Measuring tape

FUNDAMENTALS OF CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION 3(1+2)
Lesson 2 : Sewing Equipment and Tools

Measuring tape

Tape should be of good quality with a smooth surface and with metal tipped ends that prevent the tapes from raveling. At one end of the tape the metal tip is long (3”) and is used when vertical measurements are taken. The other end has a short metal tip with a small hole at the centre. This side is used in taking circumference measurements. The small hole aids in drawing circle of perfect measure. Tape is marked with centimeters as well as inches to facilitate the conversion from one system to another. Generally tapes are of 150 centimeters (60 inches) long. The best tape choice is a flexible synthetic or fiberglass, which will not tear or stretch.


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