Using Pilot Frixion Pens on Fabric, A Free-Motion Sewing Project

A wonderful YouTube viewer commented whether I had ever used the Pilot Frixion Pens on fabric. She mentioned that they are easily erased by ironing. I was intrigued! So of course I headed to Amazon and made a purchase.I am always looking for ways to put designs on fabric, but it’s tricky to find the a pen that writes smoothly and doesn’t leave a permanent mark. These Fixion Pens by Pilot are so cool!

Frixion Pens by Pilot

I wanted to try the Fixion Pens to create an easy design on a zippered pouch. I drew this simple arrow design on graph paper and traced the design onto a white denim fabric using the Fixion Pens. It was easy to trace my design with the Darice Light Box.

Writing with my sewing machine.

One of my goals this year to to practice free- motion words. All I can say is…slow and steady! It is getting easier. I love how easy it is to see these Frixion Pen marks on the fabric.

Close-up of writing.

All the Frixion Pen marks magically disappear when ironed and you are left with your free-motion stitching. So cool! I love adding color to my design with Derwent Inktense Pencils. A fabric medium is used to activate the ink. My favorite is GAC900 by Golden.

Inside of pouch.

The inside is pretty too. I love this fabric with soft, pastel colors. Come on spring! A free-motion heart was added to the back. Again the color was added using the Derwent Inktense Pencils.

Colored with Inktense pencils.

You may enjoy watching the video here or on my YouTube channel. I go over the simple steps in putting in the zipper and finishing the pouch. What a great place to store art supplies:)

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Frixion Erasable Gel Roller Pens by Pilot
Derwent Inktense Pencils
GAC900 Fabric Medium by Golden
Scrubber Paint Brush
Darice Light Box