When a zipper pull is broken, it can be nearly impossible to remove a jacket or coat without pulling it over the head. Manage to get it unzipped and it can be just as hard to fasten as usual. However, it is not necessary to replace the entire zipper when the pull has broken away. Fix it instead! All it takes is a little ingenuity and the desire to fix the problem. Read on for a number of unique and creative repair ideas.
Use a Sturdy Decorated Paper Clip to Fix the Missing Tab
The fastest and easiest way to fix a broken zipper tab is with a paperclip, but paperclips are not very decorative. Wrap it with color-coordinating embroidery floss or paint it with enamel model car paint before attaching it to the coat or jacket. It will no longer look like a paperclip when decorated in colorful new ways. Best of all it will fix a zipper pull that was otherwise broken and difficult to pull up or down.
Fix a Broken Zipper Pull with a Small Keychain
Shop for key chains and you will find many different subjects and sizes. Some are far too cute to use with keys. In time they will be abused and scratched beyond repair. When looking for easy ways to fix a broken zipper pull, look for a small keychain. If necessary, replace the ring with a smaller one, and thread it through the opening that once held the broken zipper pull. It will be easy to zip up and down, and it will look far better than the original pull.
Attach a Wire-Stemmed Flower to Fix the Broken Tab
Do you like flowers? When looking for an easy way to fix a broken zipper tab, browse the faux flower aisle of a local discount store. Find a small eye-catching bloom that coordinates with the jacket or coat, and clip the stem about four inches from the flower. Push the stem through the opening, and create a double or triple loop. Secure the end around the looped wire. If necessary, glue the bloom firmly in place with strong adhesive. The flower will beautifully replace the broken zipper pull and make it useable again.