Bobbin Winder
#42
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Bay Area near San Francisco
Posts: 1,213
Originally Posted by ploverwi2
I bought one of the bobbin winders that are so popular, but I just can't seem to get it to wind a nice even looking bobbin. What am I doing wrong? I need help with learning how to use it properly, please help.
#43
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: near Peoria Illinois
Posts: 1,638
I tried the side winder, but the info with it says it is "not for all machines". I wondered. None of my bobbins would turn on the spindle. It would if I wanted to wind the thread backwards for my machine. I took it back.
#44
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Owensboro, KY
Posts: 1,420
I bought the Side Winder and quickly determined it was a big waste of money for me. I used it less than 2 dozen times. Instead, I buy 2 spools of the same thread, and when my bobbin needs refilling, I simply hold the other spool of thread in my hand while the bobbin winds, letting the thread run between my fingers. Works like a charm for me. You have to get used to how tightly to hold the spool so that it will wind by have enough tension to keep the thread on the bobbin tight.
#47
Originally Posted by Rose Ann
I have a Side Winder and love it. No problems at all. Saves wear on my machine.
#48
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Snohomish WA
Posts: 884
I wish the Sidewinder had an adaptor so the bobbins for my Singer Athena 2000, circa 1975, would fit on it. Their bobbins have a smaller center hole. Very disappointed to discover it only accommodates the larger center hole bobbins. Does a nice job on them, though.
#50
Bev: When I go to work tomorrow (at JoAnn's) I'll look at the Side Winders to see if there is anything special needed to make them work. I've had mine a couple of years and they may be a little different now.
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