MARKING TOOLS and METHODSUse the method, or combination of methods, that suits your needs and the fabric.

• Fabric marking pens are one of the fastest and easiest ways to mark. These pens contain a disappearing ink that makes it possible to mark on either the right or wrong side of the fabric.

There are two types of disappearing ink pens:

Water-soluble marking pens contain a blue ink that disappears when the marks are treated with plain water.

Evaporating, оr air-soluble, marking pens contain a purple ink that simply evaporates from the fabric, usually in less than 48 hours. To make sure that your markings will still be visible when you need them, don't use these pens until just before you're ready to sew.

No matter which type of marking pen you choose, be sure to test for removability on a scrap of your fashion fabric. If your fabric water-spots or is dry-clean-only then the water-soluble pen is not a good choice. If the ev...