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Learn how to fix a zipper if the pull comes off if you are inserting a zipper into a sewing project or if you have a garment ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." So next time your zipper acts up, don’t panic, and don’t automatically assume you need to toss your item.

Plus, experts share what to do if your zipper needs to be replaced altogether. Zippers are named after the sound they make, but that moniker feels less appropriate when the fastener gets stuck. The ...

We’ve all been there. That sad day when the zipper on our favorite hoodie, bag, or pair of pants breaks in some seemingly irreparable way. But there is hope, and [Magic Stitches] is gonna show you how ...

If your zipper gets stuck, first check if there’s fabric caught in it. If there is, gently tug the fabric out, and you should be good to go. If not, move on to plan B: lubricants that can help clean ...

In an effort to be more sustainably-minded – especially when it comes to fashion – along with shopping on secondhand platforms and renting clothes instead of buying, we're in our ‘repair and re-wear’ ...

You can sew a button when it comes loose, but fixing a broken zipper is a bit more complex. Like every element of your clothing, zippers wear down over time. If your fly gets stuck or the front of ...