And I thought that was just my imagination! Me too!
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On Thu, Jan 12, 2012 at 8:56 PM, Lists li...@genteelarts.com wrote:
Instead of using a regular pencil sharpener, try using one made for
eyebrow,
eyeliner or eye shadow pencils. I don't know why, but they give you a much
better point
Instead of using a regular pencil sharpener, try using one made for
eyebrow,
eyeliner or eye shadow pencils. I don't know why, but they give you a
much
better point that doesn't break as easily.
That's because the cutting angle is different. The regular pencil
sharpeners produce a
. :(
Franchesca
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: boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Audrey Bergeron-Morin
: Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 8:35 AM
: To: Historical Costume
: Subject: Re: [h-cost] marking tools
:
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: Instead of using a regular pencil
Anahita,
Try wetting the edge of your tailor's chalk. Most chalk will actually leave a
more intense line if its a little damp.
I find I prefer the old, hard, mostly unused tailors chalk because I can get a
very fine line out of it this way.
Margaret
Perhaps my blue tailor's chalk is
I've just about had it with the standard pencil type marking instruments at
JoAnn's. If you try to sharpen them enough to make a detailed line, the
chalk breaks off. If you try to leave the end wide and blunt, you can't make
anything but the most basic dots.
What do you pros out there use? I
I still use the tried and true (and, yes, somewhat time-consuming) method
of basting through the pattern, leaving loops, and then cutting the treads
so you get bits on both pieces of cloth. It is kind of the ultimate in
control for me. I also use the square of chalk, since you can use a sharp
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Subject: Re: [h-cost] marking tools
Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:15:00 +
I still use the tried and true (and, yes, somewhat time-consuming) method
of basting through the pattern, leaving loops, and then cutting the treads
so you get bits on both pieces of cloth. It is kind of the ultimate
I use a wide range of tools. Marking darts or other things on both pieces
of the same pattern piece I use tracing wheel (or plastic 'knife) and
paper. If I can't risk a mark of any kind I use tailor tacks. I use
erasable pens (air or water) for tracing seam lines onto fabrics - these
are very
I love using Sew Line mechanical marking pencils with ceramic leads:
http://wiseminds.com/thedigitalmirage/?p=136
Expensive, but they make the sharpest line when other marking methods fail me.
In fact, I have almost entirely stopped using the designer pencils.
--Rachel
Charco markers by Clover. Distinct, fine lines, no sharpening
necessary, and very easy to reuse. Also refillable. Built in wheel.
Comes in colors (pink, blue, yellow and possibly even white). Clover
makes the best tools!
I never use it to mark through the tissue. I pin, raise the tissue a
oops. . . that link is Scranton Lace Company!!
On Jan 12, 2012, at 7:27 AM, Galadriel wrote:
I love using Sew Line mechanical marking pencils with ceramic leads:
http://wiseminds.com/thedigitalmirage/?p=136
Expensive, but they make the sharpest line when other marking
methods fail me. In
I never use it to mark through the
tissue. I pin, raise the tissue a bit
at a time by folding back, and then
mark. Darts and stuff I pin-mark
only.
I have to admit, I often don't mark at all, or if I do I just make snips in
the seam allowance to indicate dots, etc.
However, yesterday I made
I use squares of tailor's chalk, which I have in off-white, blue, pink,
and yellow. I use the white if possible. I also use hand basting and
tailor's tacks.
Fran
Lavolta Press
Books on making historic clothing
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On 1/12/2012 6:07 AM, Land of
For marking on dark fabric i use a Japanese chalk wheel, which is fantastic -
draws a very fine line and brushes off easily - or very soft school kid's chalk
in bright colors - makes a slightly thicker line and also brushes off easily.
I have not yet found the perfect tool for marking on white
Anahita wrote:
I have not yet found the perfect tool for marking on white and other very
light fabric. I sometimes use soft school kid's chalk in a somewhat darker
color (i tend to use a medium blue), but i worry about it staining the fabric.
I also sometimes use a very soft graphite pencil
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Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:01:32
To: h-cost...@indra.com
Reply-To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: Re: [h-cost] marking tools
WHOOPS! Sorry, I was multi-tasking. Here is the link to the Sewline ceramic
marking pencil. It's mechanical so
Sew, now the question is which one on that page? None of them say
they're a ceramic marking pencil.
On Jan 12, 2012, at 2:01 PM, Galadriel wrote:
WHOOPS! Sorry, I was multi-tasking. Here is the link to the
Sewline ceramic marking pencil. It's mechanical so there is never
any sharpening
http://www.sewline-product.com/
Just by accident I happened to stop in at a fabric store I *never* visit -
and they had a variety of marking options that people here have recommended.
she let me try out the sewling pencil and that's what I bought. It's the 4th
one down on the above link.
On 01/12/2012 03:02 PM, lili...@earthlink.net wrote:
I have not yet found the perfect tool for marking on white and other very
light fabric.
I sometimes use soft school kid's chalk in a somewhat darker color (i
tend to use a medium blue),
but i worry about it staining the fabric. I also
To refill, for heaven's sake don't buy the tiny refills, when any hardware or
home improvement store will sell you any amount of powdered chalk, meant to
mark houses with a chalk line, for less money.
For that matter, a chalk line is quite good marking for long straight cuts.
Ann in CT
Instead of using a regular pencil sharpener, try using one made for eyebrow,
eyeliner or eye shadow pencils. I don't know why, but they give you a much
better point that doesn't break as easily.
Carolann Schmitt
www.genteelarts.com
Ladies Gentlemen of the 1860s Conference, March 1-4, 2012
On 01/12/2012 03:02 PM, I wrote:
I have not yet found the perfect tool for marking on white and other very
light fabric.
I sometimes use soft school kid's chalk in a somewhat darker color (i tend to
use
a medium blue), but i worry about it staining the fabric. I also sometimes
use a
very
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