A test eyelet

[elizabeth_mn]

The plate has a lacing back closure, but I've been nervous about making eyelets in the satin, because I thought the fabric would warp and stretch too much and look all wonky.  I tried one yesterday and it looks fine!

I was also worried that it would take me forever, and that I wouldn't be able to find buttonhole twist in hot pink.  I did this one in regular cotton thread, and it only took me about 10 minutes.  It probably takes me longer to sew on a hook and eye!  And the all-purpose thread seemed to work fine, too.  I wouldn't use it for corset eyelets, but a dress bodice shouldn't need to take nearly so much strain.