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Old 02-03-2011, 04:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Nanamoms
I'm interested in the responses to your question, too. I have a machine with a self threader but most of the time it doesn't thread so I have to thread by hand (and eye). It takes forever. I wear glasses too with no line bifocals and STILL can't see that little hole!! :(
I have the same problem Nanamoms, self threader on machine that won't work and no line bifocals and still can't see to thread needle!
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Old 02-03-2011, 04:56 AM
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I have tried loads n loads but I still come back to the basic wire needle threader.
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Old 02-03-2011, 05:18 AM
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I have a self threader on my machine, but do it the "old fashioned" way, I can have it done faster.
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Old 02-03-2011, 05:56 AM
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i have never had any luck w/built -in threaders.you must have to have a hole in the needle the size of a golf ball
the tip w/the white paper does help when threading by hand or w/wire loop
don't think i'd ever pay extra to get one if it didn't come on the machine!
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Old 02-03-2011, 06:29 AM
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My Esante has a auto needle threader and I love it but my singer has one that has not worked since I got it I use one of those little cheap threaders and it works great.
I would not invest in something more expensive as I have found most of these miracle solutions you see never work
as they say they will
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Old 02-03-2011, 06:55 AM
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I have a Janome with a threaded and I love it - I have a hard time threading my other machines but with the built in threader - I don't cringe when I have to change threads :)
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Old 02-03-2011, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by QultingaddictUK
I have tried loads n loads but I still come back to the basic wire needle threader.
I meant to say on basic machines but I am really pleased with the needle threader on my Elna 7200 it works brilliantly :thumbup:
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Old 02-03-2011, 07:59 AM
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The easiest way for me to thread without a threader is to aim for the light behind the hole not the hole itself. I do have good lighting behind my machine.
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Old 02-03-2011, 08:10 AM
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I have a computerised Brother with a needle threader, works great. The only time I have issues is if the needle isn't raised correctly. My friend has a cheap Walmart Brother, non computerised, it has a great needle threader. Wish I could find a threader for my old White machine. That machine is a workhorse.
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Old 02-03-2011, 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Nanamoms
I'm interested in the responses to your question, too. I have a machine with a self threader but most of the time it doesn't thread so I have to thread by hand (and eye). It takes forever. I wear glasses too with no line bifocals and STILL can't see that little hole!! :(
I have the same problem. sometimes I put a piece of paper behind the machine needle so I can see the hole. The built in one doesn't always work for me either. I also make sure i cut the end of the thread before I try. If it is "fuzzy' from the trhead cutter it won't hit the eye for me. So much for my relaxing hobby.
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