Eye sight is dimming
#1
Eye sight is dimming
For the first time in my life I failed to thread the needle in my Bernina. I tried for over an hour and had to admit defeat. So I called my DH and he had no problem threading it. However, he isn't here all of the time; he works part time. How do you folks handle this problem? Do you have a favorite system or perhaps a tool of some sort? I really need your help. Thanks.
#5
Use a floor magnifying lamp. It is an essential sewing tool for me. Eye sight can change slowly and then all of sudden you notice something is not right. Be sure and get your eyes checked at least once a year past the age of 50. You may only need readers that you can buy at the pharmacy.
#6
My machine is self threading, too, but I used to use a white card (3x5 index card or smaller) behind the needle and the thread shows up better. If that still doesn't work, increase the lighting and/or use reading glasses.
#7
My Bernina is self threading, and it works great. But the longarm is not, and sometimes it takes a few tries. Even worse are the tiny needles I use for applique. Good light sure helps. I don't think I would have the patience to keep trying for an hour.
#8
You may want to get checked for cataracts. I recently had this simple surgery and what a difference it has made! Wish I had done it sooner. Everything is now in hi def and bright. I had my distance vision corrected and my bifocals has a new Rx on the bottom. So worth it!
#9
I have to agree with all of the above:
Super good lighting
Try using tweezers -- sometimes your fingers can block the lighting
Be sure the thread is trimmed with sharp scissors without any fuzzy strings to make it harder
Use a needle threader...ususally around $1 for 3 of them in a package at Walmart
Using a piece of an index card behind it would give good contrast
Use "cheater" glasses for extra magnification if needed
Eye sight can slowly get worse so please do have your eyes checked.
Give your hubby a big kiss from all of us too for being your threading hero
Super good lighting
Try using tweezers -- sometimes your fingers can block the lighting
Be sure the thread is trimmed with sharp scissors without any fuzzy strings to make it harder
Use a needle threader...ususally around $1 for 3 of them in a package at Walmart
Using a piece of an index card behind it would give good contrast
Use "cheater" glasses for extra magnification if needed
Eye sight can slowly get worse so please do have your eyes checked.
Give your hubby a big kiss from all of us too for being your threading hero
#10
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I have to agree with all of the above:
Super good lighting
Try using tweezers -- sometimes your fingers can block the lighting
Be sure the thread is trimmed with sharp scissors without any fuzzy strings to make it harder
Use a needle threader...ususally around $1 for 3 of them in a package at Walmart
Using a piece of an index card behind it would give good contrast
Use "cheater" glasses for extra magnification if needed
Eye sight can slowly get worse so please do have your eyes checked.
Give your hubby a big kiss from all of us too for being your threading hero
Super good lighting
Try using tweezers -- sometimes your fingers can block the lighting
Be sure the thread is trimmed with sharp scissors without any fuzzy strings to make it harder
Use a needle threader...ususally around $1 for 3 of them in a package at Walmart
Using a piece of an index card behind it would give good contrast
Use "cheater" glasses for extra magnification if needed
Eye sight can slowly get worse so please do have your eyes checked.
Give your hubby a big kiss from all of us too for being your threading hero
Last edited by M.Elizabeth; 12-13-2013 at 04:31 PM. Reason: nicely should be nice!
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