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Originally Posted by bj riley
Sometimes I can thread my machine and some times I can't. Colored thread is easier, but even then it often takes me many tries. I have tried handicap needles but they don't stay threaded. Both my machines have needle threaders on them but they have gone out of alignment and I have been told it would cost 40.00 to repair. This would be ok if it would STAY repaired but they both stopped working with in a very short time. Some times I have to wait for hours for my husband to get home and thread the machine for me. Any suggestions?
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Can you tread hand sewing needles? You could also try taking the needle out of the machine, and thread it. Then put it back into the machine.
If you have senior eyes, and who doesn't these days! You can try an Ott light and a magnifying glass. You can (with all of these suggestions use a needle threader. Reading glasses are another good suggestion. |
I have used the needle threaded for a serger machine on my sewing machine.
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Originally Posted by susie-susie-susie
If I am having trouble getting the thread through the eye, I turn the needle around. Works every time.
Sue I keep a bottle of clear nail polish by the machine. Put a very light coat on the tip of the thread. When it dries the tip becomes stiff and it is easier to hit the eye for threading. Makes it easier. |
The needle threader is awesome. And all of these tips work - I have used every one!
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Never unthread your needle. Simply cut the thread by the spool, tie on your next color, Pull knot tight, pull through the machine. I have done this for years, and occasionaly, if it is heavy thread, it won't go through the needle, bu 99 percent of the time this works.
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Check your eyes or glasses!
I did all of the above ... did not help ... got my eyes checked, got a pair of glasses ... et voila! Problem solved! |
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Try threading your needle whille it's out of the machine, then put the threaded needle in the machine.
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