Tape Measure Brooch

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  Step 1

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

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  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.

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  Step 3

  Repeat this behind the first loop. Sew in place.

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  Step 4

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

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  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.

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  Step 6

  Sew a button on to the front.

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  Step 7

  Sew a brooch clasp on to the back.

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Blue Teapot · Clonmel, Tipperary, IE 21st May 2011

Unusual idea I love it

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Alyssa :) · 24 projects 15th April 2009

This is absolutely adorable! I want to try to make one...First I'll have to get a tape measure

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Little Miss Sunshine S. · Texas, Texas, US 17th February 2008

I love this so much!!

i just finished makeing one!!

its amazing

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Eyes Wide Open

May 31st, 2007

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

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Amelia

May 7th, 2007

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

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emily

January 2nd, 2007

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

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leslie

January 2nd, 2007

love this site and your new blog too.

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Anne

January 2nd, 2007

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

BTW... Happy New Year!

Anne

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miriam

December 23rd, 2006

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

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Yankee BC

December 23rd, 2006

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!

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