As with any marking pencils and pens test on a small scrap of fabric first to test its colour and removal and to see if it does the job you want it to.
Fabric markers - with lid and brush. Pack of 3. Tailors chalk in pencil which is easy to use. Not as crumbly as more traditional chalks.
size Length from tip of pencil to end of lid with brush 108mm. Just the pencil is 89mm long approx.
COLOUR
one each of white, blue, red/pink
Tailors chalk triangle - clay based triangular tablet markers. Pack of 3
size 60 x 60 x 60 mm and come in a in plastic box.
PLEASE BE AWARE These chalks are crumbly and as can be seen in larger picture there are specs of chalk on the triangles and box.
COLOUR one each of white, blue, red/ pink
£1.80
£1.55
Dressmaker marker pencils- sold loose in pairs
size Length from tip of pencil to end of lid with brush 108mm. Just the pencil is 89mm long approx.
COLOUR
two white
Marking pencil - yellow by Sew Easy
FOR drawing on fabric for quilting. Does not fade or smear strong yellow lead. Always best to do a pre-test application & removal on scrap fabric first.
size 16cm long approx.
£1.50
£1.80
Quilting pencil - silver by Sew Easy
FOR drawing on fabric for quilting. New sharp lead. Do pre-test application & removal on scrap fabric first.
size 16cm long approx.
Dressmaker water soluble pencil - white by Hemline
FOR light coloured fabrics. Always do a pre-test application & removal on scrap fabric first.
size 16cm long approx.
£1.80
£1.80
Hot iron transfer pencil - Draw design on paper or tracing paper then turn over and with hot iron iron onto fabric to transfer design.
image PERMANENTLY fixed on fabric after ironing and cannot be removed.
COLOUR
blue
Hot iron transfer pencil - Draw design on paper or tracing paper then turn over and with hot iron iron onto fabric to transfer design.
image PERMANENTLY fixed on fabric after ironing and cannot be removed.
COLOUR
red
£2.85
£2.85
White marking pen-
FINE
Ideal fo rworking on darker fabrics. Marks DISAPPEAR when washed or ironed. By maker Clover. Instructions enclosed in pack.
size length 15cm long
COLOUR
white
Hot iron transfer pencil -
PERMANENT does not wash out
Draw on paper then turn paper onto fabric and with hot iron. Iron image onto fabric. Best to warm fabric with iron before tranfering image.
size length 16.5cm long
COLOUR red
£5.80
£2.55
Vanishing marker pen -
a Hemline product
FOR making marks on your fabric to make it easy when stitching or altering items then between 24 to 48 hours the marks automatically disappear
Instructions on back of pack
£3.25
PERMANENT marker pens
Labeling marker - one in pack
For marking clothes, for school sports & camping items. PERMANENT MARKER felt tip type pen. Will NOT wash out. Instructions on back of pack
COLOUR
pen writes in black
Name label kit - includes marking pen, 2 mtrs of iron-on tape and alphabet stencil For marking clothes, for school, sports & camping items. PERMANENT MARKER will NOT wash out. Instructions on back of pack
COLOUR pen writes in black
£2.25
£1.95
Labeling pen - one in pack
For marking clothes, for school sports & camping items. PERMANENT MARKER ball-point type pen. Will NOT wash out. Instructions on back of pack
COLOUR
pen writes in black
Name label tape - Iron-on tape for labels. For marking clothes, for school, sports & camping items. PERMANENT MARKER will NOT wash out. Instructions on back of pack
COLOUR white 12mm wide x 3 metres
£1.55
£1.40
Miscellaneous accessories
Darning mushroom - wooden in 2 parts. For darning socks, sleeves and other garments.
size top 65mm across. Handle length 90mm approx. Push the handle into the mushroom top. Keeps fabric taut on the mushroom head to make neat darning stitches.
COLOUR
made of wood
Horseshoe magnet - handy item to pick up pins and needles and other small metal objects. Small and lightweight.
size 77 x 33 mm
COLOUR bright red
£3.35
£1.95
Seam ripper - single item small size for unpicking stitches
size small size. Length when closed with lid on is 80mm long.
COLOUR
creamy white
Seam ripper - single item larger size for unpicking stitches
size larger size with plastic lid. Length when closed with lid on is 120mm long.
COLOUR
handle red
£1.25
£1.35
For snap fasteners, hooks and eyes, rivets, buttons, zips and more.......
Tailors awl/ stilleto - has sharp point for making holes for rivets, eyelets, drawn thread work etc. size Length of awl from base to top approx. 90mm long.
COLOUR blue handle with transparent lid shown
£1.25
Point turner & button gauge To make sharp corners on hand made items.
size It is 5.5 x 1 inches or 14x 3 cms long from the point to the base
COLOUR
made from rigid plastic in blue
£1.40
Needle threaders
2 pack invaluable accessory to help thread small eyed needles
COLOUR silver in colour, aluminium
Needle threaders
3 pack invaluable accessory to help thread small eyed needles. 3 sizes
COLOUR may vary to pack colour as shown
£1.00
£1.35
Curved safety pins - hardened and tempered contents 60
FOR ideal for quilting and basting with all batting.
size 2 which is 38mm long
Safety pins ASSORTED - contents 100 on card pack
FOR many uses including quilting to hold peices in place instead of basting. Made from brass and steel. Several sizes.
size shortest 18mm longest 40mm
£2.99
£1.10
Loop turner
a great product for turning rouleau loops, spagetti straps, belts. Has a hooked metal end
Pack shows how to use
size 26.7 cm or 10.5 ins long
Applique mat
is a re-usable Teflon glass fabric pressing sheet. For use when using bonding powders and fusible film.
A small item for a lot of money but is a specialised item
size 28 x 33 cm or 11x 13 ins
£2.70
£6.60
Leather finger thimble-contents one
FOR protecting finger when stitching. Particularly good when quilting or fine tailoring when you work very close to the fabric. Red leather with metal insert
size approx. 30 x 38 mm
or 1.25 x 1.5 ins.
Paraffin wax - in plastic container
FOR waxing threads and yarns to make easier stitching and avoid knotting and twisting. Ridges to pull threads through.
size 55x55 mm
£4.85
£1.50
Adjustable ring thimble - Metal and will fit on any sized finger as is adjustable.
size ring shaped with height at the highest point 15mms. approx.
COLOUR
made of brass with the colour of silver
Thread cutter ring - Will fit on any finger and is adjustable. Has a sharp blade
size ring shaped with overall height 10mms. approx.
Thimble shaped pencil sharpener - designed to sharpen the soft fabric marker pencils and water soluble pencils.
size 30x30mm or 1.25 x 1.25 at its widest bottom part
COLOUR
antique gold
Embroidery hoop4 inch -ONE only
FOR embroidery helps to stabilise fabric as keeps secure and taut. Helping make neater stitches. The hoop /ring has adjustable screw system at side.
SIZE 4 inch or 10cms.
COLOUR Blue
£7.40
£1.80
Embroidery hoop4 inch - A quality wooden embroidery hoop.
FOR embroidery helps to stabilise fabric
SIZE 4inch or 10 cms.
COLOUR Wooden
Embroidery hoop5 inch - A quality wooden embroidery hoop.
FOR embroidery helps to stabilise fabric
SIZE 5 inch or 12 cms.
COLOUR Wooden
£2.00
£2.20
Embroidery hoop6 inch - ONE only
FOR embroidery helps to stabilise fabric.
SIZE 6 inch or 15cms.
COLOUR Blue plastic
Embroidery hoop6 inch - ONE only
FOR embroidery helps to stabilise fabric as keeps secure and taut. Helping make neater stitches. The hoop /ring has adjustable screw system at side.
SIZE 6 inch or 15cms.
COLOUR Blue
£2.30
£2.30
Embroidery hoop8 inch - A quality wooden embroidery hoop.
FOR embroidery helps to stabilise fabric
SIZE 8 inch or 20cms.
COLOUR Wooden
Embroidery hoop8 inch - ONE only
FOR embroidery helps to stabilise fabric as keeps secure and taut. Helping make neater stitches. The hoop /ring has adjustable screw system at side.
SIZE 8 inch or 20cms.
COLOUR Blue
£2.60
£2.60
Embroidery hoop10 inch - ONE only
FOR embroidery helps to stabilise fabric as keeps secure and taut. Helping make neater stitches. The hoop /ring has adjustable screw system at side.
SIZE 10 inch or 25cms.
COLOUR Blue
We also have some quilting hoops / rings which have a deeper side depth to take the thickness of quilting projects. These can be found
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