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Hello dear Cuties. Hope you are all staying safe.
I need some assistance. I am making zip bags for my Pug Rescue Charity. I have just finished one only to find the nylon zip is sticking. It closes easily but sticks on opening. I always, without fail, zip and unzip a zip before I use it. DH suggested Vaseline but I am worried as it is so greasy. I know that lead pencil used to be used on metal zip teeth. Can anyone help me??
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Hi Sarah, try rubbing some soap along the zip line! I've heard that that works well. Love Chris
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My Mom used to do this every time she made a dress with a zip. I've done this on my zips on my bag when they get stuck. It must be dry soap. Hugs Maureen
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dragonflyer
31 Jan 2021
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Well, Sarah, Chris is correct...rubbing a zipper with soap is an option...also you are right about a graphite pencil, and so is your hubby with petroleum jelly...olive oil will work as well...Should not take very much of any of them...perhaps apply with a Q-Tip and run the zip back and fourth several times... Hope you get it worked out....
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I always use a crayon. My boys are past that stage, but I keep a white one as part of my sewing room tools.
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killiecrankie
01 Feb 2021
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This won't help you now but another problem I have had with nylon zips that the can open easily.Close the zip up & pull the tape ends apart at the topend,some zips open up.I do this when buying loose zips or garments.The last thing you want is a zip opening up when wearing a garment out ,especially pants.
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Is it the zip or is the fabric catching? Just check you might have to hand stitch a fraction of fabric back.
I would rub a candle along the zipper teeth if it is the zip.
I would rub a candle along the zipper teeth if it is the zip.
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I have used bar of soap on zippers. try coating the teeth with a dry bar.
Nowadays most have liquid soap but I use bar soap too in my bath.
Nowadays most have liquid soap but I use bar soap too in my bath.
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Just to say “thank you” for all the helpful tips. In the end I used silicone spray on a cotton bud. It has worked fairly well. I enclose a picture of the bag with its offending zip.
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Oh I love this bag with the Pug lining. Glad you sorted out the problem.
Cute pug fabric ,This should sell very fast at the next charity sale.
Thank you both