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Flower Tape Measure

May 5, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 15 Comments

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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  1. Patchwork and Play says

    May 5, 2012 at 8:04 pm

    Very sweet! Pink and red together are so pretty!

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  2. Asfina says

    May 6, 2012 at 3:59 am

    it’s so cute 🙂

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  3. VickiT says

    May 6, 2012 at 3:38 pm

    Ooh that’s very pretty.

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  4. Terriaw says

    May 6, 2012 at 6:19 pm

    Adorable! The little flower is a wonderful extra touch. I wish I had the time to make this.

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  5. Anina says

    May 7, 2012 at 8:25 am

    Love it!

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  6. Nanette Merrill says

    May 7, 2012 at 3:00 pm

    I can’t believe how cute that is. What a sweet idea.

    Reply
  7. Tatkis says

    May 7, 2012 at 6:12 pm

    Oh, it looks so lovely with felt flowers!
    Thanks a lot for the tutorial!

    Hugs,
    Tatyana

    Reply
  8. Making It Vintage says

    May 8, 2012 at 12:07 am

    Very pretty. x

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  9. Indigo Blue says

    May 8, 2012 at 11:22 am

    That is really cute. I really like the flower on the end of the tape.

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  10. Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crafts says

    May 10, 2012 at 2:41 am

    Awww that is SO cute 🙂

    Reply
  11. Talin's Corner says

    May 9, 2012 at 12:05 pm

    That is so pretty.

    Reply
  12. Claire says

    May 9, 2012 at 6:07 pm

    Love, love, love pink and red together, this is so sweet….

    What a wonderful, personal gift for a friend,

    Claire :]

    Reply
  13. SJ Scott says

    May 10, 2012 at 10:07 am

    What a lovely gift!

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  14. Nancy Bandzuch says

    January 18, 2013 at 2:35 pm

    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

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  15. Zosia Samosia says

    April 18, 2013 at 11:37 pm

    Jeśli to jest centymetr schowany w to piękne wdzianko to jest boski pomysł! Zgłaszam, że odgapię z pewnością! 🙂
    Pozdrawiam!

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