I can thank you enough for breaking down the explanation into extremely small bite size steps. I spent the last 5 years looking for every tailoring book, online form, and video trying to understand how to properly use a thimble. How you explained every incremental step finally helps me feel like the needle is an extension of my fingers and that I am not fighting against it.
Wow, you see how quick he threaded that needle? I'm impressed just by that. He's a real professional, it's a craft tailoring but what a skill to have. Thank God for Tailors!! He has handsome hands.
There are lots of okay videos on how to use a thimble on YT but their utility is quite limited to be honest. None of them is as detailed and useful as yours - this one is definitely the best! You give us the keys to do and practice hand sewing properly, this is priceless. Thank you so much! I must add a totally random comment: you have very beautiful hands!
This series of videos was recommended to me, glad for it. You do a fantastic job explaining and breaking it down. Question, I have hyper mobile joints. Pushing the needle in the manner described is painful, is this method a must? Thanks in advance. :
Pleasure is mine Adriel! Thank you for tuning in! I recommend you discuss this with a doctor. You do really have to push with the front of the thimble. You can always try a ring thimble which sits on the middle of your finger between the two knuckles. Reza.
Your guidance and detailed instructions are invaluable. Great tip on bending the thimble slightly! I started practicing today and had issues with the thimble slipping off, watched the video again and applied your tip. I was so happy...it doesn't slide off anymore, now I can concentrate on proper hand mechanics. I am practicing with a size 5 basting needle, is that a proper needle?
I realize basting thread is thin and smooth, but before using permanent thread, there is a technique for removing the thread off the spindle and onto the needle; plus pre-waxing and then ironing the strips of thread before using it. These techniques help keep the thread straight and prevents twisting and knotting. Do you agree?
Waxing of the thread indeed prevents the thread from knotting up and making small loops. It stiffens it. Basting thread should not be waxed as you already know. Reza.
Hello Morgan, I would say that the thread would only slip through the needles eye if you leave too little thread at the short end. Using your pink finger as I describe in the video should grip the thread and prevent it from slipping through. Unless as I mentioned earlier you leave too little on the short and of the thread. I usually allow 1/3 of the total thread length on the short. Let me know if my explanation helped. Good luck.
@@OFFICIALISOT Thank you for answering me so quickly. I thought the scissor motion of the ring finger and pinky finger was a loose hold. Do you actually firmly hold the thread between the side of the pinky and the side of the ring finger? Like, more pinching than gently holding? Also, what do you do when you’re at the last five inches of thread to work with? I’ve been practicing while pad stitching a massive coat, and I find that the last few inches of thread are always a pain to keep from slipping out. Any other suggestions? Thanks again! I’ve never had such an easy time hand sewing since I started using this technique you described in great detail.
Good day! I have a question for you, can one wear a thimble on their ring finger instead? The thing is, I have realised only recently that since childhood, I've been using one extra finger for tasks that would normally require less fingers to be used. For example, instead of holding a pen with three fingers while writing, I've been using four fingers. And likewise, instead of using two fingers to hold a needle while sewing, I'm using three (thumb, index, and middle). Does that mean that for someone like me, it would be advisable to put a thimble on my ring finger; or rather, would you recommend that I re-learn and try to use just the thumb and the index finger for sewing, as people usually do? Thank you.
Hello Julie! I am well familiar with your question as I myself used to hold pens with 4 fingers until I took calligraphy classes and corrected my hand posture. I don't recommend holding the needle with 3 fingers. You will not do yourself any favours. Neither would I advice to put a thimble on your ring finger. While this is possible, it's not optimal. Take a week or two and practice each step in isolation, from picking the needle up to positioning it on your thimble, bending your fingers back without a needle and getting used to the movements. This requires deliberate practice. That's where the secret is. Think about it as playing an instrument; most of the time, learning a new instrument feels awkward and unnatural. But after a while, it becomes part of your DNA. Unless you have disfigured hands, warped bone structure or irregular muscle lengths, I would highly recommend the teachings of the video along with patience and deliberate practice. If you have to, see a professional and have your hands examined to make sure the teachings in the video don't do harm. Good luck and let me know how you get on. Thank you for watching the lessons :) Reza
@@OFFICIALISOT Thank you so much! It's even more encouraging to know that someone as professional and skillful as you once had to overcome the same little obstacle I'm now facing :) I know it's not something huge, but sometimes even picking up the needle seems like a big task)) Thank you, I'll be doing my best!
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I can thank you enough for breaking down the explanation into extremely small bite size steps. I spent the last 5 years looking for every tailoring book, online form, and video trying to understand how to properly use a thimble. How you explained every incremental step finally helps me feel like the needle is an extension of my fingers and that I am not fighting against it.
You're welcome my friend:)
Wow, you see how quick he threaded that needle? I'm impressed just by that. He's a real professional, it's a craft tailoring but what a skill to have. Thank God for Tailors!! He has handsome hands.
There are lots of okay videos on how to use a thimble on YT but their utility is quite limited to be honest. None of them is as detailed and useful as yours - this one is definitely the best! You give us the keys to do and practice hand sewing properly, this is priceless. Thank you so much!
I must add a totally random comment: you have very beautiful hands!
Nora. Thank you for your very kind message. Enjoy the series.
I've never heard this explanation before, even when reading/watching Claire Schaeffer or other well-known custom tailoring experts.
Wow, you are the ninja master of sewing!!!
Thank you, I'd heard elsewhere that there was a professional way of sewing with a thimble. This explanation really cleared it up for me!
You’re welcome 😉
The most cleared explanation from youtube.. .thank you so so so so much ...
You are very welcome Ana. Thank you for watching:)
This explanation is priceless! 🙏
Thank you thank you thank you!
This is really nice and helpful. After years of unguided, this really does feel like learning something the proper way. Thank you!
Ha!! Your brilliant ❣️❣️ never knew this for thimbal! It hurts me so bad ! I’m going to practice this❣️❣️👍🏻🥰🫶 thank you so much !! ❤🎉
Enjoy!
Reza
Thank you so much!
This is amazing. Thank you
Another fantastic video! Thank you so much!
This was so helpful. I can’t wait to start practising. Thank you for such clear guidance on proper technique.
You’re welcome Sarah.
You're simply fantastic! 😍
Thank you Walter🙌🏼
Thank you for this explanation👏🏻❤️
Is there part 1 to 4 or it’s just start with part 5?
It starts as part 5 :)
Part 1 to 4 were the old lessons on tools, materials etc, which have now been updated in another playlist.
Reza
Just.. awesome. Thank you from my heart!
Pleasure is all mine!
thank you so much! explained it so well
You’re welcome Lara.🙌🏼
Just found your channel and the way you explain steps is super clear! Thank you so much for making this series
Thank you Maria. I appreciate your comment.
Excellent explanation!
Legendaryfizz 👍🏼
thank youuu!
You’re welcome Sayo🙌🏼
Such desirable finesse!
This series of videos was recommended to me, glad for it. You do a fantastic job explaining and breaking it down.
Question, I have hyper mobile joints. Pushing the needle in the manner described is painful, is this method a must?
Thanks in advance. :
Pleasure is mine Adriel! Thank you for tuning in!
I recommend you discuss this with a doctor. You do really have to push with the front of the thimble.
You can always try a ring thimble which sits on the middle of your finger between the two knuckles.
Reza.
Your guidance and detailed instructions are invaluable. Great tip on bending the thimble slightly! I started practicing today and had issues with the thimble slipping off, watched the video again and applied your tip. I was so happy...it doesn't slide off anymore, now I can concentrate on proper hand mechanics. I am practicing with a size 5 basting needle, is that a proper needle?
Great! Yes Amit, No.5 needle is perfect.
I realize basting thread is thin and smooth, but before using permanent thread, there is a technique for removing the thread off the spindle and onto the needle; plus pre-waxing and then ironing the strips of thread before using it. These techniques help keep the thread straight and prevents twisting and knotting. Do you agree?
Waxing of the thread indeed prevents the thread from knotting up and making small loops. It stiffens it.
Basting thread should not be waxed as you already know.
Reza.
What about when you don’t double up the thread? I find it slips through the eye constantly. I would love some advice for that please.
Hello Morgan, I would say that the thread would only slip through the needles eye if you leave too little thread at the short end. Using your pink finger as I describe in the video should grip the thread and prevent it from slipping through. Unless as I mentioned earlier you leave too little on the short and of the thread. I usually allow 1/3 of the total thread length on the short. Let me know if my explanation helped. Good luck.
@@OFFICIALISOT Thank you for answering me so quickly. I thought the scissor motion of the ring finger and pinky finger was a loose hold. Do you actually firmly hold the thread between the side of the pinky and the side of the ring finger? Like, more pinching than gently holding? Also, what do you do when you’re at the last five inches of thread to work with? I’ve been practicing while pad stitching a massive coat, and I find that the last few inches of thread are always a pain to keep from slipping out. Any other suggestions? Thanks again! I’ve never had such an easy time hand sewing since I started using this technique you described in great detail.
Good day! I have a question for you, can one wear a thimble on their ring finger instead? The thing is, I have realised only recently that since childhood, I've been using one extra finger for tasks that would normally require less fingers to be used. For example, instead of holding a pen with three fingers while writing, I've been using four fingers. And likewise, instead of using two fingers to hold a needle while sewing, I'm using three (thumb, index, and middle). Does that mean that for someone like me, it would be advisable to put a thimble on my ring finger; or rather, would you recommend that I re-learn and try to use just the thumb and the index finger for sewing, as people usually do? Thank you.
Hello Julie!
I am well familiar with your question as I myself used to hold pens with 4 fingers until I took calligraphy classes and corrected my hand posture.
I don't recommend holding the needle with 3 fingers. You will not do yourself any favours. Neither would I advice to put a thimble on your ring finger. While this is possible, it's not optimal. Take a week or two and practice each step in isolation, from picking the needle up to positioning it on your thimble, bending your fingers back without a needle and getting used to the movements. This requires deliberate practice. That's where the secret is.
Think about it as playing an instrument; most of the time, learning a new instrument feels awkward and unnatural. But after a while, it becomes part of your DNA.
Unless you have disfigured hands, warped bone structure or irregular muscle lengths, I would highly recommend the teachings of the video along with patience and deliberate practice. If you have to, see a professional and have your hands examined to make sure the teachings in the video don't do harm.
Good luck and let me know how you get on. Thank you for watching the lessons :)
Reza
@@OFFICIALISOT
Thank you so much! It's even more encouraging to know that someone as professional and skillful as you once had to overcome the same little obstacle I'm now facing :) I know it's not something huge, but sometimes even picking up the needle seems like a big task)) Thank you, I'll be doing my best!
@@JulieJRoth Good luck Julie. You’ll be fine.
Reza