Cut Out + Keep

Tape Measure Brooch

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

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/tape-measure-brooch • Posted by Cat Morley

You will need

Project Budget
Almost Nothing

Time

0 h 20

Difficulty

Pretty Easy
Medium brooch

Description

Instructions

  1. Small 470

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

  2. Small 471

    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. Small 472

    Repeat this behind the first loop. Sew in place.

  4. Small 473

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

  5. Small 474

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

  6. Small 475

    Sew a button on to the front.

  7. Small 476

    Sew a brooch clasp on to the back.