{"id":38184,"date":"2020-06-23T17:14:37","date_gmt":"2020-06-23T21:14:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=38184"},"modified":"2020-06-23T17:09:32","modified_gmt":"2020-06-23T21:09:32","slug":"sewing-with-grommets-eyelets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-with-grommets-eyelets\/","title":{"rendered":"Sewing With Grommets & Eyelets: Tips, Tricks & Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The latest trend in accessories and clothing is the use of grommets. \u00a0They are everywhere these days –on belts, dresses, tops, leather jackets and, my favorite, on handbags. \u00a0This is, of course, not new. \u00a0Not much in fashion is anymore, but this a cyclical trend when punk style barges its way onto the catwalk. \u00a0The trend this year is called “subversive punk” –whatever that means–but it makes for a fun and easy project and a great gift for people of any age.<\/p>\n

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Sometimes a round ring was used underneath to reinforce the hole, then in (the late 1600's), the first metal grommets were introduced. \u00a0Fast forward to 1827 Paris when the metal eyelet made its debut with a washer at the back and was first used in corsetry to tame the waists of the upper-class ladies. \u00a0Of course, by the 1920's the middle and lower classes were able to follow the trend too.<\/p>\n

So is it a Grommet or is it Eyelet? In fact, it's both, since the male part of the grommet is called an eyelet. \u00a0However, an eyelet is normally used on shoes, corsetry, and garments to be with laces instead of buttons.<\/p>\n

So let me suggest the following grommet terminology:<\/h2>\n

Use the term grommet<\/em> when you are going to make a handbag, shower curtain or drapes<\/a>. Usually 1″ or bigger.<\/p>\n

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Use eyelet<\/em> you're making clothing or corsetry\u00a0and you want to use lacing rather than buttons. \u00a0Usually smaller than 1″.<\/p>\n

Grommets and eyelets may or may not come with a washer. \u00a0You must use with a washer if you are making corsets, tops, pants, jackets, wallets and leather accessories.<\/p>\n

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You can use grommets or eyelets with no washer for paper products, price tags, bookmarks or any craft that is not going to handle a lot or is not going to be in contact with the skin.<\/p>\n

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