Help! I'm getting old and so is my sewing machine!
06-12-2015, 04:47 AM
#21
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Originally Posted by Weezy Rider
A Viking machine I had (1+) came with a white mark embedded on the ankle behind the needle. Don't know if it was tape, but you can use a small white piece of tape in that spot.
06-12-2015, 08:14 AM
#22
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I've had a problem since I had cataract surgery. Reading glasses just don't quite cut it. I found these on Amazon.com and on JoAnn.com and keep at least two in my sewing kit and 2 with each of my machines. They work great on machine and larger eyed hand needles.
http://www.amazon.com/Dritz-Looped-N...edle+threaders
http://www.joann.com/dritz-looped-ne...g/5579099.html
Also, Nova Montgomery sells a needle threader on her website.
http://www.amazon.com/Dritz-Looped-N...edle+threaders
http://www.joann.com/dritz-looped-ne...g/5579099.html
Also, Nova Montgomery sells a needle threader on her website.
06-12-2015, 09:06 AM
#23
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My machine has a needle threader, but it gets stuck in the needle when I try to use it. I've taken it back to the shop and it works fine every time !!! I has to be user error, but I can't figure it out, so I thread the machine the old way. I find if I just put my finger behind the eye of the needle, I get it threaded every time. I just had cataract surgery about 6 months ago, and only can't see very small things.
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06-12-2015, 09:08 AM
#24
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I just picked up a Dritz Machine Needle Inserter & Threader at Joann's. This tool is great for threading machines and it also holds the needle steady in the slot while you are tightening the screw. The threader works like the automatic threader on my newer machines so I can continue to use all my old machines whose needles thread from the side and from the front.
06-12-2015, 09:32 AM
#25
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Originally Posted by ThreadHead
I use my little wire threader on my machine all the time. You can also go to the Dollar Tree and get you a pair of glasses for $1.00. Go find a medicine bottle in the store where the writing is too small to read, then go find a pair of glasses that will help you read the bottle when you hold it 10 to 12 inches from your face. I use a 250. I have 6 pair floating around the house all the time. I've had cataracts removed from both eyes, and a lens put in. What a difference in colors !
As far as threading a needle for hand sewing, you can cut the thread so there is a blunt end, no stray fuzzy hairs. Pull the thread down between your thumb and finger so that only a small dot of thread is showing. Set the eye of the needle down on the dot and slightly push down, roll your finger and thumb up to catch the thread and pull up. Works for me. lol
As far as threading a needle for hand sewing, you can cut the thread so there is a blunt end, no stray fuzzy hairs. Pull the thread down between your thumb and finger so that only a small dot of thread is showing. Set the eye of the needle down on the dot and slightly push down, roll your finger and thumb up to catch the thread and pull up. Works for me. lol
06-12-2015, 03:49 PM
#29
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Originally Posted by QuiltnNan
here is the gadget that came with one of my machines. http://www.amazon.com/KingSo-Threade.../dp/B00STDMKBW
it works much better than i thought it would
it works much better than i thought it would
06-13-2015, 02:48 AM
#30
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If you hold a plain piece of white paper...no lines...behind the eye of the needle is is easier to see the needle hole...if necessary use this tip plus a magnifying glass and a lot of patience....hope this helps you....it helped me before my cataract surgery....now I see the needle hole with no trouble..
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