Make Your Own Tailor's Chalk

Tailor's chalk is used to mark important sewing points on fabric, such as positioning of darts,  where a pocket is placed, or tracing a quick hem.  It's a wonderful tool because it will not leave any permanent marks on your fabric, as a pencil or (God forbid) a PEN would! (You know who you are).

I like to use tailor's chalk because it slides onto the fabric so easy, unlike many fabric markers.  It has a waxy texture.  It also comes off just as easily with a quick brush off or just a dab of water.

Store Tailor's Chalk

Here's a quick tip on making your own tailor's chalk.  You know that little sliver of bar soap that is left at the end?  The one that is too small to even be of use as a hand soap and gets tossed in the trash.  Don't throw that out!  Instead, lay it in a warm area and let it dry out.  Instant tailor's chalk!  Super simple and easy.  No residue, no hassle.

 Homemade Tailor's Chalk

Now, just imagine all the "tailor's chalk" that has been thrown away in the past....what a shame :)