It goes without saying that a dependable marking tool can make all the difference! That’s why so many experienced quilters depend on fabric marking chalk to add embellishments and alter seams with precision. But where can you get the best tailors chalk? Right here, of course! Missouri Star offers a variety of fabric chalk markers to meet all of your sewing needs!

Our selection of fabric marking chalk isn’t limited to just white fabric chalk. We have a number of pen and pencil colors to mark on any color of fabric! Missouri Star offers everything from tailors chalk pencils, tailors chalk blocks, and cartridge refills for fabric pens. So if you need a dependable marking tool to make your future projects as efficiently sewn as possible, shop our selection of chalk pencils for sewing and marking chalk for fabric.

For all the beginning quilters out there, we can answer all of your burning questions about fabric chalk right here in our fabric chalk FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)! 

What is fabric chalk? 

Well, put simply, it’s a temporary marking tool used by tailors, quilters, seamstresses, and sewists to accurately mark where to make corrections or add decorative pieces on fabric. 

Can you use regular chalk on fabric? 

Technically, yes, but you may not get the same accurate results that you would when using fabric chalk pens or fabric chalk pencils. Fabric chalk for sewing offers sharper edges for precise temporary markings that can easily be removed, whereas regular school chalk may leave behind a smear or stain depending on the fabric. 

What can I use instead of a fabric marker? 

If you do not have access to chalk for sewing, some people use slivers of soap. Others use school chalk. You can also check out other Missouri Star notions for marking or tracing on fabrics.

Now that we've demystified the ins and outs of fabric marking chalk, we hope you feel inspired to to  use these skills in your next quilt project!