How to Thread Thread Through a Needle and Knot

All needlework projects, big or small, usually begin with a needle threading. To make this first step easier, use a needle that is large enough for the thickness of the thread and trim the end of the thread so that it doesn’t get in the eye of the needle. After threading through the needle, you will tie a simple knot. That’s it, you’re ready to sew!

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Thread single thread through needle

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Choose a needle that is the right size for the thread thickness. Once you’ve chosen the type of thread to use, choose a needle with a hole wide enough to thread the thread through. The needle hole should not be smaller than the thread, otherwise it will be difficult for you to get the needle through.

You also need to look at the needle point. You should choose a needle with a sharp point to penetrate the fabric easily; for example, choose a needle with a blunt (flood) tip if you are stitching knits.
Consider buying a set of needles that come in different sizes so you can find the right size plant.

Maybe you don’t know? The place where you thread the thread is called the pinhole.

Remove a piece of thread that is at least 30 cm long and trim the end of the thread. Cut a section just enough for your work. Then use scissors to trim off the tip of the thread before going through the needle hole. Make a sharp cut so that the threads don’t fringe.

Try licking the end of the thread wet so that the threads stick together.

Thread the tip through the eye of the needle. Hold the needle between your thumb and index finger, while holding the tip of the thread with the thumb and index finger of the other hand. Then push the end of the thread through the eye of the needle. ^{[1] X Research Source}

Get creative with other needles. For example, you may find it easier to hold the end of the thread firmly and push the needle hole through the thread with your other hand.

Alternately: You can fold the end of the thread upside down to make a small loop. Then push this tiny hoop through the eye of the needle.

Try using a needle threader if you are using a very small needle. If you have trouble getting the thread through the eye of a needle, especially when the needle is small, buy a needle threader at a craft store. Take the large end of the piercing tool and thread the loop of metal wire through the eye of the needle. You then thread the thread through the metal loop before pulling the loop back through the eyelet.

A needle threader is useful if you use a thread that often gets tasseled when you need to thread the needle.

Pull the thread through the eye of the needle to form a tail. Take the end of the thread just passed through the hole and pull it through at least 5 cm. Pull over such a section to prevent it from slipping back through the eye of the needle.

The length of the thread that goes through the hole is up to you, as long as you feel it’s easy to manipulate.

Thread double thread through needle

Cut a thread that is at least 60 cm long. You can cut longer depending on how much is just for your job. Remember you will be doubling the thread, so you will have to pull out a piece of thread that is twice as long as needed.

For example, if you need to weave a sock, pull out a 100cm long piece of thread and then fold it back into a 50cm double thread.

Fold the thread in half and hold the ends together. Clip the ends of the thread between your thumb and index finger, so that the thread will be folded in half and form a double thread. ^{[2] X Research Source}

Tip: Working with the needle and thread is easier if you work in a well-lit place. You can sit next to the table lamp for the best illumination.

Push both ends of the thread through the needle hole. Imagine you are threading a normal needle, but make sure both ends of the thread go through the eye of the needle. Then, hold the ends of the thread between your index finger and thumb and pull the thread through the eye of the needle until the other end (the end of the loop) is about 10 cm from the eye of the needle.

Thread the needle through the noose to tie the knot. Thread the needle through the noose and continue pulling the thread so that the loop forms a knot at the base of the needle. Pull the thread slightly so that the noose forms a small knot at the base of the needle (near the eyelet). You will then tie the knot at the end of the thread.

Create a small knot at the base of the needle that will prevent the needle from sliding back and forth between the double thread while you sew.

Knot

Wrap the end of the thread around your middle finger. Use your thumb to hold the end of the thread in place on your middle finger. Then wrap the thread around the middle finger to form a complete circle around the middle finger.

If you are using double thread, hold the two threads together and wrap both threads around your finger.

Tip: To create friction and make knotting easier, wet your thumb and middle finger or wet your finger before you start wrapping.

Roll the thread 2-3 turns to create a multi-layered knot. Hold the thread between your thumb and index finger. Then slowly roll your index finger toward the base of your thumb. ^{[3] X Research Sources}

The thread will wrap in layers between the two fingers and become thicker.

Tighten the thread after it is rolled between two fingers. Instead of letting the thread slip through your finger, squeeze the thread with your thumb and middle finger.

Pull the thread firmly to form a knot. Grip the thread with two fingers while pulling the thread in the opposite direction with the other hand. This will make the end of the thread wrap into a knot.

Alternate: If you want to create a neater knot, especially when using thick thread, you can thread the end of the thread through the loop you just wrapped around your finger. Thread the end of the thread through the noose one more time and pull to form a double knot.

Advice

To thread a sewing machine, you should read the manual of the machine. Most sewing machines require that the thread be pulled from the top of the machine before passing it through the front of the needle.

Things you need

Needle
Only
Scissors
Needle threader, optional

Steps

Thread single thread through needle

Thread double thread through needle

Knot

Advice

Things you need

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