How on earth does the thread go through the eye of the needle?

10.08.2009 1 minute read From Editorial team

Threading a needle is not always an easy task. Proven helpers are not always at hand either. Here are a few tips to help you succeed faster:

Thread goes through the needle eye more easily

Good scissors

It is important to always cut the thread with good scissors so that it does not fray.

Hairspray

Furthermore, you can make the end of the thread firmer by spraying the end with hairspray. To do this, place the thread on a piece of newspaper and spray the end slightly; this makes it firmer and easier to thread through the needle eye.

Lighter

Synthetic threads can also be briefly heated with a lighter so that the thread melts slightly and the end sticks together.

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Behind meinhaushalt.at is Sabine Ostheimer. She collects practical household tips here – preferably using natural home remedies instead of pure chemicals –, money-saving ideas for everyday life and tried-and-true tricks from grandma's time. As a twin mom she also writes honestly and without a filter about family life; baking and seasonal table decoration are among her favorite topics. More about the site

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