Trouble with needle threader
#1
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I have a devil of a time threading my machine. My eyes are not as sharp as they used to be and I have to use those little metal needle threaders. The problem is the needle on my machine has to be threaded from front to back. Well, the post is in the back and I have to bend the darn wire on the needle threader to try and put it in from the back so I can get the thread in from the front. Then the wire gets all twisted out of shape, making it darn near impossible to thread.
Does everyone have this problem?
Does everyone have this problem?
#2
I am having the same problem with my eyes, but I thread my machine needles differently.
I first cut my thread on an angle, not straight across. This gives you a chisel tip that slips through the eye much easier.
Then, if you stroke the tip of the thread down the needle, it will usually just pop through the eye. It is not fool proof, it might take several goes, but always make sure there are no unravelled bits and cut that chisel tip.
I first cut my thread on an angle, not straight across. This gives you a chisel tip that slips through the eye much easier.
Then, if you stroke the tip of the thread down the needle, it will usually just pop through the eye. It is not fool proof, it might take several goes, but always make sure there are no unravelled bits and cut that chisel tip.
#3
Have you tried one of these - they are very flexible
http://www.amazon.com/Dritz-Looped-N.../dp/B0001DS1RA
http://www.amazon.com/Dritz-Looped-N.../dp/B0001DS1RA
#5
If you wet your finger and run it behind the needle it should go through with no problem. This also applies to hand needles. Don't wet the end of the thread. As Tussymussy said cut your thread at an angle.
#6
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Upper Michigan
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I just bought a new gizmo to help me thread as I am visually impaired. Hang on while I go get it! - ......
It says: bohin. Machine needle threaDer with magnet. Made in France. My friend at LQS says it is great and easier than the other threshers I was looking at. The hardware part will be not to dose it!!! Cost me $12.50 but if it keeps my blood pressure down... Lol.
Www.bohin.fr
Good luck. If u can't get ahold of one let me know.
It says: bohin. Machine needle threaDer with magnet. Made in France. My friend at LQS says it is great and easier than the other threshers I was looking at. The hardware part will be not to dose it!!! Cost me $12.50 but if it keeps my blood pressure down... Lol.
Www.bohin.fr
Good luck. If u can't get ahold of one let me know.
#7
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Location: Snowy Minnesota
Posts: 1,378
Originally Posted by eparys
Have you tried one of these - they are very flexible
http://www.amazon.com/Dritz-Looped-N.../dp/B0001DS1RA
http://www.amazon.com/Dritz-Looped-N.../dp/B0001DS1RA
#10
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Location: Tennessee
Posts: 2,189
IF this is what I think it is this gadget works on everything!
http://www.softexpressions.com/Merch...egory_Code=3ff
http://www.softexpressions.com/Merch...egory_Code=3ff
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