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I was having similar problems--the self-threader never seems to work and I just couldn't see the needle. I bought the "Big Look" magnifier at a quilt show. Besides being able to thread the needle, it "forces" me to sit up staright, which means less back ache and more sewing time.
the same gizmo that you use for threading the hand needles can be used on a machine, you just go in thru the needle from the back side (where it will come out) and put the thread in the loop and pull it thru to the back/side which ever way yours works.
Judy
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