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Tape Measure Brooch

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Be the highest measure of style with a tape measure brooch.

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  1. Step 1

    Step 1

    Find an old or unwanted tape measure and take a needle and thread.

  2. Step 2

    Step 2

    At one end of the tape measure, fold over one edge and sew it down to the main body of the tape measure to create a small loop.

  3. Step 3

    Step 3

    Repeat this behind the first loop. Sew in place.

  4. Step 4

    Step 4

    Continue this round, making loops behind the first and sewing in place.

  5. Step 5

    Step 5

    When you have worked your way round in a whole circle it should look like a flower. Cut off the excess tape measure.

  6. Step 6

    Step 6

    Sew a button on to the front.

  7. Step 7

    Step 7

    Sew a brooch clasp on to the back.

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Kayla

Dec 22, 2006 9:04pm ago

How cute! I must try to make one of these.

norah

Dec 22, 2006 9:05pm ago

nice one! more more more projects plz i cant get enough of them!! youre great !!
xx

Yankee BC

Dec 23, 2006 4:20am ago

I did this in 5 minutes just now with some red ribbon, a green turtle button and a safety pin - "Slow Down for Christmas". Thanks!

miriam

Dec 23, 2006 8:45pm ago

I´m a tape measure addict.
I have a "collection" of my own all made of measuring tape.
take a look > http://www.flickr.com/photos/miriam/sets/1357623/

=)*
miriam

Anne

Jan 2, 2007 1:26am ago

That's just sooo cute! first time here and digg to your projects!

BTW... Happy New Year!

Anne

leslie

Jan 2, 2007 2:08am ago

love this site and your new blog too.

emily

Jan 2, 2007 2:23am ago

ooh! lovely! i'd like to make one too!

Amelia

May 7, 2007 1:28am ago

I love this- am so going to go make one now!

Eyes Wide Open

May 31, 2007 9:52pm ago

Really like this broach, it's dead cute. Kinda reminds me of the ribbon ones Neils Children used to wear.

Ace little website you've got! If you ever want to come down to the club message us on myspace for guestlist (we owe you that much for your favourable mention in your feature on Vintage). Xx

Little Miss Sunshine S.

Little Miss Sunshine S.

Feb 17, 2008 11:39pm

I love this so much!!

i just finished makeing one!!

its amazing