Sidewinder - "Yay" or "Nay"
#11
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: missouri
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I love mine. I have about 20 bobbins that I will wind at the same time, keep them in a little tin and when they need refilled it only takes about 15 minutes, then I'm ready to continue sewing and have plenty of bobbins ready to go.
#12
here are some other threads that discuss the sidewinder and other alternatives
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...r-t131547.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...r-t189832.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...r-t189832.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...r-t131547.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...r-t189832.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...r-t189832.html
#14
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 1,165
Depends on which machine I'm using and what I'm doing. The Pfaff 2140/2170 doesn't have the best bobbin winder so I'll use the Sidewinder. The 2144/2170 is a bit better at winding. However, If I have the upright spool accessory on, I'll use the Sidewinder rather than wind through the foot. Using a twin needle will also make me use the Sidewinder.
#19
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Chula Vista CA
Posts: 7,402
What kind of machine do you have? I understand that the green bobbins for the Viking will not wind on it. I have a Janome and a Singer 15-91 and works great for those bobbins. Not sure about the Viking - haven't tried it for mine since I was told not to. I just wind it on the machine.
#20
I also have a couple vintage machines that are bobbin winder challenged! LoL
I find the Side Winder easier to use than fooling with my Pfaff or Brother machine's bobbin threading paths. I wind 4 or 5 at a time without having to unthread the machine.
I find the Side Winder easier to use than fooling with my Pfaff or Brother machine's bobbin threading paths. I wind 4 or 5 at a time without having to unthread the machine.
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