Channel: AE Sewing Machines Added on: January 7, 2013 The Advance IPC2200/IMS is a unique fabric panel inspection measuring and cutting machine designed to be used by a single operator for high volume manufacturingThis machine is a free standing unit with wheels. The operator can easily measure accurately and inspect the fabric at the same time to spot any defects in the fabric and then automatically cross cut the fabric to the desired length by imputing the fabric size. we have 3 vertical cutters to split the fabrics in half and cut the salvage edges at the same time. ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► Public Speaking and Press Knowing how to install grommets (they are also called eyelets) is a useful DIY skill to have. You can fix a tarp or make it more hangupable (a word I just DIY’ed on the fly because I’m creative like that.) Crafty folks use grommets to make no sew shower curtains, yard flags, or any and all things hanging.

I use grommets to make historical clothing, which are why my sewing button hole skills are nonexistent.  You don’t need to know how to sew to install an eyelet. Do you want to learn? Keep reading my tutorial to learn how. How to Set Grommets/Eyelets Fun fact: I made the strange looking hammer in 8th grade metal shop. Thank you Title 9 for the mad metal shop skillz! Grommets – in the size of your choosing. Fabric, leather, canvas, tarp, drapery, etc. Hard surface – I use the floor Grommet setting tool for your size of grommet – Often you can buy the grommets and the setting tool together as a kit because the grommet and the setting tool have to be the same size. You have several options to choose from: Dritz Grommet Tool – I’m using a larger size of the Dritz grommet setting tool  shown below for the project in this post. This is generally what you are going to find at craft and fabric stores. It will probably fit your needs if you are doing a few projects.

It will need replacing if you use it for multiple eyelet projects like I do during costuming season. Guess how I know? General Tools & Instruments Grommet Kit – This is a heavier version of the Dritz grommet punch and anvil tool. Grommet setting pliers – This is what I use when I make historical lace up bodices during renaissance festival season (basically more projects than option number one can handle.) It is the most expensive grommet tool option of the three shown here. If you don’t plan on installing a specific size grommet in a ton of future projects, I’d stick with Option 1 or 2 in a grommet kit. That’s what I did here. 1. Mark where you want to insert the grommet into the fabric with a pencil, tailor's chalk, etc. 2. Make a hole for the grommet in the fabric. Your grommet tool most likely comes with a punch that will allow you to make a hole in your fabric. I have bad luck with those and use my grommet setting pliers to make the initial hole. You can also make the grommet hole with a small pair of sewing scissors or a seam ripper depending upon the type of fabric you are using.

Do not make the hole too big for the center of the grommet to poke through. 3. Put the male end of the grommet in the fabric hole. It should fit snugly. The back of the male side of the eyelet will be the seamless side of the grommet is the pretty side you want to see when you look at the finished project. 4. Put the female end of the grommet through the male part of the grommet on other side of the fabric.Orange Polydactyl Cats For Sale We will use the grommet setting tool to crimp the edges of the male side of the grommet to the female side of the grommet.Sell Books Recto 5. It helps to have a sturdy surface to place your grommet or eyelet setter and anvil in-between that and your table or workbench otherwise you may accidentally ding or dent your work surface and your husband might be mad with you (hypothetically.)  Gobean Weight Loss Review

For this reason, I sometimes set eyelets on the floor of my concrete porch outside. Most of the time, I put the anvil on a piece of repurposed marble that was a trophy base on the kitchen floor. A piece of scrap wood works too. I use the kitchen floor because I’m short and like having the extra leverage. 6. Make a grommet sandwich. Put the grommet anvil on your hard surface, the male side of the grommets in the fabric facing up toward you, followed by the grommet punch on top. 7. Strike the top of the punch with a hammer until the male end of the grommet folds tightly around the female side of the grommet. I usually give the punch a bunch of whacks with a hammer, take a peek under the punch, and give it a few more whacks if needed to make sure both pieces of the grommet are firmly fastened together. Tip: If you are having a bad day and need to let off some steam, set some eyelets. Projects involving hammers are cheaper than therapy! Did you enjoy this post? Get more like it by subscribing to the Condo Blues RSS Feed or to Condo Blues by Email.

For a limited time get up to 10 FREE Sunbrella samples from the standard collection. Win a set of Kravet Retro Summer Pillows Text VINTAGE to: 555888. SAVE 5% ON EVERYTHING! ( use code: EXTRA5 ) + FREE Shipping Over $99* + Price Match +5% on ALL SUNBRELLA*Edit ArticleHow to Install Grommets Two Methods:Installing Grommets in FabricInstalling Grommets in Wood or MetalCommunity Q&A Grommets can keep sharp sheet metal panels from slicing electrical wires, tubing, and other items passing through or across them. They are also used to reinforce holes made for your bootlaces, or in other fabric. With some proper planning and the appropriate tools, installing grommets is a snap. Purchase a grommet kit. Commonly available in outdoors, craft, and home repair stores, grommet kits are available to reinforce holes in fabric, usually in the neighborhood of 5 dollars. The kit will include: A base to stabilize the grommets as you install A grommet hole punch

Some larger kits will include grommet pliers, which are used to pinch the grommets into place[1] Additionally, you'll need a hammer and scissors for the job Punch a hole in your fabric. The hole punch included is usually just a small metal cylinder with the correct diameter for the grommet. To punch a hole, you'll hammer the punch into the fabric to start a hole that you can finish with scissors. Flatten your fabric over a stable surface (a spare piece of scrap wood or a workbench is appropriate) and hold the punch in place as you would a nail, where you'd like the grommet and hole to go. Give a few sharp taps with the hammer. If you can't punch straight through with the punch included, make a small X in the hole outline you've created with an X-acto or fabric knife, and cut the inside of the circle out. If you're installing lots of grommets (like in a home made shower curtain or tarp) make sure you go around the edge and measure the distance between the grommets before you go punching holes.

Insert the grommet with the raised end. A grommet kit should consist of two varieties of pieces that will snap together to create each grommet. Get one of each and compare them. One will have a raised inner edge and will look taller than the other half, and you should insert this end into the bottom of the fabric, facing up. Place the other half of the grommet on top of the raised edge on the other side of the fabric. Snap the grommet together. If you've got grommet pliers, all you need to do is ensure that both sides are aligned properly and use the pliers to snap both sides of the grommet together. If your kit came with a base (a small, nipple-shaped metal platform) then you should use the base to stabilize the grommet as you hammer it together. It shouldn't take much more than a single good whack with the hammer. Select the right grommet. Grommets used for this purpose are typically made of rubber or plastic and are used to protect against the sharp edge of a hole in a panel that wires need to pass through.

Is it to provide a finished appearance on a desk? Does it need to provide some strain relief (protection against sharp bends) to the object passing through it? Select one that's right for the job. Typically, the holes and grommets are larger for these purposes, which serve to reinforce the edge of the hole and protect the objects (usually wires) that pass through.Measure the object that will pass through the grommet, as well as the diameter of the tube, wire, or bundle that you wish to protect. If you're putting a fitting or connector through the grommet, make sure to take that into account. Measure the hole that the grommet will fill or, if possible, drill or punch correct the hole according to the recommended size for the grommet. Smooth the edge of the hole as much as possible. Push one side of one flange through the opening. Work all the way around the opening, bending the grommet as required. If you have access to the opposite side of the material, it may help to pull the grommet through or simply to hold it in place.

A soft object, such as this plastic soldering aid, can assist in pushing the grommet to fit the hole. A dab of personal lube (K-Y for example) around the outside and slot of the grommet is very helpful, it's oil free, inert, and dries clear with no residue. Typically, a small plastic covering will be used to finish the edge. Choose the correct thickness of grommet edging for your edge and push it over the edge you wish to protect. You may have to pull the sides open a little bit with your fingers as you go. Depending on the application, a bit of appropriate adhesive can help to hold the edging in place. Feed the wire or tube through the opening, if you didn't already. Letting a rubber grommet sit in boiling water for a few minute makes them more pliable also. Then you can wrap the open grommet around just the middle of a wire or tube. If the fit is a bit tight, an easy way to install the rubber grommet is to use silicone applied around the outside of the grommet just before pressing it into place.

Using a silicone sealant will help keep it in place after the silicone dries too. In a pinch, plain grease or Vaseline will do but they will not dry up. In such a case, Dawn dish liquid will help to remove the residue after the installation is complete. For simple rubber grommets, one option may be to open a slit in the side of the grommet with razor blade, sharp knife, or simply a pair of scissors. You can place the object(s) to be protected through the grommet and through the hole, before installing it, but only if you expect to have any difficulty inserting them afterwards. Grommets with an inner diameter greater than about 1 inch (25mm) can be difficult to find. In these cases, it may be best to use grommet edging. Some grommets are designed to pop in from one side. If you have one of these, simply push it into the hole. There are other solutions for getting wires and other items through openings. Try a web search on any of the following: bushing, strain relief, cable strain relief, Kellem grip.