Label using black pen
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What type of pen or marker do I need to use to write on the backing for a growth chart? I don't have a way to make an embroidered label so I am just going to write who it's for and that I made it for him and the date. Thanks for the info! ps the backing is cream colored muslin and it does have iron on batting inside of the front panel (which is really cute with a tall necked giraffe) and the backing.
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Would love to see a picture, I'm thinking of making one for my GD. There are many fabric markers that are permanent. One is micron pigma. I highly recommend the Zig Millennium because I tested many different markers
for a wedding signature quilt I was doing and after many washings the zig marker stayed sharp without fading.
for a wedding signature quilt I was doing and after many washings the zig marker stayed sharp without fading.
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Would love to see a picture, I'm thinking of making one for my GD. There are many fabric markers that are permanent. One is micron pigma. I highly recommend the Zig Millennium because I tested many different markers
for a wedding signature quilt I was doing and after many washings the zig marker stayed sharp without fading.
for a wedding signature quilt I was doing and after many washings the zig marker stayed sharp without fading.
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I think just about any marker that is permanent will do the trick for you. I'd look for a permanent marker with a tip size that you want and go from there. You could test on a piece of scrap fabric. I have a Sharpie brand (I think) that I've used in that fashion. To the best of my knowledge it's holding up fine through at least several washings. I just wrote on the back of the quilt as well.
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I think just about any marker that is permanent will do the trick for you. I'd look for a permanent marker with a tip size that you want and go from there. You could test on a piece of scrap fabric. I have a Sharpie brand (I think) that I've used in that fashion. To the best of my knowledge it's holding up fine through at least several washings. I just wrote on the back of the quilt as well.
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I would not recommend using a Sharpie. They bleed on fabric, making the markings less than crisp. I imagine markers would bleed too. Be sure to test anything on a sample before committing. Pigma pens are designed not to bleed.
Do you have black fabric and iron-on fusible handy? Why not create fusible black lines out of black fabric or any other solid colored fabric? Mark lightly with a pencil, then iron on the fusible mark. You could even sew the lines permanently in place, provided you have used a sew-through fusible.
Do you have black fabric and iron-on fusible handy? Why not create fusible black lines out of black fabric or any other solid colored fabric? Mark lightly with a pencil, then iron on the fusible mark. You could even sew the lines permanently in place, provided you have used a sew-through fusible.
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my main problem is I live in a really small town and have to drive 45 minutes to get a new pen. I guess I was trying to use what I have here cause I probably am not going anywhere I would be able to find something till next week. But I guess I will have to wait until I can buy something else. ummm,,,always a hitch or two huh? Thanks for all the info. I think it best not to use the sharpie then as I surely don't want it running. good information on here!
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Why not do some practice pieces with what you have on hand and see which one looks best to you. I don't see why the laundry marker wouldn't work for you. There are so many ways to do things. Just see what works for you. I love your plan to use up items that you have on hand!
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