Tutorial: Measuring tape snappy pouch closure

November 23, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can use a metal measuring tape to make a snappy pouch closure. One inexpensive metal measuring tape can be used to make a bunch of little pouches. You’ll need two pieces of the metal tape for each bag, so a closure for a 4″ bag would need just 8″ of tape. Think of how many inches of tape are on each measuring tape! Her tutorial shows how to cut the metal tape and turn it into a pouch closure. At the end of her post, she gives links to other bloggers’ pouch tutorials that use this type of closure.

Click below for her tutorial:

How to Use Measuring Tape for Snappy Pouches, by Patchwork Posse

[photo from Patchwork Posse]

Have you read?

Easy Cosmetics Bag Sewing Pattern

The bag is simple, uses very little fabric (about 2/3rds of a fat quarter), has no fussy inside pockets (although you can add your own if you like), and takes me well less than 30 minutes to print the pattern, cut out and sew. But quick and simple doesn’t mean it’s not awesome!

It’s the sort of bag that is versatile enough to be used for lots of applications, not just cosmetics and toiletries. Keep all your pens and pencils in order, use it for a small first aid kit for the car, keep it in your desk at work for a few headache pills and other personal supplies.

Make some for yourself, for gifts or to sell.