jediannie
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Post by jediannie on Dec 13, 2021 19:24:44 GMT
I've been making traveler's notebook covers for myself (to house all the TN's I've started making because buying leather ones are way too expensive) and I need larger eyelets or actually I need longer eyelets to go through my material. The ones I have are 1/8th" and I think I need 3/16th" with a longer part that goes through the material. Does anyone know what that is called? Or does anyone have any idea where I can buy eyelets? I checked eyelet outlet but they don't have the longer ones, I also checked all the craft stores online (M's, J's and even HL) but none have the longer ones. Thanks friends! ETA: here's a link of what I'm making on my public instagram: scrappyjediannie instagram |
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naby64
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Post by naby64 on Dec 13, 2021 20:03:26 GMT
I have eyelets that I grabbed at HL for all of my TN covers. Perfect size for the elastic cording I use. I think mine are just regular eyelets. I use my WRMK chomper to make the holes and then stick the eyelets in and crimp them. I use a pretty heavy stabilzer and they still work. Let me see if I have the brand of them when I get home. But I have never used anything but the eyelets from normal spots. I think they may even be the Paper Studio brand.
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Post by mom on Dec 13, 2021 20:43:30 GMT
HL sells WRMK eyelets - no clue what size.
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jediannie
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Post by jediannie on Dec 13, 2021 20:49:32 GMT
I have eyelets that I grabbed at HL for all of my TN covers. Perfect size for the elastic cording I use. I think mine are just regular eyelets. I use my WRMK chomper to make the holes and then stick the eyelets in and crimp them. I use a pretty heavy stabilzer and they still work. Let me see if I have the brand of them when I get home. But I have never used anything but the eyelets from normal spots. I think they may even be the Paper Studio brand. The eyelets I'm using are just a bit too short and don't fully attach on both sides. I'll see if I can take a better picture of my issue, maybe you can give me some tips!  I use the WRMK long reach cropodile so I'm assuming my eyelets are to blame for my issue. |
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jediannie
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Post by jediannie on Dec 13, 2021 21:01:22 GMT
Here is a photo of some of the ones I've made. If you zoom in on the photo, you will see the white eyelet I use. And now that I'm thinking about it, they may be eyelets I got in the sewing dept of HL. I know I got the elastic cording from the sewing dept. These are beautiful! So much neater than my hack job!  I don't have a HL near me nor do I really want to go to one but I'll check Joann's sewing section the next time I'm out and about, I was just looking in the scrapbook section. |
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kitbop
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Post by kitbop on Dec 13, 2021 21:12:45 GMT
Here is a photo of some of the ones I've made. Those ARE amazing! I made a hack cover when I participated in an event that included 2 travelers notebooks without a cover, and discovered how EXPENSIVE those covers are! But mine is just rough edged and ugly compared to those. Plus, I've since spilled coffee on it... |
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Post by kkrenn on Dec 13, 2021 21:12:45 GMT
Those are GORGEOUS!!!
Have you looked at a leather supply store? They might have longer shafted eyelets.
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Post by dig-it-al on Dec 13, 2021 22:15:54 GMT
The 3/16" eyelets are located in the Leather Crafting section of Hobby Lobby. I realize you said you didn't have a HL. But I thought that would be helpful when looking elsewhere. I found online at Joann & Michaels: Michaels 3/16" eyeletsJoann 3/16 eyeletsHobby Lobby 3/16 eyelets (Couldn't help adding HL just because the price is so low.) |
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Post by grammadee on Dec 13, 2021 23:25:10 GMT
Have you tried a fabric store? My first eyelets and setter were from FabricLand. They were a little more heavy duty than the ones later made popular for scrapbooking. |
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jediannie
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Post by jediannie on Dec 14, 2021 0:01:22 GMT
Thanks for the tips everyone! I appreciate it. |
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Post by cupcakepeddler on Dec 14, 2021 2:05:27 GMT
Another vote for the fabric store. I found eyelets for travellers notebooks in with all the sewing needles and pins etc at my store.
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naby64
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Post by naby64 on Dec 14, 2021 14:17:34 GMT
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jediannie
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Post by jediannie on Dec 14, 2021 15:34:53 GMT
I don't know if these photos will help but these are what I use. Unfortunately I have thrown away the packaging so I can't help. But I would almost bet I got them in the sewing area. I have black and white ones. The photos totally help! I will check it out the next time I go to the store. Thanks again! |
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Post by papersilly on Dec 15, 2021 19:24:47 GMT
i use longer eyeleets a lot. i buy them on Ebay in the leather making tools category. you can get a lot more for a lot less than ones packaged for scrapbook use.
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I use the WRMK long reach cropodile so I'm assuming my eyelets are to blame for my issue.
