Teeth Worn or Stuck

• 1). Using a bar of soap, a wax candle or a graphite pencil, rub all of the zipper teeth on both sides.
  
  
• 2). Try the zipper.
  
  
• 3). If it works, you're good to go.
  
  
• 4). If it doesn't work, repeat with the item you originally used or switch to another one.
  
  

Teeth Missing

• 1). Using a seam ripper, remove the zipper.
  
  
• 2). Measure the zipper and buy another one of the same type.
  
  
• 3). Pin the zipper in place.
  
  
• 4). Sew the zipper in place.
  
  
• 5). Try it out to make sure it works.
  
  

Zipper Pull Missing

• 1). Purchase a zipper repair kit.
  
  
• 2). Find a pull that fits your zipper.
  
  
• 3). Attach the zipper pull to the loop on the slider.
  
  
• 4). Try the zipper to make sure it works.