Originally Posted by Pam B
I am not sure but I would be almost afraid to take the chance. Have you given any thought to using a metal measuring tape (like a carpenter uses)? If you put it in a casing (one piece along each side) you can flex it apart and it will snap back together. Works great!
I have a pattern for bags that shows using the 3/4" tape measure. Have you tried this? if so, how did you fix it so the tape didn't cut the fabric casing?