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Covered Tape Measure Tutorial

July 19, 2008 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 64 Comments

I had a number of lovely comments about the Covered Tape Measure that I made for Carla as part of Linda’s Pincushion Swap. So I have whipped up a couple more and made a tutorial for those that are interested! They are quick and easy, and a great way to use up those little scraps!

You can find the Tutorial here: Tutorial – Covered Tape Measure

You can embellish your covered tape measure by adding embroidered details, yo yo’s, buttons, appliques etc. If you make any, I would love to see them!

 

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  1. Erin says

    July 19, 2008 at 8:38 pm

    Love this! Thanks for sharing – However…remember you didn’t know what Mod Podge was, well…What the heck is vlisoflex (Sp?) Going to put this on my to do list…your handsewing (slipstitch) is fantastic. Did you sew from the inside or outside? I don’t see a stitch at all.

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  2. Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crafts says

    July 19, 2008 at 8:49 pm

    What a great idea girls. I’ll be saving that tutorial for sure.

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  3. handmaiden says

    July 19, 2008 at 10:27 pm

    this is going on my expanding to do list….I do have a yo yo maker and have made some bits but looking for ideas on what to do with them
    sharon

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  4. Stephanie says

    July 19, 2008 at 5:48 pm

    Love it however the link takes me to Google Page Creator…hmmm!

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  5. Kristin says

    July 19, 2008 at 6:27 pm

    Awesome; thank you for the tutorial! This will be on my project list for the coming weeks!

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  6. Dandelion Quilts says

    July 19, 2008 at 7:20 pm

    Thanks, Lisa. I was wondering how you did that! I love tutorials. 🙂 A good little stocking stuffer for a sewer I know!

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  7. Christy says

    July 19, 2008 at 9:14 pm

    you’re so clever and super crafty! will try your tutorial soon!

    take care…

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  8. Jacquie says

    July 19, 2008 at 9:31 pm

    I’m going to check this out. Thanks so much for doing the tutorial. I agree it would be a great stocking stuffer.

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  9. LizzieJane says

    July 19, 2008 at 10:14 pm

    Thanks for the tutorial, it was so kind and sweet of you.

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  10. Suzanne says

    July 19, 2008 at 10:21 pm

    I love those tape measure covers. I would keep them out with my sewing and craft as they add there own creative inspiration.

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  11. The Quilt Buddy says

    July 19, 2008 at 11:56 pm

    Thanks for the tutorial! Can’t wait to give it a try!

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  12. Hoppo Bumpo says

    July 20, 2008 at 12:35 am

    What a great tutorial – its really well written and beautifully photographed. I can’t wait to give it a go.

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  13. periwinkle says

    July 20, 2008 at 12:36 am

    thank you – i love tutorials and have added it to my list
    lisa x

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  14. myra says

    July 20, 2008 at 5:29 pm

    That is so awesome! Thanks for the tutorial!

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  15. Holly says

    July 20, 2008 at 6:40 pm

    How fabulous. Thanks for sharing.

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  16. Tine says

    July 20, 2008 at 4:10 am

    Thank you! This is going on my to-do list for Christmas-presents!!

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  17. driftwood says

    July 20, 2008 at 4:15 am

    so cute, and so clever!

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  18. Linda says

    July 20, 2008 at 8:11 pm

    Great tutorial. If it’s ok with you I’ll link it on my blog, some of the swappers may like to include it in their swap bags.

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  19. Kellie says

    July 20, 2008 at 6:31 am

    You are so very clever! Thanks! I can’t wait to have a go at these!

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  20. melissa s. says

    July 20, 2008 at 7:30 am

    thanks for the tutorial! i’m thinking of making a cute cover for my husband’s construction tape measure, hee!

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  21. eileen says

    July 20, 2008 at 10:24 am

    This is absolutely delightful! Thank you so much for the great tutorial!

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  22. QuiltedSimple says

    July 20, 2008 at 1:12 pm

    great tutorial. Hopefully i’ll get some sewing time in tonight – we shall see.
    Kris

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  23. Jessica says

    July 20, 2008 at 1:42 pm

    maybe if I did this, I wouldn’t loose my tape measure as often!

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  24. Rach says

    July 20, 2008 at 3:16 pm

    What a great idea! I can never find mine when I need it. Perhaps I could do one in high-vis orange like the work vests…

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  25. Leanne says

    July 20, 2008 at 4:18 pm

    Wow that is great thanks for the tutorial. I will have a go Very clever PDF I haven’t mastered that sort of technology yet.

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  26. Leni and Rose says

    July 20, 2008 at 4:40 pm

    Fabulous! Thanks for the tutorial. It’s so easy to follow, just the way I need it!

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  27. Louise says

    July 20, 2008 at 8:10 pm

    Wow Lisa, this is just fantastic!! I know heaps of people who would love this as a little christmas gift – thanks!!

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  28. Rachel says

    July 21, 2008 at 1:54 pm

    Wow – already 30 comments on this! : )
    It’s a great tutorial and your photographs make it easy to follow – thanks!

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  29. Selina says

    July 21, 2008 at 3:25 am

    Nice choice of fabrics. xx

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  30. mellyandrosie says

    July 21, 2008 at 7:46 pm

    WOW – so cute!!! I may have to follow the tutorial one day if I find the time
    (as if!!!) Thanks so much for the link =)

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  31. Katy says

    July 21, 2008 at 7:08 am

    those tape measures are brilliant, I love them!!!

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  32. Tonya says

    July 21, 2008 at 9:30 am

    What a great tutorial, yours are so cute! Definitely gonna have to try this out : )

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  33. Claudia says

    July 21, 2008 at 4:04 pm

    Oh, so nice! I will try that lovely tutorial as soon as I have some free time. Thank you 🙂

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  34. Ritch in Love says

    July 21, 2008 at 11:23 pm

    *gasp* I LUUUUVVVVVV IT!!!

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  35. corry says

    July 21, 2008 at 11:40 pm

    This is awesome! Thanks for the tutorial!

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  36. Alison Boon says

    July 22, 2008 at 12:14 am

    What a treat for everyone. I like the applique idea as well.

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  37. Tracy says

    July 22, 2008 at 5:02 am

    Just love those!! I love ideas to make everyday things even more pretty–thanks! Happy Day ((HUGS))

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  38. upstateLisa says

    July 22, 2008 at 1:12 pm

    Wow! what a great idea!!!!! Good idea to make for my quilting friends!

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  39. Kate says

    July 22, 2008 at 4:20 pm

    Great tutorial – thanks for sharing!

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  40. Melissa Goodsell says

    July 23, 2008 at 3:53 am

    Thanks so much – this is awesome…I’ll put a link on my blog next post Lisa 🙂
    Melx

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  41. Arlene says

    July 23, 2008 at 3:39 pm

    I love the covered tape measure!!!! How fun is that? Love it! You have such a fun blog!

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  42. susan says

    July 23, 2008 at 10:53 pm

    i agree great tute
    i need to get a little stock pile of tape measures so i can make bunches!!!!
    thanks! and you do just use the cardboard as a template, right? you dont leave it in…

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  43. Susan says

    July 24, 2008 at 2:44 am

    I also love the tutorial and appreciate it very much. Like the other Susan, I wondered about the cardboard… leave it in, take it out?

    What great little gifts these will be!

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  44. Dawn says

    July 24, 2008 at 7:26 am

    I can’t get the tute to open…
    🙁
    I’ll try again later.

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  45. Simply Stork says

    July 24, 2008 at 6:49 pm

    wonderful tutorial…thank you so much :o)

    ~simply~

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  46. Lisa says

    July 25, 2008 at 3:01 am

    oooooooooo

    Yay now I can have a go at one of my own. Thanks Lisa

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  47. Melanie Gray Augustin says

    July 25, 2008 at 4:11 am

    That is so cool and so timely! I have a covered one that I adore and recently bought a bunch of uncovered ones to make. Of course, I had to figure out how to do it and now I don’t! Thank you!

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  48. jillytacy says

    July 27, 2008 at 10:44 am

    Lisa, your tutorial looks lovely! Thanks for sharing it with us! I want to give this a try. Of course I need more time in my day to get all of the things I want to try done. Hopefully I can try this soon.

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  49. Linnea says

    July 28, 2008 at 7:59 am

    How cute! Thanks for the tutorial! I am going to have to make one. Maybe one for my husband too, I can just see him carrying one around on a construction job.

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  50. Cassie says

    July 31, 2008 at 4:09 pm

    Hi Lisa,

    It’s been a while since I’ve stopped by for a visit. I have been much too busy! There are so many cool things to see. I wish I could smell your soap. Your Baby Lime Syrup Cakes look divine. And, I love the covered tape measures. Mine is a hideous pink plastic thing. I can’t wait to try this.

    Toodles,
    Cassie

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  51. All Things Lovely says

    August 15, 2008 at 2:01 am

    What a brilliant idea! Thankyou so much for the tutorial, they will be perfect for little Christmas gifts.

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  52. Danielle says

    August 19, 2008 at 11:09 pm

    Thanks so much for the tutorial. It’s been added to the “TO DO” list.

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  53. melissa says

    August 24, 2008 at 6:35 pm

    love this tutorial. hope you don’t mind i’ve linked to it from my blog.

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  54. Riches Stitches says

    February 17, 2009 at 3:50 pm

    Lisa,
    I am an avid crafter and a team member of our local community craft group, which is a not for profit organisation, in fact we only charge a $3 entrance fee to cover costs and offer free craft classes (none of the teachers get paid and they teach voluntarily). I was wondering if you would kindly give me permission to copy your tutorial instructions and teach a small group of ladies your Covered Tape Measures. I have made a number of these wonderful Covered Tape Measures myself as gifts for crafting friends and as we are always looking for new things to teach at our group I thought that this would fit in nicely with my theme for next term called ‘One Week Wonders’. I am hoping to teach quick to make crafts that can be completed in a couple of hours. I wait to hear your response and any conditions that you may have.
    Regards Jane 8o)

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  55. Marissa says

    March 28, 2009 at 9:54 am

    I would love to make this, but your bandwidth has been exceeded. Can I get your 4 tutorials in e-mail form? mlhefner at gmail dot com. Thanks!

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  56. Carine Calé says

    October 7, 2009 at 11:34 pm

    Amazing!!!
    Thank you very much, Dear Lisa!!!
    Kind Regards…
    Carine

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  57. smootha girl says

    March 11, 2011 at 10:36 am

    Hi Lisa.
    Thank you so much for this tutorial. I made this tape measure cover and it was so easy to do.
    You can check it in here: http://agulheiro.blogspot.com/2011/03/bolsa-para-fita-metrica.html

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