How to Choose Fabric Pens for Sewing Projects
Use water-soluble pens for see-through designs., Use invisible markers where it will be hard to remove the line by covering with a design., Use iron-on pens for opaque fabrics., Check the pen carefully.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Use water-soluble pens for see-through designs.
These pens work well when tracing a design onto a fabric through which the design shows.
This type of pen is good for fine fabrics such as organza, fine cotton (lawn), and organdy. -
Step 2: Use invisible markers where it will be hard to remove the line by covering with a design.
These markers have the advantage of fading away a few days after they are used on fabric.
The disadvantage is that if you're slow to sew, your lines will disappear. , These are water soluble and come in either a once use or multiple use version.
When using this, make sure that you have reversed the design.
If using an iron-on pencil, keep it sharp for fine lines. , Before using any fabric marker, check that it is working properly and that it is fresh.
It should have a firm tip, not a fuzzy tip.
Fuzzy tips will cause the marker to run on the fabric. -
Step 3: Use iron-on pens for opaque fabrics.
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Step 4: Check the pen carefully.
Detailed Guide
These pens work well when tracing a design onto a fabric through which the design shows.
This type of pen is good for fine fabrics such as organza, fine cotton (lawn), and organdy.
These markers have the advantage of fading away a few days after they are used on fabric.
The disadvantage is that if you're slow to sew, your lines will disappear. , These are water soluble and come in either a once use or multiple use version.
When using this, make sure that you have reversed the design.
If using an iron-on pencil, keep it sharp for fine lines. , Before using any fabric marker, check that it is working properly and that it is fresh.
It should have a firm tip, not a fuzzy tip.
Fuzzy tips will cause the marker to run on the fabric.
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