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A traditional method for transferring pattern markings to fabric, this is ideal for marking stitching, grain and placement lines (such as for pockets and buttonholes) both quickly and accurately. I also use it to transfer the outline of a multi-size pattern, particularly when making children’s clothes as it means you don’t have to cut up the pattern and can keep it intact to use again for the next size up as they grow.

The tracing wheel has a serrated edge that punctures the carbon paper and leaves a row of dots on your fabric. The carbon comes in different colours – beware using bright pink on white fabric as it may not come off! Likewise, be gentle when marking darts or details on the middle of the garment piece, where they will be more visible. in case the markings are too firmly printed and difficult to rub off.