Tape Measure Snap Bag
08-11-2011, 06:36 AM
#14
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Join Date: Jun 2010
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Did you get a 1 " tape?
Originally Posted by Steady Stiching
FYI....I made one...the tape measure that I bought from the dollar store didn't seem to have a good snap to it.
Note to self...get heavier gauge next time.
Note to self...get heavier gauge next time.
08-11-2011, 06:58 AM
#15
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Location: Elm City, N.C.
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Originally Posted by noahscats7
I made a bunch of these last Christmas. Harbor Freight will have a coupon for free Tape w/ purchase so I use that. After you cut it, be sure to put duct tape on the end really securely or your tape could sneak back in the case. I don't totally trust the lock on it so I use both. I didn't notice if the tute said to, but I square off the bottom of the bag also. You have to get physical to turn it back right side out. When you put the tape in be sure it goes() not )( when the bag is right side out. I have also used 1" mini blind slats instead of the metal tape and like it fine but it doesn't have the SNAP of the metal tape. PM me if I missed anything. Oh yes, the tape can be cut with old scissors or shears and round off the sharp ends. And I make prarie points of lining fabric and sew them to the center of the outside as the casing is formed. You use these to open it.
08-11-2011, 08:47 AM
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Location: Central Florida
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. After you cut it, be sure to put duct tape on the end really securely or your tape could sneak back in the case. I don't totally trust the lock on it so I use both.
My husband broke the case for me so I just have the tape and don't have to worry about losing the end back in the case. I keep a ponytail elastic around it to keep it wound up. I just unwind what I need and then snap the elastic back on it. I've been doing this for over a year with no problems.
My husband broke the case for me so I just have the tape and don't have to worry about losing the end back in the case. I keep a ponytail elastic around it to keep it wound up. I just unwind what I need and then snap the elastic back on it. I've been doing this for over a year with no problems.
08-11-2011, 10:47 AM
#18
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Ohio
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Last year for Christmas I made so many of these.. I used them for gifts. Every one loved them... I made them in three different sized.. One fit inside the other... the smallest one only 3 inches for a coin purse... Got many compliments on them...
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