Thank you very much! This tutorial is a game changer for me. I have been sewing for at least 55 years and never knew how to use a thimble. I guess because just knowing only about the traditional thimble, which is very uncomfortable. I have learned to master my favorite one---the thimble ring!
My grandfather was a tailor in Lancashire before WWII. One trick he showed me was to get an open topped tailor's thimble that seemed a little too small, then use a rawhide or rubber mallet to reshape it to a slightly oval shape. That made it fit perfectly without slipping, since most people have more oval shaped fingertips rather than perfectly round. My eventual adult sized thimble is so comfortable that I've often caught myself wearing it out of the house-- one side has worn thin and I had to reshape it to use the other side about 20 years ago. Now the "new" side is wearing thin and I'm bracing myself to get a brand new thimble to modify and wear for the rest of my life.
Such a cool tip! And wow I bet your grandfather has some amazing stories! I find myself wearing my thimble rings out of the house all the time, I forget they're on haha.
GOSH... Since I had never used a thimble cos when I 1st tried one like that metal one, I felt so uncomfortable and thus gave it up Now, I see the variety of thimbles...👍👏 I must try out one. Thanks so much for sharing...💝🌻💐
I have used a thimble all my long life but now I think my fingers have changed a bit and I seem to be relying on my own finger nail. Glad to have this information to help, I do have a leather one, I will give it a more detailed try. Thanks.
I love that! Hand sewing is so adaptable and easily moving with every individual, I find I sometimes like using my own fingernail too, or just prefer pulling more than pushing the needle in 🤷🏾♀️ it varies
Hello, I'm french and I think the best way to say "Bohin" in english ( for non french speakers ) is to say "Bo in" : "bo" like "go" and "in", the opposite of "out". Otherwise, for french speakers, think about "beautiful one", literally.
Thank you very much! This tutorial is a game changer for me. I have been sewing for at least 55 years and never knew how to use a thimble. I guess because just knowing only about the traditional thimble, which is very uncomfortable. I have learned to master my favorite one---the thimble ring!
Yvette I'm so happy this video was helpful for you lady! I LOVE my thimble ring too!! 🙌🏾
My grandfather was a tailor in Lancashire before WWII. One trick he showed me was to get an open topped tailor's thimble that seemed a little too small, then use a rawhide or rubber mallet to reshape it to a slightly oval shape. That made it fit perfectly without slipping, since most people have more oval shaped fingertips rather than perfectly round. My eventual adult sized thimble is so comfortable that I've often caught myself wearing it out of the house-- one side has worn thin and I had to reshape it to use the other side about 20 years ago. Now the "new" side is wearing thin and I'm bracing myself to get a brand new thimble to modify and wear for the rest of my life.
Such a cool tip! And wow I bet your grandfather has some amazing stories! I find myself wearing my thimble rings out of the house all the time, I forget they're on haha.
I used the traditional metal thimble, uncomfortably, for years before discovering a leather one. Such a difference and wonderful to use.
They're so uncomfortable - yes! So glad you found one that works best for you, I love leather thimbles 🙌🏾
GOSH...
Since I had never used a thimble cos when I 1st tried one like that metal one, I felt so uncomfortable and thus gave it up
Now, I see the variety of thimbles...👍👏
I must try out one.
Thanks so much for sharing...💝🌻💐
I have used a thimble all my long life but now I think my fingers have changed a bit and I seem to be relying on my own finger nail. Glad to have this information to help, I do have a leather one, I will give it a more detailed try. Thanks.
I love that! Hand sewing is so adaptable and easily moving with every individual, I find I sometimes like using my own fingernail too, or just prefer pulling more than pushing the needle in 🤷🏾♀️ it varies
Hello, I'm french and I think the best way to say "Bohin" in english ( for non french speakers ) is to say "Bo in" : "bo" like "go" and "in", the opposite of "out".
Otherwise, for french speakers, think about "beautiful one", literally.
So informative!! I now need to rethink the thimbles I own.
Using the right one can definitely be a game changer for your making practice! I'm so glad you liked the video babe