Best sewing tape measures & rulers according to redditors
We found 46 Reddit comments discussing the best sewing tape measures & rulers. We ranked the 31 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 46 Reddit comments discussing the best sewing tape measures & rulers. We ranked the 31 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Most men's clothing are pretty archetypal, and honestly the stuff you'd find in Target's Goodfellow line is representative of a lot of mall brands but in a lower quality/synthetics. Banana Republic, J.Crew, and Abercrombie & Fitch carry a lot of the same things but in fuller or thicker fabrics that may be as cheap as Target on sale. All three stores often have 40-60% off and all sport a 15% off email sign-up code that you can keep getting with burner emails, for instance, in-store and online. Sub to /r/frugalmalefashion to be alerted of any sales that stand out.
If you're willing to forgo the traditional shopping experience then online second-hand is a way to go. Grailed.com, /r/malefasionmarket, and the B/S/T threads in /r/malefasionadvice, and eBay all have folks looking to move things but you'll benefit greatly to know your size and what you're looking for whether it be a brand or type of item. You can often find higher-end items for pretty reasonable prices—stuff like raw denim and premium jackets/shirts—for a fraction of or a "good for what they are" price.
Grab a cloth measuring tape and learn to measure using your favorite-fitting clothing on a flat surface for reference as most people are willing to provide their item's dimensions for you (if they haven't posted them already).
If you happen to be a M-L-slimish person or a 34" waist check out my Grailed store for something that catches your eye. I've a bunch more to upload but I've been too lazy/depressed and measuring everything takes a good minute per item.
I can practically guarantee you need to size yourself. you can use the /r/ABraThatFits tool, and post your measurements here for ppl to help check results for you.
an easier way, that also works great, use this video. do you have a tape measure?
edit: my mom never took me bra shopping.
Get a soft measure tape. Your local craft place should have plenty of them.
Or, use a string to map out your path, then measure the string :)
This is the brand that stamps them with West Germany: hoechstmass Soft Tape Measures Sewing Rulers Dual-Sided (cm/inch) 150cm/ 60inch with Colour Decimetre Divisions https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R8YWGNA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7rGDCbXYSZM8T.
You can use a piece of string and a ruler. You can even print a ruler off assuming you have a printer.
That said tailors tape is relatively inexpensive and can come in handy for taking measurements.
Hello all! I wanted to share with you my organizer for all my daily cross stitch stuff. I had been looking for an easy solution to store my stuff without having it all over my coffee table and be able to easily move between rooms to continue working on my projects. I finally found this little organizer on Amazon and it's PERFECT for what I needed. I thought it would be fun to go through my bag and show what supplies I keep in there. Not pictured are obviously my hoop this is my all time favorite and the grime guard that I am trying to learn to love.
Everything is stored in the Roll-up canvas organizer that I got from Amazon. It's made for crochet supplies, but comes empty so you can load it up with your own stuff. Lot of designs available, but most importantly, CATS!
Section 1:
-Dritz seam ripper
-Cottage Cutz 2-in-1 needle threader
-Basic travel scissors
-Embroidery Scissors
-Needle Minders - one homemade from a dichroic pendant from a local craft fair, one made from a Babypietattoo hand painted clay pendant
-Tiny magnet set - I used this as a "minder" before I got around to making new ones. I keep it inside my kit now to use for my needle threader. I usually stitch with the kit opened in front of me, so it's easy to just throw the threader down on the magnet and have it handy
-Needle threader
Section 2:
-Needle Twister - this thing totally rocks and I want one for each size of needles!
-Magentic needle case
-Assorted sewing needles
Section 3:
-Needle minder from Maggies Minders
-Hem clips - I got mine in a vintage sewing box from an estate sale. They are perfect for clipping back extra aida to keep it out of the way
-Clover fine tipped water soluble marker
-Snip-a-Stitch scissors
Section 4
ORT [Thread catcher] from Maggies Minders
DMC magnetic needle case
Dritz Fray Check with applicator tip
> yesterday I started wanting something sweet. Will this go away soon?
Maybe, maybe not. There are all sorts of recipes for cheesecakes and other desserts floating around if you'd like to try making stuff. I used to do a chocolate fudge-like concoction with cream cheese, cocoa powder, coconut oil, and liquid stevia. Find something that suits your craving, but don't go overboard.
> Has anyone had any long term success while drinking diet soda? Will I eventually need to cut it out completely?
Ugh. Probably the most controversial topic here. Some people claim it prevents them from entering ketosis or from losing weight. Frankly, I don't believe them. If you're a few weeks in and haven't lost any weight in a week or so, maybe try cutting back. Other than that, have at it.
> I know I need to set a weight goal for myself
Nope. Some people find it useful, but in no way is it required. In fact, I would highly recommend NOT weighing yourself for at least the first month. The best metric is measurements. Get a measuring tape like this one and track your wait, belly, chest, and neck. Often you'll go a week without losing weight, which may be discouraging... but if you'll probably also have lost an inch off your belly in that time. I'm not an expert on the mechanism, but I believe a lot of times your body will replace areas of lost fat with stored water, which comes out about the same in weight, but much denser. You'll notice a drop in inches over time with little change in weight, then BOOM five pounds are gone. Measurements will give you a more consistent indication of how you're doing.
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Exactly my thoughts. More than likely, this is all water fluctuation. Disheartening to see the numbers increase, because weight is the most popular way to measure progress. That's why I'd always recommend taking body measurements. They sometimes reveal changes that the scale does not (e.g: You did NOT get "bigger" or fatter if you look at body measurement trends) A device like this makes it all the much easier:
https://www.amazon.com/Measure-Push-Button-Retract-Ergnomic-Portable/dp/B077Z4DRMS/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=myotape&qid=1571406074&sr=8-6
If you are flat they kind of serve no purpose they only make whats there appear bigger. I think you would be better suited looking up padded bras under the shirt they can give the impression of breasts.
I bought a cloth tape measure for measuring underbust and overbust and bought the corresponding bras from amazon. Though its a bit different with a wide chest like mine the cup size has to be dramatically reduced, so if you have a wide chest make sure to check out size guides for trans woman.
https://www.amazon.com/eBoot-Measure-Sewing-Tailor-Cloth/dp/B01D9RCHDI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485617343&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=cloth+tape+measure&psc=1
I have one of those scales and it’s a piece of crap. I don’t trust it’s body fat estimates at all. If I have some carbs (usually from beer) I’ll put on a kilo or 2 of water and it disappears with a day or 2. The scales think this is mostly fat.
I’ve lost about 70lbs of fat over the last 3 years and I’ve had periods where I didn’t know whether I was losing fat or muscle and also gaining fat or muscle (when eating at a surplus). The best thing I did was get a cheap body measuring tape which makes it really easy to take consistent measurements of my body. You can then use the Navy or YMCA body fat calculator to estimate body fat %. From there you can estimate how much fat and lean mass you’re carrying around. I track this in a google sheet and I can see what’s happened each month.
The first 2 months on carnivore (after losing bloat, water weight etc) saw me weight stable but I lost about an inch from my waist. I didn’t care whether it was muscle (my strength actually dropped) or bone or organs that kept my weight stable but I knew I’d lost fat. You’re still early on your journey - get one and take measurements now, record them somewhere (you’ll thank yourself later on). Something like this https://www.amazon.com/Measure-Push-Button-Retract-Ergnomic-Portable/dp/B077Z4DRMS/
Throw your scale in the garbage and save your sanity....
https://www.amazon.com/Measure-Push-Button-Retract-Ergnomic-Portable/dp/B077Z4DRMS/ref=sr_1_40?keywords=body+tape&qid=1570817899&sr=8-40
A booklet of blank croquis so she can sketch ideas easily. Below is a general one, or you can google and find places that will draw a croquis for her own body.
https://www.amazon.com/Fashion-Sketchpad-Templates-Designing-Portfolio/dp/0811877884/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=design+sketch+pad&qid=1567829492&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Tailoring tools like a tailors ham, sleeve roll, clapper, and silk organza pressing cloths.
Pattern drafting materials like medical paper, a crap ton of scotch magic tape, and nice curves (the ones you can see through are best.
https://www.amazon.com/Collins-4-Styling-Design-Ruler/dp/B07FFLVMMC/ref=mp_s_a_1_21?keywords=hip+curve+ruler&qid=1567829770&s=gateway&sprefix=hip+cu&sr=8-21
You're going to want to get this really accurate. Most people use a string or a tailors measure and run that around at his widest point.
>"No, I am straight as a ruler, I am just not interested."
Found you as a ruler
None of this is very helpful because sizes vary so much even within the same make/model.
Get a tailor’s measuring tape and measure yourself. At minimum you should measure your waist, hips, thighs, and inseam — write those down or commit to memory. Include them whenever asking a question like this.
You should also measure your garments that fit you well so you can compare them to other garments you’re looking to purchase. It takes most the guesswork out of finding the correct size.
measuring tape
You've already been given good advice about yardage estimates, but I'm here to say dear god do NOT try to gather all those ruffles. You absolutely need a pleating presser foot. They come in various high shank and low shank varieties, can vary in price from $12 to $100 and can be troublesome at times. Some work better than others (I can't recommend a specific, mine is quite old), cheaper ones do wear out and "grip" less well.. some work well on tulle and some like to snag. It will take a bit of testing, but one its done you can measure your sample and go "on these settings, I do a 1:3.2 gather" and do all your math.... and then glaze over while running all the pleats.
You may also want to look into the rolls of precut tulle widths that they sell for wedding decorating -- could save you a lot of time on cutting
Beginning patternmaking materials I used:
The first thing I made when patternmaking is the easiest to draft and most daunting to cut out in fabric and later hem: the FULL circle skirt.
I created 2 strips of 1.5" wide pattern paper at 7.5" and 31.5" with awl-poked holes at .5" in on either end. These will create your skirt! The smaller is your waistline and the larger is your hemline. You remember circle geometry with pi and radii and diameters from math class? We're going all the way back there! Measure your waistline (where you can bend side to side) and divide that number by 2 times pi (that's approx 6.28). That will be your waist radius, then calculate to the closest 1/16th of an inch to the literal number. Poke another hole 5/8" away from either original hole. This is your waist seam allowance. The hem strip is your waist radius+your skirt length. I chose a modest 24", which meant my hem radius was 6.5+24=30.5. Add the 1" for space to put the awl-poked holes for this one, too. Add an additional hole on one side .5" from the original hole. This will be your hem fold.
Because this is a FULL circle skirt, the easiest thing to do is cut the circle into quarters: 2 back skirt pieces and 1 front skirt piece. Cut 2 back skirt and cut 1 front skirt on fold. The fold for the front skirt was on the long straight edge of the pattern paper, where i placed the awl+small strip (this is the center of your circle) with a pencil tip at the hole on the other end (this will be your circumference aka waistline). Holding onto your awl in 1 hand and moving your pencil with the other, draw 3/4 of a semi circle. Now draw a straight 33" line at the center of the circle mark perpendicular to the straight long edge of the pattern paper. This will be your side seam. Where the circle meets the straight line, draw a 1.5" line perpendicular to that line (it will be parallel to the edge of the fold). Repeat the same steps for drawing 2 3/4 semi circles with the larger strip with the pencil in the furthest of the double holes (hem hole), then the closer one (hem fold hole?). Draw 3" lines perpendicular to the side seam where it meets the two big circles. Finally, draw a parallel straight line to your side seam line 5/8" away (seam allowance). Draw a notch at the hem fold line at the side seam and another notch anywhere in the middle range of your side seam. Cut out at outermost lines. This is your front skirt pattern piece! The back skirt piece is basically the same except you start 5/8" away from the edge of the straight edge (front skirt's fold edge) and the circle center will be on THAT line rather than the edge. Otherwise steps are the same for drawing. For notches, match your side seams and make sure the notches line up there, then double notch at the center back 3.5 " away from the WAISTLINE (NOT waist seam allowance line). Two single notches at either side where the hem fold will be to match the front skirt hem fold notch. Now you have your skirt pattern!
OK I have to do wedding related stuff right now I'll come back and continue later.
So this is a tape measure lol.
Sounds weird, I know.
But it's actually for me to be able to measure my chest so I can get the right size binder
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QN6645Y/?coliid=I95K8F5UL712F&colid=1MX1SFQ9PRRQN&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
Check out one of your local tailors and have them measure you. Be upfront about why you are there. If you buy something from them, thats great. I'd tip a tailor $20 to take my measurements if I wasn't giving them any business.
The other option is to have your Significant Other measure you. Then compare those measurements to garments you already own and fit you well.
https://www.amazon.com/Measuring-Measure-Double-Measurement-Sewing/dp/B07SWZVNC3/ref=pd_ybh_a_76?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=TWH3ATMVHM8KKZZV99W1&pldnSite=1
Yeah, I also shop online unless I'm away and feeling confident. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071XGLB1S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 One of these tape measures for body measuring will be your new best friend. I shop at Amazon a lot. I like H&M for some basics, including undies. And there are store galore that specialize in whatever style you want to cultivate. If having things shipped to your home is a problem, and you don't have the option of receiving packages at work, Amazon also has pick up location options.
this would be super helpful and thanks for doing this contest!
It's part of a set
YEQIN 4 Pcs Retractable Tape Measure Plush Ruler Sewing Tool 60-Inch/150cm https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01MT3SQT9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_8OOKDbCQVBBQK
You can definitely do it yourself. Just pick up some Tailor's tape and you are set!
Highly recommend picking up one of these: https://smile.amazon.com/eBoot-Measure-Sewing-Tailor-Cloth/dp/B01D9RCHDI
Buying clothes online based on height/weight is a struggle not worth fighting. Using your real measurements and manufacturer's sizing charts is a much better way to go (you're still at the mercy of their accuracy, though).
Get a tape measurer https://www.amazon.com/Tailor-Craft-Flexible-Measure-Yellow/dp/B00C94EHFY and check your key measurements. Chest, arms, waist, etc.
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First of all, screw lunch. It's all about breakfast for dinner! =) Secondly, to measure my bodyfat, I use tailor's tape. I then enter the relevant info (age, gender, height, weight, neck, waist, and hip measurements) into my preferred body fat calulator. Measuring yourself can be tricky, so I suggest doing some research, and maybe enlisting the help of a trusted accomplice the first time or two until you get the hang of it. Finally, I try to also use the calipers and my appearance It's always going to be an estimate, but I think I have a pretty good idea.
In that case, it seems like he has a really good appetite and may just not be storing much fat, yet (which is normal). A couple things I would do is get a small scale and a tape measure, just to track if he's growing, and just record the numbers in a note on your phone or simple Excel spreadsheet, along with how much he's eating, so you don't have to rely on your memory to spot any trends if he never grows or starts losing weight.
The scale I use is this one, currently $8.50 on Amazon, and a flexible tape measure like this, currently $4.85. I also second making sure he doesn't have intestinal parasites, which is something I would do even if he wasn't showing any symptoms, as infections like coccidia are extremely common and easy to spread within clutches. (Most vet clinics in my area will do a fecal test for under $20).
All that said, there's nothing from your post which would make me think there's something wrong with your dragon. Tracking the babies for the first couple of months is just something I do for peace of mind.
Good luck!
Edit: Here's an article about determining if your bearded dragon is underweight (though the method mostly applies to adults), as well as some tips for getting them to gain some weight. "2 Surefire Ways To Make a Bearded Dragon Gain Weight And Fatten Them Up"
oh nice, i didnt even look that close, it looks almost exactly like mine (i just spray glued a cloth measuring tape to it.)
https://www.amazon.com/eBoot-Measure-Sewing-Tailor-Cloth/dp/B01D9RCHDI/
Lay the pants flat, measure with one of these, and double the number.
|I'm kind of stuck in a rut now where my older clothes are boxy and I'd feel embarrassed wearing them, but I'm so depressed that I can't even get myself to the mall to buy anything new.
Never fear: the internet is here to help! With a bit of time & $ investment, you can forgo the hassle that is shopping in the (blech) "maul," find more flattering, stylish stuff with relative ease, and get MUCH better prices to boot. You'll be able to stretch your wardrobe budget to cover really nice pieces that you might otherwise pass over in favor of saving a buck, and bounce out of the rut of going to the same boring ol' shops in the interest of getting expeditiously the fuck out of the mall.
Something like a tailor's tape measure?
http://www.amazon.com/All-Purpose-Tailor-Dieting-Tape-Measure/dp/B001RUMI20