This little wooden tape measure would make the most perfect gift for any crafter, woodworker or dressmaker.  It measures up to 2m (78 inches) long and is the right size (5cm square) to fit in a handbag or back pocket so great if you are out and quickly need to measure something.  
 
It is retractable but due to the design needs to be held in place you can't fix it into a measurement