A practical do-it-yourself guide to building your own original needle threader!
Our grandmothers knew one more than the devil! By necessity they had to perform virtues, so they had far fewer amenities than today. Since we are used to having needle threaders that can be purchased in haberdashery, we have somewhat lost the ability to use them.
A method to have your own needle threaderHowever, it is enough to resort to ancient folk knowledge to discover a truly effective and economical method. This assumes that you already have the few items needed to complete the job. This can be a nice idea to put into practice with your young children if you have any. From a young age, they love creating things with their little hands.
The idea is not only useful, but also allows you to spend time together. Unfortunately, we spend less and less time between work and school. A simple hint will allow you to identify yourself. Of course, to do the needle threader with the children, we warmly invite you to follow each step carefully. Overwhelmed with enthusiasm, they actually risk getting stung if you don’t keep a vigilant eye on the situation.
Needle in the foregroundAs the word suggests, needle threaders help thread the sewing thread. We may use it because we don’t see each other often, but mostly because of the hectic pace. In four and four eight you’ll find out here.
The method that we are now going to illustrate to you requires very few materials, namely:
a thin steel wire;a bottle cap;a pair of scissors (or a cutter);some glue (optional).Take the bottle cap and cut off the crown with scissors (or a cutter). Cut a small piece of the steel wire (thin gauge) and make an eyelet. Then insert it into the cap slot you just made with the eye facing outwards.
Thread the needleMaybe put some glue on it to hold everything in place. Then insert the eyelet into the eye of the needle and the sewing thread: done! The needle is threaded in no time. You can store the accessories you receive in your sewing box along with the other hand tools.
