Surprisingly EASY way to thread a needle for sewing & embroidery - DO IT PROFESSIONALLY! Flosstube

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Now you know how to thread a needle, would you like to know more about the various types of needle? Check out my video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2LWhKONga-kbKc

[@carolempluckrose4188]

Thank you for that. It's all much clearer now. Two small things to hopefully make you smile about needles. Mum always wondered how this supposedly right handed child threaded, eventually, a needle left handed. Still not learnt to do it right handed! And ..... plain hemming, at my in laws I was happily hemming a very long skirt hem. Got as far as I could right handed, so promptly moved the needle to my left and carried on hemming. Poor Mother in Law blinked, looked twice and asked, " Did you just do that? " "Do what?" I replied. I had no idea I did that, apparently I still do and its perfectly natural!

[@helenjzkkillick4097]

Thanks Sarah. Having only just found you I’m going to go through all your tutorials. I’m an enthusiastic amateur, now retired so have time to play.

[@brandonaguilar855]

5

[@IAMAliIbrahim]

Thank You, half an hour of struggle came to an end

[@edwardwiegand6925]

Wow, this is the first method I have found on KZbin that actually works. Thank you very much.

[@seshlauren]

OMG GOT IT ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT YOUR WAY

[@apples_and_orchards3205]

I know this video is six years old but this was truly a blessing to me today what a huge help thank you so much!!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Glad it helped Apples and Orchards!

[@myvt5360]

This actually worked! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!

[@akasupaman]

Ur a God send i literally wrestling with this thread and needle for like 30 mins a thankful usn sailor from MD

[@fabsvy]

hemming my nsu trousers rn lol, she's an angel

[@cobbler1539]

It took me 73 attempts (approximately) but I did finally thread the tiniest eyed needle known to man using the first technique. I will now attempt to sew a button on a jacket. After a nice cup to tea to calm myself down! Many thanks for your help.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Well done Cobbler!

[@lesjf8832]

73 attempts is a sign this isn't EASY or the best method.

[@cobbler1539]

@@lesjf8832 73 attempts before trying this method. 👍

[@margaretjenkins3494]

I have just found your wonderful teaching of embroidery techniques as I am using a 12” iPad and explanations are tremendous. Keep up the great work an ideas. I was doing quilting for a few years but now age does not allow this so I am learning to do embroidering and I just love it - THANKYOU. Mrs J. 30/06/2023.

[@kimberlysmiley0033]

😂 yeah, hasn't worked for me yet but the eye of my needle is also extremely small

[@vickiefowler1429]

I’ve been doing it the hard way all my life! What a game-changer!!!

[@traceypurves9518]

I can't believe that I've only just discovered the correct and easiest way to thread a needle! Game changer. 💖

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

It is a game changer Tracey! I've watched so many people struggle over and over with this uneccesarily...

[@ErmadineFlowers]

Used the method of thread between thumb and finger with really fine thread. It worked the very first time! I’m so amazed! My eyes thank you, my fingers thank you, and I thank you!

[@stacyhicks5374]

Thank you so much!!!!!!! I'm a beginner and struggled so hard with this. I actually did it the very 1st try after watching your video!!! I'm forever grateful!!!!

[@TheKozyNook]

I have heard this method referred to as “needling the thread” as opposed to threading the needle. Thank you for sharing your incredible wealth of knowledge.

[@blowitoutyourcunt7675]

Ma gram used to get frustrated and tell me she was focusing on her needling! Most often when she was threading needles, despite the fact that she taught me this method it didn't occur to me that she was needling a thread LOL

[@annelumsden5775]

This is a revelation, I have always had problems threading needles but no more, this method works like magic. Many thanks

[@julierbrtsn60]

Wow what a revelation! I’ve been near to tears on many an occasion - no more! Thank you so much Sarah

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

You are so welcome Julie! I'm going to call it the 'no more tears method'! :)

[@noellemiller7267]

It's so annoying. Takes me longer to thread a needle than it did to deliver my child 😂

[@goodwifelucy5602]

😂😂😂

[@tamitatangoto5134]

@@noellemiller7267 you made me laugh out loud Noelle.😁

[@noellemiller7267]

@@tamitatangoto5134 lol 😂

[@nataliehoyt]

Thank you! The beeswax (chapstick in my case) made all the difference!

[@lscs102]

Not a single negative comment or criticism. That is because of your great tips and great video! Wish I had seen this years ago, when the eye of the needle started getting smaller and smaller! Or was the thread just getting more and more stubborn...... THANK YOU!!! No more frustration!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Those needles do seem to shrink over time... glad this is helpful to you!

[@sharonopstbaum1023]

I have been embroidering since I was taught the basics in the fifth grade. That was 59 years ago. No one ever showed me this method. Can not wait to try it! Many thanks!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

You have obviously been managing Sharon!

[@sharonopstbaum1023]

@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery Yes, but your way is definitely a welcomed improvement! oxoxo

[@michelesmith2913]

I tried this, and it works, who knew!! Brilliant, thank you Sarah, every day is a school day

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

It always amuses me when people are suprised this works Michele!!! :)

[@sandramyer7081]

Very helpful!! wonderful now - after all these years😂Thank you Sarah Homfray and the close up if video! Yay!

[@thekongstocks]

WOW! After watching 7 different & various "Threading The Needle" videos on KZbin, this one is the best, "NO. 1!" #ThankYou

[@wendyfay16]

BRILLIANT! Of all the years I've been sewing ... self taught ... & wow! Thank you so very much!

[@lori88ish]

Just a basic beginner who Is still learning stitches and wanting to do mindful stitching, I am so glad to have found your channel you do such a fabulous job at explaining things and even free samples to try our hand at which is kind of exciting Wanted to take a moment to let you know I plan on doing some binge watching very soon, Thank you so much such fantastic tutorials, love every one. Hugs and Smiles

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Thank you Lori! Do check out my video stitching a DMC mindful kit!

[@Olivers-G0mmer]

The folded thread method is some kind of sorcery. 😄 Thank you!

[@problame2249]

I love that I do/have learned to do this naturally. Lol. It’s the “easy” and “quick” way. Who has time to struggle when you’ve stitching to do? Lol.

[@cindymiller2928]

OMG , you are the best . It worked the first time.👏👏👏

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Hurrah!

[@ivorybow]

I have been sewing and doing embroidery for over 60 years, and lately, my grandma eyesight has created such a problem with threading I was afraid I had come to the end. I am floored by the simplicity of these methods. I'm back in the saddle! Thank you

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Hurrah!! If you practice this enough you can do it just by feel without having to look at all so you should be good for a lot longer yet!

[@robinmalcolm2915]

After searching over an hour for my needle threader, I came to youtube for help. I have a very small #10 needle and very very small beading thread. I doubted this method would work on such a small eye, but lo and behold, the method worked the first time PERFECTLY! Thank you for saving me much more time of searching and going crazy!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

You are welcome Robin, no more needle threaders ever! Wax the end of the thread for those really difficult to thread fibres...

[@elainet5870]

Excellent! I can’t believe I’ve never heard this before! Thank-you.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

It's a game changer Elaine!

[@carolyndaughton3373]

Sarah, I so appreciate your channel. I've taken up embroidery and have learned so much from you. Embroidery is so rewarding and calming. It truly takes me to a place of joy and peace. Thank you for all of your very informative videos.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Thank you Carolyn, glad you are enjoying! Do give the videos a thumbs up if you like them it will help more people to see them

[@carolyndaughton3373]

@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery Yes, I always give your videos a thumbs up because they are the best! Thanks again.

[@marijkeschellenbach2680]

After I saw this video I tried it and what do you know!!!! Every time I thread a needle now I say "thank you Sarah" for showing us this easy way to thread our needles. Love it.

[@lindamannell1607]

Oh my goodness. You can teach an old dog new tricks ❤❤❤

[@Usa-pr7ir]

Your process has helped me immensely. This methods works for me nearly first time every time.

[@Vk-mm4lf]

All my needles are cruel ! Until today, I just found you, your method totally worked! I subscribed. Thank you.

[@afyanamoyo]

Thank you Sarah! Thanks God saved the day on an embroidery project with my little one :) May God open all good for you and your family ameen :)

[@franklyrahat]

on my god! my granny came to me help her with it and i was trying to put the thread in the needle. but i never thought that, instead of bringing the thread to the needle, I should bring the needle to the thread!!!!! CRAZY IDEA! THANK YOU SO MUCH. My granny gets happy everytime i do that ❤

[@Sam74252]

You are marvellously amazing. Threading needles have been nightmare for me but you just cleared it all for me. God bless you really good.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Once you can thread needles confidantly the stitching world is your oyster!

[@jayaudain6003]

Thank you! Just tried this and my first try and it worked!!🙂

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Hurrah!

[@erinpavic8146]

Just found this video… thank you so much for posting this! The beeswax worked like a charm and saved my sanity!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

It's a game changer!

[@janiefadley5589]

I have been struggling for 2 days reading every video on this subject and I did it the very first time!!! Thank you thank you thank you

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Well done Janie, you are up and running!

[@kedashibainu5567]

Sarah, this video has been a game changer for me! I've always dreaded threading my needle, especially with multiple strands. Your methods have successfully allowed me to get back to the embroidery I love without spending time on several attempts at threading my needles. Thanks so much!

[@sqgl]

I didn't understand the multiple strands. She split the 6 strands in 3. What happened to the other 3? Did they get pulled through or were pulled totally apart and discarded?

[@kedashibainu5567]

She separated the three strands from the six and saved them for later. You can use as many strands as you want depending on the look you want. @@sqgl

[@Neva-Eva-Giva-Rip]

OMG! Literally been trying to thread a needle for 20 minutes with my stupid farsightedness. I can’t even thank you enough.

[@helenrani4878]

Thank you Sarah, your method of threading, bringing thread to needle ,is a new learning for me. God bless you .

[@cathykrueger4899]

How can I be 77 years old and just now learning how to thread a needle? I know I’m not alone. Thank you so much for this very well done video. I feel smarter already!

[@martic51]

Sarah, your tricks and tips of threading a needle work wonderfully for my old eyes! Thank you and blessings!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Wonderful! This is a great method!

[@UntilNextime]

The pinch tip was all I needed. What a fantastic trick for me this morning when i haven't threaded a needle in decades. And the suggestion not to lick it was added success. Thanks

[@adeledelarosa7819]

My goodness..your channel has been so, so helpful on embrodiery and espcially threading needles...who knew!!! memories of my mom embrodiering...I sat with her as a child and watched her, at this time of my Iife I've begun as you english say "give it a go" learn the skill, have gathered the basics to start and want to learn the "fancy" stitches to decorate my pillow cases. I've sewn all my life all different kinds of things...mending, crafts my own outfits. This will be something kinda new and looking forward to it, I know it will be trial and error but I want to do this.Thanks for sharing. Your instructions are very clear and your a good teacher. Byeeeeeee from So California

[@jazzpiano26]

Wow THANKYOU! I rarely Sow but that just helped me a ton! Got tired of trying to threat the needle for the last 15mins and that really helped!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

It works really well! You will always be able to thread your needles from now on!

[@susanyasinsky930]

You are a miracle worker! I’ve been embroidering on a quilt I am making for my new granddaughter. Using a tiny needle threader, I’m afraid I’m going to break it very soon. Thank you so much for the bees wax tip. It worked the very first time!

[@rhyanonstuddert7384]

Threading needles, the bane of my existence. Especially synthetic metallic threads.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

I hope this helps, check out our video on using metallic threads also Rhyanon

[@ungarlinski7965]

Wow. The first idea worked for me on the first try. Thank you!

[@ThundermansThunder]

I love your content! This really works! I learned this method as a young boy many, many years ago when I was taught how to weave in the ends of yarn on my crochet projects. It has served me well through the years for every gauge, from the bulkiest of yarns to to the very finest of needlework threads. Though there is some obvious flexibility with applications of different types of needles, it is important to note, especially for beginners, that failure to use the proper needle for the task can mean the difference between success and failure, and could possibly explain any undue difficulty experienced when using this method.

[@JuliePettyjohn]

Simple, yet effective. How did I never learn these tips? Thank you for all your videos.

[@debbies9005]

Thank you, Sarah, you made it look so easy. I will give your technique a go. I Stitch a lot & still find threading very fiddly. Your stitching is beautiful. 😊

[@helenjzkkillick4097]

Wow - and I thought I knew how to thread a needle! I’m very grateful for this as I’m in the middle of a big project and constantly rethreading using 6 strand DMC. The first time I tried your method it worked. 🙏 Happy days.

[@manjiramitter496]

Sarah,Thank you sovery much for uploading this video.🙏🙏

[@mgailqster]

Wow, 72 yrs old & just now learning how to thread a needle. Where have you been all my life, Sarah?

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Right here waiting for you!

[@franklinnanai2745]

Unbelievable it worked straight away lol, thank you so much.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

When you get really practiced at it you can do it without looking!

[@Sj_lazz]

THANK YOU! Was just about to throw the needle and thread out the window because I couldn’t get it threaded then I watched two minutes of your video and got it threaded on the first try. 🙌

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Glad it helped you Sarah! Once you know this you can get on with the business of sewing!

[@genevekisson8639]

Omg!! This is amazing. How is it so easy for you. I have to ask my kid to string for me. Unbelievable. Thanks so much for sharing

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

I've had lots of practice Geneve! It's all in the method; practice with a large needle first then work your way down to a small needle

[@Brandyp2010]

OUTSTANDING‼️... Extremely useful 👍 Thank you so much...

[@janengelen897]

THANK YOU!! Worked the 1st time I tried it & was amazed! Finally no longer frustrating

[@cindyedstrom2765]

Thank you! Just the little bit of change to make this easy rather than a struggle for aging eyes. Thank you for posting this.

[@marcpaters0n]

You have solved a lifelong problem for me, thanks!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

You can't sew if you can't thread your needle!

[@vixis]

I've been stitching for years and have learnt so much.

[@theaduproject]

Wow. This actually works. Thank you.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

It does Nelly!

[@jasminezwahlen211]

Absolute GENIUS! Can’t thank you enough. I have never seen this method before and was skeptical until I tried it myself. You are my new favorite KZbinr. :D I also appreciate the wax suggestion. 100 times better than licking.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

It's a good method Jasmine, well tried and tested!!

[@Kookoomyy]

OMG TY my threads are extremely hard to go through the needle i've watched lots of vids and they don't rlly work for me this actually worked tysm

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

It's a great method Celia!

[@ElisaMonroe]

I've threaded so many needles, but today I was using a size 12, the smallest I've ever used. I had almost given up, but you mentioned that 45 degree angle snip, and it was perfect. I threaded the needle instantly! So relieved. Thank you.

[@EnlightenedFlamingo]

Oh, boy, I coulda used this video earlier today! I'm saving this one to follow tomorrow. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Hope it works for you Amy!

[@EnlightenedFlamingo]

@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery It's been super helpful, thanks!

[@tretre7989]

Thank you it worked for me straight away....used the small eye needle which is usually tricky but your advice was helpful

[@hollyzizzamia4403]

You are a wonderful woman! I love you! I was having the worst time threading even after Other you tubers videos but your version worked!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Glad this worked for you Holly! Sometimes someone just has to show you how!

[@sadiedesimone7460]

Excellent demos!, thank you.😊👍👍❤️ so thankful for KZbin and for Sarah!! 🙏

[@katehenry2718]

Brilliant! I've been sewing and embroidering for 70+ years and got pretty good at just stuffing the end of the thread through the hole. THIS however, is nearly magical! I hadn't discovered the needles have a fat side and a narrow side to fold the yarn flatter. DUH. Pinch allll the air out of the yarn for better result. DUH! Learn something new everyday ))))) Thanks for sharing.

[@carolynrockafellow417]

I have worked all kinds of hand stitching for years and I have learned more from your videos than what I have learned in all my years of stitching. Thank you.

[@CherylOtter]

First time every time. Fabulous help. I’ll never thread a needle any other way again.

[@poodlegirl55]

I have been following you for quite awhile but this old video popped up for me...right when I need it. I have been doing slow stitching with various thresds and have been on the struggle bus. Thanks.

[@srivallyhyma9609]

Wow that's very good. It actually worked out perfectly for me. Thanks

[@daynarenee260]

God bless you Sarah! Worked like a charm first time! Saved me from a bunch of unnecessary tears for sure ♡♡♡♡

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Glad it helped!

[@mylo0404]

Thank you Sarah, these methods have helped me a great deal!!! -Mychael

[@lanalou2749]

Very useful... Thank you! I usually have no problem threading needles to sew but I had a unique situation today.... I didn't have an embroidery needle so I used a normal very small one and doubled my normal sewing machine threads to embroid..... This trick worked perfectly to get doubled threads through the smallest needle eye I've seen... Didn't think it was possible but your hack did it!! ❤💯 Thank you 💐🙏🏽💗

[@sunflowerkiss60]

Wow, i can't wait to try this. I hope it works because I'm having a horrible time getting my needles threaded!! Thank you so much. ❤

[@rampion-rampage]

Thank you! I never appreciated my ability to easily thread a needle until I lost feeling in my fingers. This skips all the problem issues. Thanks!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Glad you have found this helps you Lauren!

[@sandramyer7081]

me too from my R hand/ fingers / a stroke!

[@pjserge2579]

Thanks! Wonderful video! Finally found one really teaches how to thread needles! 😍❤️🧵✂️

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Now you can spend more time stitching!

[@annah371371]

This is the 4th tutorial i watched none of them worked before i saw yours!!! I thought i was going to lose my mind thank you!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Yay! Glad I have saved you from loosing your mind Anna

[@OliveDoesGacha]

You just saved my school art project thank you Sarah :)

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

That's good to hear Cinnamon Stix! Glad to be of service!

[@desmirage]

great tutorial - thank you so much. :)

[@annieb9620]

Your videos are awesome. I am so happy to have found them.

[@bcherry80]

This worked the very first try. Thank you!!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Glad it helped Kelly! With practice you can do it without looking....

[@nadakodsia2635]

Thank you so much for all these precious tips & tricks, really helpful 🙏🌷🌷

[@WellOfEchoes]

This is such a great video. I’m 47 (well I’ll be 47 next week 🤣🥳) and I can’t believe I’m only just learning NOW the correct way to thread a needle. Surely you need to be given the title of “Lady” after this epicness?! 👑🤩🙌🏼👸🏻 I’m telling everyone. I’m sure they’ll be as happy as I am. 🤣🤪🌈❤️👏🏼

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

It's amazing how many people embroider so well yet struggle to thread their needle! With practice you can do this without looking...:)

[@caralinehowden2951]

Thanks Sarah, my biggest problem due to poor eyesight is finding the hole of the needle. I do thread my needles the way you suggest, however I have folded the thread every time and run it through to the point end as it is much smaller. If only the eye of the needle would magically get big enough for me to see it. I also have trouble threading a machine needle but much harder for me, all a bit of luck and if I shut my eyes I seem to be able to focus better.Also I too am right handed the needle is always in my right hand just the way I roll.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

This might sound strange Caraline, but you don't necessarily need to be able to see the hole if you use this method! It's more about the way you handle the thread. I hold the thread in my right hand and the needle in my left as I'm right handed and for this method you need more control of the thread not the needle; try it the other way around! I've been doing this so long I can actually thread the needle underneath a frame without seeing either the thread or the needle at all! For your machine needle, you could take the needle out of the machine, thread it, then put it back in?

[@caralinehowden2951]

@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery At this point I will give anything a go, Thanks for your input.

[@joypolk3093]

Enjoying embroidery again and appreciate your teaching videos, so much useful information! Thank you so much.💖😄

[@alyssacooper7702]

I watched 3 videos and the first method on urs is the only one thats worked for me

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

This is a great method Alyssa, once you get it you are set for life!

[@dannybryant3141]

That worked perfectly. Thank you.

[@louiseanne830]

Hey, thank you, Sarah! Amazing tip! You've saved me a lot of time :) threading my wool was very difficult until I saw this

[@MyDaisy66]

Gosh! This is so helpful. Thank you. I have awful trouble threading needles. Going to have some practice sessions …Thank you Sarah 🌸

[@justmey7412]

OMG 😲 This actually works great(and with minimal practice i might add). And by the way: many thanks for getting me into embroidery.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

It does work yes Just Mey!

[@terenceduplessis9439]

Genius! Bless you, Sarah! Thank you so much! Your tips saved me from tearing what's left of my hair out! 😀

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Thank goodness for that! :)

[@freshoutofcrabs]

I find the folding technique is especially helpful if you have shaky hands, regardless of thread type.

[@debbianderson1808]

Omg thanks so much for making my embroidery so much easier now

[@margaretbambuy6160]

Tu so much! I have been unable to thread 3 strands of floss in the correct needle size for embroidery. No wonder. I was doing it wrong! This is amazing information.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Glad I could help Margaret! This really is a great method...