I had a hard time learning to use one. My Mother rest her soul said for me to put the thimble on wear it all day and get used to doing things with it and even wear it when sewing and one day you will begin to use it and not remember when or how it came about. I did that and am using one all the time. I use mine on my middle finger. Also if you are sewing the binding maybe a longer needle will do for you. I do use a thimble when I sew the binding on. Try a longer needle. Quilter000