{"title":"Sewing Tape Measures \u0026 Gauges NZ","description":"\u003csection id=\"ds-measuring\" aria-label=\"Sewing Tape Measures \u0026amp; Gauges NZ\"\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e#ds-measuring{max-width:1120px;margin:14px auto 24px;padding:20px 23px;border:1px solid #dfddd5;border-radius:12px;background:#fbfaf7;color:#263b34;text-align:left}#ds-measuring *{box-sizing:border-box}#ds-measuring h2{font-family:inherit;font-size:24px;font-weight:650;line-height:1.25;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin:0 0 10px;color:#263b34;text-align:left}#ds-measuring p,#ds-measuring li{font-size:14px;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 12px}#ds-measuring .ds-links{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin:14px 0}#ds-measuring .ds-links a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;min-height:42px;border:1px solid #d5d8cf;border-radius:24px;padding:8px 14px;background:#fff;color:#263b34;font-size:13px;font-weight:650;line-height:1.4;text-decoration:none}#ds-measuring .ds-links a:hover{border-color:#a91d35;color:#a91d35}#ds-measuring .ds-links a:first-child{background:#263b34;border-color:#263b34;color:#fff}#ds-measuring a{color:#a91d35;text-underline-offset:3px}#ds-measuring a:focus-visible,#ds-measuring summary:focus-visible{outline:3px solid #a91d35;outline-offset:3px}#ds-measuring details{border-top:1px solid #dfddd5;padding-top:11px;margin-top:10px}#ds-measuring summary{font-size:14px;font-weight:650;line-height:1.5;cursor:pointer}#ds-measuring h3{font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;font-weight:650;line-height:1.4;margin:16px 0 7px;color:#263b34;text-align:left}#ds-measuring .ds-foot{font-size:12px;color:#59655f;margin:12px 0 0}#ds-measuring-products{scroll-margin-top:85px;height:1px}@media(max-width:600px){#ds-measuring{padding:17px;margin:10px 0 20px;border-radius:10px}#ds-measuring h2{font-size:22px}#ds-measuring .ds-links{gap:7px;margin:12px 0}#ds-measuring .ds-links a{font-size:12px;padding:8px 12px}#ds-measuring p,#ds-measuring li{font-size:13px}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSmall measurements. Better-fitting results.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop sewing tape measures, seam gauges and hem gauges for dressmaking, alterations and quilting. Compare retractable and flexible tapes with sliding, metal and transparent gauges from Kearing, Clover, Prym, Bohin, Fiskars and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cnav class=\"ds-links\" aria-label=\"Browse Sewing Tape Measures \u0026amp; Gauges NZ\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sewing-tape-measures-gauges-nz#ds-measuring-products\"\u003eShop all\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sewing-tape-measures-gauges-nz\/shop-measuring-tapes#ds-measuring-products\"\u003eTape measures\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sewing-tape-measures-gauges-nz\/shop-measuring-seam-hem#ds-measuring-products\"\u003eSeam \u0026amp; hem gauges\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sewing-tape-measures-gauges-nz\/shop-measuring-quilting-spacing#ds-measuring-products\"\u003eQuilting \u0026amp; spacing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eChoosing the right measuring tool\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I use a tape measure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flexible tape follows body measurements and curved surfaces. Retractable tapes pack neatly into a sewing or knitting kit. Compare overall length, units and readability; an extra-long tape is useful when the measurement exceeds a standard tape’s reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does a seam or hem gauge do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small gauge helps repeat a short measurement such as a seam allowance, hem depth or fold. Sliding gauges retain a setting; fixed gauges offer marked reference points. Choose a scale and shape that are easy to read against your fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuilting and expanding gauges\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quarter-inch quilting gauge checks a common patchwork seam allowance. An expanding gauge spaces repeated positions such as button placements. These are specialised measuring tools, not substitutes for a long pattern ruler or rotary-cutting ruler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeep your measurements consistent\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLay the tape without stretching it and check from the correct zero mark. Recheck a worn or damaged tape against a reliable ruler. Only press directly on a gauge if its manufacturer specifically allows it—metal, plastic and transparent tools have different heat limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-foot\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pattern-rulers\"\u003ePattern rulers\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pattern-tools-equipment\"\u003ePattern tools\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cutting-mats-rulers-nz\"\u003eCutting mats \u0026amp; rulers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ds-measuring-products\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"retractable-measure-tape","title":"Retractable Measure Tape","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eEconomical white fiberglass spring return tape with red numbers and lines. 60 inches\/150 centimeters. Plastic case. 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