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Many zips that seem broken are just stuck or have come off their teeth. There's a simple trick to fixing a stuck zip or to putting it back together, even if the 'puller' has come off one or both of the ends of the zip.

Most stuck or gaping zips can be fixed by holding the top of the zip together, and then pulling the zipper down firmly. In most cases the zip will now do up again with ease. You can also avoid damage to your garments or the pain of delicate skin being caught in a zip by holding the index finger between the zip and the fabric or your skin as you go.