Being able to thread the needle effortlessly is something that may seem small, but when you are first starting out with embroidery, it can be really difficult. Though it gets much easier with practice, I wanted to give you some pointers on how to thread an embroidery needle just in case!
How To Thread A Needle For Embroidery
1: Choose the Right Needle
It is very difficult to thread a needle without the proper size eye on it, thus this is the most crucial tip, in my opinion. The wide range of sizes available for embroidery needles affects both the needle’s thickness and the size of the eyehole. The first thing you need to do is figure out how many embroidery thread strands you’ll need. It will be much easier to thread and stitch with a large embroidery needle or chenille needle if you are using all six strands of cotton floss or a thicker material, such as yarn.
2: Splitting Your threads:
It’s more typical in stitching to divide your floss strands in half before inserting the needle. Embroidery floss is normally created with six strands, therefore if we wanted to work with six, we would cut a piece of floss and split it by pulling on three strands of thread, allowing the floss to unravel. Knots can be avoided by holding the floss high and allowing it to unravel.
3: Moisten the Thread
The likelihood is that if you’re using multiple embroidery threads, they won’t always pass through the needle with ease. Lick the end of the thread or use water. This will assist in holding the thread strands together.
4: Hold thread Between Thumb and Forefinger
To keep all of the thread strands together as you thread the embroidery needle, pinch the very tip of the thread with your thumb and forefinger as you insert it into the needle’s eye.
5: Use a Needle Threader
If you would rather have more help, consider utilizing a needle threader. These small but useful gadgets help you thread the needle. There are several variations, such as one with a hook and a desktop threader, but the traditional one has a little metal handle with a bent loop of wire.
Put the loop or hook through the needle’s eye to utilize a basic needle threader.
