Tailor’s chalk can make all the difference in sewing. Chalk has been used for thousands of years but heat-sensitive and water-soluble pens are now available.

Here are our tips on how to use chalk or specialist pens for a perfect finish:

1. Trace around your pattern pieces on fabric to help ensure accurate cutting and alignment.

2. Draw straight lines for hems, seams, or darts to help maintain straight lines. T

3. Mark the fabric grainline to ensure your pieces are cut in the correct direction, which is important for fabric drape and pattern matching.

Tailor’s chalk and handy modern alternatives like friction pens and water-soluble pens make temporary marks that disappear completely making them an excellent sewing secret weapon. They’re cheap to buy too!

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