Prym Chalk Wheel

I tried a Chacco chalk marker recently and found it really useful, but balked at the price so decided to try the Prym version as I am usually happy with their products. Unfortunately, although this product does mark my fabric, it spits and spatters chalk powder as I use it so that the marked line is very imprecise and I have to blow the excess chalk off the fabric after marking it. The second Prym product I've had recently which has fallen short of expectations. I may have to re-think my automatic trust in this brand :(

I bought this after seeing someone else using one. I think this is much better than the traditional triangle of Tailor's chalk that never seemed to leave a mark when I used it. This leaves a clear mark, along with a very fine trail of powder which can easily be blown away. As the dust is so fine, it effortlessly disappears with a quick rub. Will never return to my old Tailor's Triangle.

I found this product by accident and it's much better than I thought it would be. The line is very thin, and rubs off easily, but lasts long enough for me to see where I should be sewing. I cannot blame this product for my inability to sew straight edges now! I don't know how long it will last as I've only used it twice, but I've used it as a cutting guide on cardboard for an art project and to sew hems. It's worked really well.

A bit fliddly and the chalk comes out as 'dust', so over short time and with moving fabric, it comes off. Only great for straight lines. Ok if you want temporary straight lines. Tailor chalk or pencils are much better for dressmaking. Might be better for curtain making etc.

I have invested in many many different types of fabric marking pens in the past and wish that I had come across this simple little gadget sooner. It is superb the best I have used. Best little gadget I’ve bought for ages.