they make thimbles for people with long nails,ito open on the end so it lsips over the nail

I just discovered those, also, and think they are wonderful! I thought I was the only person in the world who used the side of my finger to push the needle! They are Clover, I think.

I use an open ended thimble so my nail goes past the thimble, not in it. Love it !!! I have worn out 2 of them and am on my 3rd.

I use the rubber ones and absolutely love them. Can't imagine pushing a needle through the binding fabrics without one. I've gotten so used to them, I use a thimble when I sew on a button.

I have tried just about everything and still can not use a thimble. I will keep trying but as long as I get the desired finish I can suffer through.

I can't use them either! For some reason they drive me crazy. Maybe it's a sensory thing. lol :roll:

I use a leather thimble with a metal spot; a bit pricey but well worth it; works great! I get them at JoAnn's with the 40% off coupons.

i use a bandaid with the pad at the sore spot,,sometimes the needle goes thru but it does help in the long run

I have the same problem. I found these, which are called "Nimble Thimble" and they have a slit that your fingernail goes through. I have a tendency to push with the side of my middle finger, and this one comes down to the first knuckle and protects the side of my finger. As with most things, the small is too tight and the medium is not tight enough, but I found that if I put a finger cot on first, the thimble fits good.

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too Much, I went to stanssewing and found how to measure a thimble and I'm sossss confuuuuused. They show it on a thumb. Is that how to use a thimble? I thought it was for the middle or ring finger???