Son's misfortune is Mommy's Gain
11-07-2011, 09:01 AM
#33
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I am now on my 2nd broken tape measure. You can make some fun things with them.
At a quilt show I talked to an author of several "snappy" patterns. She said she always buys the best tape measures she can get to make her products. Something to think about.
At a quilt show I talked to an author of several "snappy" patterns. She said she always buys the best tape measures she can get to make her products. Something to think about.
11-07-2011, 09:11 AM
#34
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I think the "quality" difference is in how it is housed and in the retractibility of it, the tape itself (I AM TOLD) is the same. However, I agree it is always better to buy the best quality you can afford.
I may have to make one after hearing about these.
11-07-2011, 10:28 AM
#38
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Location: Marquez, Texas
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My 5 year old was playing with a 25' measuring tape and sprung the spring inside. Yes, he got scared and came running to mommy, but all I could think of was, Cool, now I do not have to go buy one for some Snap Bags that I want to make. 
Just had to take it apart to roll up the tape measuring tape so that I do not have a pile in my sewing room. Now to get the scraps out and get sewing. To much fun for me....
Just had to take it apart to roll up the tape measuring tape so that I do not have a pile in my sewing room. Now to get the scraps out and get sewing. To much fun for me....
11-07-2011, 10:42 AM
#40
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Location: Colorado
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I was thinking the same thing. I guess I have so many patterns already, I don't keep up on the "new" ones. I have several old dressmaker tapes sitting around. Something I will have to look into.
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