How to thread a needle

When older people say: “I thread a needle without glasses!”, they want to say that they still have strength and health. After all, only people with good eyesight and young people can thread a needle without any problems. But in fact, at any age you can perform this manipulation easily if you use simple methods.

Simple ways to thread

Every person has tried threading at least once. But not everyone was able to do it right away. Here are some simple and convenient ways to prepare your needle for sewing.

Traditional

Everyone knows the simplest, but perhaps not always effective, method. And the majority uses it them.

We hold the needle in one hand, and try to pull it into the eye with the other with the thread. Since the fabric is divided into fibers, the fiber is moistened with saliva or water.

Tailors who have been sewing clothes faithfully for several years have already become accustomed to doing it automatically and not squinting. True, over the years, vision decreases, and even for them it becomes more and more difficult to perform the action.You can, of course, ask your grandchildren, who are more visual people, but there is another option, a real life hack.

1. Hold the thread between your thumb and index finger.
2. Pull the fiber so that only the tip is visible. With your other hand you need to take the needle, placing your hands at the same level.
3. Then, instead of pushing into the needle, the eye of the needle needs to be pushed onto the tip of the fiber. Your fingers will hold the thread, so it will not turn or move. Even thick fiber will pass!
4. It's important to remember that fingers should be held tightly, and the corner needs to be pushed in with threaded movements.

After a little practice, everything will work out like clockwork. Then you will feel the thread and when it entered the ear.

On the palm

There is one sure way that will save effort and time. Not everyone knows him, but it’s bad that they don’t know him. Because You can thread a thread even into a small ear quickly, in a few seconds, and on the first try.

1. The thread should be placed in the palm of your left hand (if left-handed, then with your right hand).
2. With your right hand you need to take the needle and begin to rub the fiber with the eye of the needle until a loop is formed.
3. When it first appears, the thread can be pulled out. Done!

IMPORTANT! This method can be used for any width of the needle eye.

Using a threader

A needle threader is such a useful device that will allow the thread to pass through the most small coal eye.

Even simple and cheap models have a wire and a handle.

There are different types of products, differing in handle, shape, and appearance. The most advanced models are equipped with a magnifying glass.

How to use a thread threader

Manual

Even simple and cheap products have a wire and a handle. The hook model operates according to the general principle: the hook is inserted into the eye of the needle, thread is put on the hook, and the hook and thread are pulled out.

Usage algorithm

• The needle remains in the left hand. The eyelet on the finger is located vertically.
• The threader is brought to the eye and inserted into it (strictly perpendicular).
• With your right hand, you need to guide the tip of the fiber into the threader loop and pull it (not too far or too hard).
• Remove the threader from the needle. Textiles will also go with it.

Auto

For even greater threading perfection, an automatic threader was invented.

Textile is pushed into its hole on the side. The eyelet also goes into the hole (forward) parallel to the upper side. If inserted correctly, the eyelet will be visible.

At the bottom of the device there is a button that you need to press (raise). As a result, a hook will come out onto which the fiber is thrown.

After this, the key should be lowered. All that remains is to pick up the needle ready for sewing if everything went according to plan.

How to replace a device with a thin thread

If you don't have a threader, you can still solve the problem. There is one method, but it is suitable for those who have very fine fiber, size 150 or 300.

2 ends of a very thin thread need to be inserted into the eye, a loop is formed. Thicker material should be inserted into it.

Now you need to stretch the thin hair until the thick one goes in. Or you can use iron wire or fishing line instead of thin textile material, the effect is the same.

How to use special needles

Who has good eyesight? Maybe you remember the moment when your grandmother asked you to thread the needle?

Today, grandmothers and not only they can use special needles. They differ from ordinary ones in the increased size of the ear, and most importantly, in the fact that in the upper part of the eye there is a small slot for textiles.

Although such a needle is sometimes called an object for the visually impaired, they are not the only ones who appreciate its convenience.

Even a child who can do needlework can cope with the principle of operation. It's simple: pass the fiber through the cut from top to bottom, as if threading the eye a little up.

This is easy to do, and the textiles will not break off or slide during operation.

Using any of these methods, you can “charge” the needle without any problems.