Eyelet Machine

Eyelets are the metal rings placed in fabric in order to maintain the integrity of the piercing. Also known as grommets, eyelets are most commonly seen in shoes, corsets, and anything requiring lacing. Traditionally, a crafter would make eyelets using a hammer, grommets, and dies. However, Gold Star Tool, the online store for top-sewing supplies manufacturer in Los Angeles Golden Cutting & Sewing Supplies, advertises many eyelet machines to make setting your grommets the easiest it's ever been.

If you're nervous about making the switch to an eyelet machine, don't be! Here is a short tutorial from Gold Star Tool. Keep in mind, this is for a an eyelet machine that looks similar to pliers or a hole punch. The more industrial grommet machine offered in the Gold Star Tool online store has different rules, though it is a pretty straightforward tool.

First thing to do with your handheld eyelet machine is to make a hole for your grommet. Most of the eyelet setters here at Gold Star Tool come built in with a hole punch that matches the size of the tool's grommets. Next, you should place the eyelet inside the hole, double-checking to see that the edges of your eyelet are fully open on all sides. Now, without moving the eyelet at all, align your eyelet machine with the grommet that is sitting there and squeeze the handles tightly as hard as you can. Your eyelet should now be set (if not, just rotate the tool and try again).

To order an eyelet or grommet machine, use the Gold Star Tool shopping cart, go to our contact page, or call us at 1.800.868.4419.