Wednesday, July 8, 2009

How to insert eyelets in straps

My cinematographer and I have been at it again... This time it's a video tutorial on using our eyelet kits - something I'm often asked to demonstrate in classes.



I'm using the saddlers punch (again) and working on the Day Bag.

I love my saddler's punch... have I mentioned that before?



For those of you who missed it, I also have a tutorial (not video) on how to use eyelet pliers - here.

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12 comments:

  1. ambetteJuly 8, 2009 at 8:06 PM

    Great tutorial, Nikki! I think I'm going to have a crack at the eyelets soon.

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  2. UnknownJuly 8, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    I'm liking this video tutorial thing. Looking forward to more!

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  3. TaniaJuly 8, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    At this rate I'm going to be a veritable expert - thanks (yet again) for sharing!

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  4. NimaJuly 8, 2009 at 10:31 PM

    thank you for sharing this video tutorial

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  5. PinktulipJuly 9, 2009 at 4:55 AM

    Thanks for the tutorial. I have all the goodies needed to insert eyelets in my bags, but have not tried it yet. No more excuses now...

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  6. KirrilyJuly 9, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    I think I love your saddlers punch too! Must get one! My current one (actually a nail punch) is terrible and takes forever to punch through just one layer.

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  7. NikkiJuly 9, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    Congratulations on taking the leap into the world of online tutorials. Lucky us!! Like your written patterns, you do a FANTASTIC job of explaining what to do and demystifying tricky things.

    ...and I love the backdrop of your bags. Looks great!

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  8. Gay McDonellJuly 9, 2009 at 5:21 PM

    Beautifully explained - are there Academy Awards for tutorials?

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  9. SelinaJuly 9, 2009 at 8:15 PM

    Thanks so much Nikki!

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  10. AnonymousJuly 9, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    Great tutorial. I really enjoyed watching it on your blog. I actually took it in instead of concentrating on not being scared of those "loud bangs".

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  11. AnneJuly 10, 2009 at 12:32 AM

    Great tutorial!! Watching something being done in real-time is often the best way to learn. I posted a link to your tutorial on Craft Gossip Sewing:
    http://sewing.craftgossip.com/video-tutorial-inserting-eyelets-into-purse-straps/2009/07/09/
    --Anne

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  12. UnknownJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Hello Nikki, thank you, great tutorial! I can't wait to use that in my next bag. Ciao from Italy. Nicoletta

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xxx Nikki