mizsandy7

Hi, For those of you , like me, who don't have an automatic threader on the sewing machine. I always wet the thread to get it in the eye of the needle, but a very wise person told me , and it works, wet the needle. Strange but true.
Cheers, Sandy

Jingle

I have a needle threader but, I can't ever get it to work. I have heard that also, never think to try it.

Honeynga

Doesn't it hurt your tongue when you lick the needle ? (lol)

Karen24

Ah... I've heard of that! I've yet to try it myself, though. I seem to be able to thread my needles okay using the "traditional" method.

fluffygirl

I thought it was weird too, until I tried it. I do that with hand sewing needles too.

Pat

QuiltnNan

I have tried it, but it doesn't seem to work for me for some reason

TonnieLoree

I keep a bar of soap in my drawer and draw the thread through that. (Bi-focals helped too)

lalaland

When you wet the needle, the moisture grabs the thread and holds it while you push it through the eye of the needle. I teach all my kids in sewing class to do that. Thread is made up of several strands woven together. When you wet the thread, you release the strands and it starts to unravel, then you have to push several strands through the needle and we end up trimming the thread and starting all over. Also, you can buy needles with bigger eyes now. Most helpful!

mizsandy7

LOL that's funny

athomenow

I have a light beside my sewing machine that has a magnifying glass on the top of the light. I can pull it down and look through to see what I need to see without getting my glasses out. Old Age!!!