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Tape measure

German:
Maßband

A tape measure is a flexible band of 150 centimetres used to take body measurements and to follow curves on a pattern. Old tapes stretch, so check one against a ruler now and then.

Made-to-measure paper pattern on an atelier table with a dress form

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