Uploaded January 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Although I used to swear by the tracing wheel to mark fabric for historical sewing, I've recently stopped using the tracing wheel, and the reason why is two words: tailor's tacks.
I was intimidated for the longest time by the tailor's tack, as it seemed like something only professionals could accomplish and they seemed immensely complicated. But I learned of a far more simplified method of completing tailor's tacks recently, and they're ideal even for marking longer stitch lines, like those on a skirt.
Now instead of marking with chalk, using a tracing wheel, and then thread tracing my historical fashion sewing projects, I've consolidated these steps into just chalk and tailor's tacks, which actually has been time-saving.
In this video, I not only give a brief explanation of why I've chosen to ditch the tracing wheel, I also teach you step-by-step my straightforward method for running long lines of tailor's tacks.
It's these litte tricks sometimes that make sewing historical clothing more simpified and organised.
How do you personally mark your fabric? Do you use tailor's tacks?
Thank you so much for watching and I'll see you all on Thursday for another video.
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#historicalsewing #handsewingforbeginners #tailorstack
Although I used to swear by the tracing wheel to mark fabric for historical sewing, I've recently stopped using the tracing wheel, and the reason why is two words: tailor's tacks.
I was intimidated for the longest time by the tailor's tack, as it seemed like something only professionals could accomplish and they seemed immensely complicated. But I learned of a far more simplified method of completing tailor's tacks recently, and they're ideal even for marking longer stitch lines, like those on a skirt.
Now instead of marking with chalk, using a tracing wheel, and then thread tracing my historical fashion sewing projects, I've consolidated these steps into just chalk and tailor's tacks, which actually has been time-saving.
In this video, I not only give a brief explanation of why I've chosen to ditch the tracing wheel, I also teach you step-by-step my straightforward method for running long lines of tailor's tacks.
It's these litte tricks sometimes that make sewing historical clothing more simpified and organised.
How do you personally mark your fabric? Do you use tailor's tacks?
Thank you so much for watching and I'll see you all on Thursday for another video.
🕯 Support my art on Patreon: patreon.com/vbirchwood
✨ Leave a donation: ko-fi.com/vbirchwood
🌙 Books I read, supplies I use, gear I film with (affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/v.birchwood
🪡 Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/vasibirchwood
📖 Business inquiries: sofie@helmtalentgroup.com
#historicalsewing #handsewingforbeginners #tailorstack
