Flexible plastic finger glove for sewing with a rough surface

Plastic finger glove: light and comfortable protection for hand sewing

Some seamstresses won't stick with a metal thimble. It's cold, hard, and sometimes slips off the finger. The plastic thimble provides the same protection with a different feel: it's light, flexible, and pleasant to the touch, and clings to the finger without pressing. The top dome is covered with small, dense depressions that grip the tip of the needle, and the sides are rough, so you can push the needle in both the tip and the side.

The glove is closed at the top and protects the entire fingertip. The bright orange color helps you find it quickly on a busy table or in a sewing box.

How is it built?

• Dotted dome: Small indentations throughout the dome, which prevent the needle from slipping.
• Rough sides: Prominent texture for pushing from the side and good grip.
• Flexible plastic: lightweight and comfortable for prolonged use.
• Wide and comfortable opening: fits easily on the finger.

Common uses

• Hand sewing of hems, hidden seams and buttons.
• Clothing repairs and auxiliary sewing before machine sewing.
• Embroidery, quilting and handicrafts.
• Sewing classes and work with children and beginners.

Who is it suitable for?

For beginners who want to get used to working with a thimble, for those who prefer a light and comfortable material over metal, for instructors in clubs and schools who need a few gloves for the group, and for experienced seamstresses who want an extra glove by the machine. The glove is light enough to wear for a long time without your finger getting tired.

Professional tips

• On which finger: Wear on the middle finger of the hand holding the needle, and push the back end of the needle with the dome.
• Pushing from the side: When sewing along a hem, it is sometimes convenient to push with the rough side rather than the hem.
• Fit: A good glove sits firmly and doesn't move around. Shake your hand: If it doesn't move, it fits.
• Adjustment period: It feels strange in the first few days. Work with it in short stitches until the movement becomes natural.

Common mistakes

• Pushing with a very thick needle with great force: For particularly tough fabrics, such as leather and canvas, a metal tool is preferable. Plastic is suitable for most regular sewing jobs.
• Wearing it on the index finger: It interferes with holding the needle. The middle finger is better.
• Giving up too quickly: Like any thimble, it takes a few hours of work to get used to.

How is it different from the other gloves on the site?

The site also has closed metal finger gloves and an adjustable open metal thimble. The metal gloves are stiff and especially suitable for thick fabrics, and the open thimble leaves the tip of the finger free. The plastic glove is the lightest and most flexible option of all, and is suitable for those looking for comfort. All options in the thimbles category.

The images are for illustrative purposes only; slight color differences may occur between different screens.

Type: Closed finger glove (thimble)

Material: Flexible plastic

Color: Orange

Dome: Dotted with small indentations to hold the needle

Sides: Rough texture

Use: Hand sewing, mending, embroidery and quilting

SKU: 3545647

Selling unit: per unit