lfletcher

Put something white behind the needle. This always works for me when I'm having trouble. Also, check your lighting. As we age, we need more light to see as well.

pokeygirl

I have trouble making my self threader work. I've only been able to make it work one time. GRRRRRR....use a magnifying glass.

mighty

Love the white index card idea, thank you!!!

Murphy1

This is how I use to do it before I bought my new machine with the self threader. It really helped.

amelia0607

I have to take my glasses off to thread the machine. I think self-threading is the only feature of a newer machine that I really want. Hand tremors make it difficult!!!

Knitette

I have this little gadget, which I use if ever the thread is too thick for my auto threader. Although mine isn't the Dritz one, it's the same. You place your thread across the gap in the tool and 'run' it down the back of the machine needle. A little pin pushed the thread through the eye of the needle - voilą! I think it works on the same principle as the ones for hand sewing needles.

It also doubles as a needle holder for when you change needles.

maryb119

My machine has a needle threader and I am so greatful for that!

justflyingin

An hour? You get an award for stick-to-it-ness! If I can't do it in 30 seconds, I call my son for help (for hand needles)--machine has a threader.

Pennyhal

When I get really frustrated with threading a needle, I pull the tip of the thread across my lips. It coats the thread with whatever I have on my lips. If I have Chap Stick on, it simply give it a waxy coat that makes the tip of the thread stiffer. But this can be a dangerous thing to do if you have lipstick on! The thread will get coated with lipstick that will stiffen the thread, but you have to make sure you cut the tip of the thread off after the needled is threaded. Otherwise, you'll get lipstick on your fabric if the thread's tip drags on the fabric.

Janette

I sometimes have this problem. Take a look at the needles sold by Superior Thread. Instead of round holes they have elongated holes that are much larger even though the needle is the same size. I find they thread much easier.