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    Old 02-05-2011, 07:52 PM
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    My Singer sewing machine has a needle threader. I love it. Can`t imagine being without it.It`s been in use for 4 years.
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    Old 02-05-2011, 08:11 PM
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    This works for me also. I shouldn't try to do things late at night! What works for me is wetting your finger, rubbing the back of the needle. Then the thread will slip in. Good night!
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    Old 02-06-2011, 12:17 PM
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    This is very similar to the needle threader that came with my Imagine Wave. I use it on any machine that doesn't have an automatic threader.

    http://www.amazon.com/Maxi-Aids-Mach...bxgy_hpc_img_c
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    Old 02-06-2011, 06:15 PM
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    I would place a light colored piece of paper (white or off white) behind the needle as you thread it. It helps one to see the eye of the needle better.
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    Old 02-06-2011, 06:37 PM
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    Kris, I have a Janome too and it threads every time....my
    other machines the threader never works right.
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    Old 02-06-2011, 06:40 PM
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    I clip an LED light onto the cabinet which helps me see more clearly,.
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    Old 02-06-2011, 06:55 PM
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    Originally Posted by Rose L
    Have you tried holding a scrap of white paper up behind the needle when you thread it? It helps to make the eye stand out so you can see where you are going with the thread. Just a thought.

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    I couldn't thread the needle without the white paper behind the needle. Makes a big difference.
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    Old 02-06-2011, 09:16 PM
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    I have come up with a solution for threading needles. I bought a pair of magnified reading glasses. Your needle is twice as big and you don't have to worry about looking over the line on your bifocals. My machine self threader works but sometimes I have to be persistant. (if you know what I mean) So, I use my prescription glasses to walk to my sewing room, then set them in a safe place (the same everytime you sew)and slip on the reading glasses to use for sewing and for threading that doggone needle. :)
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    Old 02-06-2011, 11:44 PM
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    Originally Posted by Linda B
    That is the only thing I don't like about my machine. I can still manually thread the needle much faster than I can with that blankety blank threader on the machine!!!
    I agree with you Linda, I find it a lot easier and faster doing it myself than the one on my machine.
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    Old 02-07-2011, 04:13 PM
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    Someone may have already said this - and I haven't read the entire thread. Pfaff has a VERY inexpensive threader for sale that works beautifully on any machine. It comes with their sergers - but they sell it, too.
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