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Saw this on utube so i had to try it.My friend at camped showed me hers so of course i had to try it .Maybe you will to???https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdfg93j72JI
It only takes a wee bit of fabric from a fat quarter and you can use up those scrapes i am****The spring in them or what holds them shut is a tape measure cut into pieces.Ask hubby he likely has one ??If not the dollar store has some for a buck.They squared the corner but i left mine plain .Thanks for LOOKING hugs Carolyn
If this url don't work type in Snap Purse Tutorial ok
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Yours is so pretty. I have an over the shoulder bag I did this with some time back, and it still works great. Neat idea.
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i was thinking on that hugs****
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Very clever. I love it when old things can be re-purposed, or you can find common stuff (and inexpensive) to do the job of costly hardware. I suppose that makes me cheap, lol.
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yes me to hugs and thanks
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Wow this is a great idea Carolyn :) thanks for sharing!
Yours look pretty!
Yours look pretty!
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thanks hugs
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Be careful when cutting that metal tape,they are very sharp. Yours are looking good
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yes for sure thanks hugs
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good job. You can make a matching set in any sizes that you like & they are terrific! ~hugs~
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you got it my friend hugs
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crafter2243
15 Jun 2015
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Nice idea. Thanks for sharing. Yours came out very nice.
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Thanks hugs
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Cute cute....... good job.
Thanks for the link
Thanks for the link
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your welcome hugs
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dragonflyer
15 Jun 2015
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These flex open bags and cases are great...I have been doing mine in-the-hoop and they are fun to do...just make sure that you cover the cut ends with a heavy tape to prevent the cut edge of the measuring tape from cutting your finger or through the fabric casing...I have been getting the tape measures at the dollar store...one will make a heap of these!
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yes i see that i cut mine all up and i am only on #5
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Very nice! I enjoyed the youtube, too. Keep up the fun!
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thankds for looking hugs
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Good way of using up scraps of material. They look really easy, well done Carolyn. Love Chris
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Thanks Chris hugs4u2
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what a clever idea! Can't wait to make up some of these.
Cindy
Cindy
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Show us when you do hugs
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Thanks for posting this. I have a friend that was making clutch purses using the snap of tape measures but I never knew how to do it.
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Well now you know u will half to make one ok???
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These are nice Carolyn. Good job and thanks for telling everyone where to find out how to make them/Lillian
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Thanks Lillian my only problem was i have no thin batt lol
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Great idea and very handy, thanks!!
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Your welcome hugs
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Thank for the link. Yours are great.
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Thanks for looking hugs
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Have been going to try these for years, I think she just made it real easy. Thanks!
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yes she did hugs
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I have been wanting to make one of these ever since Sue made them long ago! I did need directions of course.
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lol yes we all do hope to see yours soon hugs
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This is very useful...thanks for the link. Are metal tapes sold in metres... I really dont know where to get it. Hugs..Shyam.
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the dollar tree or a hardware store saels them ok
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They are nice and come in handy for many things when you play with the dimensions.
I'd love to see an easy tutorial for one with hidden seams - without too much hand sewing.
I'd love to see an easy tutorial for one with hidden seams - without too much hand sewing.
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yes me to are you going to try lol hugs
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Must try this as I have an old broken tape measure I was going to throw away but being a bit of a hoarder I still have it
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ok well here you go lol hugs
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Well done, Carolyn. Love them.
Hugs, Lidia
Hugs, Lidia
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Thanks Lidia hugs
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A little bit longer and you can uyse it for glasses great idea
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yes i was thinking that .you can make them any size you want hugs
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queenofhearts
16 Jun 2015
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A few years back I made a clutch purse using the tape measure for the closure and that bag was lined with no exposed seams. If you don't cut off the corners or better yet tape them the sharp edges will cut through the fabric. We don't want anyone getting scratched.
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Tape measures of a heavier gauge than the dollar store variety work better.
oky doky hugs
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basketkase
16 Jun 2015
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How cool......love the fabrics, as always.......
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thanks vicki hugs
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Carolyn - you have inspire me once again --- Thanks.
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ok now i will wait to see yours hugs
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Très beau, je vais essayer d'en faire un pour mes lunettes. Merci
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yes it would fit glass cases just make it longer them 12 inches maybe 15??hugs
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designgirl
16 Jun 2015
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Carolyn, you amaze me with all your projects. I wish I had half of your energy and motivation. Keep posting those great projects , I love seeing them. Also, how is John doing these days, fine I hope. Hugs Lynn
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thanks no Johns not fine got bad cold and cough well we both do .His Arthritic is not good .We need some sunshine here ,it is 60f :(:(
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AllRaggedy
16 Jun 2015
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Thank you so much for your generosity in sharing this darling and useful purse. I cannot wait to make one. Hugs to you~Sharon
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ok Sharon show us when your finished ok hugs
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What a clever idea! You've done a wonderful job on yours. I have to try this! Thanks for sharing. Hugs,Yoriko
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Thanks for looking hugs
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thank you so much for posting this. I watch the video and went immediately to the toolbox to find the tape. several tapes in there but I decided to head to the hardware store. I bought one for $6. now I just need to figure out how to take the darn thing apart! I am thinking about taping to pieces of the tape together and that may make it stronger. I'm going to try it this weekend. thank you, Suzanna
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ok please let us know how you make out hugs
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Did you break open the tape measure? Was telling DH about this idea and he said if I cut the end off it will go all the way back in as it is retractable. Just curious as I thought if you wanted to make something a little wider it would be a shame to cut it all the same length at once.
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I bought a 16 foot tape.if I cut it at the beginning it will retract but it will also go to far inside and I don't think I would be able to pull it out again. I don't know what to do about cutting the tape. Suzanna
If you want to keep the cut tape measure from retracting, you can put a clothes pin on it...or a couple of pieces of tape over the cut end will keep it from sneaking back inside...
i opened it and cut the whole thing because once you start it unwinds be careful of the Sharpe edges hugs
Thank you for the advice.