A seamstress with 60 years of experience reveals how to thread a needle stress-free. Learn how to use a cotton swab and discover other practical techniques that will make sewing easier and faster.
Threading a needle is one of the most common sewing tasks, but it can be frustrating, especially when the thread doesn’t go through the loop. A seamstress with 60 years of experience shares a clever trick that makes the process quick and easy, even for those with less than perfect eyesight or dexterity. With the help of standard tools like a cotton swab, threading a needle will no longer be a problem.

An Improved Traditional Method
If you’re used to threading the needle repeatedly, follow these steps for instant results:

Prepare the thread and needle: Cut the end of the thread with sharp scissors so that it is straight and even. Dampen the thread with a cotton ball: Lightly dampen the cotton ball with water or saliva and pull the tail of the thread through it. This trick helps compact the fibers and prevent fraying.
Bring the thread close to the loop: hold the thread as close to the needle as possible, firmly between your thumb and forefinger.

It’s the seamstress’s turn: cotton as a guide.
This simple object that you already have at home can become your best ally:

Take a cotton ball and cut one end. Insert the cut end into the needle, creating a sort of “bridge.”
Pass the thread through the cotton ball and then pass it through. The thread will fit perfectly into the loop without any effort.

Other helpful tips for threading the needle
: Use a needle threader: a small tool available in haberdashery shops that simplifies the process.
Light your eyes: position yourself near a bright light source to better see the needle and thread.
Choose needles with a large eye: ideal for those who have difficulty using traditional needles.
With these simple tips, threading the needle will be a breeze.

The cotton ball and cotton swab trick, combined with improved traditional techniques, is a practical solution accessible to everyone. With a little patience and the right tools, even the most difficult sewing projects will become easy.