Zipper trouble on my Pirata

Lucky Mango

Lucky Mango

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Jul 13, 2007
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#1
Ok, you are probably not going to believe this...I am standing in line waiting to check out in Target. The cashier starts ringing me up and I put my purse up on the ledge, getting ready to take my wallet out and MY ZIPPER IS STUCK..... I am like, this is not happening AGAIN....yes, folks this happened to me TWICE before.:cursing: Now the seam is also coming loose. Keep in mind I rarely carry this bag...

What gives with the zipper on my Pirata?:confused1:
 
#2
Was the zipper itself stuck, or was it caught on the fabric? If it was the former, usually a tiny dab of olive oil will fix it.

Which bag is it?
 
#3
omg, i have the exact same problem. i used my pirata bambino twice so far and the zipper gives me a hard time, also i see lots of threads coming off. i hope it won't break.

piratabambino.jpg

hope it's not a defect :cry:
 
#4
I've had issues with both the Pirata Zipper and Amore Zipper. I've been able to permanently (at least so far) fix it by rubbing a little WD-40 between my fingers and gliding my fingers across the zipper teeth. I use my fingers to apply to avoid WD-40 getting on the fabric of the bag. It's worked great for me, so it may be worth a try.
 
#5
Lucky Mango - yah try the WD-40 like angelic*ruin said and hopefully it works for you too.
I find that the zipper on my pirata gioco didn't pull smoothly when I first got it but now with more use it's a little better now.

djr - eek!! sorry to hear about those threads coming off! on my gioco I have some of the yellow stitching on the leather parts undoing themselves :sad:
 
#6
Try rubbing candle along the zipper. this should make the zipper runs smoother. I just got my Familigia stellina today and I noticed that the zipper is a bit tight so I just got a candle stick and run it along the zipper. I have used this previously in another stellina I got a year ago. they are now working fine!
Use a white candle, but I just use a pink one with no problem. just run it lightly for a few time until you like the way the zip works!
 
#7
first day i received my pirata gioco, i noticed the same problem (stiff zipper on the front pocket). like puteri suggested, i tried running a white candle along the zipper a few times until the zip runs smooth. so far so good.

hmm... sounds like pirata has got worse quality checks as compared to other prints.
 
#10
angelic*ruin said:
I've had issues with both the Pirata Zipper and Amore Zipper. I've been able to permanently (at least so far) fix it by rubbing a little WD-40 between my fingers and gliding my fingers across the zipper teeth. I use my fingers to apply to avoid WD-40 getting on the fabric of the bag. It's worked great for me, so it may be worth a try.
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I am going to try...thx:smile:
 
#12
i guess i'm not the only one with this problem.
as much as i love my pirata bambino, i hesitate to use
due to the fraying. Plus it irks me cause i tend to stare and
it. Hahaha, i'm just particular when it comes to bags that cost over $100.
You'd think it would be more durable after being gently used twice.
 
#14
Yeah, I think the Pirata and Amore bags were made much more cheaply. Those are the 2 prints, I have the most problems with the zipper. I tried candle wax and my zipper was so stiff that didn't even help. It wasn't until using the WD-40 I was able to get it working well. Fortunately, I have not had any issues with my Pirata fraying, but I just have a Zucca & Denaro in that print. I sold my Bambino before I ever used it, partly because of the zipper issues.
 
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