This versatile tool helps you easily thread both machine and hand needles, then cut the thread from the spool with its built-in thread cutter Unlike a typical needle threader, the Singer Sewing Needle Threader features a back plate to guide the needle easily onto the threader and to provide extra durability to keep the threader from bending The backplate features a targeting hole to easily direct the thread to the wire This needle threader features a built-in thread cutter, making it a practical, double-duty tool Set of two threaders in each package lets you keep one in your hand sewing kit and another at your sewing machine