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A seamstress, or a tailor.
Classically, today it's the seamstress and tailor but in actual other fine works were the potential of cutting and piercing the finger it is also used. Very classic thimbles are but mere metal cups that fit over the finger - some are cotts with metal/plastic/or other hard substances. Newer versions maybe all fabric with Kevlar and may be used in fine metal crafting and some jewelry making.
Thimbles are not limited to metal some are very collectible as some version may be made out of sterling silver, ivory, jade, porcelain and even glass.
Some vintage Victorian era thimbles were even decorated with scenes and or gemstones.
In bygone years needle work was a required skill of many ladies to marry there were even ladies finishing schools that did basic needle point samplers as a requirement for graduation. Then thimbles existed in all homes necessity of needle work was due to most clothing was home sewn and store bought ready made clothing a rare commodity unlike today. Plus mending clothing such as darning holes in socks was a very necessary economic commodity. Again as ready made clothing was very costly and labored work the thimble was once common place in every house hold prior to the industrial revolution.
It's hard to say exactly who invented the thimble. The earliest found thimble was in the form of a simple ring, and was found in China during the 1960's. It was believed to date back to the Han Dynasty in China, which was from 206 BC - 220 AD.
A thimble will prevent needles from sticking into your fingertip(s) while sewing.
A thimble is worn for protection over the tip of the finger used to push a needle through fabric.
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A cap or cover used in sewing to protect the finger?
It is known as a thimble.
What is a thimble in sewing?
What is a thimble on a vernier scale?
When was Thimble Summer created?
Thimble Summer was created in 1938.
Metal cap used on finger when sewing?
A thimble.
Who is the illustrator of Thimble Summer?
The illustrator of the Thimble Summer is Maginel Wright Barney.
When was Thimble Shoal Light created?
Thimble Shoal Light was created in 1914.
How many syllable in thimble?
Thimble has two syllables. The syllables are thim-ble.
Which finger do you place a thimble on?
are you sure this is a music question? i sewing thimble goes on your thumb
How do you use thimble in a sentence?
An example of a sentence using the word "thimble" might be: A thimble is a tool used by seamstresses and tailors to help them push needles through fabrics.
How much does a thimble weight?
A typical metal thimble might weigh around 5-10 grams, while a plastic or silicone thimble could weigh less than 5 grams. The weight can vary depending on the material and size of the thimble.
Is there a sentence with the word thimble?
The nest looked like a thimble made of twigs and dried grass.
Need Reply ASAP How do you Determine whether or not you have the correct size Wire rope thimble for your cable?
The wire rope diameter should lay in the bottom of the thimble radius groove with out any space showing on the sides or bottom of the thimble groove. This way when tension is applied to the rope it will not deform the thimble's groove. In other words match the cable to the thimble.
