Another good device to use as a needle threader is a floss threader. This small, blue device is available at most stores that sell mouth hygene products. The loop of the floss threader is large enough that you can place the thread over your fingertip and pass it through the hoop. The other end of the floss threader is stiff enough to feel easily and will go through most needle eyes. I have found the easiest way to get the threader through the eye is to hold the needle between two fingers and guide the threader through the eye. This threader also works well when threading sewing machine needles.

This is similar to the suggestion for using guitar wire as a needle threader.

By taking a size 008 E guitar string divided into 4 equal lengths, 4 threaders can be made. Each strand of wire is crimped in half, secured at ends with tape or sticker; The sewer can then use it with most needles with a medium or larger eye; use same technique as small threader but instead of passing only thread through, the entire spool of thread can be passed through the very large needle threader. Drawback is that these threaders can easily come apart at sticker or if are not crimped carefully can be broken clear through. Not a perfect method but has served many folks well for the past 25 years. I hope someone finds this useful for themselves or others. Terry

I have had some luck teaching people to use the self-threading needles by having them tightly loop thread around their left pointer finger and using the needle with the right hand to “scoop” the thread into the V shaped groove.

Where can I buy pre-threaded needles? at a local craft store? I think they would be very helpful to my mother. thanks!