My machine has a needle threader, but it gets stuck in the needle when I try to use it. I've taken it back to the shop and it works fine every time !!! I has to be user error, but I can't figure it out, so I thread the machine the old way. I find if I just put my finger behind the eye of the needle, I get it threaded every time. I just had cataract surgery about 6 months ago, and only can't see very small things.
Sue