I would not have been sewing all summer without it. There is a trick with the needle position that for me was worth figuring out. My eyes just don't see up close anymore.

I use mine all the time but sometimes it takes a couple of tries.

I do find it quicker just to thread the needle without it, but sometimes I do use it. I can forsee a time when I will have to use it all the time, so I am glad it's there.

Thank-you, Thank-you!!! Love you guys!!!! I pressed the needle up/down button and that worked!!!! Million Thank here!!! I am sooooo Happy!!

Oh so simple ... and after nine pages and umpteen suggestions!!

My threader doesn't work either, I just thread by hand. Also have a white business card tht I hold behind the needle so I can see where to thread the darn thing.

Connie, you may want to use a magnifyer when doing so. The tiny hook that is part of you threader most likely is not going through the hole of your needle. That hook is what pulls the thread through the hole. Hope that helps. Barb

I love mine and use it all the time. I do have the Brother Innovis 4000 so is an expensive machine but I do not have any trouble with mine working and I would never have a machine without it anymore. It is an awesome feature.

Maybe you need to have it lined up, I did mine. If it isn't lining up with the eye it will never work. I use mine all the time.

A few years ago I bought a used Bernina Artista Embroidery machine off of craigslist. I already had a relationship with the owners of the Bernina shop the owner of the machine had originally purchased it from.

Anyway, my auto needle threader gave me fits until the shop owner adjusted it. I use it ALL the time. It has spoiled me for when I use my vintage machines. I love it. Hopefully, yours just needs an adjustment or maybe a replacement. But, they are worth it. :-D