Tailors use chalk. I use an indelible ink marker.
The marking tool used for dark colored fabrics is tailor's chalk.
The best product I have found is tailors chalk. It usually comes in a package with a piece of white and blue and it easily brushes off.
Another name for a marking out tool is a "layout tool." These tools are used in various trades, such as woodworking and metalworking, to accurately mark measurements and guide cuts or placements. Common examples include chalk lines, squares, and marking gauges.
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A white grease pencil is a writing tool typically used for marking on dark or non-porous surfaces such as glass, plastic, or metal. Its marking is made of a waxy substance that can be easily wiped off with a cloth or eraser.
A tool with a handle like a screwdriver and a metal spike on the end. It is used for making holes in things and marking places (a mark to know where to drill etc)
Could it be a protractor?
The sewing tool that is used for pressing fabrics with pile to prevent them from flattening out is a needle board. The needle board has pins that keeps the pile from being crushed.
They identify which chokes you have in without having to use a choke tool. different companies have different markings but in general the fewer marks, the more constricted the choke (1 mark=full choke).
Lazer marking is an alternative to ink or engraving done by tool bits. it offers a more detailed marking on the object by using a laser to burn into the object.
A sharp pencil or a scribe.
A marking gauge is a woodworking tool used for scribing lines parallel to a reference edge, typically for measuring and marking out widths on wood. It consists of a beam with a sharp marking point that can be adjusted to set the desired distance from the edge. The tool helps ensure accuracy and consistency in cuts and joinery by providing a reliable reference for measurements. Marking gauges can be made from wood or metal and are essential for precise woodworking tasks.