Pinkie protection…

[ThisIsMyFirstRodeo]

Hey all,

Okay, so it’s definitely a rookie question…

I have yet to really grow my callouses on my pinkies, and my thread is starting to cut through my skin as I pull and tighten my stitches (I only hand stitch…). 
Any advice on how to protect my fingers while my callouses form?

Thanks, and may you never burn your bacon,

AZR

[kgg]

13 minutes ago, ThisIsMyFirstRodeo said:

my thread is starting to cut through my skin as I pull and tighten my stitches

I don't hand sew but I would think maybe leather gloves something similar to those used for Cycling, Weight Lifting or Wheelchair use would work.

kgg

[bruce johnson]

white tape

[SUP]

These work for me. I had to make them with very thin leather though. Else bending the pinkie as one stitches can cause discomfort. I keep it in position with Velcro. Very little stitching required.

The pattern, if you plan to purchase, is $3.75 at this point, on Etsy. 

 

\https://www.etsy.com/listing/177991649/pattern-leather-stitching-glovelettes?ls=s&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=leather+gloves+pattern&ref=sr_gallery-1-18&sr_prefetch=1&pf_from=search&pro=1&sts=1&dd=1&content_source=26ef2132-bc4e-4635-9661-a74388428a26%3ALT6f7c3042b01201a47c9bd6f7e052a3bda7b44709&organic_search_click=1&logging_key=26ef2132-bc4e-4635-9661-a74388428a26%3ALT6f7c3042b01201a47c9bd6f7e052a3bda7b44709

[rktaylor]

I use athletic tape. Maybe that's the white tape Bruce mentioned. I tried band aids, but they weren't very effective. 

Randy

[dikman]

I cut the fingers off an old pair of leather gloves and slip one on my finger. I cut off the end so my finger pokes out. Sewn quite a few holsters and gunbelts, Works for me.

[Thadrick]

I've been using electrical tape. Probably because I'm an electrician and I have plenty around here.

[jrdunn]

This is kinda what I use.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Equate-Self-Adhering-1-Elastic-Bandages-2-Count/804779067?classType=VARIANT&athbdg=L1102&from=/search

I actually use vet wrap which is used for horses and 4 inches wide.  I just cut one inch strips of it.  Same stuff.  JM2C, Jim

[Handstitched]

After reading that, I must admit  that my hands have toughened up over the years,  pulling  on thread isn't  so difficult , but these days it's arthritis,  carvers cramp, and my left hand seizes up holding a stamping tool,can be painful at times. 

I like dikmans idea though. 

HS

[ThisIsMyFirstRodeo]

Thank you for the ideas, guys. I’ll start experimenting here.