12 Creative Grommet DIYs & Sewing Tutorials

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Grommets! Those funny little metal circles that look really polished and professional. They intimidated me a little, but for no good reason. You can see my first attempt at grommets in my TSNEM post here, as a part of my yearly Try Something New Every Month challenge.

As always, when preparing myself to try a craft technique I found loads of ideas and tutorials that were inspiring and wanted to share them!

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When I installed mine  I just used the instructions on the back of the box, but Sew4Home has a clear tutorial if you prefer more photographs. Someone recently told me that you can get grommets for dirt cheap on Amazon, of course, so I’m ordering this kit* for my next project!

Random grommet goodies:

• I love this idea for stitching around a grommet to add a little color.
• This tip for making a picnic blanket wind-proof from Infarrantly Creative is so smart!
• I was really excited to find some clever refashions or apparel grommets but didn’t find anything I just loved. Here are a few Pinterest boards with fashion inspiration: 1 , 2 , 3.

Here are 12 of my favorite tutorials that use grommets!

1.  Yarn Tote Tutorial from Cherished Bliss

2.  Quiet Book Cover from Imagine Our Life

3. Grommet Change Purse from Brit + Co

4. Fabric Storage Baskets from Stitched By Crystal for Make It & Love It (Don’t want to sew? Make these cardboard ones from I Heart Organizing!)

5. Stroller Cell Phone Carrier from Made To Be A Momma (how cool are these giant grommets!*)

6. Beach Tote from Radiant Home Studio

7. Fabric Tissue Box Cover from Make It & Love It

9. Jeni Gym Bag from I’m A Ginger Monkey for Art Gallery Fabrics

10. Lego Playmat/Storage Bag from Freshly Pieced

11. Curtain Tieback from Pretty Prudent

12. Keychain Fob from Jedi Craft Girl

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