Okay so I have several tape measures that don't quite measure up anymore. You know the ones that get caught under the rotary cutter etc. I have seen bracelets made from them on various sights but have always thought they looked a bit simple. Today I have upped the ante on tape measure bracelets my friends.
MATERIALSTape measure
Large split rings or similair
Necklace end/clip/finding (sure they have a techy name)
Hot glue
Buttons,
needle and thread
Sewing machine
grommets (optional)
Remove the metal tab from the end of tape, thread on ring and turn over 1/2 inch, catching the ring in the turned over section. Sew this turned over section down with the sewing machine. Alternatively you can secure with a couple of small grommets. Measure wrist and cut tape to size, allowing an extra 1/2 inch. Open other split ring and thread on the clip, close ring and thread onto tape measure, turn end over 1.2 inch and sew down the same as the other end. This is your basic tape measure bracelet. To fancy it up add a couple of buttons, sew them on and glue final button on top to cover thread. Alternatively you can make a flower from some of the remaining tape and glue to the basic bracelet. You will get heaps of basic bracelets out of one tape measure. Perfect quick gifts for crafty friends
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