How to make a thimble

Super fast and easy way to make a ‘fits like a glove’ sewing thimble 🙌🏻

I have a thimble somewhere in my house but I needed one ‘NOW’ so I made one in a couple of minutes
And it’s fits my finger like a glove - no more balancing acts 👍🏻

Pop a stick into kettle boiled water for about a minute - wait for the wiggle- tear off what you need then mould and smooth wait a minute for it to harden - stand back and admire your clever work! 😍

You will need:

FixIts stick
Kettle boiled hot water
Needle to make indentations.

Get your FixIts

FixIts | Pack of 3 sticks

FixIts | Pack of 3 sticks

FixIts | Pack of 3 sticks

FixIts | Pack of 3 sticks

FixIts | Pack of 3 sticks

FixIts | Pack of 3 sticks

FixIts | Pack of 3 sticks

FixIts | Pack of 3 sticks

FixIts | Pack of 3 sticks

FixIts | Pack of 3 sticks

FixIts | Pack of 3 sticks

FixIts | Pack of 3 sticks

FixIts | Pack of 3 sticks

FixIts | Pack of 3 sticks

FixIts | Pack of 3 sticks

€11,95 EUR - €59,95 EUR

Product Details
Specifications
Delivery & Returns

£3.33 per FixIts stick

As seen on BBC One's "Dragons' Den" and the "The customer is always right"

Get fixing with this pack of 3 FixIts sticks.

Whether you're a DIY enthusiast, a busy parent, trying to be more eco-conscious or just looking to extend the lifespan of your everyday items. FixIts can fix almost anything in and out of the home. From broken toys to frayed cables, FixIts is quick and easy to use, making it the ultimate fix-it solution.

✔️ Endlessly reusable: one stick can be used for multiple fixes

✔️ Versatile: can fix almost anything in and out of the home

✔️ Quick: solidifies in minutes, saving you time

✔️ Non-toxic: made from a biocompatible material that is safe for you and the environment

✔️ Cost-effective: saves you money by repairing instead of replacing

✔️ No expiry: Fix on your own schedule: With no expiry date

Simply heat FixIts in kettle boiled water for around 1 minute and see it go soft. Keep warm by dunking again or using hot air (from a hairdryer for example) to extend the working time.

Use FixIts to repair your broken stuff, adapt to make things better or create replacement parts!
Product care:
1. Do not store or use FixIts where heat sources that can reach or exceed 50 degrees celsius.
2. Ensure adult supervision if used with children.
3. FixIts does not have a use by date.
4. FixIts is not a glue but can stick to fabrics and some plastics, test on a small sample first
Dimensions:
Pack: 210 x 74 x 4 mm (8.3 x 2.9 x 0.15 inches)
Stick: 150 x 16 x 3.5 mm (5.9 x 0.6 x 0.14 inches)
Delivery:
1. All orders are shipped within 48 hours of being received (we do not ship at weekends).
2. UK orders are shipped via Royal Mail and aim to be delivered within 48 hours of posting.
3. International orders are shipped via Royal Mail with a delivery aim of 3-5 days for European countries and 6-7 days for the rest of the world.
4. Shipping time might vary depending on location, shipment method and other factors (such as a global pandemic).
Returns:
1. We offer a 30-days Return & Exchange Policy, since the day item was shipped.
2. To be eligible for return, proof of purchase from FixIts.com must be provided and FixIts sticks much be unused or altered in any way.
3. For more information please refer to our FAQ

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