How do you install large grommets?

Asked by: Carly Morris

How do you install large grommets without tools?

So here's my scrap fabric folded over a couple times I'm just going to make a hole in there keep twisting twisting twisting trying to not break the threads. But just spread them apart a little bit.

How do you attach large eyelets?

In here and I usually kind of form. Like an X or a cross. And then I can try it. Out. So you can see it's a little bit of a hole right there. Then you're going to take the top of the eyelet.

Do you need a special tool for grommets?

Grommet Tools



Grommet Pliers are normally used for small grommets and eyelets. For larger grommets, as we mentioned above, you use a setter and anvil to exactly match the size of the grommet.

How do you install grommet holes?

Place a grommet on the die setter base with the extended center pointed up and position the grommet. And base underneath the hole in the material. The center should extend through the hole.

How do you install grommets without a kit?

Add a layer of fusible interfacing to thin fabric before placing an eyelet in it. You may be able to set a small eyelet by placing the eyelet in fabric between the jaws of a handheld die punch. The back of the eyelet should rest against the die of the hole punch. Squeeze gently but firmly to fold it on itself.

What can I use instead of an eyelet tool?

Just use the pliers to punch a hole in the fabric, then use a separate attachment to insert an eyelet into the hole you made. If you don’t have eyelet pliers, you can cut a cross-shaped hole in the fabric where you want the eyelet to go, then insert the eyelet by hand.

What is the difference between a grommet and an eyelet?

A grommet is very similar. Grommets are typically used for more heavy duty materials and usually are bigger in size. Eyelets are often used to finish off the opening for a drawstring casing. A buttonhole will serve the same purpose, but an eyelet can be a professional looking detail.

How do you use a grommet eyelet tool?

With a hole in the material lay down your grommet base take the bottom of the grommet. Material right over top put your grommet top smooth side up and grab your punch.

What is a grommet press?

A Grommet Press sets self-piercing grommets/washers into paper, laminate, fabrics, foam core boards and many other materials. Using a 2-piece grommet/washer set, simply place your material between the 2 die pieces in your grommet press machine & push down the handle.

How do you use a grommet press?

So first of all you're gonna have this grommet machine or press machine screw down to your table to your bench because this is a lot of weight. And I put it to a small tiny piece of wood.

How do you put grommets in fabric?

Insert the side of your grommet with the larger post into the front and the washer with the rounded side up on the back insert the fabric and grommet into the pliers.