bobbin winder. Is it worth it?

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12-29-2011, 06:54 PM

#31

Dingle

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I guess I'm just too cheap to buy one. Before I start a project I just wind 8-10 bobbins ahead of time and when they start getting low I wind more. Just takes a few minutes and gives me break from sewing.

12-29-2011, 06:57 PM

#32

LivelyLady

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lenette

I don't have to unthread my viking to fill the bobbin. The sidewinders I've seen didn't work with Vikings anyway. Maybe they were the original.

Goog point. I don't have to unthread my janome to fill the bobbin either....so it probably wouldn't work with janome bobbins either.

12-30-2011, 08:44 AM

#33

mighty

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I have 2 winders from K craft and I love them.

12-30-2011, 08:54 AM

#34

snipforfun

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I didnt like mine until I discovered that it worked best with the weight of batteries whether you use the batteries or not. They are too lightweight without the batteries

12-30-2011, 08:58 AM

#35

fmhall2

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I recently gave a sewing machine to a friend, and the bobbin winder on it did not work, so I also gave her one of the bobbin winders to go with it. I think it is working okay for her. At least she hasn't said it wasn't working.

12-30-2011, 09:05 AM

#36

qwkslver

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I like mine. Even better is I convince my (retired) husband to wind me a bunch of bobbins when I get them empty.

12-30-2011, 10:05 AM

#37

MadQuilter

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My machine winds the bobbin independently from the sewing mechanism, so I don't need one.

12-31-2011, 03:41 AM

#38

jitkaau

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Mine sits in its box...

12-31-2011, 03:48 AM

#39

reader 0129

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Thumbs up.

Sue in OH

12-31-2011, 04:12 AM

#40

jcrow

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I have one that works great. I've used it probably 8 times. If you pay for shipping, I'll gladly send it to you for free. My new machine has it's own great bobbin winding system.