How to Thread a Punch Needle

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A needle threader makes it easy to thread a punch needle. Follow these simple illustrated steps for threading success!

A needle threader makes it easy to thread a punch needle.  Follow these simple illustrated steps for threading success!
 
1. Insert the threader into the needle shaft until the folded end of the wire appears at the other end. Place thread inside the wire loop.



2. Pull the threader back through the needle shaft until thread emerges from the needle tip.



3. Remove the thread from the threader.



4. Insert the threader through the eye from back (rounded) side to front (beveled) side. Place thread inside the wire loop.



5. Pull the threader back through the needle eye.



6. Remove the thread from the threader. Leave a 2 inch tail of thread out the back of the needle eye.



By following these simple instructions to thread a punch needle you will be ready to start on your first punch needle project. Now you’re ready to punch!