Zip the zipper all the way down to the bottom, stopping just below the last of the teeth. Don’t pull it off completely.
Now you will arrange the teeth.
How to Repair a Broken Zipper
By Lorain Blanken, About.com Guide
Remove the metal stopper at the bottom of the zipper with a pair of pliers. With a little bit of muscle, you can do it
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- How to Fix a Broken Zipper - Zipper Repair
- Remove the Metal Bumper
- Arrange the Teeth
- Stitch it Up
- Zip it Up
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