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Step 1
Choose a sewing needle that will be appropriate to your sewing project. Sharps are commonly used for hand sewing and come in a variety of sizes.
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Step 2
Choose a thread that's a darker shade than your fabric if you're unable to find thread that matches exactly.
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Step 3
Cut a 24-inch length of thread and pass the end of the thread through the eye of the needle. You may need to dampen the thread end in order to make it pass through easily.
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Step 4
Pull the thread through the eye far enough to create a tail of thread that's 3 to 4 inches long. This end remains unknotted.
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Step 5
Take the other end of the thread between your thumb and forefinger. Wrap the thread loosely around your forefinger one or two times and continue to keep the thread in place with your thumb.
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Step 6
Slide your forefinger down toward the base of your thumb, twisting the threads together until the loop that's formed is pushed off the forefinger end.
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Step 7
Grasp the loop between your thumb and forefinger at the point where the loop joins the rest of the thread.
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Step 8
Pull the loop until a knot is formed.











Comments
PammySuzie said
on 10/13/2008 If you cannot see to thread a regular needle, try one of the new Spiral Eye needles. They have an opening on the side of the eye so they are easy to thread. You can find them at www.SpiralEyeNeedles.com
kenneth20 said
on 5/26/2008 I can not see good enough to thread a sewing needle. When doing sewing machine quilting can not see well enough to sew a straight line. Can any one help? Sherrie Malik