Snippets ~ Deluxe Tape Measure

Here's another great little snippet* from my sewing room to yours...

 



Supplies:

 

60" Tape Measure

2 yards of 1/2" to 5/8" Ribbon  (sweet!)

1/2 yard 1/8" to 1/4" Ribbon for tie

(Helpful) Edge-Joining Foot for your sewing machine (with center guide)

Featuring The Simple Life designer grosgrain ribbon from Riley Blake Designs

 

Step 1:  Remove metal end brackets if possible.

 

Step 2:  If using an edge-joining foot, adjust needle position

to the left about 1/8" from the center guide.

Stitch ribbon to side of tape measure least often used.

If  brackets cannot be removed, simply fold the ribbon end under

at the edge of the metal bracket and begin top-stitching.

Stitch ribbon along both sides of the tape measure.

Step 3:  Trim ribbon even with tape measure,

then clamp metal end bracket back into place.

If bracket has not been removed, trim ribbon with a bit extra

to fold the edge under at the edge of the metal bracket; top stitch.

 

Step 4:  Center and stitch small ribbon to the end of the tape measure.

 

 Step 5:  Wind up tape measure, wrap around with the small ribbon and tie with a bow.

 

Just the perfect addition to your sewing kit, or as a quick gift for a friend!
Next week's snippet:  UFO to Go!



*SNIPPETS: Simple projects from my Sewing Room; Gift ideas and Tutorials for hand-made doo-dads

using a few scraps and notions.