Tape measure case

 This project is to allow user to carry their tape measure around safely and protect the tape.

This  idea was from Pinterest site- "Tape measure case"

A sample picture of project to try out

Another sample picture for project

Coil up tape measure to size, then cut the material to match for project.

The top strap is to box up the tape measure.

The width of this strap is about 2 cm and length about 10 cm. 

Apply paint to edge using a sharp awl tip. Allow time for paint to dry on edge before proceed to next step.

Trying out new paint materiel and notice it take about 20 to 25 minutes to dry. It depend on external environment and how much paint is apply on edge.

Pre punch hole for the top layer and place a button post for adjust position and location.

Once the top layer is ready place over the lower layer to transfer matching punch hole with sharp awl.

Next proceed to punch to punch lower layer, before stitching it better to install button on top layer follow with stitching.

This way the button is sandwich in between both top and bottom layer.

 

Transfer punch hole position for bottom layer

Prepare another strap to attached to project. The other strap to to hold a button cap.

Punch hole for the base of strap.

View of complete project.

Another view of completed project.

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Cut a strap of size 3 cm width and length 20 cm.

Place button post into leather part and use jig to crimp in position.

Attached another strap behind button after skive on one of the end.

Punch hole and stitch both part together.

Note :- try out this way to minimize thread thru, need be careful with needle in opposite direction.

Prefer to have both needle pointing to different direction.

Prepare a loop on rear of project.

Mark place to cut a  slot line to insert a loop part, then glue to it position and stitch to main part.

Use a tool to cut a fine line to insert loop part.

Glue on end of loop to the main strap.

Punch hole to loop part to main body in preparation for stitching

One view on completed project.

Another view of project

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Another project, however the end result is not as expected.

This was base on using a loop to lock the open end of the strap but the overall form was not functional .

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