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The Easiest Way to Thread a Needle

Easiest Way to Thread Needle. Use a Needle Threader for Threading a Hand Needle. How to Thread Needle.

The Easiest Way to Thread a Needle

Before you can start any basic hand stitching, you must first master the art of threading a hand needle.  You may ask, what is the Easiest Way to Thread a Needle? Sometimes the end of the thread is pretty stubborn and doesn’t want to go thru the needle eye.  The Easiest Way to Thread a Needle is by using a needle threader. Needle threaders usually come with most Basic Sewing Kits.

Simple Steps To Use a Needle Threader

  1.  Hold the Needler Threader with your dominant hand and the hand sewing needle in your other hand.
  2. Insert flexible end of needle threader thru the needle eye just enough to allow room for thread to be inserted. ( Helpful tip-The needle eye is larger on one side of the needle than the other)
  3. Insert the thread thru the flexible end of the needle threader and pulling thread thru until you have about 3-5 inches of thread.
  4. Then slowly pull needle threader back thru the needle, as you are pulling, the needle threader will also bring the thread back thru the needle.
You now have a threaded needle;  Simple AND Easy!  Watch this video to see all these steps in action:      
Best Needle threader for Hand Sewing. Use the needle threader that comes in a Basic Sewing Kit to thread your needle. Learn the Easiest Way to Thread a Needle.

Alternate Ways to Thread a Needle for Hand Sewing

  •  Lick the end of the thread (yes, use your saliva-lots of seamstresses use this technique)  then insert thru the needle. If that doesn’t work…
  •  Cut the end of the thread at an angle giving the thread a pointed tip.  This pointed tip should go thru the needle eye pretty easy. (Scroll down to see a cool enlarged photo!)
  •   I’ve heard that if you try pulling the thread thru beeswax to stiffen the thread, the thread can be inserted thru the needle eye easier. ( I’m a texture person so have never cared to try this method)
Thread needle for Hand Sewing. Cut the thread at a 45 degree angle for easier threading.
Now that you have got your needle threaded using The Easiest Way to Thread a Needle or one of the other alternate ways,  you are ready to tie a knot in your thread!  Be patient and watch the needle threading, or fast forward until you find the part of how to Tie a knot.  

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Thanks for Reading and Happy Sewing!

Amy