[Nfb-krafters-korner] SEWING MACHINE

[Tanya Wheatley]

Hi Jewell,

I use a wire needle threader. I first thread a regular needle then put the 
needle threader through the needle on the machine. I then run the threaded 
needle through the wire until it has pulled all the way out the other side. 
I then pull the needle threader out of the machine needle and it is 
threaded.

I think I will use Henrietta's trick of the masking tape next time to see 
how that goes. It sounds like a little less work.

I do have the self threading needles on my electric machines and they work 
all right, except for the fact that the thread can come out at times. I 
tried them on my treadle machines and they do not work at all!

Tanya
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From: "Jewell Boll" <jjboll at excel.net>
Sent: Friday, March 16, 2012 7:11 PM
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] SEWING MACHINE

For those who have a sewing machine, I need help.

I have purchased a janome sewing machine and I am having a hard time
threading it.  I thought I had tried out the machine thoroughly at the shop,
but I guess not. Now that I have it at home, I notice that it is more
compact that I thought and there isn't a lot of room to work with the needle
and the pressure foot.

If any of you can assist me with tips on how to thread without sight, I
would appreciate it.