Stop fabric marker bleeding?

Here is one possible technique:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7t0RGXjLLo

Hello Sharon,

Not used Tulip Markers before, but wonder if the weave of the cotton is loose. Try

Edging your design first and then colouring it in. Good luck!

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Hi Sharon, unfortunately fabric markers are notorious for bleeding. It is more about the type of fabric they are used on than the type of specific marker. For any fabric that is not a very tiny weave, the marker will dye any of the fibres around where you touch and it is going to look like bleed. The coarser the fabric, the worse it will be. I would try and use as fine of a marker as possible and as tight of a weave of fabric as possible. You can always test the marker on fabric scraps prior to making anything to see how bad it will be on that particular fabric. I would also suggest not washing it once it has been used for some time to keep it from bleeding worse. You want it to fully dry and cure before washing it. Unfortunately that makes it hard since masks need to be washed often :(

Hi Sharon

Here is info for you -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7t0RGXjLLo

https://www.pinterest.com/TulipColorCrafts/tulip-fabric-marker-projects/

Hello. I’m not familiar with fabric marker use —-when I’m using my speedball fabric inks with Screen printing —-I find ironing on

( melting) a piece of freezer paper on the reverse side of the T-shirt helps contain the fabric ink bleed. I also heat the tshirt with an iron right before printing to be sure no humidity is present. It’s something you might consider trying. Hope you find the perfect solution.

Evidently there are "gel" pens which can be used first. to outline an area you'll be coloring in with fabric markers so the marker area will be contained.

I would suggest that you try using a Chaco-Liner to mark your cutting lines instead of a pen, as the chalk lines do not bleed, and eventually dissolve (no washing required).

These are a quality sewing notion, made by Clover brand, produce precision lines, are available in different colors, and are re-fillable.

use chalk instead, or pencil

I've never been able to keep fabric markers from bleeding. You could go with fabric paints. They are as easy to use as markers and won't have bleeding issues.

Crayola states that if you wash the fabric in cold water three times first, separately, and machine dry, it won't bleed but I haven't tried it.

Here is one of my tutorials using fabric markers:

https://karupp-did.net/pencil-case-broke-already/

Outline the area with black like in the tutorial. You won't see any bleeding.

I totally agree that you should use fabric paint markers instead!!!!

Fabric markers do bleed. They are tough to work with...

Use Sharpie markers. They only bleed when in contact with alcohol. Iron after drawing your design to set the markers.

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You just need to follow the specific instructions from the manufacturer. If it needs to be air-dried first before you throw them in the washer, follow it. Some people find that the best way to prevent bleeding is to set it with heat first. Even if the manufacturer did not say you need to put it in the dryer, try doing this extra step to set the ink first and keep it from bleeding.

I’m sure you’ve already gotten your answer for this, but if you spray scotch guard on the area (and let it dry) before writing on it, this will easily keep the ink looking sharp.