Ideas For Eyelet Alternative

[johnv474]

It sounds like what you want is called a grommet ('ojal') and not an eyelet ('ojete'). They have similar functions but grommets are two pieces and eyelets are just one piece. Either one requires a setting tool (specific to each size). I have heard of people using ballpeen hammers or anything rounded when they did not want to buy a setting tool.

Grommets are stronger and are available in a wide range of sizes. Where I work they sell up to size 8 or so, which has an opening that is about 1" diameter. That would be large enough for a very large rope.

Call a local shoe repair place and ask where they buy supplies from. The place that sells grommets/eyelets for fixing boots may have them in larger sizes for fixing coats, bags, and tarps.

[Nuttish]

You could also not use a grommet e.g.

[johnv474]

I dare say that Nuttish's example of the stitched hole looks more traditional, or refined (as in "classy") than grommets or eyelets. For fine leather goods like attache cases or other bespoke goods I would suggest that approach.Where ruggedness, utility, and economy (of manufacturing effort), the grommet or eyelet might be more common. Either approach can work, depending on the application.I see fewer grommets/eyelets in fine dress shoes but lots of them in work boots.

I dare say that Nuttish's example of the stitched hole looks more traditional, or refined (as in "classy") than grommets or eyelets. For fine leather goods like attache cases or other bespoke goods I would suggest that approach.Where ruggedness, utility, and economy (of manufacturing effort), the grommet or eyelet might be more common. Either approach can work, depending on the application.I see fewer grommets/eyelets in fine dress shoes but lots of them in work boots.

[Nuttish]

Duh. Forgot you have to anchor your lining. Pardon this rough and peanut shaped comp.