Tape Measure Rosette

Tape Measure Rosette Brooch

Posted by Laura R.

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This would have been a how-to BUT I didn't have a hand free to take photos all the way along.
BUT! I can describe how I did it:

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You Will Need (6 things)

  • Hot Glue Gun Sticks
  • Glue Gun
  • Brooch Back
  • Button
  • Cotton Thread
  • Tape Measure ,

Steps (1 step, 10 minutes)

  1. 1

    Using half of a thin tape measure - I put the metal end as the stem - and repeatedly turned the tape measure in on itself - this can take a few attempts and I am by no means a professional!
    Once I had got the shape and size 'petals' I required, I got a needle and thread - and pierced through ALL layers. Do a few stitches through all the layers. At this point you can let go! Phew!
    Pick a button, sew through the layers. Then a brooch back - I usually sew this through the back 1-2 layers and have been known to hot glue gun the back to make it extra secure.