A neat finish starts with the fit.
The right sequence depends on your eyelet, material and fitting tool.
Match the die to the detail.
A setting press uses a size- and shape-specific die. It is a different method from the hand-tool sets shown in this shop.
Test your chosen fitting on a spare piece of the same material before working on the finished project.
Explore eyelets & tools
Match the cutter and die
Choose the hole-cutting die and setting die that match the selected eyelet size and shape. Round, oval, mesh and diamante styles use their own matching dies.
Cut a clean opening
Use the correct hole cutter for the eyelet you selected. Protect your working surface and follow the instructions supplied with your press.
Layer the fitting
Place the eyelet face down on the base die. Put the pre-cut material over its barrel, then the washer where supplied. With diamante fittings, the stone-studded component is the washer.
Set the barrel
Operate the compatible press to fold the barrel and secure the layers. Check the result before using the finished piece.