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Posted by Bobbie Sews More on May 7, 2008, 1:31 pm
Others might have a better idea, but in a pinch I have used layers of
masking tape. Just don't wrap it tight around your finger. There is a
package of dots-----temporary stick on to use instead of a thimble.--- you
can purchase.
Barbara in SC
>I am looking for a thimble substitute since I have never been able to
> hand sew with one! While stitching down the binding on the yellow
> table runner, I managed to puncture a hole through my right index
> finger nail - I was using the backside of that nail to push the needle
> through the hem and naturally after making the hole, the needle kept
> poking through it. I need more calcium! When I was doing more hand
> sewing, I had an almost-permanent needle callous on my right middle
> finger tip that was very useful. I guess that I am looking for an
> finger callous substitute and not a thimble? Any suggestions??
> jennellh
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