Members Hornet742 Posted April 10, 2022 Members Report Posted April 10, 2022 I saw a pair of leather gloves on a pattern that had a small push button in the Palm below the thumb for pushing needles. It was on one of the Leather crafting sites,, just can't remember which one. Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted April 10, 2022 CFM Report Posted April 10, 2022 Right tool for the job is Needle nose pliers LOL Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Contributing Member fredk Posted April 10, 2022 Contributing Member Report Posted April 10, 2022 one version; a sewing palm http://www.leprevo.co.uk/photos/sewing-palm.html Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
CFM chuck123wapati Posted April 10, 2022 CFM Report Posted April 10, 2022 16 minutes ago, fredk said: one version; a sewing palm http://www.leprevo.co.uk/photos/sewing-palm.html does anyone have a pattern for these? Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members Outfitr Posted April 10, 2022 Members Report Posted April 10, 2022 Another trick I use is to dab my index finger and thumb tip on both hands with a tiny bit of Barge and let it dry. Most times it gives just the right amount of traction if the stitching is a bit tight and avoids plier use. Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted April 10, 2022 Contributing Member Report Posted April 10, 2022 (edited) I think I saw a pattern in either a Stohlman book or in Tandy's library I'll think a thunk and try to rememble Edited April 10, 2022 by fredk Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members Bert03241 Posted April 10, 2022 Members Report Posted April 10, 2022 Well I'm gonna repeat myself give the rubber fingers a try, their cheap and they WORK! they grip needles like pliers . I tried pliers way back and hated them. Broke needles using them .You can find them at staples or online .sewing stores . Quote
Members sheathmaker Posted April 10, 2022 Members Report Posted April 10, 2022 Excellent advice here on the rubber finger covers. Also any fleece bearing leather is much more difficult to sew, by machine or hand. the fleece seems to "catch" the needle (and thread) often. Quote Paul long-----108 Briarwood Ln. W-----Kerrville, TX--78028------830 367 5536-- pfl@cebridge.net
Members TomE Posted April 10, 2022 Members Report Posted April 10, 2022 Coating thread with beeswax then smoothing the wax between your fingers will make your fingers slightly tacky and improve the grip. The wax coats the needles after a few stitches and also helps. I think the Osborne harness needles have a proportionately smaller eye. Quote
Members TomE Posted April 10, 2022 Members Report Posted April 10, 2022 7 hours ago, fredk said: one version; a sewing palm http://www.leprevo.co.uk/photos/sewing-palm.html Osborne makes left and right handed versions. The thimble is covered with a metal honeycomb that holds the eye of the needle securely. https://www.cutexsewingsupplies.com/products/c-s-osborne-sewing-palm-266-rh-for-right-hand-made-in-usa?variant=32878000013365 The palm works pretty well but it's faster to grab a pair of pliers, which work in either hand. Quote
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