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Dolphyngyrl 12-18-2010 05:16 PM

WHAT SIZE AND BRAND ARE YOU USING, I USED THE DRITZ PLASTIC ONES WITH TWO LAYERS OF FUSIBLE FLEECE AND FABRIC, THEY WERE HARD TO SNAP BUT THEY NEVER CAME OFF

Dolphyngyrl 12-18-2010 05:20 PM

SAW YOUR BAG, ITS THE SAME ONE I MADE, MAYBE YOU JUST DIDN'T USE ENOUGH FORCE BECAUSE I DIDN'T HAVE TO SUPERGLUE MINE

stillwaters 12-18-2010 09:34 PM


Originally Posted by Dolphyngyrl
SAW YOUR BAG, ITS THE SAME ONE I MADE, MAYBE YOU JUST DIDN'T USE ENOUGH FORCE BECAUSE I DIDN'T HAVE TO SUPERGLUE MINE

Hi Dolphyngyrl! You must have SUPER STRENGTH!!! :lol: I tried to press those things together - they'd snap and them POP right off! (sounds like a cereal :roll: ) They were Dritz alright... guess I just need YOU next time! It's really a cute bag, though.

frarose 05-04-2011 05:35 PM

Cute bags.

JUNEC 05-04-2011 05:37 PM


Originally Posted by lab fairy
You might try tandy leather. The grommets used for leather applications are made for thick things. http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/home/home.aspx

WOW - that is a great idea - thanks

Sandygirl 07-15-2012 01:47 PM


Originally Posted by hobo2000 (Post 2015425)
If you have a sign shop in your area they will put in professional ones for about a $1.00 each.

Great idea!! Grommets drive me nuts trying to get them to stay closed!
Sandy

MisDixie 07-15-2012 01:54 PM

I have done a few of these (and have the stuff to do many more, lol) and after my first one I used "fray check" on the little round cuts. Had some fraying on the first one that kept popping the grommet off. I do like the super glue idea too!

BarbO 08-11-2012 10:28 AM

I have a friend that has been making bags and using the large grommets also. Her bags the fabric pulling out from under the grommet and the grommets pop off easily. They snap together when she puts them on the purse but don't seem to hold tight together afterwards. I am trying to help her figure out a way to solve this problem, but not sure what to tell her. Maybe the super glue would work for her. Any suggestions, would be appreciated. Thanks

pattypurple 08-11-2012 04:04 PM

I just saw a suggestion ( I'm not sure where) to sew a line of stitching around the hole after it is cut to hold everything together. I think that will help, but I'll still use glue also.

BarbO 08-12-2012 09:24 AM


Originally Posted by pattypurple (Post 5434275)
I just saw a suggestion ( I'm not sure where) to sew a line of stitching around the hole after it is cut to hold everything together. I think that will help, but I'll still use glue also.

Thank you, I will tell her that. I know she is going to appreciate any help that we can give her. Thanks again.


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