How did you learn to use a thimble?
#32
I tried several thimbles before I found the one I really like, has ring or ridge on top so needle does not slip off, to get used to it I wore it all day for several days till it just felt natural, also I wet finger before putting it on, makes it really stay in place for me. I had never used a thimble for sewing dfor many many years as just made my cloths, but when I starting quilting it became a must use!
#35
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Ilearned after our burned down, with my sewing machine and I had to adjust donated clothing for my children to wear to school. Also, I handsewed patches in my husband's boxer shorts at this time also. Also had a new baby and all her clothes were burned and had to make more for her and a toddler, a 4 and 5 yr old.
When you poke enough holes in that finger and it hurts so badly, you will learn quickly! God has blessed us since then and we have had a good life and marriage.......still using that thimble when I had sew.
delma
When you poke enough holes in that finger and it hurts so badly, you will learn quickly! God has blessed us since then and we have had a good life and marriage.......still using that thimble when I had sew.
delma
#38
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I can't remember when I didn't use a thimble.... don't know if that's old age or I started so young that I don't remember it. I have lots of thimbles...... seem to find them in every sewing box I get at an estate sale or auction. But, I've gotten to love the leather one with a metal 'coin' on it. I've had to buy a couple since the first because they too will wear out.
#39
I spent the summer with my aunt when I was six years old. She taught me how to do embroidery, and how to use a thimble. She bought the smallest thimble she could and wrapped a cloth strip around my finger to hold it on. I still have that thimble. And, I am now 76 years old.
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