Adjustable Right Handed Sailmaker's Sewing Palm

This is a high-quality heavy-duty product at a reasonable price. I am able to push a sail needle through 3/16" leather with minimal effort. A lot of the reviews complain about it not being comfortable. Since it is made of heavy-duty leather, it is stiff initially. I heated a couple of coats of mink oil into the leather to start breaking it in. My only issue with comfort was the thumb hoop which felt too tight and had too rigid of a profile. To fix this, I spent a few minutes with a sharp knife modifying the thumb hoop. I gradually shaved down the palm-side inner surface of the hoop to enlarge it slightly, and I rounded off (profiled) the hard square edges of the hoop leather where it contacts the inner surface of my thumb. This made a HUGE difference in comfort. After a few minutes of careful work, I had the sewing palm feeling like it was custom made for me.

Fits on the tight side but it’s made with quality materials.

I bought this for a small sewing project that uses tough sailcloth and, honestly, it gets the job done; it’s just HUGE on me.I imagine that these are predominantly used in male dominated areas, which is probably why it dwarfs my hand by a lot. Then again, my hand might just be freakishly small for a young woman. Lol I tried to see if I could burrow a few more holes in the leather to secure it around my palm, but it stops at a point that is still a tad large (third photo).Other than my weird hands, it works fine. If just grip my fingers around the front strap, as I sew, it stays in place enough. I just wish it came in a smaller size.

Better quality then some at marine supply stores had available at near the same price.

If you are doing heavy duty hand sewing of leather, sails, etc. this is a necessity.

Wm Smith & Son have a line of superior products for the sailor and budding bosun. My only critique not as favorable is the buckle which does allow one to adjust size, but is scratchy and over time I think will just come apart. The stitching is awesome and mine has gotten a workout as I crew on a tall ship. She is 45 this year, and her sails are original evidenced by the patchwork done in recent years. I will also be making a whole set of new sail ties with whipping cordage on the ends. I prefer the smooth leather to the suede. The difference is night and day to me for good protection. Looks sporty and neat and handsome.

Thought it was a sex toy. I was wrong. No longer in returnable condition. Nicely made, though.

Reasonably well made, but it seems to be made for much smaller hands than mine. The leather also needs to be worked quite a bit. It is very stiff.