SideWInder - Why?
#102
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Alabama
Posts: 179
I bought one when they first came out because my machine would not fill bobbins anymore-it was more of a necessity than a luxruy at that time. I made do with it but was not happy with it-bobbins did not wind good and thread was loose and messy which cause more issues when trying to sew. I got better at it, but now fill bobbins on an old Singer 301-perfect everytime!
#104
I have one bc the bobbin winder on my machine broke. I forgot to get it fixed when I took the machine in for it's yearly cleaning. I have used it for my LA bobbins, but it does not wind tight enough for them. Now I have a new machine and haven't used the SideWinder in a while.
#106
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Cumming GA (formerly, NJ)
Posts: 162
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?
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?
#108
Originally Posted by BellaBoo
They are fun to use. My DGD about wore one out filling bobbins. It was worth buying for her to be so happy 'helping' me. I took literally scores of of filled bobbins to guild for members to use and bring back the empty bobbins so DGD could have them to fill again. The first thing she asked when she came over was did the guild need more bobbins for her to fill? She is older now but still remembers the good time she had using the Sidewinder in my sewing room.
#109
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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