Wonky Zippers

WinterStorm · Jul 6th, 2008, 10:47 PM

Hey everyone, I was taking the stuffing out of my Cheetah Oxford today to make sure the lining is pristine and noticed that the middle zipper opens OK but when I pull it in the opposite direction to close it, I have a little trouble. The front and back zippers are giving me no trouble at all - they glide really smoothly.

BTW, I zip and unzip all my handbags by pulling close to the base of the zipper so as not to break the zipper pulls (it's happened to me a few times). I tried closing the middle zipper both ways (close to the base and with the pull) but it's still sticking a little bit.

Is this normal, particularly for Oxfords, because the middle zipper is more curved? Will it improve over time as I use the bag?

knasarae · Jul 6th, 2008, 11:33 PM

I had the same problem in the beginning with my Montego coming around the corners and it has improved with use. I think yours will too.

GhstDreamer · Jul 6th, 2008, 11:40 PM

I use my Saddle Oxford quite a bit and at first, the middle zipper was harder to zip closed. However after a while, it pretty much glides as smoothly as the front and back zippers.

legsieloveslamb · Jul 7th, 2008, 12:16 AM

My Love Capri bag closes a little stiffly around the top/sides. I haven't had it long so I guess it will improve in the ease of closing in time. I, too, am very careful about closing it, though. Would FREAK if something happened to it!!

christinag · Jul 7th, 2008, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by knasarae

I had the same problem in the beginning with my Montego coming around the corners

What knas said, same on my Montego. My hubby suggested lightly rubbing a candle end (wax) or point of a pencil (which is graphite) over the teeth, either would act as a bit of a lubricant 'til the bag got more broken in.

The candle thing helped a lot on the grabby corners. I didn't try the pencil lead as I was afraid of getting it all over the bag :) but have used that on other zippers with great success.

WinterStorm · Jul 7th, 2008, 04:56 PM

Thanks everyone for the advice. I feel better knowing that it's not uncommon for L.A.M.B. some zippers to be a little stiff at first.

lvmybags13 · Jul 7th, 2008, 05:39 PM

Thanks for asking about it WinterStorm! My Silver Oxford does the same thing and I didn't realize that it was a common problem that would go away with time. Good to know.

WinterStorm · Jul 8th, 2008, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by WinterStorm

Thanks everyone for the advice. I feel better knowing that it's not uncommon for L.A.M.B. some zippers to be a little stiff at first.

The second sentence should've read "for some L.A.M.B. zippers to be a little stiff." Darn it, I wish TPF had spell check where the green line appears under a sentence if the structure isn't correct.

No problem lvmybags13 - I'm still somewhat new to L.A.M.B. so if I have a question, I put it out there.

Jul 6th, 2008, 10:47 PM	#1
WinterStorm Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 187	Wonky Zippers Hey everyone, I was taking the stuffing out of my Cheetah Oxford today to make sure the lining is pristine and noticed that the middle zipper opens OK but when I pull it in the opposite direction to close it, I have a little trouble. The front and back zippers are giving me no trouble at all - they glide really smoothly. BTW, I zip and unzip all my handbags by pulling close to the base of the zipper so as not to break the zipper pulls (it's happened to me a few times). I tried closing the middle zipper both ways (close to the base and with the pull) but it's still sticking a little bit. Is this normal, particularly for Oxfords, because the middle zipper is more curved? Will it improve over time as I use the bag?

Jul 6th, 2008, 11:33 PM	#2
knasarae Eyes on the Prize! Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Boringsville, USA Posts: 7,235	I had the same problem in the beginning with my Montego coming around the corners and it has improved with use. I think yours will too. __________________ ...Hey, if I were you, it would be me that I'd go home with. 3, the one and only, One thang you ain't considered. I heard you when you told your girl "Ooh, he can get it." Admit it. You did it. Let's hop a cab, And split it. I'm kiddin, We both going to where you livin! Ha! I got you gigglin like a piglet. Oh that's the ticket... ~ My Future Husband: Andre' 3000

Jul 6th, 2008, 11:40 PM	#3
GhstDreamer Sheep Herder Joined: May 2008 Location: In Kant's Transcendental Mind Posts: 538	I use my Saddle Oxford quite a bit and at first, the middle zipper was harder to zip closed. However after a while, it pretty much glides as smoothly as the front and back zippers. __________________

Jul 7th, 2008, 12:16 AM	#4
legsieloveslamb Bag Whore Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 296	My Love Capri bag closes a little stiffly around the top/sides. I haven't had it long so I guess it will improve in the ease of closing in time. I, too, am very careful about closing it, though. Would FREAK if something happened to it!! __________________ *LAMB bags are my crack and heroin!!! And I'm jonsin'!!!!!!* *Psssssstttttt....... GOT LAMB????* 'in my Wiltshire Logo! Wish List: Rocksteady in Mocha/Berry @ the right price BE Exeter (PM me if you spot one!) (My eyes bugging out trying to find one... LOL!) TieDye (it's growing on me quick!) Kensington Wembley (lush leather- yum yum)

Jul 7th, 2008, 04:56 PM	#6
WinterStorm Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 187	Thanks everyone for the advice. I feel better knowing that it's not uncommon for L.A.M.B. some zippers to be a little stiff at first.

Jul 7th, 2008, 05:39 PM	#7
lvmybags13 Member Joined: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 250	Thanks for asking about it WinterStorm! My Silver Oxford does the same thing and I didn't realize that it was a common problem that would go away with time. Good to know.