Tips To Thread Your Needle

February 2010

threading your needle 13 February 2010 - Jenny Price

Struggling to thread sewing machine needle, hold a bit of white card at the back of the needle better still put a dab of white paint or tippex behind on the foot shank.  Hey Presto, the hole shows up.

Also, don't wet the thread to make a point to thread needle, wet your finger, and hold it at the back of needle - the wet on your finger seems to pull the thread through.

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