Antiquated or Adequate?
This style of needle threader has been around forever (at least in my memory, as I remember using this type when I was in 4-H in the 60s). They invariably come apart like the one pictured. Yes, I've owned and used other kinds of threaders, but this one works well until the wire pulls out. I suppose it's possible to repair, but I never bother because they are inexpensive -- 3 for $ .97. If cost for this tool were higher, I would be grumbling or at least trying lengthen its usefulness.
As luck would have it, the wire pulled out when I attempted to coax a metallic thread for this project through the eye of the needle. I can't really blame the threader because the thread is heavier than normal.
Do you still use this kind of threader, or have you had success with something else?
I can't recommend anything, because I don't use a threader, except the built in one on my sewing machine.
ReplyDeleteYep, same thing and same problem:) Now if we were really smart we would come up with an invention of something much better:)
ReplyDeleteYep same one, and yep, you keep buying them.
ReplyDeleteWhen I see them in the store, I usually buy all they have on the rack. Each sewing box must have several in it. I keep looking for something that will last longer but so far have not found it.
ReplyDeleteI still use them. Sometimes old tech is the best tech.
ReplyDeleteif eye of the needle is big enough--a folded piece of paper. I don't need the threader--yet. I have several for "just in case". That time's coming.
ReplyDeleteI know those! I dont use them Nancy. I use a torn piece of paper that i fold into a tiny box and it works great.....
ReplyDeleteThat's the only kind of threader that I have tried. Fortunately I don't sew much so the ones I have have lasted a very long time :)
ReplyDeleteSure shootin' I do...in fact I still have a couple of 'em in my sewin' cabinet right now. Glory to goodness, I can't tell ya how old they are. I think I had one of 'em in my freshman Home Ec. class in high school. I graduated in 1970....ooops...did I type that outloud! Heeehehehe~~~
ReplyDeleteGod bless ya and have a terrific day sweetie!!!
Still use it! I remember my mother having them, & I was born in 1953. Mine usually come free in a package of needles.
ReplyDeleteI can get along without 'em, though I'd like to see how you use a folded paper box instead.
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