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How to Thread a Needle

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In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie shares her tips for threading a needle for a beadweaving project. Get the needles she features in the video and others with the links below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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Step 2: Watch the 
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How to Thread a Needle
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Big eye needles
  • Flexible twisted needles
  • English style beading needles
  • Beeswax and thread conditioner
  • Wildfire beading thread (.006)
  • Pliers
  • Thread burner
  • Fiskar scissors
  • Tulip needles

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Select the Right Needle: Consider big eye or flexible twisted needles for easier threading.
    Conditioning the Thread: Optionally use beeswax, but apply it after threading the needle to avoid buildup.
    Preparing the Thread: Use a thread burner or sharp scissors to cut the thread cleanly.
    Flattening the Thread End: Use pliers to flatten the thread's end, making it easier to pass through the needle's eye.
    Threading the Needle: Hold the flattened thread end and needle firmly; thread the needle by moving it instead of the thread.
    Repeat or Adjust as Needed: If unsuccessful, re-cut and flatten the thread end and try again.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Item Description

    In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie shares her tips for threading a needle for a beadweaving project. Get the needles she features in the video and others with the links below.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Big eye needles
  • Flexible twisted needles
  • English style beading needles
  • Beeswax and thread conditioner
  • Wildfire beading thread (.006)
  • Pliers
  • Thread burner
  • Fiskar scissors
  • Tulip needles

    • Project Steps

    Select the Right Needle: Consider big eye or flexible twisted needles for easier threading.
    Conditioning the Thread: Optionally use beeswax, but apply it after threading the needle to avoid buildup.
    Preparing the Thread: Use a thread burner or sharp scissors to cut the thread cleanly.
    Flattening the Thread End: Use pliers to flatten the thread's end, making it easier to pass through the needle's eye.
    Threading the Needle: Hold the flattened thread end and needle firmly; thread the needle by moving it instead of the thread.
    Repeat or Adjust as Needed: If unsuccessful, re-cut and flatten the thread end and try again.