RedGarnet222

Great tips girls! Thanks. I sometimes use a dental threader too. A tip I got from a teacher for my serger and works on the bernina if I am using a large eye needle. I have heard that sometimes it isn't the thread but the needle that should be moistened and wiped off. I have resorted to the white piece of cardstock paper too. It is a good tip. Just place it behind the needle and you can see better to thread it.

quiltingshorttimer

While mentoring in a HS sewing class this spring I saw several kids doing this same method of threading the needle, then inserting into the machine--looked odd at first, but it worked and for one boy in particular, who was very vision impaired and needing new glasses that were out of family price range, it was the only way he could thread the machine.

hoprigmom

Thanks for this hint. Sometimes I just can't get the needle threaded. I am getting a cataract and depending on the light, I have a hard time threading the machine.

NJ Quilter

This is my go to as well. I know which way my needle wants to be threaded and just use the little clover threaders in accordance. And my machine has a 'needle threader' but it's far less trouble for me to just use the clover threader.

thrums

Thanks for the tip! I'll try this out.

thrums

I have the same issue. Plus I'm just recovering from a broken wrist so my fingers are quite nimble yet. I'm happy to see there are other ways to resolve this issue. Thanks everyone!

Jane Quilter

wow...great tips....sometimes we just get the wrong needle/thread combination and we become stuck in time. I learn something new every time.

ManiacQuilter2

Glad that you found a tip that works. I usually use a bigger needle (14/90) and the eye seems to be a bit bigger.

paoberle

Haven't had that problem in years. My Pfaff has a built in needle threaded.

lindaschipper

I wish I had thought of this years ago. My sister was half blind and could never thread her machine....what a save this would have been for her!!