[header] How to fix a stuck zipper [title] Look for fabric stuck in the zipper. [step] Sometimes, zippers may stop working because a bit of the surrounding fabric gets caught in the teeth. Inspect the garment or accessory closely for snags, folds, tangles and other signs of a hangup.
[header] How to fix a stuck zipper [title] Look for fabric stuck in the zipper. [step] Sometimes, zippers may stop working because a bit of the surrounding fabric gets caught in the teeth. Inspect the garment or accessory closely for snags, folds, tangles and other signs of a hangup.
In some cases, the fabric may stop working completely, which causes breakage. Make sure to bring your cotton clothes, like old t-shirts and shorts, to the site of purchase to get the zipper re-examined. [substeps] Some fabrics detangle with a set of teeth while others just flip closed. [title] Check the zipper until it is clean. [substeps] If you find any fraying or loosening fabric, dry clean the item so it is lint free and simple to zip up. [title] Wrap the item or object with duct tape. These tend to be fairly easy to correct. [substeps] Snags are usually to blame when a zipper completely refuses to budge.