National Tape Measure Day!

The tape measure just might be the most important and least celebrated tool in my sewing basket.  I use it every time I'm laying out a pattern on top of a yardage of fabric.  It's essential for making sure the pattern pieces are placed on the grain.  I use it to check the yardage of a piece of fabric before deciding if it's going to work on a project.   And I certainly use it to check body measurements and make alterations.  

Source:  Moschino

Then there is the measuring tape motif that can certainly be added to a design.  A walk through the notions section of the fabric store often offers measuring tape print ribbons.  

Source:  Etsy

Or how about a measuring tape printed fabric?  There are so many ways to celebrate National Tape Measure Day!  Which way will you go?  

Happy Sewing!