Use this die in the Press-N-Snap tool to install #1 spur grommets. 5/16” inner diameter. A hole must be inserted into the fabric before installing the #1 spur grommet. This tool will not work with plain washer grommets.
Note: When pressing the grommet the male die must be positioned so that it is against the female grommet part and the female die should be against the male grommet part. Watch the video for a demo.
Pres-N-Snap #1 Spur Grommet Die is a railroaded pattern
Reduce Seaming with Railroaded Fabric
Most upholstery fabric is 54 inches wide and, if it features a pattern, the pattern is run down the length of the bolt. When upholstering, it generally looks best to run a patterned fabric from the top to the bottom of the piece and from the back to the front. This requires seams every 54 inches on larger pieces like sofas and long boat cushions. Alternatively, a Railroaded fabric pattern can be used to eliminated unwanted seams. The patterns in Railroaded Sunbrellas run across their widths. This makes Railroaded Sunbrella perfect for these longer projects.
In this illustration, the fabric rolls out to cover the cushions without need for a seam.
This is a photo example of the railroaded fabric coming off the roll.
This is a photo example of fabric that is not railroaded coming off the roll.
In this illustration the fabric rolls out vertically, and for this type of single cushion, would require several seams to cover the couch.
