How to Thread an Embroidery Needle
Embroidery is a pleasurable and decorative activity to engage in as a hobby or a business. One of the first things to know when creating embroidery designs is how to thread an embroidery needle. Difficulty arises when the sewer lacks the patience needed to push the thread into the eye. Threading is quite easy once you get the hang of it.
Items needed:
- Embroidery fabric and floss
- Selected needles
- Variety of threads
- A Pair of scissors or a snipper blade.
- A magnifying glass
- Strip of paper
- A small cushion or pillow
- Position yourself in an area in your house that is well lit or more preferably receives a lot of natural light.
- Consider the design of your embroidery and check what pattern you are using. The pattern determines how many strands you will need. The standard embroidery floss requires six strands though it uses two or three at a time or per pattern.
- Separate the embroidery floss into the number of strands you require and set them apart from the rest of the yarn.
- Cut the separated strands with the pair of scissors into the length you desire. A suitable length is not above 18 inches. Cutting ensures you get a smooth end and not a fluffy one.
- Thread and twist the tip pair of scissors to get a smooth point. You can also dip the cut end of the thread into water to moisten it and get a fine tip. Another alternative is placing the end in your mouth and moistening it with your tongue.
- Place your pillow or cushion under your hand or elbow. Resting your hand on the pillow will steady it as you put the thread in the needle’s eye.
- Take the now moistened thread and push the needle onto the thread. Do not push the thread onto the needle instead because the thread might twist and frustrate you. If you have an eyesight problem, you can take the magnifying glass and place it above to give you clarity of what you are doing. In the event that the moistened end still does not go through the eye, take the strip of paper fold it in half and place it in the needle. Once it has slid in, push the needle slowly ensuring the thread slips through.
- Pull the thread though the other end once a considerable length has gone through the eye.
- Tie a knot and get ready to begin your embroidery.