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Originally Posted by erstan947
I have one and I like it. I don't have to stop and unthread my machine to fill a bobbin. I have a combination emb and sewing machine. While it is running I can fill bobbins. Personal preference.
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I wish that someone would invent a gadget that would unwind the bobbin & wind the thread back onto a spool.
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My bobbin winder on my machine broke and when I took it to the repair shop to get fixed he recommended a bobbin winder. Although I didn't like it at first, I have come to like it. I don't think it winds the bobbins as even as my sewing machine did.
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I haven't read every post so don't know if someone mentioned this tip earlier.
I got a Sidewinder for Christmas but I have a Viking Sapphire 830. It didn't work on my bobbins, but that's because the thread unwinds the wrong way after being filled. I found if I put the bobbin in upside down, it winds the bobbin correctly and I can use the Sidewinder if I want to for my Viking. |
I have one I seldom use, but when I do I fill lots of bobbins and put in my bobbin holder, usually the cream colored thread I use on my midarm quilter.
My biggest problem is I don't have a pernament place to put it so its in and out of the cabinet. delma |
I don't have to unthread my machine to wind a bobbin so my machine does just fine. Don't need a sidewinder.
I have a singer 2010 workhorse and she's a great machine, not fancy but reliable. |
I love my sidewinder. I use 2 machines regularly and can wind several bobbins at a time. Also, I go to several retreats throughout the year and it is handy to prepare a few extra bobbins "to go".
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Originally Posted by MisDixie
Over 12 hours drive to the service center, so when my Brother decided it didn't want to wind bobbins any more I got a sidewinder. Used it for a few weeks and then forgot the Brother was being fussy and low and behold its winding away again! Go figure!
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I am glad to know about using the sidewinder with the Sapphire Viking machine to put bobbin in upside down!
If I ever decide to get a SW I hope I remember that tip! |
If your Viking is winding the bobbin poorly have it looked at because sometimes there is a minor adjustment to make the bobbing wind evenly (I have had that problem in the past)
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Originally Posted by JUNEC
I just opened a box, that had a SideWinder in it - It looks like it just fills up bobbins - or does it do something else.
Mind you that I have 2 older sewing machines - a Viking from the 70's and a Bernina from the 80's - Bobbins can be filled on my sewing machines Is it something that is needed in a sewing room. Isn't just as easy to use you sewing machine to fill your bobbins - Does everyone have one of them? |
I have a sidewinder also and love it .I just fill 5 or 6 bobbins with what ever thread i'm useing when i'm quilting, and i don't have to untread my machine ever time. I'm going to fill my bobbins with all my other colors i use the most and that way they will be done when i need them just not as many. I love mine.
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I like it because I don't have to un-thread my machine. I received it as a "gift" from a wonderful woman that is here on the forum. I really like it!!!
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I have a Sidewinder and I fill bobbins for my Bernina 170 without problems. I like the Sidewinder because it fills the bobbins much fuller than the Bernina bobbin winder and I don't have to remove the top thread when I am sewing. I really like it.
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I agree, about having to buy an extra spool of thread or having to unthread the machine to wind... why bother? When I start a project I usually wind two bobbins right at the start and then I can sew for quite awhile before running out. I can think of other things to spend $30.00 on and it doesn't take that much of my time up.
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Originally Posted by JUNEC
I just opened a box, that had a SideWinder in it - It looks like it just fills up bobbins - or does it do something else.
Mind you that I have 2 older sewing machines - a Viking from the 70's and a Bernina from the 80's - Bobbins can be filled on my sewing machines Is it something that is needed in a sewing room. Isn't just as easy to use you sewing machine to fill your bobbins - Does everyone have one of them? |
Originally Posted by JUNEC
I just opened a box, that had a SideWinder in it - It looks like it just fills up bobbins - or does it do something else.
Mind you that I have 2 older sewing machines - a Viking from the 70's and a Bernina from the 80's - Bobbins can be filled on my sewing machines Is it something that is needed in a sewing room. Isn't just as easy to use you sewing machine to fill your bobbins - Does everyone have one of them? |
Originally Posted by Murphy
I also use a sidewinder and although at first I thought it was a frivolous gadget it has proved to be a very good tool. You can wind multiple bobbins to keep moving on projects. If you do run out and need to wind a bobbin you do not need to take your machine thread apart to wind on machine.
I think if you give it a try you will like it. Mine is Pink the profit went to Breast Cancer Research paid $22 AU |
I have one and love it. I don't have to unthread the machine to wind a bobbin.
I've seen them on sale for less than $20 or use a coupon from JoAnn's, Hancocks, etc. |
If i am sewing a project . running out of bobbin, i just reach into bobbin box pull another out , pop it into the machine. Off i go again.
I have 60 extra bobbins. use mostly white to sew. i take the time to just fill bobbins. then when these run out. Store them until i have to rewind again. |
LOVE MY SIDE WINDER FOR ALL THE REASONS LISTED ABOVE!
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I have a pfaff and it winds mine. I love it.
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I have a sidewinder and I can't get it to work right - I have tried numerous times and just get frustrated and go back to the machine.
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Originally Posted by erstan947
I have one and I like it. I don't have to stop and unthread my machine to fill a bobbin. I have a combination emb and sewing machine. While it is running I can fill bobbins. Personal preference.
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I bought a Sidewinder when my 40 year old Necchi decided it was too tired to wind bobins. I don't like how the bobins turn out. They are just so-so. Thankfully I got a new sewing machine. Now, I just wind 2 or 3 bobins in the color I'm using (depending on the size of the project) so they are ready and waiting. Works for me.
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My sister-in-law has one...We tried it but she said that it didn't wind the thread in a way that the maching liked....kept having issues when sewing with the bobbins that were wound with this...so no...don't need this esp when machine does this for you!!!
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