I'm a big fan of Tatty Devine, and often pop into their shop in Brick Lane to have a look at what's new. Last time I was there, I noticed these fab measuring tape brooches:
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I couldn't stop thinking about them, so started fiddling about with an old measuring tape I had at home. After a few false starts, and a trip to the market for some 70p tapes and the local stationers, here's what I came up with:
They're not quite as perfect as the originals, but I love them! I'm not going to go into too much detail as to how I made mine, as I don't want to discourage anyone shopping with this small, brilliant company - they've already suffered greatly by being 'interpreted' by several chain stores, and even won a legal battle with one in particular. But if you can't quite stretch to £30 for an original, you can also buy a Tatty Devine measuring tape for £3.50 and make your own!
See you soon!
These are bloody brilliant Nicole, I love! Link up to my Ta-dah! Tuesday post, they'd be perfect xx
ReplyDeleteGenius, Nicole. Love it loads! xx
ReplyDeleteWow these are fabulous, you are so clever!! ooh and they would make great winners rosettes if we ever have a Sewing Olympics ;)
ReplyDeleteThese are just amazing! Can I be cheeky and ask if you do a tutorial on how you made them? I found you via Lakota's blog and am so pleased I did xox Penelope
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute! I hope you linked up to Lakota! The world needs to see this. If you have time, please vote for me, I'm in a national style competition and losing by 25 votes. Voting ends the 30th and you can vote once a day. Thanks a million. xoxo.
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That is so cute! I hope you linked up to Lakota! The world needs to see this. If you have time, please vote for me, I'm in a national style competition and losing by 25 votes. Voting ends the 30th and you can vote once a day. Thanks a million. xoxo.
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I love these!!! gorgeous colours make me wonder how i could wear several at the same time without looking silly! and i think I know how you made them...was it using a plastic gadget for making fancy ribbon bows??? i've got one and I'm going to try it...just hope I can get a cool coloured tape measure in my little town!
ReplyDeleteNice post thaanks for sharing
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