Grommet woes - HELP!
12-08-2010, 04:28 PM
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I had the same problem. I had to remake the band where I was trying to snap the grommets in. It needs to be a light fusible interfacing between the two layers of fabric. After I cut the old band off and replaced it with new fabric and new lightweight fusible interfacing, the grommets went in beautifully. I had to be careful when cutting the hole. It was a very trying experience for me; however, after the handbag was remade, I was so proud of it and I get lots of compliments.
12-08-2010, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by MrsSew66
I had the same problem. I had to remake the band where I was trying to snap the grommets in. It needs to be a light fusible interfacing between the two layers of fabric. After I cut the old band off and replaced it with new fabric and new lightweight fusible interfacing, the grommets went in beautifully. I had to be careful when cutting the hole. It was a very trying experience for me; however, after the handbag was remade, I was so proud of it and I get lots of compliments.
When I finally get this resolved, I will certainly let you all know what I ended up doing! Thanks to everyone for your sweet, caring responses!
12-08-2010, 05:45 PM
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I had the same problem and ended up doing a zig-zag by machine around the hole (they were smaller holes for cording).The only grommets that I've seen that look neat are the snap together kind that are quite large. They require no tools (saw them in LQS.
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12-08-2010, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by pattypurple
I had the same problem and ended up doing a zig-zag by machine around the hole (they were smaller holes for cording).The only grommets that I've seen that look neat are the snap together kind that are quite large. They require no tools (saw them in LQS.
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12-08-2010, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by sandybeach
I bought grommets from the Home Depot. It comes with a cutting tool and a pounding tool. The cutting tool doesn't go through all the layers, so I use a very small scissor and cut the circle. Then I just hammer the grommets together. (Or I ask my 30 year old son to do it for me.) Remember to pound them from the inside, it makes a neater look on the outside of the bag.
I hope - when this thing is finally finished - it comes out as beautiful as yours!
12-08-2010, 05:57 PM
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Harbor Freight has grommets! I was there a couple of days ago to get some rotary blades and saw them. I believe they carry them for use on tarps but I have used them on the straps on my weaving loom. Good luck.
12-09-2010, 05:05 PM
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Are you making the Grids & Grommets bag?
I just made about 10 of them. I had to put Decor Bond on both interiors of the purse band. This helped stabilize it for the grommets. There was another lady in our guild that was working on these purses as well. She even put a little hot glue (or was it super glue?) in between the grommet sides to keep them stuck together.
I just made about 10 of them. I had to put Decor Bond on both interiors of the purse band. This helped stabilize it for the grommets. There was another lady in our guild that was working on these purses as well. She even put a little hot glue (or was it super glue?) in between the grommet sides to keep them stuck together.
12-18-2010, 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by stillwaters
I need help! I have finished a bag for my DD for Christmas, but the grommets I bought at the LQS don't work! It seems that the double thickness of fabric plus the batting is just too thick. I can (finally) snap the grommet in place, but a second later it POPS off! Are there "thicker" grommets out there somewhere? Should I try gluing them together? (would that even work???) ANY suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all! :roll:
For my DD - The pattern is called "Letty's Bag" by Robin Gallagher
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For DS's girlfriend - "My Favorite Bag" by Kati Cupcake
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12-18-2010, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by stillwaters
Originally Posted by hobo2000
If you have a sign shop in your area they will put in professional ones for about a $1.00 each.
I found Seattle Fabrics - but it looks like I would need to be making sails for a sailboat... couldn't really find the right size - (I've already cut the holes :( ) On the same Google search page was "Grommet World" - who would have known? - so I'm still searching there, too. But how thick is 3/32 of fabric??? :?
OY!
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