I have stumbled upon something great to share with you all; a sewing essential.
Fabric Markers.

No, I’m not talking about fabric markers that you can use to color and decorate fabric, I’m talking pens, markers, chalk, etc.
Whaaaat? I bet you are thinking, “Boring!”
Here me out.
I’ve used them, but let me tell you, I never knew there were this many different options for marking fabric.

Molly over at The Purl Bee has put together a fantastic collection of the different fabric markers out there, what they are used for and why they should be in your sewing essentials kit.

“Marking tools are one of the most useful pieces of a sewing kit, and there are so many different kinds! The marks they make can show you where to cut, where to fold or where to stitch. They can make a permanent or temporary line, and they’re available in many different colors including yellow, blue, red, white and more. The secret to making your markers work for you is knowing which marker is the right one for your project. There is no such thing as the all-purpose perfect marker so it’s important to familiarize yourself with the different uses of each kind. “
Learn more about the purpose and type of each marker including:

the Hera Marker, Tailor’s Chalk, Water & Air Erasable Markers and Transfer Pencils 

Some seriously great information.  Head on over now and learn more about all the ways you can use fabric marking tools!

*pictures from here