Installing Grommets In Fabric

Place the cloth on a piece of scrap wood.

Installing grommets in fabric.

To install grommets in fabric start by ironing some interfacing to the back of the fabric to help prevent the grommets from ripping out. Install grommets on a hard surface that won t be damaged by scrap wood or misplaced hammering. Tutorial video for how to put in a grommet. Different tool sizes coordinate with different grommet sizes.

The one thing i hear over and over again when teaching this pattern is just how much people are scared to use the hammer. Then mark where you want the grommets to go on the fabric and punch a hole in those spots using a hole cutter and a hammer. Purchase a grommet kit. Eyelets are a unique fastener which allows you to lace up a project.

Grommet tools aren t one size fits all. Measure the diameter of the snap in metal grommets. Measure down 1 1 2 inches from the top of the drape with a see through ruler and make a pencil mark on the surface of the fabric. Small sharp scissors.

See how easy it is to install them in fabric. Measure where you want the center of the grommet and mark the cloth with a pencil. How to easily install a grommet in fabric. Although installing grommets does require a special tool learning how to use a grommet tool isn t as complicated as you might think.

A standard grommet package will include. Tools needed to install grommets. Let s chat about this.