Make Your Own Sashiko Palm Thimble

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

See the description for frequently-asked questions. Good luck with your future sashiko projects made with your very own thimble! Please tag me on Instagram (@XiaoxiaoYarn) with your results, I'd be very happy to see them! Happy stitching. :)

[@barbarajennings1798]

On vacation in 2016 I went into a craft store that had every kind of craft you can think of. They had a display of sashiko items and I bought everything I needed. Thread, thimble, needles, precut linen cloth and a book on slow stitching. I have done a little stitching on things like a needle book . Nothing very big but after watching your video , just by chance, on the biscornu pin cushion, I started watching your other videos. I realize I had been stitching in The dark. Your instructions are excellent. I love the way you present the information. I visited Japan in 2008. I love the country and the people. Your presentations are inspiring. I plan on trying to follow your instructions for beginners. All I have done in the past is lines of straight stitching across small pieces of cloth.just at random. I can’t wait to get started. The first thing I will do is make my own palm thimble. I ordered the book you recommended on one of your videos, the ultimate Sashiko. I love the history of boro.

[@julias.8236]

Just made one. But as a rectangle. I took the waistband from the jeans, pushed the leather label inside, closed the two edges and sewed the "ring" out if a belt loop on. It feels good in the hand. The sashiko needles will arrive on Wednesday, then I'll give it a try. My first try with regular needles gave me the feeling, that these needles are too short.

[@regenabiggs4972]

I would love to try this

[@SarahbWilliams]

Great tip re the leather patch. Thank you ❤

[@marijkeschellenbach2680]

I just bought a $0.90 pair of jeans at a thrift shop and am ready to make this palm thimble!!!

[@EtainMcCloud]

This is so delightful and cheerful. I was lucky enough to be able to get a metal sashiko style thimble when I splurged to order good needles, but one can never have too many. Even if I never follow this tutorial watching it made me smile. Your editing style is just pure joy. Thank you.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you so much for your nice words Nausi! They made me smile too. :) I hope I'll see your sashiko stitches one day. :)

[@bella-bee]

I’m surprised that the needle eye doesn’t poke through. I expected to find you’d put a layer of leather inside! But that’s a great way to wear a thimble! And many people don’t like our western version as it feels bulky on the finger tips, or keeps falling off! I’m going to try this. If I do find thinner needles poke through, I shall put a small circle of hard plastic between the layers. That should do the trick. Thank you for your lovely videos. Your gracious gentle speech is solace to my tired ears. And your workmanship is beautiful and your teaching an inspiration to try sashiko. Thank you

[@lormcdonald6721]

Hi Bella Bee; Me too, I was concerned about being poked. While cutting out my circle from the waist band on my Dad’s old jeans (I’ve asked all family to keep their old jeans for me to upcycle ♻️😉), and noticed the leather rectangle that is on most jeans sewn onto the waistband at the back… so I got out my seem ripper and removed it. I was able to cut a circle out of it, because they are not too thick, and using a stiff/sharp darning needle, I was able to attach my stitched circle, following the above tutorial, and then was able to sew it to my belt loop ring I had made. It’s not as pretty of course, but it works great and is more flexible than a plastic disc I think. My father used to make leather finger thimbles for my Mom when I was young. I remember she loved them, as the needles never went through the leather.

[@abritishguy8351]

​@lormcdonald6721 that's such a good idea! Just makeshifted one

[@elliewilliams5283]

Thanks

[@dianasicora2983]

Merci !

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you so much for your support, Diana!

[@lulaboola74]

Thank you for this charming tutorial! I had seen metal palm thimbles but it never occurred to me I could make one from fabric❤

[@lormcdonald6721]

Thank you so very much XiaoXiao for making this wonderful video! I followed your instructions and made my own Thimble (what is this kind of thimble called in Japanese?). It’s not as pretty as yours of course, but I’m actually pretty proud how it turned out. While cutting my circle out of the waistband of my father’s jeans (don’t worry, he was done with them 😉), I noticed the rectangle leather patch that most manufacturers sew into the back waist band of jeans to show their brand. I removed it easily with my seam ripper and because it’s not too thick, I was able to cut a circle out of it to match the size of my fabric (denim) circles. I made the fabric circle first, then attached the leather circle to the back of my Sashiko thimble circle, then sewed it onto my ring (made from the belt loop of the same black jeans.). I wish I could up load a picture here to show you as I’m so grateful for your instructions. Thank you so much. Arigatō 🥰 ありがとう

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Wow! What a brilliant idea! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@lulaboola74]

I was thinking of doing this exact thing, good to know it worked, thanks for sharing!

[@katpaints]

Great idea! I wish I had a pair of my dad's old work pants! The fabric was much tighter than denim jeans are! I do have some leather pieces - suede - that would work. I slowed the video down quite a bit and it helped a lot! I love making tools!

[@elliewilliams5283]

I just made a sashiko thimble! Thank you for the instructions to make one. I just need to know why I needed one now!!! 😂 x

[@elliewilliams5283]

Made with old denim jeans and an old shirt!! In true Japan spirit. I don't know how to post a photo 😊 x

[@tobe1me1]

謝謝！

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

十分感謝您的慷慨支持！

[@mgailqster]

After watching your video, I made one of these & started one for a friend. Need her ring size :)

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Nice! Have fun stitching, both of you!

[@deidremartin7394]

Holy smokes! This is just the best and most clear video of this process. I highly enjoyed and, best of all, I learned several helpful things as well as now I know how to make this item!! Thanks so much for such an enjoyable, informative video!

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you Deidre! I'm really happy to hear that you find this video helpful! Have fun with your future sashiko projects! ☺️

[@paperprincess1050]

Great, lovely and I made one, not as elegantly or as quickly as yours but such a great project and since it is the first thimble I have made I will cherish it, thank you

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you Margot ! I’m happy that you made your own thimble! And I’m sure it is very nice and comfy to use ! Good luck with your future projects !

[@jneljohn]

Watch this made me so happy! The joy of sewing.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you so much! That made me feel happy. :)

[@paulklammer1792]

Your videos are so beautifully done. Music, scene/story, narration, framing, color. All. A pleasure to watch.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Wow, thank you! Glad you enjoyed them!

[@louizabell9905]

Thank you for the tutorial and entertaining video! I made one too and adjusted by using some elastic for the part that goes around the finger. It took me a little longer than 4 minutes to make mine 😄 but works well.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

How nice!!! Enjoy your new thimble and sashiko!

[@ShoshiPlatypus]

What a great idea, and very much in the spirit of Sashiko to make it from recycled materials! I adore your cute stop-motion animations too. Really great and entertaining video. I'm about to start Sashiko (got materials on order) and your channel is going to be super-helpful. Thank you so much. New subscriber.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you so much 😀 ! Have fun with your new projects !

[@mscashwell]

I noticed your thimble and wondered where/how and then your vid pops up in the suggestions. Wonderful. Thank you so much, Xiaoxiao! Love the vids by the way. You are a wonderful instructor. Yes, I agree with Nausi Windstrider, on your editing style.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you so much Simba!

[@vivianramsay2527]

Thank you! Really appreciate the 'how to make' for the palm thimble! Your stop motion animation was remarkable and so much fun!! 🤩🤩

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you Vivian! I'm very happy that the video helped.

[@marijkeschellenbach2680]

This has been a very useful addition to my sashiko supplies and I love using it.

[@mparkerotoole]

Watching your videos is very healing. It makes me happy to see your creative process. Nice work!

[@maryt2887]

Thank you for directing me to this video. I will be making one of these palm thimbles, although I wish I had some denim to recycle. Maybe a trip to the thrift store? Love watching the stop motion video!

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

That's awesome to hear! Have fun making your palm thimble!

[@denasewell]

Sashiko is my new passion as it is so satisfying and progresses very quickly! I love your channel I am so glad I found it and subscribed!

[@vickijones3608]

Thank you I am making one right now.

[@BMoll87]

I did a workshop with you today and now looking this up to make my own thimble! ❤ Thanks so much for teaching me!!

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you so much for attending the workshop! It was a delightful afternoon spent with all of you. Happy stitching! And please share your sashiko projects with me-I’d love to see them!

[@myfloridalife2651]

Great tutorial, thank you! My own came out quite nice.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you! I’m glad it helps !

[@vjones174]

Than you for this video, I made myself a thimble and love it, so comfortable.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you! That's amazing! I wish I could see a photo of it. :)

[@barbarealla]

This channel is a treasure!!🤩

[@user-ic5xu4jh6z]

Hello Xiaoxiao, your videos are so nice to watch- especially if you start it with a view of beautiful nature outside where you live- the trees, birds and so on! Thank you for this tutorial and the work you put in your videos. Best regards from austria🙏😊

[@ximenacisneros5119]

Dear Xiaoxiao I loved your channel. I am starting in sachiko and your videos are so beautiful done. Thank you so much!!

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you Ximena! I wish you a lot of fun with your sashiko projects!

[@vivi87ification]

merci infiniment pour ce très utile tuto 🙏je viens de regarder un peu votre chaine et du coup...je m abonne.🙏. Amities de France

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Merci pour votre soutien! :)

[@elizdonovan5650]

Thank you for the excellent video. This is just what I need. 😊😊😊

[@paquiramon7009]

Por favor Xiaoxiao, serías tan amable de enseñarnos cómo hacer el dedal que usas tú en tu dedo con el sistema Sashiko? Muchas gracias y saludos desde Valencia (España) ❤

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Hola, here is the video for sashiko thimble. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIicZ5-mjbB0naM

[@paquiramon7009]

@@XiaoxiaoYarnmuchísimas gracias 😘❤️

[@paquiramon7009]

@@XiaoxiaoYarnme refería al que cubre la primera falange del dedo 😅

[@bazketmakr]

so clever...the design and the video! Thank you! wonderful!

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you Pamela! I’m happy you like it!

[@anntics]

Thank you for this video. I have made one using leather and I’m so happy with it ❤

[@callibea]

Such a lovely video. I love the therapeutic properties of Sashiko, Itwill be my quiet time hobby. Thank you for your videos showing us how to enjoy and succeed with this technique. 💛

[@gaiaceleste333]

How did you make the finger thimble you are wearing? Could you make a tutorial for that also?

[@llwweg]

Thank you so much! I am so excited to make my own and start making sashiko project.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you!

[@debbieharvey535]

I am a new subscriber! I love your offerings. Your instructions are very helpful. You are a wonderful teacher.

[@ReallyJillRogoff]

Thank-you for sharing this tutorial I just made my first palm guard, and am looking forward to using it.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you! Have fun with your new sashiko projects!

[@dianacarolinavegaolvera99]

This is so, so adorable!

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@dianacarolinavegaolvera99]

🥰@@XiaoxiaoYarn

[@nurhamidah240]

Thanks for your tutorial

[@danniefrenchpea63]

How clever ! Why didn't I think of that before ? I just ordered a palm thimble 🙄🤭

[@cristinalopez9334]

Me ha encantado!!!.. Muchas gracias ❤

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Gracias! :}

[@marninegley]

You are adorable!! And your videos are so beyond helpful! Thank you so much. ☺️

[@virginia6635]

Beautiful video, perfect tutorial, so inspiring! Thank you.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you！I'm happy it helped. :)

[@shawhit8155]

Great great video. I am brand new to Sashiko and so glad to find your work. Keep it up, please!

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you! I will! :)

[@lindaturgeon1618]

Wow, amazing! You give me such inspiration. Thank you!🎉

[@pollyk3328]

Thankyou so much for showing how to make a thimble.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you! Glad it helps ! :)

[@szcjohnson3773]

Are there any other threads that can be used? I want to use rescued jean fabrics. I love your videos. Thank you.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Hi, rescued jeans fabric is a great idea! You can use any cotton thread, and I recently found sashiko thread is great for the cross stitches on the disc. Thank you!

[@lormcdonald6721]

Because denim is originally a cotton fabric (nowadays it’s often blended with Lycra or Polyester), but cotton is the best I found (as well as more traditional)…. But I too wondered if a different blend might glide easier? Please let me know if you’ve experimented?

[@Diana-mi4ru]

Thank you! Saved me another order. Past thimbles usually don't last so I was hesitant in buying one. I have plenty scraps from jeans especially the waist band. Thanks for your video. I'll be watching as I'm going to learn this technique.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Really happy to hear that! Thank you! Enjoy your new thimble and sashiko!

[@Diana-mi4ru]

@@XiaoxiaoYarn I made my thimble I used a pocket flap which was wider than waist band. I did not know what size circle but made it. It different and not circle but very thick. Two belt loops as they were small so even ring is double thick. I can't wait to get started. LoL

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

@@Diana-mi4ru Ha! the circle is actually 4cm in diameter. I just updated my description. :) And it is supposed to be super comfortable. :) Good luck with your first sashiko project!

[@lorraineknox7695]

Thanks for useful demo. Wonder if you put a smaller circle of drinks can aluminium inside will protect hand and help fabric to bend.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you! I didn't put any metal piece. If you chose the right material (3-4 layers of 100%cotton, tightly weaved fabric), it should work perfectly just by itself.

[@nadejdasugakova7529]

Спасибо за мастеркласс! Нужная вещь.Хорошо все объсняете

[@law110758]

Thank you. LOVE your videos😊

[@LottieSue]

Great! Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much.

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Great to hear!

[@clikerhappy]

What is the yellow object at 2:28, please. I love your videos by the way.

[@pr3st0n2]

also wondering this, and what gets attached to the palm thimble using it!

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Hi, it’s a fabric marker. I mark the position of where I attach the disk and the ring for the most comfy position. :)

[@pr3st0n2]

@@XiaoxiaoYarn Thanks for the swift reply! makes a lot of sense, this is so cool I made my own! Thanks for the great tutorial!

[@janewass3035]

Well done! Thank you.

[@ellielundgren8619]

This is so cute I’m so glad I found your channel! Such sweet videos

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you! :)

[@Feeoryne]

Thank you for sharing!! I am having a hard time understanding how to attach the two parts together, any suggestions?

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Hi, to attache the two circles, you can look for a blanket stitch tutorial. To join the disc and the ring part, it is a simple running or back stitch. Hope this answered your question!

[@carlaembcke3794]

thank you Xiaoxiao! very helpful and interesting! I'm a bit confused about the needles, I'd love your suggestion...

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Hi Carla, if it's for this project you can either use a regular needle or a sashiko needle. For other sashiko projects, you should be able to find a link in the description of my needle recommendation. But, yes, I should make a video on how to choose sashiko needles according to patterns and fabrics very soon. :)

[@rumi6i6i]

Sehr gute Idee. Danke.

[@pamfrank3962]

Thank you for sharing

[@SchutzReborn]

Very well done. Thank you for sharing.

[@sylviaenegessramirez3488]

Excellent

[@АннаА-1]

Отличная идея! Спасибо! 👏👏👏👏

[@wolltraud]

Thank you from Germany‼️🙋🏼‍♀️

[@rin_95]

thank you so much, very useful😍

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

So glad!

[@kholbrook203]

Can you use muslin or cotton fabric from the fabric store?

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Hi, I would suggest some thicker fabric like denim. :)

[@kimbeeau]

Great video - Thank you🍀🙏

[@randalllaue4042]

Can you make with Velcro ring?

[@NatureAndOther]

Great tutorial 💖👍

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you 🤗

[@elsadelcarmendiaz6693]

Gracias por compartir

[@lyndabaillargeon4955]

Thank you love that project 🌻

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you!

[@Momcat6]

This is very helpful, thank you!

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you!

[@aliciadonohue9001]

Can you tell us the name of the stitch you used for the outside rim of the thimble?

[@aliciadonohue9001]

Please

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

It's blanket stitch. :)

[@patchblack1844]

GRACIAS

[@mariajoselia2916]

🇧🇷♡Achei maravilhosa esse projeto vou faze-lo. Grata por compartilhar.🙏🏻

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Obrigada! 🥰

[@racheljapp373]

Genius!🙂

[@loves2spin2]

Thank you!

[@irismedouz]

Да, это то, что мне сейчас нужно!Штю джинсу

[@nuri4055]

Thank you very much,how nice!🙏🌼

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you !

[@MariaLuciaGomezGreenberg]

Wonderful! Thank you! ☺️

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you!

[@CaRiTuZZ]

Nice video!! How many layers of jean fabric are there?

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Hi Carolina, thank you! The fabric I used is thinner than normal blue jeans, and I used 4 layers. You may want to reduce or add layers depending on what fabric you are using. Have fun with the new project. :)

[@ameliaross8504]

I feel like you get a hole in my bucket situation if you need the finger thimble first 😂 (this video is lovely, I'm using this technique)

[@meenoistan]

its like a little oreo :)

[@isabellaoviedo8709]

Where do you get those big rolls of cotton thread?

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Hi, it's from a small sewing store near my house! It's 100% cotton, I believe it should be easy to find. :)

[@isabellaoviedo8709]

Oh, I see. Do you know what brand it is?

[@isabellaoviedo8709]

Oh, I see. Do you know what brand it is?

[@isabellaoviedo8709]

Oh, I see. Do you know what brand it is?

[@isabellaoviedo8709]

Oh, I see. Do you know what brand it is?

[@katemostreicher]

so smart

[@irinamyrvold112]

Tkanki you cery much for good idea! 🌹🇳🇴

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you!

[@monicaboschi2494]

stupendoooo grazie da italia

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Grazie!!!♥️

[@klarakrok]

Enchantment

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you! :)

[@LeighPogue]

Thank you

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you!

[@ЛюдмилаПионткевич]

Что внутри этого предмета? Какая-то металлическая пластина, которую вы обводили мелом?

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Hi, it’s just 2-3 layers of thick fabric. 😊

[@ИринаРоманова-х2ф]

Спасибо огромное! 😀

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Спасибо!

[@jennglow4647]

Cool 😀

[@gabrielaisabelrojashernand9570]

Thanks so much!!

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Thank you!

[@heidifarstadkvalheim4952]

Kvifor ikkje berre bruke ei fingerbøl ?

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Hi, thanks for the question. :） In sashiko, a palm thimble helps push the long sashiko needle through the fabric and makes stitching easier. Here is a video that explains how to use it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g16Yg4uEa7meaq8 . Happy stitching. :)

[@literapia123]

¡¡¡¡Gracias!!!! ❤

[@mommahambone]

What size and type of needle are you using?

[@XiaoxiaoYarn]

Hi, you should be able to find your answer in the description under the video. Thanks. :)

[@mommahambone]

Thank you!