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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1627 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1627 Posts |
 Posted - Oct 13 2023 : 7:33:48 PM
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I’m thinking of getting a bobbin winder for my daughter for Christmas. Do any of you have recommendations for a good one? Or thoughts on those that should be avoided? Thank you so much! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Oct 14 2023 : 02:23:35 AM
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That could be a handy tool to have.........I don't have one. Good luck finding a good one!
Farming in WI
Michele
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3139 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Oct 14 2023 : 12:47:39 PM
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I didn't know there was such a thing! I think that would be a great gift, but I don't have any advice for you, obviously LOL!
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Oct 14 2023 : 1:07:54 PM
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Karen,, I have one,, I bought it at JoAnns Fabric 2 years ago.. $24 and I used a 40% coupon on the purchase.. Walmart (use) sell them too. don't know if they still do..
Mine is by Simplicity,, and is called a SideWinder.. it works both with electrical or batteries.
The Pros and Cons.. ::
Pros: it comes in handy so I don't have to stop in the middle of a project to wind a bobbin..
Con:: it takes a minute to properly thread the device, it's not real fast (like the sewing machine)
Kinda flimsy,
I find that I have to keep my hand on the thread to get it to wind evenly on the bobbin.
All in all,, was it worth the $15 I paid (after coupon).. yah, I guess... would I buy it again at the $24 price? probably not.
It just depends on how you use it.
A lot of times I will load several Bobbins with thread before sewing,, and yet, there is that one project that requires the small amount of bobbin thread color change.. uugh!
Oh and though it's suppose to be universal for Bobbins,, I notice a couple of my Bobbins don't work well on the SideWinder,, they just don't sit on the spool pin properly..
Just my 2cents worth..
As a Gift,, I think it would be nice,, kind of the thing you won't splurge on yourself but appreciate as a gift...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2023 : 1:11:32 PM
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>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2023 : 1:12:58 PM
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>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2023 : 1:14:09 PM
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Sorry I am sending these photos separately, having issues with cell-Wi-Fi connection.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2023 : 1:21:02 PM
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Oh,, and it does notr accept my Singer Feather Weight Bobbins... the hole in the bobbin is a tad to small.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
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Posted - Oct 14 2023 : 1:53:56 PM
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I am on my second SideWinder; my first one broke - I think it fell off my table. I am using one I got from my cousin now. I like it so I don't have to remove the spool from my machine or unthread it. I try to wind several at once (white, black, or grey). It would be a good gift if you use a coupon. I've used it for quite a while.
My featherweight bobbins fit fine, Grace. I don't know why yours won't fit. I don't think it will work on the larger diameter metal ones from vintage machines, though.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month
August 2015, April 2017 and June 2023
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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Edited by - quiltee on Oct 14 2023 2:01:21 PM |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1627 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1627 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2023 : 6:50:53 PM
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Thanks, Grace and Linda! I appreciate the advice. I will jump over to Amazon and read some reviews to see if that helps. Hugs! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4313 Posts |
Posted - Oct 15 2023 : 05:29:57 AM
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I have so much experience with sewing for a while after I run out of bobbin thread. Duh...... Since I don't have one, I think the key is to take the time to wind extra bobbins before you start sewing. lol Which I don't do either. (got to start though) Mixed reviews on how well they work, that is so helpful to know. Thanks.
Farming in WI
Michele
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