Stop a Zipper from Unzipping Itself

A zipper that won't stay zipped can be frustrating as well as embarrassing! This is more of a "band-aid" fix, but anyone can do it--no sewing necessary.

Steps

 * 1)  Put on the item of clothing and zip it up.
 * 2)  Get a small safety pin.
 * 3)  Turn the waistband down to gain access to the back side of the zipper.
 * 4)  From the back of the zipper, push the safety pin through the fabric of the zipper beside the teeth to the front just below the zipper pull.
 * 5)  Push the safety pin back through the zipper on the other side of the teeth and close the pin. The pin will prevent the zipper pull from sliding down.

Tips

 * Another (even better) way: If you've got a lone key ring (the ring piece only), fasten it in the metal piece you zip with, pull the ring over the button before you button the trousers. - OR - A small hair elastic pulled through the hole in the zipper tab and looped over the button before you button up works well too. This way you won't poke yourself! - OR - If you're at the office and can't find any of the above, a small paper clip could also work well.
 * Another alternate method that works well for jeans or pants (because of the shorter zipper) is to paint the teeth of the zipper with clear fingernail polish. If the zipper is open this will add thickness to the teeth and cause them to stay together better. If the zipper is closed it will act more like a clear glue. This is not a permanent fix and will have to be reapplied after washing or after a day or two of zipper use.

Warnings

 * This fix may delay your getting the garment down or off by a few seconds; so, don't wait till the last second to go to the bathroom!

Related Tips and Steps

 * How to Repair a Zipper when the Slider Has Come Off Completely
 * How to Replace Jean Zippers
 * How to Loosen a Hard to Close Zipper