How to use a thimble - hand sewing - picking up the needle after pushing it through

[@dandeliondew]

Wow! I learnt recently about the importance of thimbles but been using the tip rather than the side of the thimble. Using the side saves me time and motion. I can really see how the thimble pushes the needle out, and the index and thumb merely 'catch' the needle and then move the entire hand back in place. Since I started sewing on machine, it makes me think of the biological version of a machine- what a reversal! Thank you for the very clear instructions and images.

[@24Washington]

I'm so glad that this video could be helpful to you! Thank you so much for your feedback :)

[@JL-ge5pt]

Brilliant! Like you, I struggled with how to handle the needle once it traveled through the fabric; it typically emerged facing magnetic north and repositioning it was time consuming. You've broken down the complete movement into several logical steps - most instructions only take us half way through the process. Thank you!

[@24Washington]

Thank you SO much for taking the time to let me know! I completely agree with there being a lack of detailed breakdowns, and I'm so pleased that my interpretation could be of use to you!

[@karenlane6826]

I’ve always struggled to use a thimble and this explanation is brilliant. I now think I may be able to stitch and save my finger. I too was feeling that awful strain on my hand. Thank you!

[@24Washington]

Thanks for the comment!! Really hope the explanation proves useful to you. Sometimes I just can't get my head around thing until I fully understand what's going on ... fingers crossed (just not the thimble one!!) All the best!

[@rrtcad]

That was very helpful thank you

[@24Washington]

You're very welcome! I'm always glad to help.

[@alexandergp7600]

THANK YOU! verry helpful, I had the same problem :)

[@24Washington]

I'm glad that this video could help you! It still took a lot of practice, but when my brain could understand the principles in theory it became much easier. Good luck!

[@Veemerica]

I still struggle because I sometimes push the needle with my ring finger, even if I have my thimble on my middle finger. 2 thimbles seems overkill 😂

[@24Washington]

I found that as long as the thimble was in the correct place (tucked into my hand) when I pulled the needle through with my index/thumb, my middle finger would be the only one there to push it through again. It took a lot of slow practice!

[@Veemerica]

@@24Washington I will give it a go! Thanks!

[@nilguneser38]

I have several thimbles but I don't like using them. If I have to do lots of hand sewing I wrap my finger with a band-aid. Thimbles are so cool but don't work for me.

[@24Washington]

Love the band-aid tip!