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   paddyscar | Nov 04, 2005 02:03am | #1

   Fabric stores will have sturdy grommets (not made of white metal) in their notions sections.   Upholstery shops will also have them.

   Frances 

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   NH | Nov 04, 2005 02:17pm | #2

   http://www.seattlefabrics.com is a site that appears to have very sturdy,professional type grommets, & they sell a kit, as well. I have never used them- they were a link on the "Snap Source" site.

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   lunamyst | Nov 04, 2005 10:35pm | #3

   Thank you all so much for the information!

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   sueb | Nov 05, 2005 01:53am | #4

   Check your local larger hardware stores like Home Depot.  I get mine there and they're much better quality, come with better install tools and they're usually way cheaper than the ones in the fabric stores.

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   paddyscar | Nov 05, 2005 07:53pm | #5

   Thanks  Sueb, for mentioning the hardware stores, I hadn't thought of them - certainly will be MUCH cheaper than the upholstery shop!

   I don't like to spend time working on something, only to have the cheap metal come away first time you use it.  Not only does it create problems if all holes can't be incorporated into the replacement, but broken snaps and grommets are a hazard in children's clothing.

   Frances

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   lunamyst | Nov 05, 2005 11:31pm | #6

   Thank you so much Sue!  Purchasing from the hardward store is very sensible.  I enjoyed your site.  Thanks again, Luna

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   sueb | Nov 06, 2005 01:46am | #7

   You're welcome !  Thanks for the kind feedback on my site too !

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   alotofstitches | Nov 06, 2005 04:48am | #8

   The ones in fabric stores are useless!  I got mine kit from Atlanta Thread, "Grommet Kit", #4054-size ( I got 1/4" size):  a grommet die,a cutting punch, 3 doz. brass grommets for a little over $20.  I've always had good results with it!