12 creative ways to use grommets for fabric
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! This is also a great way to use up grommets if you’ve bought a pack with several and only needed a few.
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!
Check out these other posts while you’re here:
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- 25+ ways to refashion purses & bags
- 20+ upcycled purse tutorials
- Beginner sewing supplies list – what to buy on a budget!
Repin this list of 12 creative ways to use grommets for fabric with this collage image or link; please click through to individual posts to repin solo photos:
12 creative ways to use grommets for fabric
I borrowed this grommet idea for this knitting project bag a few years ago - but click through to see a full tutorial!
I used grommets on this upcycled leather tote bag!
How to keep a bunch of handmade quiet book pages organized and contained!
A simple bag refashion project!
(Don’t want to sew? Make these cardboard ones from I Heart Organizing!)
Perfect for walks around the block. (how cool are these giant grommets!)
A beautiful, summery bag using grommets for the straps.
Make facial tissue boxes fit your aesthetic taste with this simple sewing tutorial.
Fat Quarter Gang - The Jeni Gym Bag by I'm A GingerMonkey
A popular one - make quick and easy backpacks with grommets for the straps.
Scoop up little toys without much trouble!
Instead of boring fake rope, sew some custom curtain tiebacks that match your kids' interested!
Never lose your keys with this easy tutorial; would make for a great gift giving too.
An innovative way to use a grommet with the strap here
A simple apron with a grommet holding it together.
A beautiful handmade Christmas bag to wrap presents in!
Not pictured:
- 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.
sara
Monday 8th of June 2015
Lots of fun ideas! I was thinking of doing a tote bag upgrade with grommets in some sort of shape on the front. Thanks for sharing my beach bag!