Using eyelet grommets primarily involves preparing the material and inserting the eyelet to reinforce a hole. This process creates a clean, durable opening often used for lacing, cords, or decoration.
Based on the provided reference from a video on using eyelets with a Dritz Eyelet Kit, the initial steps for using eyelet grommets include:
Preparing the Material
The first step is to prepare the fabric or material where the eyelet will be placed.
- Mark the Location: Use a marker to indicate the exact spot for the eyelet. According to the reference (0:44), you should "Mark it to the size of the center hole with your marker." This ensures the subsequent hole is correctly sized for the eyelet.
- Cut the Hole: Once marked, carefully cut out the hole. The reference states (0:44), "Then cut the hole out...". The hole needs to be slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the eyelet's barrel to allow the eyelet to pass through snugly.
Inserting the Eyelet
After preparing the hole, the eyelet is inserted.
- Position the Eyelet: Take the eyelet and "Stick. The center of the eyelet. Through the hole..." (0:44, 1:23). Ensure the intended front of the eyelet is facing outwards. The reference mentions making sure you "have the front and outwards facing eyelet on the outer" surface (1:23). This is important for the final appearance.
Eyelets are typically set using a specialized tool (like those found in a Dritz Eyelet Kit, as mentioned in the video title) which flares the back of the eyelet to secure it to the material, although the provided reference snippets do not detail this setting step.
