Quiltingboard Forums
Page 7 of 13
« First
5
6
7
8
9
Last »
Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

Quiltingboard Forums (https://www.quiltingboard.com/)
-   Main (https://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1/)
-   -   Sewing machine needle threader (https://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1/sewing-machine-needle-threader-t96311.html)

misseva 02-04-2011 10:43 AM
I hold my thumbnail behind my needle when threading it instead of holding a piece of white paper. I wear clear polish.

ewecansew 02-04-2011 10:57 AM
Originally Posted by Lynda in TN
Caroline, I don't know how well they work, but in looking for cheaper "One Second Needles" online, I learned that there are self threading machine needles! It sounds good, but wonder how well they hold onto the thread while sewing. I think JoAnn's has them. Has anyone here used them?
I have sold them to customers, and they have come back for more. Schmetz makes the ones I sell. They are a little more expensive than regular needles, but well worth it.

TexasSunshine 02-04-2011 11:36 AM
My older Pfaff has a threader and I use it all the time. My brother has one also, it seems more arkward but I use it. I can't see to thread a hand needle very well.

EC 02-04-2011 11:48 AM
Originally Posted by Rose L
Have you tried holding a scrap of white paper up behind the needle when you thread it? It helps to make the eye stand out so you can see where you are going with the thread. Just a thought.

Rose
One of my Elna machines is the easiest one I have to thread. The adapter that it came with that the feet snap on to is painted white right behind the eye of the needle. Certainly helps, just like the piece of white paper.

penski 02-04-2011 11:51 AM
my machine has a threader and i love it , my sisiters does not but she uses the little wire thinging threader and doesnt seem to have a problem, i would never get a machine that doesnt have one , i guess i got spoiled

Grandma Phyl 02-04-2011 11:54 AM
I have a Viking Designer 1 and it came with the needle threader on it and I love it couldnt do without it

davis2se 02-04-2011 01:00 PM
I have a threader on one of my machines and I love it. On the other 2 I have to thread by hand. A tip that helped me immensely was to hold a piece of white paper behind the needle when threading. That makes the hole SO much easier to see.

grandme26 02-04-2011 01:13 PM
I use a bright light and magnifier to thread my needle and that works very well.

Arleners 02-04-2011 01:14 PM
Originally Posted by quiltsRfun
I'm having pretty good success with one of those inexpensive wire loop needle threaders. I had to bend the wire so I can get it to go through the eye an insert it from back to front.
I have a machine with a really good threader, but when I am using another machine, I go for the wire loop threader that looks like the threading dental floss. the point is long enough that I can easily get it through the machine needles and grab on in the back. I use them for my serger too. I get them at Clotilde's. The only problem is the wire is so fine I have a hard time not losing them.

duckie 02-04-2011 01:14 PM
I finally bought a clip on magnifier which helps me get the machine's needle threaded in less than a minute. Before, it took me a frustrating 10 minutes!

My new Janome machine has a threader, but I haven't figured it out yet. It will be my first quiestion when I finally go to the dealers to get free lessons.
(By the way, I love Janome!)


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 04:16 PM.
Page 7 of 13
« First
5
6
7
8
9
Last »
Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page