trick  .

A  broken or stuck zipper  can be a real pain, but there are several solutions and we suggest the most effective ones below.

1. Cursor that has gone out of the chain

Use pliers to hold the chain in place, while using a screwdriver to open the appropriate space on the slider where the chain should pass through. The opening should be small enough for the chain teeth to fit through.

Once both parts are inserted, lightly press the slider to join all the elements together and secure them, then move it up and down.

2. Broken extractor

Sometimes, due to wear and tear, the puller, which is the metal piece we grab to open the zipper, can break or come off.

Use a screwdriver to lift up the part where the handle is attached, to insert a thin piece of fabric that will replace the handle.

3. Stuck zipper

A zipper can get stuck for a number of reasons, but one trick that works in almost all cases is to put a little Vaseline or lip balm between the zipper teeth.

This should be enough to unblock a stuck hinge.

4. Teeth that have fallen out

You need glue, a cotton swab, and scissors. Cut the plastic tube of the cotton swab into very small pieces.

Take a fragment, cut a slit at one end and place it on the part where the tooth is missing.