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Great Grommets
Metal grommets are an easy
way to add a ready-to-wear look
to accessories. Discover how to
apply grommets for a profes-
sional finish.- Center the lower grommet
piece over the placement
marking. Trace the grommet
interior edge using a remov-
able fabric marker. - Pin just beyond the traced
circle through all fabric layers
to prevent shifting during
cutting (1). - Carefully cut along the traced
circle through all layers. Insert
the lower grommet piece
through the hole to check
the fit. The grommet should
fit snugly without moving.
If needed, remove more fabric
a little bit at a time for the
correct fit.- Mark the screw placements on
the fabric. Cut small notches
at each marking. Remove the
grommet piece (2). - Apply seam sealant to
the hole edges to prevent
threads from poking through
the inner grommet after
installation. - Insert the upper grommet
piece through the opening,
aligning the screw holes with
the notches. Insert the lower
grommet piece over the
upper grommet piece on the
opposite fabric side; secure a
screw into each hole (3).
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Great Grommets
Metal grommets are an easy
way to add a ready-to-wear look
to accessories. Discover how to
apply grommets for a profes-
sional finish.
- Center the lower grommet
piece over the placement
marking. Trace the grommet
interior edge using a remov-
able fabric marker. - Pin just beyond the traced
circle through all fabric layers
to prevent shifting during
cutting (1). - Carefully cut along the traced
circle through all layers. Insert
the lower grommet piece
through the hole to check
the fit. The grommet should
fit snugly without moving.
If needed, remove more fabric
a little bit at a time for the
correct fit.- Mark the screw placements on
the fabric. Cut small notches
at each marking. Remove the
grommet piece (2). - Apply seam sealant to
the hole edges to prevent
threads from poking through
the inner grommet after
installation. - Insert the upper grommet
piece through the opening,
aligning the screw holes with
the notches. Insert the lower
grommet piece over the
upper grommet piece on the
opposite fabric side; secure a
screw into each hole (3).
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