This marker leaves a fine line that stays visible while sewing and disappears afterwards. The stated size is 81 mm. Sold as a single item. Produced from plastic, metal, chalk powder.
Light cloth calls for a dark marking, dark cloth for a light one — which is why most sewing boxes hold two colours side by side. When transferring from pattern to fabric, the marking decides whether the pieces will match later. What has been marked should be sewn before long; if the cut pieces lie around for weeks, some lines fade by themselves. The pack states the size, so buying more later stays easy. Anyone sewing regularly likes to keep such notions in duplicate.
What Prym Kreidepatrone Weiß Ergonomics 610956 is suitable for
- Marking darts and seam lines
- Drawing quilting lines and grids
- Positioning pockets and buttons
Frequently asked questions
Does the marking come off again?
Depending on the type with water, with heat or by brushing out. The pack says which applies; a test on a hidden spot shows it within a minute on your own fabric.
What works on dark fabrics?
A light marking — white chalk or a pen with a pale lead. On dark cloth any dark line disappears as soon as the fabric folds.
May I iron over a marking?
Better not while it is still needed: heat can fix some lines and erase others at once. Sew first, press afterwards is the safe order.
How fine should the line be?
As fine as possible: a broad line leaves open where exactly to sew. Darts and notches deserve the fine tip, cutting lines manage with the broad one.
