We use US ring sizes for thimble sizes. Because there are no standard thimble sizes this seemed like a logical choice for most of our customers. You can print the sizer shown below, request a free plastic ring sizer from us, and follow these instructions, or you can use a jewelry store ring sizer.

Measure your finger at the base of the nail for a regular height thimble. Measure between the base of your nail and your first knuckle if the thimble is listed as "tall" in the catalog. Measurements of the thimbles are listed for the back and front of most of the thimbles. The measurements are in millimeters to give you an exact length.

Open thimbles should fit your finger with the tip of your finger touching the inside top of the thimble and your nail clearing the nail guard. The thimble should stay on when your fingers point down. It should feel comfortable, not so snug that you feel your pulse!

We can make adjustments to conform the thimble to the contours of your finger. This is relatively easy at quilt shows with your finger right there and our tools handy, but we can do it by mail too!

If your finger has special contours or if you have large knuckles, please trace your finger with your hand flat on a sheet of paper, and then trace a side view of the same finger. You can mail the paper to us with your order, or send a scanned copy to e-mail thimbles2fit@windstream.net

For a closed thimble, neither the tip of your finger nor finger nail should touch the inside top of the thimble. Use the same tracing technique described above. A closed thimble may need to be tall and tapered to accommodate long fingernails.

For a thumb, follow these same instructions. Thumbs are usually quite oval and we can adjust the thimble oval for your use. A "thumble" may also need to have its front design pulled upward to clear the first knuckle.


To use this paper ring sizer, print this page. Make sure your printer is set to 100%. Do not reduce the size of the page.

Wrap a piece of loose string, or a thin piece of paper (about 1/4" - 1/2" wide) around your finger where the thimble will come to. With a pen, mark the point on the string or paper where the end meets.

Place the string or paper on the sizer print out. Measure from the long straight line to the numbered area. The pen mark will show you your size.

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