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To install grommets in fabric, start by ironing some interfacing to the back of the fabric to help prevent the grommets from ripping out. Then, mark where you want the grommets to go on the fabric, and punch a hole in those spots using a hole cutter and a hammer. Next, place one of the grommets on an anvil, slide one of the holes in the fabric over it, and place a washer over the top of the grommet. Finally, pound the 2 pieces together with a hammer and a setter piece, and repeat with the rest of the grommets. To learn how to install rubber or plastic grommets, scroll down!