Sunday, 6 May 2012

Flower Tape Measure

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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15 comments:

Patchwork and Play said...

Very sweet! Pink and red together are so pretty!

Asfina said...

it's so cute :)

VickiT said...

Ooh that's very pretty.

Terriaw said...

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

Anina said...

Love it!

Nanette Merrill said...

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

Tatkis said...

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

Hugs,
Tatyana

Making It Vintage said...

Very pretty. x

Indigo Blue said...

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

Talin's Corner said...

That is so pretty.

Claire said...

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

What a wonderful, personal gift for a friend,

Claire :]

Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crafts said...

Awww that is SO cute :)

SJ Scott said...

What a lovely gift!

Nancy Bandzuch said...

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 said...

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

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