More than halfway!

[sstormwatch]

Taking a small break from the handsewing of eyelets because my fingers are very sore. Why I do them, when I dislike making them, I don't know. But they continue. So far, 24 of them have been sewn on the effigy bodies. This means 20 more to go, unless I add in the ones around the waistline, which are marked and can be done. But... I think I will

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[chartreusekitty]

Have you checked Hedgehog Handiworks? They will probably be at costume college. They are located in El Segundo, down here in SoCal.

[sstormwatch]

I checked with them last year, and they didn't have tailor's thimbles, tho they did have some pretty ceramic ones, and a thimble holder. Thanks.

[margorose]

You do handmade eyelets because they're The Right Thing To Do, of course. They're period correct, less bulky, and stronger than metal grommets.

Here's a rubber coated tailor's thimble: http://wardrobesupplies.com/store/m2_thimbles.html

and plain metal ones:
http://www.stanssewingsupplies.com/catalogs/catalog.asp?prodid=4954596

and a "ring thimble"
http://www.ezquilt.com/products/notions/brassringthim.htm

And while I'm at it, look how little thimbles have changed in a thousand years:
http://www.colchestertreasurehunting.co.uk/thimbles.htm

[sstormwatch]

Oh, I like that plain metal one. Thanks for the links!

[sstormwatch]

I liked the metal one so much, I bought one. They have them in small sizes!! I also bought some big eye needles, as I am finding I need them now.