It truly looks like a more efficient way to hand sew with a thimble than the kind we typically use here in the U.S. I have seen ones similar to ours (closed end, fits on the end of a finger) without the end, but not one that slides up your finger. Also, where I live we have a bit of a "cultural" thimble, made from seal hide. They look like a little "shoe" and are open on one side (the fingernail side) and have a little band that hold them on. I have yet to try one, I'm just too used to the one I grew up using. I even think I have one, I just don't know where it is!

M

Now, this is very interesting indeed! I have never seen a thimble like that one either, and I collect them! Huh....

It is hard to get used to using a thimble, but, once you do, it is a finger savor. Just keep trying different ones until it does feel right.

It depends on the project what needle I use to sew with. I think what you are using is a between. The nice thing about those is you can get great control of your stitches.

I have a hard time using any thimble. Most of the metal ones are too large for my finger tip and then when I get a plastic one it sweats and is uncomfortable. A friend of mine told me to get a leather one like she uses for beading but I have been unable to find one in my price range. I have never seen an open side one and I would love to see one for the middle of your finger like in the above fingers. This site is so full of info!!!

Miss Tami

I may have seen a thimble like that, but didn't realize that it really was a current model! I may have thought it was antique! Will keep my eyes open! Thank you for sharing! :lol: :lol:
The shorter needles make it easier to make smaller stitches. It is easier to rock the needle when it is shorter. At least that is what I have found. :lol: :lol:

I've always used a metal thimble on my middle finger (I guess because my mother did) yours is very interesting, I can see how it can be useful. You wouln't have to turn your hand to get your thimble in line with your needle. I will be on the look out for a thimble like yours. Thanks for sharing.

Miss Treated,
I would like to see the shue like thimble you mentioned above. Could you please show me the picture how you hear it?

I had been wondering if our thimble is traditionally Japanese or something came fro western culture.
There might be any other ways of handsewing in the world. :)

youme, is there a website catalog place that your kind of thimbles can be purchased?
Deara

I moved all my sewing stuff upstairs so i have been sorting...I have a package of these...it says ring thimble and is fons and Porter so I must have got them at joanns.....I tried all kinds of stuff for hand sewing :wink:

I tried googling on where you can get it in USA, but all I could find out was Japanese online shop. There are some thimbles made with leather (leather ring),too.
http://item.rakuten.co.jp/yanagiya/c/0000000574/

Just to show you what other kind of thimbles we have here.

Thank you so much youme.
Deara