Snap purse alternative to tape measure
Use plastic mini-blind slats for top of snap purses instead of metal tape measures. Just completed 11 of these with my granddaughter. They were just small bags. We used light weight fabric and it worked just fine. Cut blinds to correct size and insert into band. Accidental discovery by very frugal granny. There are extra blind slats at the bottom of blinds on short windows. Just untie cord and remove or cut center threads to remove. Hope someone can use this tip.