7 Fabric Marking Tools for Sewing and Quilting – MadamSew

June 07,2024

For most sewing projects you need to mark along the way to be able to work neatly and precisely. You can use pins, a small snip in the seam allowance, or a tailor’s tack, but very often a mark with a pen is the easiest way to note the placement of a closure, a pocket, appliqué, stitching, or even a cutting line. You don’t want to use a permanent marker on that gorgeous fabric, right? Everyone makes mistakes, so please, use a temporary marker..
For most sewing projects you need to mark along the way to be able to work neatly and precisely. You can use pins, a small snip in the seam allowance, or a tailor’s tack, but very often a mark with a pen is the easiest way to note the placement of a closure, a pocket, appliqué, stitching, or even a cutting line. You don’t want to use a permanent marker on that gorgeous fabric, right? Everyone makes mistakes, so please, use a temporary marker.