Clover protect and grip thimble back in stock Wash and iron inside-out and

Wash and iron inside-out and do not tumble dry

Sashiko for Making and Mending shows you how to use sashiko stitching to mend rips

But I've written incredibly detailed machine-darning instructions in the book

whether you use a loom or not

Clover protect and grip thimble back in stock Wash and iron inside-out andA thimble has two jobs: it protects your finger from needle abuse when hand stitching, and the hard surface helps you push a needle through thick fabric layers. I dont always use a thimble, but when Im hand stitching denim, canvas, leather, plastic or neoprene (wetsuit material) its a lifesaver. This is one of the best Western style thimbles Ive found; its far more comfortable to wear than the classic rigid metal thimble (you might even forget youre