Here's a good tip for threading a needle, especially if you're traveling and need to reattach a button and the hotel sewing kit doesn't come with a threader: use a toothbrush as shown in this video.
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Sep 11, 2019
How to thread a needle with a toothbrush
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Go from installation to system admin with this Linux training bundle
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