How to choose a Fabric Marking Pen

[@studiorheye]

Thank you so much for taking the time to not only show all the different kinds but to demonstrate how to remove them too!

[@CarolinaMoore]

You're welcome! To me one of the most important parts is how easy it is to remove. I've mistakenly used marking pens that were incredibly difficult to remove in the past - so frustrating when that happens!

[@janetgourley244]

I'm always interested in information on marking pens. Thank you for the demo. Good job.

[@CarolinaMoore]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! So many different marking pens out there!

[@dianefoos7961]

Great explanation of the pros and cons of different markers

[@CarolinaMoore]

Thanks!! I think it is helpful to see them to help understand.

[@roseannecarratkinson4271]

Thanks for sharing! The ones I use the most and trust are the mechanical pencil, the Fine Point Mark-B-Gone, Clover Fine White Marking Pen, and the Pictogram Pen. I own the chalk Pencils and Pounce pad. but haven't tried them yet.

[@CarolinaMoore]

There are SO many options for marking fabric ... I love that I can select the one that best suits my purpose!

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Lots of great information. Thank you for sharing this.

[@CarolinaMoore]

I'm glad you found it helpful! 🥰

[@mgonz2304]

Good information, will need to look further into which ink is best for my needs.

[@CarolinaMoore]

Thanks! And I keep lots of different pens around ... different projects have different needs.

[@terribishop5313]

Excellent information thank you very much!

[@CarolinaMoore]

You're welcome! I hope it was helpful. ❤

[@rosemarythorward1568]

Oh I love the information. But what works on batting. For marking your diagonal lines to sew on

[@CarolinaMoore]

Great question! For quilt sandwiches, I like a Hera Marker. It actually isn't a traditional "marker" - it doesn't have ink. It looks like a bone folder and makes creases in the fabric.

[@rosemarythorward1568]

Awesome thank you

[@CarolinaMoore]

My pleasure! I actually have a video on using a Hera Marker, if that helps...th-cam.com/video/49Y-2H0B8dE/w-d-xo.html

[@jojosewist8921]

A helpful video, but wish you had given specific name of each one that you were demonstrating. The water erasable pens some work better than others. I love the Mark Gone pen, but it doesn't seem to have much ink. Also what is best way to store these tools--standing up, upside down, or laying down? Thank you.

[@CarolinaMoore]

Thanks for the feedback! Is there a specific one you'd like the name of, I can see if I can get you those details. ❤

[@sherip1270]

@@CarolinaMoore I just used a blue water erasable marker made by singer and it bled on my white fabric distorting all my lines and did not wash out completely. So disheartening.

[@CarolinaMoore]

Oh, no!! The water soluble markers usually need to be blotted away, not just made wet. But they do have different amounts of pigment. I usually use Clover brand. ❤

[@cathyhicks4936]

Never said which marker she uses. A little long on the disadvantages of friction less time on which one you you would chose and why

[@CarolinaMoore]

Different marketers for different purposes... which is why I own all of them!
For the back of fabric, my favorite is a mechanical pencil. For the front of fabric, I prefer a Hera Marker or chalk pencil. Sometimes the blue water soluble.
If I'm handling the fabric a lot, the chalk will wear away. But the blue marker means washing it out and waiting for the project to dry... there is no one "best" tool for all situations.