{"product_id":"olympus-sashiko-leather-thimble-with-plate-from-emmacreation","title":"Olympus Sashiko Leather Thimble with Plate from EmmaCreation","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sashiko, this Olympus thimble sits on the palm side of your middle finger, where its plate takes the eye end of the needle as you push it through the cloth. Olympus makes it for sashiko, and it comes to Smartisans from EmmaCreation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne black leather thimble with a plate, and a thin black cord that ties across the back of the finger to hold it in place. The package instructions are in Japanese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSashiko is Japanese hand-stitching rooted in the mending traditions of rural Edo-period Japan, worked in running stitch with heavy cotton thread. Slip the thimble onto your middle finger with the leather on the palm side, and tie the cord across the back of the finger. Rest the eye end of the needle against the plate and push while you stitch into the cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmartisans carries \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sashiko-needles\"\u003esashiko needles\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/olympus-sashiko-thread\"\u003eOlympus sashiko thread\u003c\/a\u003e, and both thimbles in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sashiko-thimbles\"\u003esashiko thimbles\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePushing long sashiko needles loaded with several stitches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitching sashiko samplers and preprinted cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thimble worn on the palm side, away from the fingertip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit and Limits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thimble covers the palm side of the finger only, and the fingertip stays bare. For a metal plate on an adjustable ring, Clover's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adjustable-ring-thimble-with-plate-by-clover\"\u003eAdjustable Ring Thimble with Plate\u003c\/a\u003e does the same job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e EmmaCreation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olympus, made in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem #:\u003c\/strong\u003e SN-0002\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Palm thimble with plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"EmmaCreation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43047769735416,"sku":"8098NW","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0196\/8376\/products\/d54ba39ebef319d832b49ba0db38a65b.jpg?v=1657922235","url":"https:\/\/smartisans.com\/products\/olympus-sashiko-leather-thimble-with-plate-from-emmacreation","provider":"Smartisans","version":"1.0","type":"link"}