Fabric Pens & Marking Tools

Air-erasable fabric pens feature temporary ink that automatically fades and vanishes over 24 to 72 hours (depending on air humidity and fabric type), making them ideal for quick embroidery projects or markings you need right away. Water-erasable fabric pens leave bold, precise lines that remain visible for as long as you need, disappearing only when you gently wipe the fabric with a damp cloth or rinse it in cool water.

To transfer pattern markings directly onto your fabric, place a sheet of dressmakers carbon paper (coloured side facing the wrong side of your fabric) beneath your paper pattern. Roll the tracing wheel tool firmly along the pattern lines, darts, or pleats. The wheel presses the carbon ink cleanly onto your fabric, giving you accurate guide lines without damaging your paper dressmaking pattern.

Yes, traditional tailor’s chalk is specifically formulated to brush away easily from most woven fabrics or wash out completely in the laundry. We offer chalk blocks with built-in sharpeners, 3-colour packs for contrasting on light or dark materials, and chalk pencils for detailed marking. Top Tip: Always test your tailor’s chalk or fabric pen on a small scrap of your chosen fabric before marking your main project to confirm how easily it washes off.

For permanent identification on garments and school wear, we stock dedicated Labelling Marker Pens formulated with wash-fast ink that won’t bleed or fade in the washing machine. You can write directly onto clothing care tags or pair the marker with our Iron-On Name Label Sets to fuse durable, custom name tags straight onto your garments using a domestic iron.