Replace eyelets by sewing

I have a nice re-usable bag with rope handles, which has lost its eyelets, even though the rest of it is perfectly good. After putting off getting some new eyelets for several years, I decided to try and sew around the holes instead. This is the result. I like to call them my "view of a departing cat" eyelets.

Step 1: Tools and materials

You don't need much for this:

About a yard of thick thread, plus a needle - try to use the smallest needle that will fit the thread.
Scissors, or thread snipper
Something that needs eyelets making...

Comments

[jacq01uk]

Thank you for sharing, that might just be the solution to an unfinished project of mine ;o)

[grannyjones]

Back in the sixties, I remember seeing embroidery from India with little round mirrors attached using a similar technique.

[Penolopy Bulnick]

I just used eyelets with ugly results. I love this look much better! Thanks for sharing!