Thursday, April 18, 2013

Stop! Grommet Time!

I recently purchased grommet pliers and some eyelets because I wanted to make something.  Mind you, this is the first time I have ever used this fancy tool.  Then, I was searching for some deals in the clearance section at a store and found a place mat that had a leather/knit/herringbone look to it.  Then, the perfect project came to mind!  A clutch!  I can't seem to get away from making more bags.  At least hubby approves of this one.
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Materials:
place mat preferably with two layers
grommet pliers
eyelets
magnetic buttons
marker
scissors
ruler
felt not pictured
hole punch not pictured
clip not pictured
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I measured 7 inches for the bottom part of the clutch.
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Marked half an inch from the edge and one inch apart for the holes.  The clip is to keep the place mat folded.
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Punched the holes with the grommet tool.
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Since the holes were too small for the grommets to go through, I found that using a hole punch also worked better.
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Once one side is done, do the same for the other side of the clutch.
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I also punched holes for the front flap, using the holes on the other side as markers.
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Once the flap is closed, the grommets will match up.

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Find the middle part of the flap and mark it with a pen.
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I cut a slit between the two parts of the place mat and attached the flat part of the magnetic button.
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I used some super duper glue to close up the slit.
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I matched up the bigger button part with the flat part, marked it, and attached it on the body of the clutch.
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I covered the metal parts that went through the clutch with a piece of felt to prevent it from scratching what I
will be putting inside.
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I also made a brown clutch with gold grommets.

I'm pretty pleased with my place mat grommet clutch that I can't wait to make more!  

7 comments:

LyddieGal said...

those look great! you've already done more with your grommet tool in a few days than i've done with mine in a decade. (and god damn, that's not even an exaggeration.)

Jessica said...

Your clutches are so pretty. I am so envious of all the lovely items you are always make. I really need to start trying to be more crafty and innovative.

Tracy

Closet Fashionista said...

Ooh! Those came out so cool! I wish I was as creative as you
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Unknown said...

Ohh fancy! I like it!

Bebe Pies said...

What a fun DIY! Thanks for sharing. The clutch looks fantastic!

Life's a shoe said...

this is an amazing DIY, it turned out so great! Thanks for sharing

lisacng said...

Um, LOVE IT! It's so tough and cool, the clutch. Can't wait to see what else you do with that grommet tool!

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