Creative Machine Embroidery – July 2019

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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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2


3


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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