They key to the success of any project is proper, accurate measurement. In this article, we will discuss about the essential measuring devices that you can use in your projects. Read on and know more about:

Cloth tape measures

You can make use of them in measuring the fabric and determining its dimensions, ensure the pattern's measurements and many more. Because of its flexibility, it can easily round up the measurements of a curved sofa arm and back.

For small projects, you can utilize common clothing tape measures that are 60 inches long and for bigger projects you can seek clothing measures that are from 100-120 inches long. If you can't find extra-long clothing tape measures, you can simply be resourceful by creating your own. Simply fasten two short clothing tape measures with a tape, and there you have it!

If you've used the measuring tape long enough and it is curling in and doesn't stay put, you can use a heavy duty tape to back the metric side. It will add weight to the tape measure and prevent it from curling, but you can still roll it up when you need to.

A metal retractable tape measure is not suited for measuring fabrics. They are bulky, don't lie flat on the fabric's surface and can't do the bends and curves properly. It can be more accurate to use on measuring window dimensions.

Sewing grids

Another device that makes it possible to take measurements to the fabric on a flat working area is the sewing grid device. You can make a right-angle or straight cuts. When creating panels, right angle cuts are needed like those that necessitate accurate measurements such as casement curtains that complement rectangular windows. A sewing grid is a paper-made device so you can customize one. They are widely available in any sewing stores.