Originally Posted by
Rhonda
I love my sidewinder. When it winds too loosely I've noticed it's because the thread needs a bit more tension. Make sure you have it threaded right. It needs to go through the ring. if that isn't enough you can put your finger under the thread by the bobbin and give it a bit more tension. I do this all the time.
Did you know you can also adjust the tension of the thread by tightening down the tension guide on the right. I use my SWinder with cones on stands, and did you know that when the bobbin stops winding, just hold the little power button down and continue??? Seems mine stops automatically before the bobbin is as filled as I'd like. With an adaptor, you can wind by battery OR elect.