I keep a magnifying glass handy just for this task. If I can see it, I can thread it!

ALL my sewing machines have threaders built in. But I can still thread a needle because I do it under the Magnifier!
MaryKatherine

my machine has the threader too but one must remember how to use it! I like to thread the stilly needle myself. just habit. sometimes I do wet the back of the needle. even tried the white card trick. I just had cataract surgery but haven't really noticed threading being better. Just that everything is very bright!!! Still, have your eyes checked out when you can and in the mean time, get that needle threaded what ever way works best for you.

I use a peice of white paper, small behind needle and makes it easier to thread needle. Coulnd not do it otherwise and I had cateract surgery less than a year ago. Don't have great light on sewing needle area.

Both of my machines thread from front to back, so I feel the grove in the needle and run my thread down that until it slips into the eye. As said before be sure it is cut sharp and not frayed on the end.

If no other solution is available, thread several needles and put them in a pin cushion. It may be awkward, but it would get the job done.

I can't remember what they are called but I bought them at Amazon its a gear gear thing that has magnifying lenses you can just lift them up to see normally & then down to sew. I'm sure someone can post a picture of what I'm talking about lol. It reminds me of a miners hat minus the hat part for their lighting. My daughter always laughs when she sees me wearing it but I love it.

Thanks for the idea, I remember seeing something like that at Harbor Freight the other day. I will check them out, I will be back there in the next week or so and I think I have a 25% off coupon. I have progressive bifocals and see better up close without them, I usually sew without them. I am one of those people who can't wear them, I will go back to 2 pair of glasses when I get my new prescription next year.

I used to take forever with my old Singer, but 3 1/2 years ago Jim got me a new little Brother SQ9000. It has a feature that will thread the needle for me. I love it!!

I use looper threaders from Jo-Anns. works great.