I don't understand how people who can successfully use thimbles have the manual dexterity and strength on their middle finger to push a needle through with it.
You don’t need strength in your middle finger. The force does not come from the middle finger. Note that when Ms Franke pushes the needle through, her middle finger does not extend out; it stays in the same position relative to the rest of her hand. The force on the needle comes from her hand and (although it’s not in the picture) forearm moving as one.
Thank you, really useful and so simple!
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When you grip the needle between thumb and index finger, is the thumb knuckle straight or slightly bent?
Straight
I don't understand how people who can successfully use thimbles have the manual dexterity and strength on their middle finger to push a needle through with it.
You don’t need strength in your middle finger. The force does not come from the middle finger.
Note that when Ms Franke pushes the needle through, her middle finger does not extend out; it stays in the same position relative to the rest of her hand.
The force on the needle comes from her hand and (although it’s not in the picture) forearm moving as one.