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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
I'm so glad that this video could be helpful to you!
Thank you so much for your feedback :)
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!
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!
That was very helpful thank you
You're very welcome! I'm always glad to help.
THANK YOU! verry helpful, I had the same problem :)
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!
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!
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!
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 😂
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!
@@24Washington I will give it a go! Thanks!
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.
Love the band-aid tip!