Did you know that there is actually a right side and a wrong side to thread a hand needle?? Learned it yesterday in my new American Patchwork & Quilting magazine. It said if you're having trouble threading a needle, turn it around. It actually worked!!
Just wanted to share in case I wasn't the only one who didn't know that. Trina |
Another trick is to wet the needle eye - it wicks the thread through.
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What great tips - thanks - after all these years you can always learn something new!
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I've turned the needle around to make threading easier but I can't identify which is the "good" side before I try it! Thanks for the tip!
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Originally Posted by grendelskin
I've turned the needle around to make threading easier but I can't identify which is the "good" side before I try it! Thanks for the tip!
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I have found that the wrong side of the eye is very smooth and the right side seems to "dip" like scratch in a smooth finish.
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Thank you for passing on this great tip!! :D:D:D
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i didnt know that but i do have better luck putting needle on thread not putting thread in the needle, if that makes sense
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Thanks for the tip. I have to remember that next time I need to thread a needle
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FYI...when needles are made they are just blanks and then a machine punches the holes in them. So one side is the back side.
It also helps if you cut your thread on a slant. |
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