{"product_id":"automatic-measuring-tape-1","title":"Body Measuring Tape – Automatic Retractable Self-Locking Tape Measure, 60 in Soft Fiberglass Tape for Sewing, Tailoring and Crafts","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ge-pdp pdp-body-measuring-tape\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fw band t\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nar ctr\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eBody measuring tape · 60 in (150 cm) · locks and retracts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasure yourself. No helper needed.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lede\"\u003eWrap the soft tape around your waist, arm or thigh, clip the pin into the casing and press the button. The tape pulls itself snug, so one hand does the job two usually do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for the measurements that are awkward to take alone: tracking your own waist and hips, sizing yourself for clothes you order online, or fitting a garment you are sewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fw band\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"in\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"txt\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eHow it works\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWrap, lock, press, read.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePull the tape out and wrap it around the part you want to measure. Push the T-shaped pin into the slot at the top of the casing so the tape forms a closed loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePress the round button and the tape retracts until it sits flat against you, without squeezing. Read the number where the tape meets the casing, then press again to wind it back in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/assets.gearelevation.com\/pdp-automatic-measuring-tape-self-locking-retractable-tape-measu\/02_measuring_waist_one_handed_bedroom.jpg\" alt=\"Woman measuring her own waist with the white body measuring tape\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fw band t\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"in\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row flip\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"txt\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eThe casing counts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRead it right the first time.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe casing is roughly 2 inches (5 cm) wide, and the tape starts at about the 2 in mark to make up for it. That means the number you read at the casing already includes the casing itself: no adding, no guessing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tape is soft fiberglass, not steel, so it bends around curves and lies flat on skin or fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/assets.gearelevation.com\/pdp-automatic-measuring-tape-self-locking-retractable-tape-measu\/03_push_button_and_lock_slot_detail.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of the casing: the push-button retract and the T-pin seated in the lock slot\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fw band\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"in ctr\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eWhat to measure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEvery body measurement, one tool.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/assets.gearelevation.com\/pdp-automatic-measuring-tape-self-locking-retractable-tape-measu\/04_measuring_upper_arm_living_room.jpg\" alt=\"Measuring an upper arm with the white body tape looped around it\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWaist and hips\u003c\/b\u003eCheck your own numbers week to week.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChest and bust\u003c\/b\u003eSize yourself before ordering clothes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArms and thighs\u003c\/b\u003eLoop, lock and read on one limb.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCalves and neck\u003c\/b\u003eSmall enough for tight curves.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHead\u003c\/b\u003eHats, helmets and caps.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInches and cm\u003c\/b\u003eInches on one side, centimeters on the other.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fw band t\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"in\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"txt\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eBeyond the body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA handy sewing tape too.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same soft 60 in tape works on the sewing table for measuring fabric, hems and patterns, and for craft projects where a stiff steel tape will not follow the shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt winds back into a casing small enough for a pocket, a purse or a sewing kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/assets.gearelevation.com\/pdp-automatic-measuring-tape-self-locking-retractable-tape-measu\/05_sewing_table_with_fabric_and_tape.jpg\" alt=\"The white body measuring tape on a sewing table beside folded fabric and a pincushion\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fw band\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"in\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe details, plainly.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sl\"\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sv\"\u003eRetractable, self-locking body measuring tape\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sl\"\u003eTape length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sv\"\u003e60 in (150 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sl\"\u003eScale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sv\"\u003eInches on one side, centimeters on the other\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sl\"\u003eTape material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sv\"\u003eSoft fiberglass\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sl\"\u003eCasing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sv\"\u003ePlastic, about 2 in (5 cm) wide, push-button retract\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sl\"\u003eLock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sv\"\u003eT-pin clips into the casing slot to close the loop\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sl\"\u003ePower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sv\"\u003eNone needed: spring-loaded, no batteries\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sl\"\u003eColors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sv\"\u003eWhite or Black\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sl\"\u003eIn the box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sv\"\u003e1 or 2 tapes, depending on the option you choose\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fw band t\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nar\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eWorth knowing before you buy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe honest small print.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"blist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt is a body tape, not a builder's tape.\u003c\/strong\u003e The soft tape is for bodies, fabric and curved objects. For lumber, walls and job-site work you want a rigid steel tape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSame tension every time.\u003c\/strong\u003e Measure at the same spot and let the button set the snugness, rather than pulling by hand, so week-to-week readings compare fairly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRead at the casing edge.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tape's numbering already allows for the casing width.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick the pack.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tape, or two of the same color: one for you and one for the sewing kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.ge-pdp{--ink:#232838;--mut:#4A5064;--fnt:#79808F;--rule:#E2DFD8;--paper:#FAF8F4;--paper2:#F2EFE9;\n--acc:#5C7285;--accd:#41586B;--ok:#2F6B4F;\n--serif:Georgia,'Iowan Old Style','Times New Roman',serif;\n--sans:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe 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