SCREW-TOGETHER GROMMETS · BAG-MAKING HARDWARE
A neat metal finish for your bag openings
Give strap and cord openings a finished edge with these round screw-together bag grommets. Also known as screw-in eyelets, they have a shaped front and a separate backing secured with two small screws—rather than the rolled-over fixing used on conventional press-set eyelets.
Choose Gold, Silver or Gunmetal to coordinate with the other hardware on your handmade bag.
Pack of 2 complete grommets in one finish. Quantity 1 in your cart = two grommets, each with its front, backing and two fixing screws.
For openings that deserve a clean finish
Use these fittings where your bag pattern calls for a round screw-together grommet: for example, an opening for a compatible drawcord, chain or narrow strap. The metal surround covers the cut edge and adds a deliberate finishing detail to the project.
- Internal diameter: 18mm clear opening.
- Outside diameter: 33mm overall.
- Screw-fastened construction: front and back fit on opposite sides of the material.
- Round opening: suitable for compatible cords and fittings that pass freely through the centre.
- Three finishes: gold-tone, silver-tone or dark gunmetal-tone.
- Matching pair: two complete fittings of your chosen finish per pack.
Plan the fit before cutting
Check the grommet against your pattern and the finished thickness of your bag panel, including any lining and reinforcement. The front and back must seat properly with the screws securely engaged. These are not a universal replacement for every eyelet size or style.
Test on an offcut made with the same layers first. The centre opening is not necessarily the cutting size: mark from the actual fitting and allow for its fixing points. Do not cut your finished bag panel until you have checked the placement and fit.
Fitting and finishing
Position the decorative front on the outside and align the backing on the inside. Secure both fixing screws evenly using a correctly sized cross-head screwdriver, taking care not to strip the heads or overtighten. You do not use a hammer-and-die eyelet setter to fasten this screw-together design.
Reinforce the surrounding material as required by your pattern. Check that the completed opening is smooth and the screws are secure before threading through your chosen cord or fitting. Recheck fixings during use.
Coordinate your bag hardware
Pair your chosen finish with D-rings, opening rings, strap sliders and swivel hooks, or explore our bag-making supplies and patterns for your next project.
Photographs show the front and back of the fittings. Tools, straps, cords and other materials are not included. Finish appearance may vary slightly with lighting and screen settings.
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