Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 56 views

    How Measure and Plan Placement Grommets

    Uploaded by

    adi_sam
    The document provides instructions for measuring and marking fabric for grommet placement. It discusses grommet sizing, the number needed depending on the project, and tips for marking equal distances between grommets such as dividing the total distance by one less than the number of grommets.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    How Measure and Plan Placement Grommets

    Uploaded by

    adi_sam
    56 views3 pages
    The document provides instructions for measuring and marking fabric for grommet placement. It discusses grommet sizing, the number needed depending on the project, and tips for marking equal distances between grommets such as dividing the total distance by one less than the number of grommets.

    Original Description:

    How Measure and Plan Placement Grommets

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    The document provides instructions for measuring and marking fabric for grommet placement. It discusses grommet sizing, the number needed depending on the project, and tips for marking equal distances between grommets such as dividing the total distance by one less than the number of grommets.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    56 views3 pages

    How Measure and Plan Placement Grommets

    Uploaded by

    adi_sam
    The document provides instructions for measuring and marking fabric for grommet placement. It discusses grommet sizing, the number needed depending on the project, and tips for marking equal distances between grommets such as dividing the total distance by one less than the number of grommets.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    of 3

    Be Crafty.

    Technique Tutorial
    How to Measure for Grommets
    Grommets are different sizes. The larger the grommet, the farther apart they usually are.
    You also need a bit more distance to the edge of the fabric.
    How many grommets do you need? This depends on your project and the number can
    vary greatly. Grommets are often used decoratively, and any quantity will work. For projects
    requiring lacing or individual hooks, any quantity will work. If grommets are planned for a
    curtain using a rod, the quantity can vary, but the total number should be even.

    Supplies:
    Your project, hemmed and ready for grommets
    60 long tape measure
    See-Thru Ruler
    Marking Pencil

    TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

    DID YOU KNOW...


    Grommets are often called Eyelets.
    While smaller sizes are traditionally referred to
    as Eyelets, dont let the size fool you. Packaging
    names seem to be interchangeable! Choose
    the size you want for the appearance and
    use, no matter what they are called.

    Ideally the hem size should be double the outer


    measurement of the grommet, but this can
    vary depending on your project.

    Before starting, be sure to hem the edges of your project.


    The added thickness will help secure the grommets!

    1.
    Prym Consumer USA

    6
    5

    Be Crafty.

    Technique Tutorial
    3

    The distance to the edge of the fabric at


    each end will vary depending on the size of the
    grommet. For a pleasing balance, plan for the
    distance at each end to be the size of the
    grommet opening, give or take 1/8.

    TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

    How to Measure for Grommets (continued)

    2.
    Start by marking the end
    grommet positions only.
    This varies by grommet
    size. For 3/8 Grommets,
    the end grommets should
    be 3/8 1/2 from each
    end. See the TIP!

    3.

    Here comes the math!


    To figure the distance between grommets, start with the
    quantity you plan to use. Subtract 1 from this number.
    Divide the distance between end pins by the resulting number.
    This is the distance between grommets. Easy!
    For example, for 6 grommets, divide the distance by 5.
    Place a straight pin at each measured distance.

    Prym Consumer USA

    Be Crafty.
    Technique Tutorial
    How to Measure for Grommets (continued)

    4.

    Place another pin half way in from the edge of the hem.
    Grommets will be placed at each crossed pin intersection.

    5. TIP:

    For a more foolproof marking system, place


    a pencil mark at the center of each
    pin crossing.

    Prym Consumer USA

    You might also like