Threading needles
11-05-2023, 06:34 PM
#21
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Originally Posted by Iceblossom
With my vision issues I have a really hard time threading needles of any sort. What works best for me are the "bird" ones like the one shown in this video. There are some other makers but these are easily found at sewing shops or of course on Amazon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiWm...nel=123Dreamit
They have a little hook much like on many machine needle threaders. I can easily feel my way into the needle and catch the thread on the hook. They also fit in my hands nicely and I can typically find them easily when I drop them!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiWm...nel=123Dreamit
They have a little hook much like on many machine needle threaders. I can easily feel my way into the needle and catch the thread on the hook. They also fit in my hands nicely and I can typically find them easily when I drop them!
11-06-2023, 03:33 AM
#22
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I got a sewing machine needle threader through Bonnie Hunter's Amazon affiliate store but I can't find it anymore. You may have better luck: https://www.amazon.com/shop/quiltvillefriends
11-06-2023, 09:04 AM
#23
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Originally Posted by pennyhal2
Got the hummingbird threader...and then learned that it was not for threading the needle in the sewing machine!!! ...
I couldn't find a quiltville needle threader. I'm wondering if it was one like https://www.amazon.com/Dritz-Machine.../dp/B0054P8UGC I got one and really liked it but had a tendency to bend the metal hook part and I like that it has a needle inserter on the other end. My sister gave me some like https://www.amazon.com/Dritz-252-Loo...n%2C173&sr=1-9 and they work well for the most part, but will not work on really fine sewing machine needles (size 10 or smaller).
11-07-2023, 04:14 AM
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11-07-2023, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Yiaya
11-08-2023, 04:05 AM
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My domestic machine has a wonderful threader that works well but my longarm and my serger drive these old eyes crazy. I learned early on that old fashion beeswax was my friend - Run the 3-4 " of the thread end through the beeswax a few times then snip off the very tip at an angle. The thread is straight and semi stiff and I can usually get the needle threaded on the first try.
