Sewing Tape Measures

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• Dritz 837 Wrap N Stay Retractable Tape Measure

  Choose Dritz 837 for taking your own body measurements. Wrap the tape around the area, secure it in the case slot, then press the retract button to tighten and read it.⁶⁷⁸

• Dritz 838 White 60-Inch Tape Measure

  Choose Dritz 838 for alterations and body measurements with a simple 60-inch tape. It has inch markings on the front, metric markings on the reverse, and a non-stretch fiberglass strip with steel ends.⁹¹⁰

• Dritz 842 Flip It 144-Inch Tape Measure

  Choose Dritz 842 for long quilting measurements. Its 144-inch strip runs from 1 to 144 inches on the front and continues from 145 to 288 on the back when you flip it.¹¹¹²

• Dritz 3011 Flip 120-Inch Tape Measure

  Choose Dritz 3011 for a 120-inch flip tape with prominent numbering on both sides. Its longer measuring reach suits fabric measurements beyond a standard 60-inch tape.¹³¹⁴

• Dritz 3073 Retractable 120-Inch Tape Measure

  Choose Dritz 3073 for a retractable 120-inch tape with inches on the front and yardage markings on the reverse. It suits quilting and home décor projects.¹⁵¹⁶

• Prym Jumbo Retractable Tape Measure 282260

  Choose Prym Jumbo 282260 for a 120-inch measuring length with centimetre and inch markings. Its retention mechanism holds the tape while you work, and a button returns it to the housing.⁵

• Prym Love Retractable Tape Measure 60102

  Choose Prym Love 60102 for a 60-inch tape that retracts into a pink polka-dot case. Pull the metal end to measure, then press the centre button to return the tape to its case.³⁴

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