Joyce DeBacco

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?

Tussymussy

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.

eparys

Have you tried one of these - they are very flexible

http://www.amazon.com/Dritz-Looped-N.../dp/B0001DS1RA

MisDixie

Mine got bent out of place when using a heavy weight thread. I have discovered that if I set my machine back to the start posistion it threads better.

katesnanna

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.

Painiacs

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.

sushi

I bought a package of these for threading my serger, but they are wonderful for threading anything!

Glassquilt

I use a long pair of tweezers & hold the thread about 1/4" back from the end & push it to the back. Once the end is through I use the tweezers to pull the thread out until I can grab it.

coloradosky

Hold a small piece of white paper or fabric up near the needle in the back and you will be able to see the hole in the needle much better.

CoyoteQuilts

IF this is what I think it is this gadget works on everything!

http://www.softexpressions.com/Merch...egory_Code=3ff