We looked at several aspects when choosing the best thimbles, from objective measures such as physical dimensions and design to subjective considerations of look and feel. Though we have a variety of recommendations across various styles, all of our picks satisfy criteria that suit most people, thereby reducing the confusion of choice.
While you may find a thimble for any aesthetic preference, we looked for thimbles that had simple, elegant designs - ones that would appeal to most people - rather than models that adhered to specific aesthetic choices.
Note: It doesn't mean that the thimbles that aren't mentioned here are bad. We picked these because these will help most of the people. If you have very specific preferences, we suggest you consider one of the below-mentioned products as a starting point before finalizing your pick.
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Dritz soft comfort thimble is the epitome of what a great thimble should be. Dritz slip stop thimble, size large is a favorite of sewers and quilters. It has a better design than traditional thimbles to keep your needle from slipping. The little indentures in the tip keeps the needle from slipping, as it is supposed to. It fits well enough that it doesn't slip off.
This pack includes one thimble with a safety ridge on top, which prevents needles from slipping off your finger. They are a better fit for small hands or people with slender fingers. It does have a dramatic taper. The interior diameter is 11/16 of an inch or 17 mm. It is available in a variety of sizes to suit your needlework needs.
Why We Like This:
A favorite for sewers and quilters
Thick and rigid with heavy texture and deep pattern of indents on end
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Next on the list, we've got yet another thimble that manages to win our hearts. It's the quadow soft comfort thimble and it's widely considered as thimble that has the most suitable features. This style of thimble, stays on your finger better without uncomfortably covering the fingernail. It fits over manicured nails without losing grip on needle or catching on nails. The metal is substantial, and will not chip etc. It’s vwry comfortable for hand quilting.
These are terrific for hand sewing, but have other uses around the home. The inner edge is pretty sharp though. They are nice in the fact that you can bend the little “belts” on the back to fit your fingers better. It is great for a man’s finger.
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We would, of course, be remiss if we didn't mention taylor seville originals soft comfort thimble for regular usage. You will find using the wonder grip and thimble makes your sewing and quilting so much easier. It is made with soft, flexible material that makes it easy to manipulate when working on detailed sewing projects. The push part on the tip of the index finger thimble is very useful and the connecting strip hold both thimbles from coming off. The product in itself is made nicely. It fits your fingers well and the built-in thimble is awesome. They stay on while you work and do a great job holding the needle to pull it through thick fabrics. This will fix your needle gripping problems.
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Not everyone likes to purchase thimble for their regular usage, but the hide drink soft comfort thimble would be an anomoly. It is made with care and craftsmanship, with every item handmade to the highest standard. Each item is hand cut and finished with a fine stitching method that not only looks good, but also makes for a durable finish that will give you a lifetime of use. The leather becomes more flexible with use. They start off a bit stiff when you first get them, but with use soften up. These are a tad bit shorter for smaller fingers.
These are very good, stay on while sewing. It is made with thinner leather would be a good addition to the group.
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The honeysew soft comfort thimble is capable of outshining several other thimble featured in this list in overall features for the price point. The small size is good for circumference of finger is 5.36.5cm. It’s comfortable and easy to use. The tip is hard enough that the needle will not poke through.
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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate thimble. The the nimble thimble co. soft comfort thimble is exactly that - it's a simple thimble that hits all the right notes. This thimble works great and allows your nail to come through the end. It is great stocking stuffer for the leather worker. They're made of soft black leather, with a slit at the top for your fingernail, and a hard metal disk embedded in the tip to protect your finger from the needle. As you wear it, the leather will stretch and conform to the shape of your finger, until you hardly notice you're wearing it.
The leather is thin but it makes it flexible. It is flared at the bottom edge. It is very comfortable to wear.
Why We Like This:
Conforms to the shape of the finger
Fabulous thimble for those with long nails
A much more natural feel than the hard sided thimble