Advice needed: quality measuring tape or similar, what to look for?

"mike anderson" wrote in
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Hi, I am very much new to this and I would like to find a high
quality
measuring tape for clothes and fabric. Perhaps like what a top notch
tailor would use.
Perhaps you do not use a tape at all today but something much
more
refined. As you can see, I am totally lost and in need of some
assistance.

Any help in this matter will be most appreciated, thank you,
Mike


My preference is for the 60" long double-sided ones which are made of
a flexible rubber-like material. Mine have nice square metal ends.
They are printed in 1/16" increments, with quarter and half inch
clearly marked, and have metric _and_ inches on the reverse side. In
addition, they are almost exactly 5/8 of an inch wide, making for a
very handy marking tool for seam allowances. I currently have three,
and one is always draped around my neck.

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Beverly
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Advice needed: quality measuring tape or similar, what to look for?

(mike=A0anderson)
Hi, I am very much new to this and I would like to find a high quality
measuring tape for clothes and fabric. Perhaps like what a top notch
tailor would use.
=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0Perhaps you do not use a tape at all today but
something much more refined. As you can see, I am totally lost and in
need of some assistance.
---
A tailor's tape has a small (approx.3 to 4 inch) cardboard or plastic
tab on the beginning end, for discreet measurement of pants
inseam/crotch, (while slacks are on the client) and is calibrated to
allow for this.
The tape should be made of non-stretchable material, ie. sturdy
plastic/plastic-coated material. Avoid plain fabric tapes, as they will
stretch out of shape. (One reason why I never trust a client's at-home
measuring.)
Tailoring suppliers carry these items; I seldom see them in sewing
catalogs. Will check for sources and post if I find any. If not, you
might check at local menswear shops which have an in-shop tailor, ask
where they obtain supplies.
Cea

Hi, I am very much new to this and I would like to find a high quality
measuring tape for clothes and fabric. Perhaps like what a top notch
tailor would use.
Perhaps you do not use a tape at all today but something much more
refined. As you can see, I am totally lost and in need of some
assistance.

Any help in this matter will be most appreciated, thank you,
Mike

Quoth BEI Design ...


My preference is for the 60" long double-sided ones which are made of
a flexible rubber-like material. Mine have nice square metal ends.
They are printed in 1/16" increments, with quarter and half inch
clearly marked, and have metric _and_ inches on the reverse side. In
addition, they are almost exactly 5/8 of an inch wide, making for a
very handy marking tool for seam allowances. I currently have three,
and one is always draped around my neck.


Thank you.

It sounds like a professional tool alright, just what I need. Do you
know the brand and where I might pick one up, online?

Thank you again, most appreciated,
Mike

mike anderson wrote:
Thank you.

It sounds like a professional tool alright, just what I need. Do you
know the brand and where I might pick one up, online?

My older one is marked "Dritz 841, Reinforced Fiberglass, Made in
England". I just picked up two in the notions section of a local
fabric store (not TSWLTH), they are marked "Made in China" sigh no
other markings. I bought the extras, because from time to time, I
manage to run a hot iron over one, and the numbers and lines smear.
:-(

Nancy's Notions has: http://makeashorterlink.com/?X1E026438 but it's
only 3/8" wide (I have a narrow one also, but my preferred on is the
5/8").

Denver Fabric has: http://makeashorterlink.com/?M15155438 bright
yellow, so it is probably easier to find :-)

I also find a metal rule with sliding gauge indispensable:
http://makeashorterlink.com/?L2F013438

But before you incur shipping cost, take a look in the notions area of
your local fabric store.

Thank you again, most appreciated,

You are so welcome!

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Beverly
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i have several, but my favorite is a quilter's tape, which is hugely longer
than the standard tape measure. so, if i were looking for a tape measure
via catalog, i would check some of the quilting catalogs--or, check
(google) nancy's notions, or clothilde. might have some luck with them.
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Advice needed: quality measuring tape or similar, what to look for?

(mike anderson)
Hi, I am very much new to this and I would like to find a high quality
measuring tape for clothes and fabric. Perhaps like what a top notch
tailor would use.
Perhaps you do not use a tape at all today but
something much more refined. As you can see, I am totally lost and in
need of some assistance.
---
A tailor's tape has a small (approx.3 to 4 inch) cardboard or plastic
tab on the beginning end, for discreet measurement of pants
inseam/crotch, (while slacks are on the client) and is calibrated to
allow for this.
The tape should be made of non-stretchable material, ie. sturdy
plastic/plastic-coated material. Avoid plain fabric tapes, as they will
stretch out of shape. (One reason why I never trust a client's at-home
measuring.)
Tailoring suppliers carry these items; I seldom see them in sewing
catalogs. Will check for sources and post if I find any. If not, you
might check at local menswear shops which have an in-shop tailor, ask
where they obtain supplies.
Cea

Quoth lady sylvre ...

i have several, but my favorite is a quilter's tape, which is hugely longer
than the standard tape measure. so, if i were looking for a tape measure
via catalog, i would check some of the quilting catalogs--or, check
(google) nancy's notions, or clothilde. might have some luck with them.
admom

A tailor's tape has a small (approx.3 to 4 inch) cardboard or plastic
tab on the beginning end, for discreet measurement of pants
inseam/crotch, (while slacks are on the client) and is calibrated to
allow for this.
The tape should be made of non-stretchable material, ie. sturdy
plastic/plastic-coated material. Avoid plain fabric tapes, as they will
stretch out of shape. (One reason why I never trust a client's at-home
measuring.)
Tailoring suppliers carry these items; I seldom see them in sewing
catalogs. Will check for sources and post if I find any. If not, you
might check at local menswear shops which have an in-shop tailor, ask
where they obtain supplies.
Cea


Thank you kindest, very helpful!
Mike

Quoth ...


Advice needed: quality measuring tape or similar, what to look for?

(mike*anderson)
Hi, I am very much new to this and I would like to find a high quality
measuring tape for clothes and fabric. Perhaps like what a top notch
tailor would use.
******Perhaps you do not use a tape at all today but
something much more refined. As you can see, I am totally lost and in
need of some assistance.
---
A tailor's tape has a small (approx.3 to 4 inch) cardboard or plastic
tab on the beginning end, for discreet measurement of pants
inseam/crotch, (while slacks are on the client) and is calibrated to
allow for this.
The tape should be made of non-stretchable material, ie. sturdy
plastic/plastic-coated material. Avoid plain fabric tapes, as they will
stretch out of shape. (One reason why I never trust a client's at-home
measuring.)
Tailoring suppliers carry these items; I seldom see them in sewing
catalogs. Will check for sources and post if I find any. If not, you
might check at local menswear shops which have an in-shop tailor, ask
where they obtain supplies.
Cea

Thank you, excellent info