Handmade eyelets?

[Cilean]

I am have finished a doublet, except for the lacing.  I have a crummy cheap grommet setter which causes me no end of trouble; but my fingers are bleeding just thinking of making handmade eyelets  - pushing the needle through two thicknesses of brushed corduroy and linen.  Any hints on how you ladies make it an easier and less painful project?  I imagine I'll have at least 15 per side, and I'm crying already..

I found the site that gives the great how to guide
http://www.curiousfrau.com/Tutorials/eyelets.htm

Really simple I promise you!

Cilean

[LaurenLee]

This is great... thanks for this site!!  Pictures always help!  I shall be starting these things soon...

Lauren

[uhurainmi]

The Curious Frau! that was the one I was looking for, thanks Cilean!

This is the link I used when I first began sewing last year. Excellent.

Cindy

[Merry]

I am have finished a doublet, except for the lacing.  I have a crummy cheap grommet setter which causes me no end of trouble; but my fingers are bleeding just thinking of making handmade eyelets  - pushing the needle through two thicknesses of brushed corduroy and linen.  Any hints on how you ladies make it an easier and less painful project?  I imagine I'll have at least 15 per side, and I'm crying already..

I found the site that gives the great how to guide
http://www.curiousfrau.com/Tutorials/eyelets.htm

Really simple I promise you!

Cilean

Great site!  The final blanket stitch give the buttonhole such a nice finished look.  I'm about to make a new bodice...will definately use that website.