Messen, Makieren, Anzeichnen

Before sewing comes measuring and marking. Darts, pocket positions and buttonholes have to sit exactly where the pattern places them – and for that you need tools whose marks can be removed again afterwards.

  • Tape measures
  • Chalk and markers
  • For tracing
Measuring and Marking
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Marking Pen
Marking Pen. A tool across your sewing room, suiting clean cutting alongside precise marking. Store everything dry, wiping after use. Cutting tools belong against cloth, never paper.
4,95 EUR
4,95 EUR per Pcs.
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Prym Universal-Lineal Omnigrid in Transparent
Prym Omnigrid ruler 15 x 60 cm in Transparent
Prym lists this as a ruler in Transparent. It measures 15 cm × 60 cm. Sold as a single item. Notions that earn a place in the sewing box.
37,90 EUR
37,90 EUR per Pcs.
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Prym Universal-Lineal Omnigrid in Transparent
Prym Omnigrid ruler 15 x 30 cm in Transparent
Prym lists this as a ruler in Transparent. It measures 15 cm × 30 cm. Sold as a single item. Notions that earn a place in the sewing box.
26,50 EUR
26,50 EUR per Pcs.
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Prym Universal-Lineal Omnigrid in Transparent
Prym Omnigrid ruler 15 x 15 cm in Transparent
Prym lists this as a ruler in Transparent. It measures 15 cm × 15 cm. Sold as a single item. Notions that earn a place in the sewing box.
21,90 EUR
21,90 EUR per Pcs.
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Prym Schneiderlineal in Transparent, Lineal von Prym
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Prym ruler 60 cm x 24 cm in Transparent
Prym lists this as a ruler in Transparent. It measures 60.5 cm × 24.5 cm. Sold as a single item. Notions that earn a place in the sewing box.
37,90 EUR
37,90 EUR per Pcs.
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Prym Love Handmaß in Bunt
Prym Love measuring aid in Multicolour
Prym Love measuring aid in Multicolour is listed here with its full details. It measures 23 cm × 4.5 cm. Sold as a single item. Made for sewing and needlework.
3,40 EUR
3,40 EUR per Pcs.
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Prym Kreidepatrone Weiß Ergonomics, Kreidemarkierung von Prym
Prym Ergonomics tailor's chalk marker in White
Prym Ergonomics tailor's chalk marker in White is listed here with its full details. It measures 81 mm. Sold as a single item. Made for sewing and needlework.
5,90 EUR
5,90 EUR per Pcs.
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Prym Kreiderad Maus Ergonomics in Violett
Prym Ergonomics tailor's chalk marker in Violet
Prym Ergonomics tailor's chalk marker in Violet is listed here with its full details. It measures 49 mm × 85 mm. Sold as a single item. Made for sewing and needlework.
9,90 EUR
9,90 EUR per Pcs.
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Tailor's chalk is the classic: it brushes out and leaves no residue. Fading markers draw more finely and their lines disappear with water or by themselves after a while – practical as long as you keep working promptly.

For transferring lines from the pattern there is the tracing wheel, usually together with carbon paper. Darts and markings can be transferred onto the wrong side of the fabric without anything showing on the right side.

Tape measures and rulers belong to the basic kit. A flexible tape measures the body, a firm ruler guides the rotary cutter and helps when drawing straight lines.

Good to know

What do I use to mark dark fabric?

Light chalk or a marker in white or yellow. On dark fabrics pencil lines are barely visible, and water soluble blue markers disappear against the background.

Do the lines from fading markers really come out?

As a rule yes, depending on the type with water or by themselves. Test on a scrap before working on the actual fabric, and do not iron over the lines – heat can set them.

How do I transfer darts onto fabric?

With a tracing wheel and carbon paper from the wrong side. Alternatively push a pin through the marking point and mark the spot on both layers with chalk.