Originally Posted by Julie in NM
from sewing. Llive in a desert..NM...and wonder if you gals have any ideas what I should use to moisturize. Udder balm isn't working like it used to. Right now I'm sitting here with band aids on 6 fingertips cuz they crack and bleed. Oh so sore. I even have med exam (no latex) gloves that I use...slather up hands and put the gloves on for overnight. Only feels good for a couple hours when I take the gloves off in am. Guess I just have to quit sewing for a couple days to for them to heal.
Alergic to perfumes in most hand lotions/creams. I do know that creams have more emolionts that lotions. Can't wait for suggestions.
I have the same problem- Try washing your hands after sewing, and putting any good emollient on. You may be sensitive to sizing. That is what tears my hands up. If you wash all of your fabric before you sew, that may also help. Sizing sensitivity is why some of us must wash new clothes before wearing them. It does work real good for matching seams while ironing though. (damed if you do, damed if you don't) :thumbup: (pardon my language please)