Best fabric markers for character signatures?

[JJIRmom]

I made my kids pillowcases with their names that I was going to have the characters sign. Need recommendations on what is a good fabric marker that won't fade & is easy for characters to sign. I already purchased fabric markers made by sharpie called Stained, but now that I look at them they have a paintbrush type tip that I think would be really hard for characters to sign their names with, so I think I need to buy a different kind. What have you used & had success with? Also how do you have the characters sign pillowcases or shirts? I've thought of bringing a clipboard so the have a hard surface to write on (& to prevent bleed through) but that will be a hassle to carry around the parks all day.

 

[kaismahma]

I am still working on the marker portion of your question as we are doing the same thing. But as for how they sign I bought a small embroidery hoop that will hold the fabric taunt for them to sign. This way I can move the hoop around too so that I get signatures all over and not on top of each other. I'd say the hoop I bought was about 4-6 inches.

 

[PrettyCoy]

The embroidery hoop is a great idea! I am planning on ordering a cinch sack type backpack for DD to have signed.

We've used the Sharpie Stained fabric pens before and they worked well.

 

[JJIRmom]

Great idea, I'll have to check out Hobby Lobby or Michaels for one of them. Sounds much easier than carrying a clipboard!! Hopefully someone can chime in about marker brands. Now I have also bought Tulip branded fabric marker & maybe I got a bad batch but the colors were really dried out.