finger, most commonly the middle finger, while sewing by hand.
Its main purpose is simple: to protect the finger from being repeatedly pierced by a needle.
The rounded surface also gives the sewer a firm place to push against the back of the needle, making it easier to pass a needle through thick fabric.
It is a remarkably simple solution to a very common problem.
Thimbles Have Ancient Origins
Long before modern sewing machines existed, people relied entirely on hand stitching to make clothing, household textiles, and other items.
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