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Threading double needle
Linda Hansberry   Member since 11/4/12 Posts: 58	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/23/13 10:46 PM I am finally getting around to using a double needle for hems but these old eyes aren't what they used to be. Someone suggested that using flossing loops like for braces so I got some but they are a little tight to get through the eye. Would threading and then place the needle in the machine after threading or what would suggest? Thanks
woggy   Advanced Beginner PA USA Member since 8/15/04 Posts: 608	Login to reply to this post In reply to Linda Hansberry << Like this post Date: 2/24/13 6:32 AM Sure, you can thread the needles first then insert them into the machine. Lots of folks thread needles this way. Woggy
lgrande   Advanced Beginner MT USA Member since 1/18/12 Posts: 1050	Login to reply to this post In reply to Linda Hansberry << Like this post Date: 2/24/13 8:26 AM Linda, I have had the same difficulty, i.e., astygmatism, and bifocals. Have you tried holding the back of a white business card (or something similar) behind the needle while threading? It works perfectly for me! I was astonished. I also use almost exclusively Superior topstitching needles which have a somewhat larger eye. ------ Linda Bernina 830LE Bernina B530 Janome 6600P Pfaff 1209 Babylock Evolution Janome 644D
Linda Hansberry   Member since 11/4/12 Posts: 58	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/24/13 10:07 AM I have not heard of Superior needle. Is that the brand? I will try a white card today or I will just thread the needles. Thanks for your replies. Linda
lgrande   Advanced Beginner MT USA Member since 1/18/12 Posts: 1050	Login to reply to this post In reply to Linda Hansberry << Like this post Date: 2/24/13 1:46 PM The needles are Superior Topstitch Needles They're made by Organ for Superior Threads. Edited to fix link. -- Edited on 2/24/13 1:48 PM -- ------ Linda Bernina 830LE Bernina B530 Janome 6600P Pfaff 1209 Babylock Evolution Janome 644D
Linda Hansberry   Member since 11/4/12 Posts: 58	Login to reply to this post In reply to lgrande << Like this post Date: 2/24/13 2:20 PM Thanks, I found those needles but I did not find a double needle. I am going to try the double needle that is for metalic thread next time. I found one of them in my stash. We will see. Linda

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