Originally Posted by ssnare
sewing tool
This is the tool that was used with pattern tracing paper, to copy the pattern onto fabric - primarily used when sewing clothing. The tracing or transfer paper came in a dark navy blue, bright red and sun shine bright yellow. The tracing paper was placed, waxed color side down onto fabric, with the pattern on top. This tool was then pushed on top of the patern markings. The points pushed thru and transferred the colored waxy finish from the transfer paper onto the fabric. (This did wash out.)