bobbin winder. Is it worth it?
12-31-2011, 08:26 AM
#61
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I had the same problem with mine. I thought it was the operator, but was unable to resolve the problem. Thanks for the tip on the easy winder. I'll check into it.
if you want the absolute best bobbin winder (and made in the USA) check out http://theeasywinder.com/
I have the Sidewinder deluxe and the standard result is uneven, not tightly wound, and unusable. My quilting machine came with a professional winder but bobbins for regular sewing machines don't fit. The Easy Winder gives the same result as the professional winder. It does require a thread stand or you can buy the Universal Stand with the Easy Winder. Check out the videos on the site. The gentleman who handcrafts the winder has a great sense of humor. He shipped the day I ordered and the winder arrived in 2 days (from FL to WA)
Marilyn
I have the Sidewinder deluxe and the standard result is uneven, not tightly wound, and unusable. My quilting machine came with a professional winder but bobbins for regular sewing machines don't fit. The Easy Winder gives the same result as the professional winder. It does require a thread stand or you can buy the Universal Stand with the Easy Winder. Check out the videos on the site. The gentleman who handcrafts the winder has a great sense of humor. He shipped the day I ordered and the winder arrived in 2 days (from FL to WA)
Marilyn
12-31-2011, 08:49 AM
#63
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Location: rural Maryland
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Thanks for the link. After watching the little video I ordered one for myself. I don't like the way my Bernina 185 winds the bobbins. They are never really full and they run out so fast. I always love playing with new gadgets and this one will even be made in America.
12-31-2011, 09:15 AM
#66
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I have all Brother machines. I looked into the bobbin winders and decided to spend a little more. The winders cost $35 at JoAnn's. Another Brother costs $70 - $85 at WalMart. I bought another Brother. That gives me a machine to use for winding bobbins AND a machine to take to classes, sew-ins, etc.
12-31-2011, 09:27 AM
#67
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Location: Houston Texas
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I went through about 3 sidewinders, they kept breaking---not worth it at all. I needed a bobbin winder for one of my embroidery machines. I purchased one from Brother, yes I paid a bit for it, but after those cheap sidewinders, this is worth every penny I purchased it for. I now use it for all of my bobbin winding, that way I don't have to rethread my machine. I just choose a color close to the one I am using and get going.
12-31-2011, 09:35 AM
#68
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Location: East Tennessee
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My bobbin winder is a stand alone 'thingy'. It's not very heavy and sometimes, when the cover is open (as it is to use it), the thing will topple over. I have to prop the back with something heavy to steady it. I wind 10-12 bobbins at one time as I almost always use an off-white/gray bobbin so that I have enough for any given project. I store them and mark my bobbin box where the 50 wt bobbins and 60 wt bobbins are so I pick the weight I want for my project. My Elna does not like to wind bobbins - or at least not more than one at a time - so the stand alone, plug into the wall is great for me.
12-31-2011, 09:38 AM
#69
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Location: Ohio
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if you want the absolute best bobbin winder (and made in the USA) check out http://theeasywinder.com/
I have the Sidewinder deluxe and the standard result is uneven, not tightly wound, and unusable. My quilting machine came with a professional winder but bobbins for regular sewing machines don't fit. The Easy Winder gives the same result as the professional winder. It does require a thread stand or you can buy the Universal Stand with the Easy Winder. Check out the videos on the site. The gentleman who handcrafts the winder has a great sense of humor. He shipped the day I ordered and the winder arrived in 2 days (from FL to WA)
Marilyn
I have the Sidewinder deluxe and the standard result is uneven, not tightly wound, and unusable. My quilting machine came with a professional winder but bobbins for regular sewing machines don't fit. The Easy Winder gives the same result as the professional winder. It does require a thread stand or you can buy the Universal Stand with the Easy Winder. Check out the videos on the site. The gentleman who handcrafts the winder has a great sense of humor. He shipped the day I ordered and the winder arrived in 2 days (from FL to WA)
Marilyn
12-31-2011, 09:49 AM
#70
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Northern IL
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I have one, but I didn't take into account that I have many things plugged in by my machine to the outlet. Then there is the fact that it is really cluttered also. I don't have room for mine and my winders work fine on my machines.
If you want to buy mine cheap just let me know. I have it listed on Craigslist, but no offers from Rockford, IL. http://rockford.craigslist.org/art/2699198268.html
If you want to buy mine cheap just let me know. I have it listed on Craigslist, but no offers from Rockford, IL. http://rockford.craigslist.org/art/2699198268.html
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