Help! I can't wear a thimble!
#1
I have tried every type of thimble and can't get used to any of them... when I get desperate I wear duct tape and bandaids..I have tried liquid bandages..those dots, leather, plastic, metal, nothing feels good and I just can't get used to one..when I do a lot of applique or hand sewing my finger gets sore and full of holes...any suggestions...you guys know everything...
#3
I was the same way, for years and years I never wore a thimble, then a gal told me, get a good fitting one, wet the end of your finger, put it on and wear it ALL day, you will find you really will get used to it, now I can't do any hand sewing with one, love my thimble, good luck!~~~~~~~
#4
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Location: Alberta, Canada
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Get an old pair of leather gloves and cut the finger off. Use that instead of a thimble. It will eventually wear out,as the needle pokes a million holes, then just cut another finger off.
Look for leather gloves in thrift shops. When you find a pair, you have lots of "thimbles"!
Look for leather gloves in thrift shops. When you find a pair, you have lots of "thimbles"!
#7
I used to fold up strips of cardstock and shape it to my finger and keep it in place with a 'flexible fabric' band aide. LOL I finally forced myself to get used to the leather thimbles --- now I use them all the time. The cardstock and band aide will protect your finger and you can remove it and reuse it several times ----- I hope you can find a thimble that works for you. (those band aides can get expensive! LOL)
#9
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Join Date: Aug 2010
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I can't use a thimble very well either. I do use super glue on my fingers for under the quilt, seals holes & helps keep needle from poking in sore places.
I have tried all types of them, i can manage a little with leather ones, but I make my own and put a piece of thin metal in the tip for pushing needle.
I have tried all types of them, i can manage a little with leather ones, but I make my own and put a piece of thin metal in the tip for pushing needle.
#10
Originally Posted by littlehud
I buy heavy gloves (the kind you buy to wash dishes) and cut the fingers off one by one to use. Protects my fingers just fine.
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