Are there any automatic needle threaders that work?
 

I have a partial vision loss due to glaucoma and thus have trouble threading a plain needle. When a large eye needle is not possible, is there any automatic needle threader that actually works? I got one as a giveaway years ago and it never worked. I use the simple hand held threaders but sometimes I cannot even thread them. Just wondering about the "automatic" advertised type.

Thank you so much.

My aunt has trouble with vision and does a lot of hand sewing. She uses the self threading needles. She never has found an atuo threader that would last or work everytime. She has tried them all.

I personally like the self threading needles for hand sewing. I always keep a card on hand and it takes me a long while to use them all.

I swear by my Bohin. I've had others that don't work well and this is fantastic. It takes two sizes of needles. My vision is also not the best and this solves all my issues. I have two, one for home and one in my sewing notions tote bag.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Bohin-819...BoClE8QAvD_BwE

I also have the Bohin one that Nan linked to and love it but I do find it does not work with heavy specialty threads (12 wt and 8 wt) commonly used for hand embroidery, the little hook that threads the eye just slides between the plies of these heavy threads. With these threads I use a large eye needle normally used for Sashiko and I have also found if I run the end through a glue stick and let it dry it makes it much easier to thread with these types of threads. I also have a floor style Ott lamp with a magnifying glass attached so I can see to thread the needle. But for fine sewing threads and tiny needles the Bohin is the bomb!

Me too for the vision issues and definitely the self-threading needles are the way to go!
Besides, I find holding it awkard/clumsy to hold the threader, needle and the thread.

There are a few different types of these needles, so if you don't like one, try the other.

What I find is sometimes the thread breaks when I "snap" it in place through the open eye.
Hard to explain the how, but I solved that by holding the thread and needle a bit differently and the problem seems to go away. So when it the thread breaks, I just have to jog my memory on my self-discovery on the how-to! :)

Agree with others ... the self-threaders seem to max out as the thread thickens.
Surely ... there are different size needles for coarser thread, and we have not found them.
Does anyone know the answer to that?

I use the Clover needle threader. https://www.amazon.com/Clover-4071-N...s%2C182&sr=8-2

I gave up on all the fancy schmancy needle threaders. The dollar store
threaders work better than anything else I've tried. Wouldn't be without
my magnifying lamp (specially when I have to remove tiny stitches).

Clover is my favorite for small needles...I own 2 of them. For some reason it doesn't seem to work well for larger needles.

I also like the Clover needle threader.

My needle threader is 6 foot tall and weighs 200#s......;)
I have vision issues, and I totally depend on my sweet hubby to thread my needles.

I use the desk clover threader too. The only trick is to make sure the thread tail isn't too long before pressing the leaver. I use a dental floss loop to thread the embroidery thread. They come in a little plastic container. Someone here suggested it and it works for me as long as the eye of the needle is large enough to accommodate the straight plastic end to go through. The self threading hurts my fingers after a short while, so only short jobs for these, at least for me.
I also bought a lighted magnifier that fits around my neck when the light is low. Like in front of the T.V. at night.

I use the Clover needle threader. I use it a lot when I'm doing EPP. I've had good luck with it. No, it doesn't work every time. I do have threading fails, but it works well if I use to correctly.

Can't remember the brand, but bought my sis a combo magnifying, lite, glass that has a holder for the needle and while it has a handle so you can hold it, it also sits firmly on a table. Cost about $15--she has a cataract that is still "not serious enough" to have removed and does handwork all the time. She loved it!

I use the Clover desk threader, like many others here. If it doesn't work for you, it's possible the hole of the needle is facing the wrong way. You do have to be able to see well enough to place the needle in the holder so the eye of the needle is facing the thread. If you have the needle rotated so the eye is facing you, it won't work.

I was at a quilt show yesterday and one vender had a double needle threader -- one side threaded small-eyed needles and the other side threaded the "Big Eye" needles. I did purchase a miniature needle threader at Hobby Lobby for $1.99. WalMart sells a needle threader with a light on their notions wall.

For the larger needles, the dental floss threaders work very well. Google dental floss threader for a picture of what they look like. In the toothpaste aisle. There are many different brands.

I have had two Clover needle threaders....neither one worked on anything but Clover needles. I complained to the retailer. No response. I tried various other needle brands and sizes. I do not want to use clover needles....so these have gone in the trash.

I have the clover threader and it works for me. sometimes I have to take the needle out and turn it and put it back in, or push the lever slowly or push the lever quickly...it works the first time 90 % of the time.

I have both the Clover and the Bohnin (sp) threaders. They both work well, but you have to make sure to read the directions and have the thread all the way down, and not held too tight so it can be pushed thru by the wire in the little machine. I also have a small wood piece that the Clover sits in and it works better. I bought it at the SD Quilt Show many years ago and someone at the booth made them. Has a grove on the wood and a piece of 2 sided tape holds it in place.

I have the Bohin and it works for me.

I have at times used a darning needle.

I love my Sewline threader for small needles. Here is a link with description: https://www.missouriquiltco.com/shop...BoCvP4QAvD_BwE

It does appear expensive but it has been so worth it to me!

The Clover esk top threader DOESNOT WORK WITH OTHER bRAND needle ...only works with Clover needles. Waste of money.

I like to use straw needles for hand applique, but find the Clover threader a bit difficult to use with these. You have to set the needle in just right. It does work after some tries. I don't like to use self-threading needles for applique - they just aren't fine enough for me. I also find thread (Aurifil) shreds when pulling it through bindings after a while. So I use shorter pieces of thread. It's a constant bit of trial and error!

I have found you need to use Clover needles in the Clover needle threader for it to work its best.

I have the Clover threader and it works well most of the time. Occasionally, I have problems with it not wanting to thread some needles. I may try the Bohin one. I like their products. I've found them to be good quality.