Originally Posted by Kitsie
I'm surprised, Maia, a lot of us love them! Got one because machine winder died and for under $30.00 it is a real asset! Thought it wouldn't work with my new Pfaff Expressions bobbins but if I wind them with the bobbin upside down, it works very well. New "advanced" models are about $100, but the basic cheap model does a very good job for me - I wind 6-8 at a time, too.
I have a Pfaff and a Viking. When I purchased the Sidewinder, I didn't realize that it didn't work with either type of bobbin. I was having trouble with my bobbin winder on my Viking, so I tried turning the bobbin over in the Sidewinder and it worked like a charm! Much cheaper than a trip to the repair shop!!