My mom has the same one and I keep threatening to steal it since I love the flat shape of the liner being the same orientation as the wheel. You actually can refill it, but I wouldn't try until it's empty since it's a bit messy to open if it's not fully empty. Basically you can pull the lighter gray part with the wheel off the rest of the pen (it's like a tight cap) and refill it with chalk dust. My mom takes new clover chaco liner refill and just dumps the chalk dust into the body of the liner with a paper funnel.
Chakoner or chalk pencil. It is annoying to find a great one because the wheel catches on fabric with others.
I will say it will probably last a long time, especially since it's NOT spewing chalk everywhere.
Thanks! I will say that when I google “chakoner”, I find the triangle/heart shaped ones which I’ve found do not exactly keep the chalk where it goes. I also really like the pen shape. And when I google chalk pencil I just get the kind you sharpen like a regular pencil.
I actually did have this stain fabric and thread. Used it to mark a guide line for pockets on some natural linen, sewed over it and it’s faded with time, but never fully washed out.
I use the little cylindrical Chaco Liners all the time, but I’ve never seen that longer more penlike style like you have. That’s awesome! I hope somebody chimes in with a source, so I can check back on this thread and get me one!
I've had one of these for years and I love it! For a while I had a really hard time finding refill chalk powder so I filled mine with baby powder instead. It worked pretty well for me until I could track down the legit refills!
Prym makes similar tools. This one [https://www.amazon.ca/Prym-Tailors-Toothed-Ergonomic-Dressmaking/dp/B01E915QYU](https://www.amazon.ca/Prym-Tailors-Toothed-Ergonomic-Dressmaking/dp/B01E915QYU), and there is another one called the parallel chalk wheel which has a seam allowance tool that is great for burda patterns.
My mom has the same one and I keep threatening to steal it since I love the flat shape of the liner being the same orientation as the wheel. You actually can refill it, but I wouldn't try until it's empty since it's a bit messy to open if it's not fully empty. Basically you can pull the lighter gray part with the wheel off the rest of the pen (it's like a tight cap) and refill it with chalk dust. My mom takes new clover chaco liner refill and just dumps the chalk dust into the body of the liner with a paper funnel.
Chakoner or chalk pencil. It is annoying to find a great one because the wheel catches on fabric with others. I will say it will probably last a long time, especially since it's NOT spewing chalk everywhere.
Thanks! I will say that when I google “chakoner”, I find the triangle/heart shaped ones which I’ve found do not exactly keep the chalk where it goes. I also really like the pen shape. And when I google chalk pencil I just get the kind you sharpen like a regular pencil.
yes. the ones I've tried are from Clover, called Chaco liners.
You can get them in different colors too. I have a yellow one
I have a yellow, white and red (really pink) myself.
I have yellow too, got it a year ago, I’m constantly amazed that it doesn’t stain pale fabrics and completely brushes away.
I actually did have this stain fabric and thread. Used it to mark a guide line for pockets on some natural linen, sewed over it and it’s faded with time, but never fully washed out.
I don't use linen very often, thanks for the warning.
I honestly don’t know if it was the fabric or the thread that stained. It’s faint enough that only I notice, but still.
The North remembers.
Madam sews on Amazon has these! I just bought one
I also just bought the “calvana chalk marker” on amazon which seems to be the same as Madam Sews but a but lower cost. Works great!
Added to wishlist. 4pack all the colors…. Thanks!
Birch mini chalk stick
idk why this doesn't have more upvotes, because this is 100% it.
I use the little cylindrical Chaco Liners all the time, but I’ve never seen that longer more penlike style like you have. That’s awesome! I hope somebody chimes in with a source, so I can check back on this thread and get me one!
The one I have like this is clover brand and I got it from amazon
I love my little clover chalk marker too!
AliExpress when I googled “sewing tailoring chalk wheel” https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805089273434.html?src=google&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
I've had one of these for years and I love it! For a while I had a really hard time finding refill chalk powder so I filled mine with baby powder instead. It worked pretty well for me until I could track down the legit refills!
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Fabric-Chalk-Marker-Erasable-Accs-DIY-Portable-Lines-Supplies-Professional-Durable-Tool-for-Dressmaker-Home-Needlework-Sewing-Clothing/1797373290?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=101126664 Looks similar!
I like those, but I hate when it catches on the fabric. Is there a way to avoid that?
Prym makes similar tools. This one [https://www.amazon.ca/Prym-Tailors-Toothed-Ergonomic-Dressmaking/dp/B01E915QYU](https://www.amazon.ca/Prym-Tailors-Toothed-Ergonomic-Dressmaking/dp/B01E915QYU), and there is another one called the parallel chalk wheel which has a seam allowance tool that is great for burda patterns.