How to Install an Integrated Grommet and Ring…by Ning Bags

 

This integrated grommet and ring is a unique and stylish piece of handbag hardware that can be used with any handbag or tote made from leather or fabric up to 4 mm thick. With a strong, quality metal finish, this integrated grommet and ring will definitely give your project a distinctive look and the perfect finish touch! Just follow the instructions below to install the integrated grommet and ring.

***While the following instructions show how to install the integrated grommet and ring on fabric, you can also apply these directions to leather projects. ***

1. First you need to prepare a small 1×20 mm screwdriver and a set of Integrated Grommet and Ring.

2. Take apart the grommet plates by removing the small screws. The back grommet plate has 2 threaded holes and will be on the inside of your bag, while the front grommet plate without these threaded holes will be on the outside of your bag.

3. Determine the initial position of the grommet by aligning the back plate with your bag, leaving about ½” from the top edge. Use a fabric pencil and trace the inner opening of the plate onto your bag fabric to help you in the next step.

4. Use a magic marker and ink the rounded raised lip of the back plate.

5.Press the inked back plate into the fabric with your fingers to mark the correct grommet position on your bag.  Also mark screw positions at this time.

6. Carefully cut a hole along the marked raised lip line using small sharp scissors. Be careful when cutting the hole.

7. Assemble the grommet by screwing the two plates together. Make sure the pin hole on the plate is positioned toward the top of the bag.

8. Slide the ring into the inner opening of the grommet.

9. Insert the first pin into its hole on the back plate side. This will insert easily. Turn the grommet over and pull the other pin into its hole on the front plate side. This will be more difficult. Use steady pressure to pull the ring apart until the pin seats into its hole.

You can find this Integrated Grommet and Ring and other hardware for your bag project at  www.ningbags.etsy.com 

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Batika Sling Bag

 

The Batika Sling Bag is my favorite pattern, and is another fun bag that you will enjoy making. I used two contrasting batik prints and add a cute little pleat on the body to make the bag look more stylish. It is a dressed down version of the cross-body. It is the ultimate hands-free bag that doesn’t weigh your shoulders down, and the strap is adjustable to meet your needs.

This bag pattern instruction includes:
– Full size patterns (no need to enlarge)
– Supply list
– Easy-to-follow instructions with pictures
– Clear step-by-step illustrations
– Techniques and Tips to increase your skills

The bag measures approximately:
Body: 11” x 10.5 (H) x 2” (D)
Adjustable Strap: 55”

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More information, please visit ningbags.etsy.com

or find more patterns to make, click PDF Sewing Pattern & Instruction 

Happy sewing!

Fold Over Clutch

 

This high quality bag is made with a premium beautiful print cotton canvas and closes with a metal zipper. The clutch was designed to be used day or night as a travel bag, party bag, wedding bag etc. It is unique and can be a great gift!

—-Bag Details—

Exterior high quality cotton canvas and Faux Leather Fabric Calf
Fully lined with organic cotton duck
Interior neat two pockets (one of them is a zipper pocket)
High quality YKK metal zipper closure

Open measurements approximately 12″H x 9″W
Folded measurements approximately 8″H x 9″W

—Care—
Hand wash and line dry only.

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