Thimble, also called thimble, is a common sewing article used by people in the old days, usually made of iron or copper. Hoop-shaped, covered with small pits, it is usually put on the middle finger to push the needle tail to avoid hurting hands, and it can also push the finger on the needle tail, which makes it easier to penetrate clothes. Thimble can also be called push rod, insertion needle, intermediate needle, support needle, etc. Sometimes the tip used in lathe is also called thimble.
Sewing history
In the old days, it referred to women's textile, sewing and embroidery. Sewing workers mainly refer to garment production workers. People are more accustomed to using the word "female worker" to refer to female workers engaged in textile, sewing and embroidery.
From sericulture and cotton planting to spinning and weaving, from threading needles to sewing clothes, it is a great progress of human civilization. In the 5,000-year history of Chinese civilization, textiles and clothing are two dazzling and wonderful flowers. Therefore, closely related needlework should have a long history.
According to archaeological findings, in the Paleolithic period 18000 years ago, cavemen had used bone needles to sew animal skin. In the Neolithic Age more than 7,000 years ago, Hemudu people not only used bone needles, but also used twisted wires and spinning wheels. In Liangzhu culture more than 4,000 years ago, raw textiles such as hemp thread, silk thread and ribbon appeared, which all formed the embryonic form of embroidery and its products.
China's agricultural society of more than 3,000 years has not only established the idea of taking agriculture as the foundation, but also formed the tradition of male ploughing and female weaving. Women have studied embroidery, weaving, tailoring and sewing since childhood. This is especially important in Jiangnan area.