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u/aphrael · 3 pointsr/sewing

Chaco Liner Pens. I have a white one and a blue one, and I love them so much. Nothing works better for transferring pattern markings onto my fabric, in my opinion.

As for tips - snipping the legs of darts (within the seam allowance) is really handy for lining them up when it comes time to sew. I learned that one recently.

I transfer all my patterns onto freezer paper, so I can a) reuse the same pattern over and over, in different sizes, and b) stop the fabric from slipping around while I cut it. However, I want to move onto Swedish tracing paper, because I've heard that's even better!

u/ginniesue · 3 pointsr/sewing

Pin the middle parts of the pattern (or use pattern weights). Basically, treat it more like you're putting the quilt backing onto your quilt instead of approaching like normal apparel.

Are you using standard tailors chalk or the wheel pen: https://www.amazon.com/Clover-Style-Chaco-Liner-White/dp/B0016ZZOEK/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_201_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=Y4Q7TE9XZ8EJ25BYFNHN

Because short movements with the wheel pen could solve your issue.

u/sotlite · 3 pointsr/sewing

Clover makes a handy chalk pen - imagine a tiny pizza cutter that releases a thin line of chalk dust as you roll it. It can be tricky on lightweight fabric or anything shiny, but when it works it's very precise and easy to see.

u/notAnnie · 2 pointsr/sewing
u/El_Vizzini · 2 pointsr/CrossStitch

I don't know if this would work but I have been using the clover chalk pens which come in a variety of colors and I feel like they would work. I've been using them on cotton fabric for quilting and have had good luck. I'm not sure they would an as precise as you want but I think in general they seem to be a good thickness for quilting without being excessive. I've been thinking of trying it out on aida but don't have a project at the moment (too many yarn and fabric projects).

u/fishtardo · 1 pointr/sewing

I just said this to someone else in another thread, but the beginner sewing books have exhaustive lists of all supplies needed complete with pictures. I mostly sew apparel, so I don't have a great recommendation for a beginner book that covers kids clothes and decor, but maybe something like this would work http://www.amazon.com/Simple-Sewing-Fast-Projects-Beginners/dp/1462112889/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1418697253&sr=8-5&keywords=beginner+sewing
You can literally buy everything listed in the beginning supplies section and I bet she will use everything.

If you want the best quality scissors, get Gingher. In my opinion a rotary cutter is a bit too advanced for a beginner but that's up to you. Also, a magnetic pincushion is a lifesaver. For marking a clover chaco pen liner is awesome. http://www.amazon.com/Clover-Style-Chaco-Liner-White/dp/B0016ZZOEK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418697586&sr=8-1&keywords=chaco+pen+liner The biggest expense in sewing aside from a machine is probably fabric so you might give her a certificate for somewhere where she can choose some fabric once she's a little more familiar with sewing.

u/heliotropedit · 1 pointr/sewing

I don't know of any paper that washes off.

As for how I transfer the pattern markings, it depends on the project. The texture of the fabric really makes a difference in whether something works. I sometimes like to thread trace or do tailor's tacks. But even with those I first have to chalk the pattern markings on the fabric and then sew over the lines. If it's a dart, I indicate the vanishing point by pricking it with a pin, crumbling a little bit of clay chalk over the hole. I remove the pattern, check that I can see a dot, then connect the point to the dart legs, which I may have chalked or clipped. I do the same thing to indicate the edges of a cutting line for a pocket and for button holes.

I usually don't use tissue paper patterns, which would tear. Generally, I've transferred the pattern after fitting onto pattern paper or even oaktag.

You usually only want to use CLAY tailor's chalk. The wax kind is for bulky fabrics like bouclé, and it may not come out. You try never to use anything but white because the colored clay chalks can't always be removed. Always do a test first.

Clover is a good brand of tailor's chalk, although there are many others.
I've used air-soluble markers, but they didn't always disappear in 48 hours, although they did wash out. I would do a test to see if they rinsed out of the fabric.
Other dress making and quilting markers I've used with success include:

Bohin White Chalk Mechanical Pencil (Very precise line; I would only use this on the wrong side of fabric or as a cutting line on the right side, say, for a welt pocket)

Chaco Liner (Nice flowing chalk marker, thicker line than the the Bohin, but it usually can be brushed off, making it safe to use on the right side of the fabric, can be a little messy)

[Clover Marking Pen] (http://www.amazon.com/Clover-White-Marking-Fine-Pen/dp/B0011459YQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395423595&sr=8-1&keywords=Clover+marking+pen) (A liquid pen whose line shows up only a few seconds after you've applied it. Wrong side only, or for cutting lines on the right side.)

I've never used the Chakoner Chalk Marker, but I've read many good things about it. It's kind of expensive,though.


DO NOT use this product on fabric. I had a rare case in which I had to mark the outside of a garment (decorative darts). I used the orange, and it didn't brush out.

For wax paper on muslin, the Clover Tracer Pen works well with a ruler for straight lines. It's basically a ball point pen without ink.

You can find some of these things in NYC at a price a little cheaper than on Amazon. Sil Thread, which you mentioned, is good, so is Panda International Trading, which is on the same street. Steinlauf and Stoller has many things if you can shop during the week. Fashion Design Books on 27th Street across from FIT is another source. The prices aren't as good. But the selection is well-edited and compact. Sometimes it's open on Sundays.

Sorry about the dress. Were it not intended for a baby, I'd have suggested taking it to the dry cleaners, but who know what chemicals they use.