thread a needle

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To pass a thread through the eye of a needle.

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Examples (10)

  • It takes patience to thread a needle with fine silk.
  • Can you help me thread this needle? My eyesight isn't what it used to be.
  • She carefully threaded the needle before starting to mend the torn fabric.
  • Learning to thread a needle is a basic skill for any aspiring seamstress.
  • He struggled to thread the needle in the dim light.
  • The old woman could still thread a needle without her glasses.
  • A magnifying glass can make it easier to thread a needle.
  • I always ask my mother to thread a needle for me when I sew.
  • To successfully thread a needle, you need a steady hand.
  • He watched his grandmother effortlessly thread a needle.