Learn How To Use Fabric Marking Tools

How to mark fabric for sewing - learn about different options for fabric marking. Blog Post with Links ↓↓
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[@user-nr7hf3nr7f]

Thank you! Amazing channel❤

[@Mellysews]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@pathooper1]

Thanks Melly - very useful. I was surprised that you didn't mention the good old traditional tailors tack. That's what I use mostly.

[@Mellysews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheEvie202]

Yeah , the traditional yellow wax square is my go to or a no. 2 pencil we all have around the house. I only snip and mark notches and wrong side of fabric.

[@Momzie808]

Hhhhmmmm very interesting tips because I’ve used some or most of what your explaining. I didn’t know about the frickion pens, thank you! Love it all!

[@Mellysews]

Thanks for watching!

[@susanbatiuk9978]

I love the idea of the washable markers! I've used soapstone in the past, and chalk. I enjoy watching your informative videos!

[@Mellysews]

Glad you like them!

[@lesleygilbert1945]

Some new ideas - thanks :)

[@Mellysews]

Hope they're helpful!

[@missmatti]

Here I thought I knew most methods and then you show me things like soap & washable kid's markers..! I think that's a great way for budget concious beginners or tricks to know for more experiences sewists when you cannot find your other markers.

[@Mellysews]

They're not just budget conscious, those markers also last longer before drying out than the special sewing ones do in my experience. Plus more colors.

[@missmatti]

That's awesome to know! I have some at home already ;)

[@budoneof15]

Always helpful

[@Mellysews]

Thanks for watching!

[@arhamboss7838]

Thanks Melly 😍

[@Mellysews]

Thanks for watching!

[@aaronvincent9003]

Nice, Melly...and thanks.

[@Mellysews]

Thanks for watching!

[@slotsize]

I been using washable markers since I can remember cause I always had them on hand. They’re always all over the place cause of my daughter so I never have to go searching 😂

[@Mellysews]

Another advantage!

[@catriley2004]

I always use the Ultra Washable markers but I always test it with the fabric I am using. I have had one occasion where the pink one did not wash off completely but considering the sheer number of quilts I work on, that is nothing! Just test a small spot before you mark. Another tip: Buy them at Staple's just before school starts and they are usually on sale for less than $4 a box of 10! That's a deal!

[@Mellysews]

I have a bunch of sewing supplies that I get when back to school is on sale!

[@DYNAMOdudes]

Yay first comment! Thanks for the interesting video :)

[@Mellysews]

Thanks for watching!

[@bun04y]

For darts I like to cut small nips in the seam allowance and then I just have to mark the point.

[@Mellysews]

I do that sometimes too. Then use chalk to mark the lines.

[@Sabrinasee02]

Good video; I just went to Joann yesterday and bought fabric marker. I bought the one with air marker/Water wash off marker. Thank you.

[@Mellysews]

Thanks for watching!

[@VivianfFurlow]

How do I mark black jersey?

[@Mellysews]

I'd probably try chalk.