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A few years ago I was running through the airport when I realized my suitcase’s zipper had split open but I had no time to replace my luggage. I knew I had to find a fix – fast. After a mad search, I ...

When attempting to fix a zipper that just isn’t working properly, it’s important to understand its components. Although a zipper is a fairly simple gadget, it’s made of several key parts that depend ...

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’ ...

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 ...

Zippers are a wonderful invention that we use just about every single day. But nothing is more annoying than a zipper that won't do its job, whether the pull is stuck halfway up your jacket, the ...

Everyone has dealt with a zipper that didn’t close as expected. Sluggish operation and quirky components can make it seem like you have no choice but try to find a pricey professional sewer to replace ...