Each of us, for sure, came across a breakdown of lightning on clothes. The situation is corrected easily: a replacement for a new one. But what if the lightning broke at the most inopportune moment? How to fix the lock on your jeans, if you are in a hurry, and there is not time to sew a new one at all? Use our recommendations to solve the most common problems with locks. So, let's go.
to the contents ↑If a fabric or thread is stuck in a zipper
A jam is a very common problem, which is mainly due to hurries and sloppy fast movements. To pull out a lightning cloth or a jammed thread, it is sufficient to slowly slide the slider forward and backward - where possible.
Important! Careful movements when pulling the fabric out of the lock will ensure your safety. If you show intolerance and try to release the lightning with sharp movements and jerks, the latter may fail.
to the contents ↑The slider does not move with lightning
If the carriage is stuck and it can not be moved in any direction, it is likely that some foreign object has got there. In this case, we recommend that you try to remove the slider from the lock with a tool and replace it with a new one. Probably, that it is necessary to change the lock completely.
Important! The reason for seizing the fastener may also be in the absence of lubricant, which helps the carriage to slide over the teeth. The question in this case is solved with the help of materials that will not leave spots on clothes: a pencil lead, candles made of wax or paraffin.
to the contents ↑The lock breaks
How to repair a zipper on jeans, if the fly diverges? Here everything is simple, because the reason lies in a weak runner. To fix the problem, take the pliers in your hands and squeeze the carriage closer to the center with a slight effort.
You can also use a hammer. This option is less convenient, but when the pliers were not at hand, the hammer might well save the situation
Important! Pressing pliers on the lock, it is likely to damage it. It is important to calculate the effort, otherwise - the lock with strong squeezing may refuse to serve further.
to the contents ↑Lightning has parted in the middle
How to make a zipper on jeans if it has slipped in the middle? Such a mechanism is clearly to be replaced, but if it is a repair as a temporary measure, try connecting the lock teeth with your hands while fastening. Then press down the zipper with pliers for more confidence. This advice will help you if you are late, and there is absolutely no time to change.
to the contents ↑The slider
came off. If the slider is not damaged, it can be inserted very easily, armed with the same pliers or knife. To do this, you have to unbend it, put it in its place, without much effort, squeeze around the edges, and it's ready! The lock can be used further.
to the table of contents ↑Slider with a zipper broke
How to fix a zipper on jeans, if the slider has come off and you can not insert it? As an option - you can take another slider from the lock you do not need. If there is not one, think of a replacement.
Important! In such cases, a simple paper clip or a piece of wire is perfect, from which you can make a dog of any shape.
to the contents ↑The slider fell off and hanging on one side of the lock
In order to return the carriage back, we offer:
- Cut the fabric between the teeth at the bottom of the lock so that it is possible to fasten the slider on the second side of the lock.
- Then, move the slider down, put it back and zip.
- Now the lightning is working, but to fix it and prevent repeated carriage departures, the place of the cut must be sewn.
In the future, the lock will not be unbuttoned to the end: the slider will only reach the place of the cut, but this is unlikely to affect the operation of the mechanism.
Important! Pick up the thread in the tone of the fabric of the lock, so that visually the repair marks are not noticeable.
to the contents ↑The lock on jeans is always unfastened
The zipper on jeans is unzipped - what if this problem constantly causes you inconvenience? Here everything is simple:
- Take a round metal ring and attach it to the end of the slider. Excellent fit ring from the keychain or a piece of wire from which you can make a loop. The main thing is that the diameter of the product allows you to put it on the button, which is on the belt of trousers. After fastening the zipper, put the ring on the button. This will provide you with confidence that the lock will not unfasten and will not let you down in any situation.
Important! As a "holder" you can use a thick thread, which must be fixed on the slider in the form of a loop. If you stopped on the wire, consider the option with a color coating, in the tone of your trousers.
to the contents ↑Zippers come out of the lightning - how to repair it?
How to fix a lock on jeans, if it "lost" several teeth? Note that this breakdown is serious and requires a replacement mechanism.
But if you have enough patience, we suggest you try to repair the lightning, so as not to vaporize the lock entirely and not sew a new one. For this:
- It is necessary to buy a lock with suitable teeth in thickness and height.
- Remove the required number of teeth from it. At "tractor" locks they are usually removed easily.
- To transfer a tooth-pin to a zipper, take a piece of copper foil.
- Then unzip the toothed pin, which must be secured to the lock, place it first on the foil strip, and then - move it to the fabric.
- Next install on the same technology.
You can fix the result with stitches between the "new" teeth. The lock is ready to work again!
to the table of contents ↑Zippers with a zipper damaged
How to repair a zipper on jeans, if the teeth stayed in place, but damaged or deformed, as a result of which the carriage does not pass in this place?
You are lucky if the damage occurred at the bottom of the castle: it can be fixed, though for a short while. Usually the castle also spoils in this place. You can correct the situation with threads.
To do this, make them bite above the damaged area. Thus, the slider will only reach the filed patch, but the lock will still remain capable of performing its functions.
to the contents ↑How to repair a zipper on your jeans with your own hands?
In the event of a breakdown of the mechanism that connects the two sides of the zipper, the lock must be replaced. How to fix the lock on your jeans yourself, if the carriage breaks down? For this it is necessary to have a sewing machine and initial sewing skills:
- The most difficult thing is to release the bottom of the lock from the numerous lines. In addition, getting close to lightning on jeans is not so easy, you have to be patient.
- After you have flogged the bottom of the lock, gently release the edges of the zipper from the stopper, pushing open the rivets.
- Then remove the broken carriage and insert a new one.
Important! Dressing a new slider should be neat, from the first zippers of the zipper.
- Slide the carriage against the lock, closing it.
- Unscrew the product on the opposite side and secure the stopper above the point where the zippers of lightning end.
- Use the sewing machine to secure the lock in the lower part of the cup, using the threads that match the color and thickness.
That's it - the lock is updated and ready to work on!
Now you have several ways to do it for arming for any unforeseen situation with jeans. We will be happy if our tips help you extend the "life" of your favorite thing.
