Hand sewing is the basic method of kimono sewing. The tool called “Yubinuki(thimble)” is indispensable for hand sewing. We, professional tailors, make and use our own finger leather. Here we show you how to make a Yubinuki, a kimono sewing tool, with a video.
What to prepare
Leather will be used. Size is 6cm x 1.5cm
![Kimono sewing tool
Yubinuki](https://kotaro-kimono.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/image-18.jpeg)
How to make
Roll it up using the bellies of your fingers.
![Kimono sewing tool
Yubinuki](https://kotaro-kimono.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/image-19.jpeg)
It will look something like this.
![Kimono sewing tool
Yubinuki](https://kotaro-kimono.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/image-20.jpeg)
Check your finger size…
![Kimono sewing tool
Yubinuki](https://kotaro-kimono.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/image-21.jpeg)
Cut the excess.
![Kimono sewing tool
Yubinuki](https://kotaro-kimono.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/image-22.jpeg)
Punch holes with small scissors to improve needle threading.It is best to place a piece of cardboard underneath.
![Kimono sewing tool
Yubinuki](https://kotaro-kimono.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/image-23.jpeg)
Cut the corners.
![Kimono sewing tool
Yubinuki](https://stat.ameba.jp/user_images/20180712/12/kotarokimono/13/79/j/o0618034814227608553.jpg?caw=800)
It will look something like this.
![Kimono sewing tool
Yubinuki](https://kotaro-kimono.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/image-24.jpeg)
Fasten with thread. A single strands of thread is fine.
![Kimono sewing tool
Yubinuki](https://kotaro-kimono.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/image-25.jpeg)
About 3 stitches are enough.
![Kimono sewing tool
Yubinuki](https://kotaro-kimono.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/image-26.jpeg)
It’s done!
![Kimono sewing tool
Yubinuki](https://kotaro-kimono.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/image-27.jpeg)
Position of thimble
Attach it to the middle finger of the dominant hand.
![Kimono sewing tool
Yubinuki](https://kotaro-kimono.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/image-17.jpeg)
M KIMONO online store
M KIMONO online store sells Japanese sewing tools.
Video Collection
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