This is the second component in Lesson 1. In this component, you will learn how to thread a hand sewing needle as well as two techniques for tying a knot at the end of your thread.

1. Threading a Needle
Module Two
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2. This slideshow was created without automatic
transitions in order to you to pace the
presentation according to your learning needs.

3. OBJECTIVES
• Measure the most manageable length of
thread for hand sewing.
• Prepare the thread to insert through the
eye of a needle.
• Tie a knot in the end of the thread using
two different procedures.

4. Preparing the Thread

5. Cut a thread strand 16” long.
A longer strand will tangle, creating
knots in the thread.

6. Cut the end of the thread on an angle to
reduce the thickness.
Cut on a
45o angle.

7. Moisten the tip of the thread, and
flatten it with your fingers.
It’s easier to
thread the eye
with a stiffer,
thinner tip

8. Threading the Needle

9. Insert the flattened end of the thread through
the eye of the needle.
Use a white
background for
greater contrast
and ease of
threading

10. Knotting the Thread

11. Creating a knot in the end of the thread
prevents the thread from pulling through the
fabric when you are sewing.
I am using a very large needle and thick
thread. Therefore, I will wrap the needle five
times. To make a smaller knot with thinner
thread, you should wrap the needle only two or
three times.

12. The Needle Wrap
Knotting the Thread

13. Take the bottom end of the thread,
and lay it along the needle.

14. Hold the end of the thread against the needle
near the eye. Using your free hand, make two to
five wraps around the needle with the thread.
Pinch the
needle and
thread
The eye of
the needle.
Bring
thread up
and over
the needle

15. Wrapping the Thread

16. Pull the needle through the
wrapped thread.
Pull needle
through
the knot

17. Pull the needle away from the wrapped thread.
Pull thread
away from
the knot

18. The Finished Knot
Trim away any the excess thread below the knot
with a pair of scissors.

19. The Thread Roll
Knotting the Thread

20. Hold the end of the thread in one hand between
the thumb and middle finger. Wrap the thread
around your pointer finger with the other hand
to form an X, as is show in the next slide
End of thread

21. The finished X.

22. Roll the thread loop toward the tip of your
finger by pushing it with your thumb.

23. Roll the thread off the tip of your finger.

24. Remove a loop from your fingertip.

25. Lightly hold the thread at the top of the loop
with your thumb and forefinger of one hand
while pulling the needle away from the the knot.
Pull the
thread
away from
the knot

26. Trim off any excess that extends below the knot.
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27. Review

28. In this component, you have learning how to
thread a needle and two different techniques for
tying an end knot.
These are two of the most basic of hand
sewing techniques. You might want to
practice each knotting technique until you
find the one that is the most comfortable
for you.

29. Threading a Needle
.
6. Bring the thread tails together.
1. Measure 16” of thread.
2. Cut on an angle.
3. Moisten and flatten the tip.
4. Slide the thread tip through the needle eye.
5. Pull the thread through about halfway.
.
7. Tie a knot at the end of the thread.

30. The Thread Wrap Technique

31. 6. Slide the wrap away from the needle.
2. Hold the thread tip against the needle near
the eye.
1. Thread the needle.
3. Wrap the thread around the needle 3 times.
4. Hold the wrap lightly .
5. Push the needle through the wrap.

32. The Thread Roll Technique

33. 1. Wrap the thread around your finger tip to
form an X.
2. Roll the X towards your fingertip with your
thumb.
3. Remove the loop from your fingertip.
4. Hold the thread in one hand.
5. Hold the thread just above the loop In the
other hand.
6. Pull the thread upwards, away from the loop.

34. • Continue to practice these techniques until
you feel comfortable and confident.
• When you are ready, go to LO:3, which
contains a video that will demonstrate how to
sew a two-hole button onto a garment.