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on a whim (even thought I'm far from being Mrs. Fixit when it comes to mechanical
things) I clicked on "Zipper Repair." Though puzzling over the word
"pocket" in the context of zipper repair instructions, I muddled through
-- and fixed the zipper of my nearly twenty-year-old grey C-3 purse! Since the
sipper has functioned at its own pleasure for months, I'm totally overcome by
amazement at my newly discovered mechanical ability!
Carol Thanks
for the really helpful zipper repair instructions. I was able to fix one of my
two purses I still own which I purchased at different street fairs.
Lynda |
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Zipper
Repair
Step
by Step Instructions for Easy Zipper Repair
 The
most common zipper complaint is when a zipper refuses to close.
Separating as you pull the slider to close the zipper. This
occurs when the tension of the slider portion of the zipper
lessens to the point that it no longer pulls the teeth tightly
together. We use self- healing zippers that are easily tightened
fixing the problem 99% of the time. |
Here
are a few easy step by step instructions to walk you through tightening your zipper.
 Open
the zipper all the way. You will know your zipper is opened
correctly when the flat side of the slider is resting snugly
against leather. |
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 Now
grab both sides of the zipper teeth and pull pushing the flat
side of the slider even more firmly against the leather. |
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 Open
and adjust an ordinary pair of household pliers to the position
that when you close them they don’t close all the way.
(You know the position we always try to get them out of.) |
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 Position
the pliers on either side of the slider both inside and outside
of the pocket and gently pinch together. |
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 Then
close your zipper. It is important to not pinch too hard as
you can over tighten the slider and make it hard to move on
the zipper. It is best to do this process several times until
your zipper closes smoothly. |
Remember
it is the tightness of the slider that pulls the teeth of the zipper together.
With this simple tightening maintenance you will increase the life of your purse
and save on expensive zipper replacement. Good Luck. If you need further assistance
please contact us and we will be happy to help you. |
