When sewing sashiko on thick fabrics, pushing the needle through multiple layers can be heavy and demanding. The Olympus leather thimble is a clever tool that makes the job much easier – but it doesn’t work like a traditional fingertip thimble.
How the Olympus thimble works
This thimble sits under the finger and covers most of the palm, not the tip of the finger. It is therefore not intended to protect against pricks , but instead helps you by:
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Provide better grip when pushing the needle into the fabric
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Distributes pressure more evenly across the hand, making long sashiko sessions less tiring
When it suits you best
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For sashiko on thick fabrics or multiple layers that require extra pressure
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For those who want stability and control when passing the needle through the fabric
