If you are after a quick gift to make for a sewing friend, you can’t go past a covered tape measure – pretty and practical. I made this version using some die cut felt flowers (purchased here) or you could easily cut your own flowers from coloured felt.
The Covered Tape Measure Tutorial was one of my first designs. Although my photography and styling has improved enormously since it was published on our blog in 2008, the instructions are still the same. Simply stitch the layered felt flowers onto one side of the cover before it is assembled.
I also added a smaller flower to the end of the tape measure (you can stitch it through the plastic tape using a sharp needle) to finish it off.
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Patchwork and Play says
Very sweet! Pink and red together are so pretty!
Asfina says
it’s so cute 🙂
VickiT says
Ooh that’s very pretty.
Terriaw says
Adorable! The little flower is a wonderful extra touch. I wish I had the time to make this.
Anina says
Love it!
Nanette Merrill says
I can’t believe how cute that is. What a sweet idea.
Tatkis says
Oh, it looks so lovely with felt flowers!
Thanks a lot for the tutorial!
Hugs,
Tatyana
Making It Vintage says
Very pretty. x
Indigo Blue says
That is really cute. I really like the flower on the end of the tape.
Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crafts says
Awww that is SO cute 🙂
Talin's Corner says
That is so pretty.
Claire says
Love, love, love pink and red together, this is so sweet….
What a wonderful, personal gift for a friend,
Claire :]
SJ Scott says
What a lovely gift!
Nancy Bandzuch says
Adorable–I am a felt-a-holic, so consider this pinned!
Thanks for linking up to the oldies party this week–the new party will be live on Monday night.
AND, I’m excited to be featuring this oldie, but definitely a goodie!
Nancy
Zosia Samosia says
Jeśli to jest centymetr schowany w to piękne wdzianko to jest boski pomysł! Zgłaszam, że odgapię z pewnością! 🙂
Pozdrawiam!