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Full History - 2021 - 11 - 25 - ID#r1y43p
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Sewing (self.Blind)
submitted by Complex-Flower-5025
I want to get into sewing but I have very low vision. My main struggle is threading the needle. I can't see the hole in the needle, or where exactly the thread ends. Does anyone have any good solutions with threading needles and sewing in general?
Hellsacomin94 7 points 1y ago
There’s a YouTube channel, unsightly Opinions, with a woman who sees. She’s got a video on using a needle threader made for blind and low vision people.
Complex-Flower-5025 [OP] 1 points 1y ago
Thanks! I'll check it out
LifeisSoupIamaFork 2 points 1y ago
I’ve been sewing since before I went blind, and I learned to thread a needle by rubbing it against the thread in the palm of my hand until it goes in
PaleontologistTrue74 2 points 1y ago
Careful with this idea. Its potential for damage is immeasurable.

Put the end of the needle hole up to your lips. Pucker your lips almost in a whistle fashion. Suck the thread through. Dont need to do it hard. Might take a try or two but this is my method I use for fishing hooks and I reckon it will do the job.
snappydoggie 2 points 1y ago
You need a needle threader!
Mendy3273 2 points 1y ago
You could try self-threading sewing needles and sewing machine needles, both available on Amazon. They have a slit to slide the thread into, which can be done through feel.
just--questions 1 points 1y ago
Not blind and haven’t tried them myself, but I’ve seen needle threading devices that automatically thread a needle. Maybe someone else can vouch for the Hexe (or witch) device?

https://visionaware.org/everyday-living/recreation-and-leisure/arts-and-crafts/sewing-and-embroidery/using-a-hexe-or-witch-needle-threader/

https://carroll.org/product/infila-needle-threader/
Iamheno 2 points 1y ago
Looked to see if the witch was here before I posted. This is a great solution, there are a few others, but this h the one I like best.
thatawkwardcosplayer 1 points 1y ago
Oh! I put the end of the thread in my palm and roll the needle end over the thread, then it’s threaded itself after a few passes!
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