Chalkboard Fabric 48 inches Wide

This black oilcloth fabric has a specially-coated surface that makes it behave like a chalkboard.

Sew it into a wall hanging, use it on a pillow, add an insert to a Christmas stocking — share your ideas for using this fun product with us!

It is important to prime the chalkboard fabric before you use it for the first time. To do so, simply rub the side of a piece of common chalk over the fabric in one direction and then the other. Wipe clean and repeat. Wipe again and your cloth will be ready to use.

Sewing tips:

• Press with a cool iron using a pressing cloth between the iron and cloth. OK to press on back without pressing cloth if using a cool iron
• Use tissue paper or lightweight paper under fabric if static makes it stick to bed of machine.
• Needle size: 90/14
• Presser foot: Teflon if available
• Wash with warm soapy sponge; dry with soft cloth.

10 Sewing Tips for Using Chalkboard Fabric

1. Cure the chalkboard fabric: Lay the fabric right side up, and rub the entire surface with chalkboard chalk, first in the horizontal and then in the vertical direction. Clean the fabric with a damp cloth; then repeat the process.
2. Use a wool setting on your iron and a dry press cloth; press from the wrong side to remove wrinkles.
3. Press seams using a wooden pressing tool, such as the Little Wooden Iron.
4. Stitch with a Teflon Foot for best results. If you use a standard presser foot, use tissue paper or wax paper between the fabric and the presser foot for a smoother glide.
5. Use a size 80 Universal Needle.
6. Pin with Wonder Clips or double-sided basting tape.
7. Set the sewing machine for a longer stitch length, 3.5 mm. Shorter stitches weaken the fabric.
8. Select all-purpose thread for both the needle and the bobbin.
9. Use regular chalkboard chalk or Chalk Markers to write on the chalkboard fabric. (Avoid sidewalk chalk.)
10. Cut the rectangular shapes for projects using a rotary cutter, ruler, and mat. Cut single layers, not folded fabric. as the thickness of the fabric may cause shifting during the cutting process.