Be sure to pay attention to the care instructions for washing to ensure your ink lasts as long as possible. They allow you to make the marks you need for quilting, needlepoint, and other sewing projects, then they disappear with no telltale sign there were ever there—without needing to fully wash your project.

Fabric pens, fabric pencils, marker tools for sewing Fabric pens, fabric pencils, marker tools for sewing

Bleeding is most likely to happen on loosely woven fabric, so selecting a tightly woven fabric will limit your bleeding. It also helps to ensure you are using the best fabric markers for your project, which goes back to compatibility. Some wish the tip was finer and some report bleeding, but most say they work great and are handy to have on hand for all sorts of labeling needs. The biggest complaint seems to be that some feel the ink runs out sooner than they’d like, especially with the silver pens. If you are using a fabric marker for sewing, quilting, needlepoint, or embroidery, you will not want a permanent pick.There are 24 markers in the pack with a variety of colors, including neutrals like brown and black as well as bright shades of yellow, pink, and blue. When you’re not trying to get creative and you just want to identify clothing so it doesn’t get lost, these straightforward Rub-a-Dub markers from Sharpie do the trick. The set also comes with 36 adhesive plastic stencils, which are great for those times you don’t want to freehand a design. Read the instructions of your fabric markers to confirm if this is a necessary step or not, as some just require waiting a certain time period before watching. When it's time to wash the fabric again, the ink should be set with an iron before washing to ensure the design lasts.

Crafts 4 All Permanent Fabric Laundry Marker, Non Bleed, Dual Crafts 4 All Permanent Fabric Laundry Marker, Non Bleed, Dual

The no-bleed ink is also non-toxic and safe for children—this is essential when you're making something for baby. According to users, the markers are easy to use, and the colors are bright, beautiful, and don’t bleed. They’re perfect for T-shirts as they have both an extra-fine tip for outlining, stippling, and detailed designs as well as a brush tip for filling in larger areas quickly. They also note that these pens are easy to use, and the colors are beautiful and stay bright after washing. It can be difficult to find fabric markers that will show up on darker fabrics, but this pack from Mosaiz is full of vibrant colors and bright metallics that stand out on any color.

Some require heat from an iron before washing or require a waiting period before putting in the machine. These fabric markers are used for making marks and guiding lines that eventually disappear and won't show up on your final project. Some report that the colors vary in consistency, but most say the colors are gorgeous, go on smoothly, and work well on a variety of materials. They work on both light and dark fabrics—many fabric markers only show up on white or light-colored surfaces—and allow you to freestyle fashionable scarves in all sorts of color schemes.