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    Old 02-08-2019, 03:28 PM
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    Originally Posted by bearisgray
    sometimes i just can't get that thread to go through the eye of the needle.

    sometimes i will put Fray Check on the end of the thread - let it dry - and then it seems like the thread is more cooperative about going through the eye of the needle instead of beside it.

    stiffening the thread is also helpful when threading my old sergers.
    Great Tip to add some stiffening. I also wet the needle and the thread.
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    Old 02-08-2019, 04:44 PM
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    A few more things that work. Glue, clear nail polish, hairspray.
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    Old 02-08-2019, 04:48 PM
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    I put chap stick on my lips when doing hand sewing and run the thread between my lips. Helps threading the needle.
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    Old 02-08-2019, 05:49 PM
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    I usually have no problem threading needles. I cut the thread at an angle and in it goes. I'm going to make a note of some of y'alls solutions in case my eyes get weaker.
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    Old 02-09-2019, 04:22 AM
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    Thanks so much for these! I am finding the hole on the 70 needle hard to see, especially threading left to right.

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    Old 02-09-2019, 05:12 AM
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    I do put a piece of paper under the fray check when soaking a thread. That stuff is nasty if it gets on furniture or carpeting .

    Some of the other suggestions are much better than Fray Check for stiffening that thread. Thank you!
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    Old 02-09-2019, 07:30 AM
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    Talking about old eyes, I keep a small square of white index card under my sewing mat to hold behind the needle hole. I also cut the thread--don't know if it's at an angle or not. Seems to work for these tired eyes.
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    Old 02-14-2019, 08:11 AM
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    Wow! Great suggestions that I never thought about. Thank you.
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    Old 02-18-2019, 06:07 AM
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    A little Elmers school glue does the same thing too
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    Old 02-19-2019, 05:35 AM
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    I also use a piece of an index card behind the needle so I can see the eye better.
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