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06-24-2011, 02:08 PM

GagaSmith

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This is probably a dumb question but I have searched through the tuts on this board and online sites but I can't find anything telling which way the metal tape measure pieces are supposed to face. Do the concave (curved in) sides face in or out?
Thanks for any help.

06-24-2011, 02:57 PM

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I went looking for the answer and found this:

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06-24-2011, 03:32 PM

GagaSmith

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Thanks for the help. I looked at that same post and didn't see that DUH.

06-24-2011, 03:33 PM

soccertxi

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mzzzquilts is right...curved sides face each other...
Be careful! They are like potato chips..you cant make just one!

(my tape has numbers on both sides..just FYI)

06-24-2011, 04:16 PM

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Quote:

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Quote:

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I went looking for the answer and found this:

Could you give website for this info please.
Rita

06-24-2011, 04:29 PM

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I have seen both ways. Yes, it snaps louder when the pieces are put in with the curve to the inside. I personally like the curve to the outside to fill out the hem & also easier to open for arthritic hands. The purpose is for the tape measure to hold the purse or bag shut and it works either way,IMHO.

06-25-2011, 04:49 AM

Julie in NM

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here's a tute http://tatteredgarden.blogspot.com/2...-tutorial.html

06-25-2011, 05:08 AM

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Make sure you tape (or glue) some batting on the ends. The tape will eventually wear and cut thru your fabric. It did on mine. The next one I make I will use warm & natural to cover then ends.

10-09-2012, 02:53 PM

skowron5

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Thanks. That's a great tip.

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Make sure you tape (or glue) some batting on the ends. The tape will eventually wear and cut thru your fabric. It did on mine. The next one I make I will use warm & natural to cover then ends.

10-10-2012, 05:13 AM

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They are addictive to make. Once you pop you can't stop. All my bags have rounded side out () because they look nicer to me. I really don't think it matters. I make sets for gifts for my friends and family. Here is the link for one of mine.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...e-t199645.html