Sewing Pattern Markings: How to Transfer Pattern Markings onto Fabric | The Daily Sew

[@HillaryFreitag]

This is by far the most helpful video I've seen on transferring patterns - I have watched 10+ videos and nothing was this clear!! Instant subscribe! I also just found your blog - will definitely be following there too!

[@TheDailySew]

Thank you so much! I'm glad the video is helpful and that it was clear to understand - that's always my goal, so good to know I got it ;-)

[@jaxn1221]

Many great tips!

[@TheDailySew]

thank you

[@slastenushkaslast3402]

This was such a great video. And I just learned about button placements and I had no idea before that a) if has to go in the widest part, and b) that I have the final say :) i am very new in sewing so little things like that are a revelation ')

[@TheDailySew]

I'm glad you liked the video - and things like having the final say are still a revelation to me at times. I get so use to following the pattern instructions I forget they aren't the boss of me ;-)

[@rhonda868]

THANK YOU so much for this very helpful video!!

[@TheDailySew]

Thank you and thanks for watching it

[@sonjanordahl3158]

love the soap idea

[@TheDailySew]

Thanks, I got this from my grandmothers. It's what they used

[@mollydodger]

That was very helpful! Thank you ❤

[@TheDailySew]

that's great! thanks for letting me know

[@johannaf2998]

That was a great video. I like the tip for using pins to mark dots. I will have to try that!

[@TheDailySew]

@@johannaf2998 Yes, It's an easy way to transfer the dot.

[@normacooper6377]

Helpful!

[@TheDailySew]

Thanks! 🙂

[@katiemogg7266]

Very helpful thank you

[@TheDailySew]

thanks for letting me know

[@fritzferrante]

So, you're saying my super fat Sharpie probably isn't a good idea? Well that sorts out a lot of my issues.

[@TheDailySew]

🤣

[@seestellysew8472]

This was very helpful.

[@TheDailySew]

thanks

[@donnaricks1267]

Any suggestions for marking placket placement or when the marks need to be on the right side of the fabric, like button holes

[@TheDailySew]

I tend to use straight pins a lot to mark things, especially buttonholes, on my fabric. My rule is always, "Where the pin goes in, is what I'm marking." so no matter where on the fabric the pin exits, it's the place that it enters the fabric that is my mark. I put the pin straight through the pattern into the cloth and leave it sticking straight up. Then I carefully lift the pattern up to that pin, and stick a second pin into where the first pin enters the fabric. The second pin is secured in the fabric and the first pin goes back in the pin holder. That's my preferred way but I'll use a chalk pencil too. I like the Clover brand chalk pencils. However, I've learned the hard way to test my marking tool on a scrap of the same fabric first. If you forget to test ( I do that too) just be sure to avoid ironing over your marks before you can remove your marks. The heat can set some chalks and inks.

[@donnaricks1267]

Thanks for the reply. I get frustrated with my markings, seem they don't line up or they rub off. I just cut out a blouse this AM. I haven't marked it yet, but I will be trying out your suggestions tomorrow. Thanks again!

[@TheDailySew]

@@donnaricks1267 sometimes (often) I forget to mark my pattern piece until I go to sew it. For those little circle marks (usually marking a spot where you need to stop stitching) I'll just measure where they are (ie. 5/8" in from the end), skip making the mark, and just stop stitching that amount away or in from the edge. Marks are definitely important. Do pay attention to them, but there is a little wiggle room to adapt them to your style ;-).