Tutorial: Measuring tape snappy pouch closure

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

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!