Snap a Chalk Line

**Snowball** · 02-22-2015, 07:58

I have been wondering if this method works on fabrics? Anybody?

These Snap Chalk line tools works well on long flat surfaces and most of us don’t have very long straight edges.
I have used one several times but never on fabric. It can be a bit messy

**jn35646** · 02-22-2015, 08:15

That could really speed up marking baffles out! Other than the mess, I'd guess the other worry is whether or not the chalk sticks enough for handling things and not having the lines wipe away.

**Boothill** · 02-22-2015, 08:39

that is how sodakgrrl and i did it when we made our quilts and tarps, worked great

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**Ramblinrev** · 02-22-2015, 08:47

The only caution about using snap lines is to make sure the fabric is completely flat and the grain is straight. Otherwise you can end up getting funky results. But given those perameters... up they work fine.

**flyhang** · 02-22-2015, 08:57

Stay away from the Red chalk
I believe it is designed to be permanent.

**jn35646** · 02-22-2015, 09:00

Tape fabric to the floor nice and flat and should be good. I might try this if I do my own underquilt. I just worry about the lines fading away from handling the fabric, probably not a big deal though.

**gmcttr** · 02-22-2015, 09:13

Originally Posted by jn35646

That could really speed up marking baffles out!...

If you need a chalk line or long straight edge to make baffles, you're doing it the hard way.

https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...o-Cut-Baffles?

**jn35646** · 02-22-2015, 09:21

Originally Posted by gmcttr

If you need a chalk line or long straight edge to make baffles, you're doing it the hard way.

https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...o-Cut-Baffles?

Thanks for that link! I was referring to marking my sew lines on the fabric for attaching baffles...but this is really good info for cutting that I had not seen. First quilt I made this week I used precut baffle material from Dutch.

**gmcttr** · 02-22-2015, 09:55

Originally Posted by jn35646

Thanks for that link! I was referring to marking my sew lines on the fabric for attaching baffles...

Duh! I should have picked up on that.

**TreeBeard13** · 02-23-2015, 15:17

Originally Posted by Snowball

.....most of us don’t have very long straight edges.

Keep an eye out for entertainment centers people put out for the trash. The front trim pieces usually pop off easily, and are generally about 6 feet long and 3" wide. They make great straight edges and are free. I grab the sides to use when cutting with x-acto or soldering iron.