---
product_id: 1723134
title: "Simplicity SideWinder Portable Bobbin Winder"
brand: "simplicity"
price: "€ 12.84"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 10
url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/1723134-simplicity-sidewinder-portable-bobbin-winder
store_origin: SK
region: Slovakia
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# 120V power or battery operated Compact 5.5'' x 4'' x 2.9'' size Auto shut-off when bobbin is full Simplicity SideWinder Portable Bobbin Winder

**Brand:** simplicity
**Price:** € 12.84
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🧵 Wind your way to flawless projects—never run out of thread again!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Simplicity SideWinder Portable Bobbin Winder by simplicity
- **How much does it cost?** € 12.84 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/1723134-simplicity-sidewinder-portable-bobbin-winder)

## Best For

- simplicity enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted simplicity brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smart Auto Stop:** Automatically stops winding when bobbin is full—no guesswork, no wasted thread.
- • **Compact & Travel-Ready:** Small footprint fits perfectly on any sewing table or to take your craft on the go.
- • **Dual Power Flexibility:** Use included power cord or go cordless with 2 AA batteries for ultimate portability.
- • **Effortless Bobbin Winding:** Quickly and evenly transfer thread from spool to bobbin, saving precious creative time.
- • **Perfect for Every Seamstress:** Ideal for hobbyists and pros alike, this tool completes your sewing arsenal with ease.

## Overview

The Simplicity SideWinder Portable Bobbin Winder is a compact, versatile tool designed to quickly and evenly wind thread onto bobbins. Powered by 120V or 2 AA batteries, it offers portability and convenience with an automatic shut-off feature to prevent overfilling. Perfect for both casual and dedicated sewists, it enhances efficiency and keeps your creative flow uninterrupted.

## Description

Our bobbin winder machine comes in a compact size that's perfect for use at home or at a friend's house. Made to fill your bobbins with thread evenly, this kit features the winding machine, a power cord, and a manual for your reference. Product measures 5.5'' L x 4'' W x 2.9'' H. 120 voltage, and does not fit bobbins from Singer Centaur II, or Husqvarna Viking machines.

Review: Great idea, worked fine, but sewing machine bobbin winder is easier to use. - I have watched a few videos online and many people seemed very pleased with it. You can refill SPOOLS too with a little creativity. I have large cones and plan on using a thread stand with this little machine. I do machine embroidery and I thought that I could just sit and fill bobbins while watching TV since I had invested in large spools of bobbin thread already. Or fill bobbins while watching my designs stitch out. It really does seem like a good little machine to have. I've added the instructions here. I originally didn't think that I had gotten the correct item since it has Wrights on the bottom. It was faulty and I returned it. I ordered another Simplicity SideWinder and it also had Wrights on the bottom. I really liked it and found out that if you hold down the ON button after the machine has stopped you can fill the bobbin to the point where you want it. Update: 6/3/2018 - I do not use this anymore. I haven't gotten rid of it either. I just am not as enamored with it as I was in the beginning. I usually just fill 2-4 bobbins of the same color on my regular machine at the beginning of a project or when I need them. When I am doing a lot of sewing, it is easier to just use my sewing machine. I also use my sewing machine to fill bobbins while the embroidery machine is stitching out a design. I would be more likely to the portable bobbin winder, if I had a nice place for it to sit and it didn't need to be put away when done. I did try my hand at refilling spools from cones. Worked ok, but it is also easier to use a cone stand with the larger cones or wind thread onto bobbins and use a bobbin as top thread, if working on a small project.
Review: you won't believe you could have ever lived without it - OMG! This little thing is AMAZING! I had wanted one for a long time but hesitated because I thought there was no way it could work as well as it is supposed to but it does! The only regret I have is not getting it sooner! Please note that it shows metal bobbins in the packaging but it does use plastic ones as well (that's what I have been using). Also, it can use two double A batteries or the included power adapter as a power source. The only thing I would like to mention is that there is no marking for the stop switch for the bobbin winding. Once you press the red button, it stops only when the bobbin is full, but if you mess up (as i did the first time around and lost the hold on the thread pulled up through the hole in the bobbin) you can stop it by pushing the little phalange that holds the bobbin on once you put it down on the stem, pushing the arm up toward the thread spool will stop the bobbin winding if you need to reattach thread or start over for whatever reason. And honestly, it winds it in just a few seconds, its just great!

## Features

- Includes bobbin winding machine, manual, and power cord.
- 120 voltage, and does not fit bobbins from Singer Centaur II, or Husqvarna Viking machines.
- A simple, easy way to transfer thread from a spool to a bobbin. This bobbin winder comes in a compact size and completes any collection of sewing tools.
- Whether dabbling in sewing or making a daily practice of it, any seamstress will optimize their time by having the thread at the ready. Use this machine to wind your bobbins quickly and evenly.
- If utilizing portable feature, machine requires (2) AA batteries, and automatically shuts off when the bobbin is full.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001CE8JBU |
| Assembly required | No |
| Batteries required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,395,844 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #4,664 in Bobbins |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (3,483) |
| Dishwasher compatible | No |
| Import | Made in USA or Imported |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 12.7 ounces |
| Item model number | 88175 |
| Manufacturer | CSS Industries, Inc. |
| Number of pieces | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 5.46 x 4.02 x 2.92 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Simplicity
- **Color:** White
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00070659678684
- **Is Electric:** Yes
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Power Source:** AC, Battery
- **Product Dimensions:** 4"D x 5.5"W x 2.9"H
- **UPC:** 070659678684

## Images

![Simplicity SideWinder Portable Bobbin Winder - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61foB8wPTgL.jpg)
![Simplicity SideWinder Portable Bobbin Winder - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/811e6jYxd6L.jpg)
![Simplicity SideWinder Portable Bobbin Winder - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61GXOIwJa1L.jpg)
![Simplicity SideWinder Portable Bobbin Winder - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51u7E1sWgEL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can I wind thread from a cone on this machine?**
A: I wind using this from a cone. You have to place the cone down on the floor on a stand or such and feed from there Alternatively I hold the cone horizontally to the side of the machine using a couple of my fingers jammed inside the cone and the machine winds the thread from there. I sometimes tension the thread as it unspools by pinching it gently between my thumb and forefinger as it unwinds from the cone, I also do the tension thing from a reel of thread also. You just have to think outside the box.

**Q: Will it work for Viking bobbins**
A: No! It says it doesn't but I didn't see that before I bought it. I have Jamone and Brother machines but it doesn't work on my Pfaff or Viking bobbins.

**Q: The retaining spring broke on the take up reel within 45 days...can it be replaced?**
A: Mine NEVER worked

**Q: Use Husqvarna Viking bobbins?**
A: use baby lock bobbins.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great idea, worked fine, but sewing machine bobbin winder is easier to use.
*by P***D on May 24, 2016*

I have watched a few videos online and many people seemed very pleased with it. You can refill SPOOLS too with a little creativity. I have large cones and plan on using a thread stand with this little machine. I do machine embroidery and I thought that I could just sit and fill bobbins while watching TV since I had invested in large spools of bobbin thread already. Or fill bobbins while watching my designs stitch out. It really does seem like a good little machine to have. I've added the instructions here. I originally didn't think that I had gotten the correct item since it has Wrights on the bottom. It was faulty and I returned it. I ordered another Simplicity SideWinder and it also had Wrights on the bottom. I really liked it and found out that if you hold down the ON button after the machine has stopped you can fill the bobbin to the point where you want it. Update: 6/3/2018 - I do not use this anymore. I haven't gotten rid of it either. I just am not as enamored with it as I was in the beginning. I usually just fill 2-4 bobbins of the same color on my regular machine at the beginning of a project or when I need them. When I am doing a lot of sewing, it is easier to just use my sewing machine. I also use my sewing machine to fill bobbins while the embroidery machine is stitching out a design. I would be more likely to the portable bobbin winder, if I had a nice place for it to sit and it didn't need to be put away when done. I did try my hand at refilling spools from cones. Worked ok, but it is also easier to use a cone stand with the larger cones or wind thread onto bobbins and use a bobbin as top thread, if working on a small project.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ you won't believe you could have ever lived without it
*by B***N on November 15, 2015*

OMG! This little thing is AMAZING! I had wanted one for a long time but hesitated because I thought there was no way it could work as well as it is supposed to but it does! The only regret I have is not getting it sooner! Please note that it shows metal bobbins in the packaging but it does use plastic ones as well (that's what I have been using). Also, it can use two double A batteries or the included power adapter as a power source. The only thing I would like to mention is that there is no marking for the stop switch for the bobbin winding. Once you press the red button, it stops only when the bobbin is full, but if you mess up (as i did the first time around and lost the hold on the thread pulled up through the hole in the bobbin) you can stop it by pushing the little phalange that holds the bobbin on once you put it down on the stem, pushing the arm up toward the thread spool will stop the bobbin winding if you need to reattach thread or start over for whatever reason. And honestly, it winds it in just a few seconds, its just great!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Design, Easy to Use
*by P***P on February 22, 2014*

My Singer 6423 has sat unused since new (15 years). Now, I discover that the bobbin winder function doesn't work. This bobbin winder is a great idea, and must be a lot cheaper than repairing the Singer. But, when I plugged it in ... nothing. Rather than go through the return process, I elected to open the case to expose the works. I knew it had to be a simple device with very few components, would be easy to troubleshoot, and probably easy to repair. When I got it open, I found that it looked like it was assembled by a young child. The wiring was not neat, the solder joints were horrible, and the two positive wires were not even connected to the "start" switch. A few minutes with my soldering iron, and ... voila! I wound a couple of bobbins, and it works great! It takes longer to get the thread through the guide, around the tension wheel, and through the hole in a bobbin than it does to fill a bobbin. I was surprised to find that the bobbin holds about 80% of the thread on a standard spool. You can always stop the winder at less than a full bobbin by pushing the sensor lever away from the bobbin.

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