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product_id: 219285975
title: "Sidewinder Portable Bobbin Winder, White, 388175AUK"
brand: "simplicity"
price: "C$4610"
currency: NIO
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Simplicity"
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# Battery-operated for cordless convenience Compact size fits any sewing space Automatic & manual winding modes Sidewinder Portable Bobbin Winder, White, 388175AUK

**Brand:** simplicity
**Price:** C$4610
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🧵 Simplify your sewing game—wind smarter, not harder!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sidewinder Portable Bobbin Winder, White, 388175AUK by simplicity
- **How much does it cost?** C$4610 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/219285975-sidewinder-portable-bobbin-winder-white-388175auk)

## 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

- • **Cordless Freedom ⚡:** Wind bobbins anywhere without being tethered to a power outlet.
- • **Effortless Setup 🧵:** Top-load design and intuitive threading make bobbin winding a breeze, even for beginners.
- • **Dual Mode Control 🔄:** Switch seamlessly between automatic winding and manual precision for perfect bobbins every time.
- • **Space-Savvy Design 📏:** Compact and portable, perfect for on-the-go sewing or small workspaces.
- • **Thread Tension Mastery 🎛️:** Adjustable tension knob ensures smooth, even winding tailored to your thread type.

## Overview

The Simplicity Sidewinder Portable Bobbin Winder is a compact, battery-operated tool designed to effortlessly transfer thread from spool to bobbin. Featuring both automatic and manual winding modes with adjustable tension control, it eliminates the hassle of rethreading your sewing machine and fits perfectly into any sewing toolkit for on-the-go convenience.

## Description

Simplicity Sidewinder Portable Bobbin Winder, White, 388175AUK: Simplicity Sidewinder Portable Bobbin Winder, White, 388175AUK: desertcart.co.uk: Home & Kitchen

Review: PLEASE READ THIS!! - The written instructions for this wonderful machine are seriously lacking, to the extent I ALMOST returned it! My husband advised I search YouTube and it changed everything! Here’s what I learnt which the instructions in the box failed to mention. 1. They DO mention to lift the spindle for the thread, but not clearly. You simply lift it up (I didn’t and wondered why the reel kept falling off 🤦‍♀️! See pic with pink arrow. 2. Keep this piece of felt at the bottom. It’s not part of the packaging, it’s to help the reel to spin smoothly. See pic with blue arrow. 3. To thread through this tiny loop, don’t try and thread it through yourself, just put the thread across the front of it and it slips on. Pic with yellow arrow. 4. THIS IS THE IMPORTANT BIT! When feeding the thread around this corner section, the button can be turned to change the tension. It’s critical you know about this as of course if it’s too loose or tight for the type of thread you’re using, it will affect the evenness of the the thread to the bobbin. You’re not told this, and of course my bobbin was uneven and messy! See pic with red arrow. 5. Finally, another critical bit of info … The arm next to the bobbin can be set to run flush against the bobbin thread. On this setting, you press the red button once to start the winder and it completes the job automatically. However, if it’s pushed away from the bobbin, you can manually press and hold to control it yourself. See pic 5 with dark green arrow, and pic with the black arrow. The thing most helpful about knowing this, is that I find the automatic winder stops too short; there is more space available on the bobbin. So, I use the auto function to do most of the work, then I switch it so that I can manually add more. The reason I’m keen to share this knowledge is because it’s such a handy machine if you work it right! You can fill up your bobbins whilst watching tv! So simple! 😃. I did wonder why Simplicity would put their name to such a machine that failed miserably! It’s the instructions which are rubbish! I’ve taken the time to write this review as I want my fellow sewing enthusiasts to benefit from this handy gadget ❤️ Now I’m off to get a life!! 🤣🤣🤣
Review: Great addition to sewing - It's such a faff to wind a second bobbin, but this takes the faff away !! Great little machine. Recommended.

## Features

- A simple, easy way to transfer thread from a spool to a bobbin
- Comes in a compact size and completes any collection of sewing tools
- No longer do you need to unthread and rethread your machine to wind bobbins
- Wind bobbins anywhere with this battery-operated bobbin winder

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08D3T3854 |
| Access location | Top Load |
| AccessLocation | Top Load |
| Best Sellers Rank | 113,114 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 61 in Bobbins |
| Brand | Simplicity |
| Brand Name | Simplicity |
| Colour | White |
| Country Of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 591 Reviews |
| Form Factor | Portable |
| Form factor | Portable |
| Item Type Name | Simplicity Sidewinder Portable Bobbin Winder |
| Manufacturer | SIMPLICITY |
| Material | Cotton |
| Material Type | Cotton |
| Model Name | Simplicity Sidewinder |
| Model name | Simplicity Sidewinder |
| UPC | 791010037482 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Simplicity
- **Form factor:** Freestanding
- **Colour:** White
- **Material:** Cotton
- **Model name:** Sidewinder

## Images

![Sidewinder Portable Bobbin Winder, White, 388175AUK - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51h-GPQnpAL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this fit size l bobbing that are used in the multi needle embroidery machines such as the pr670? those bobbing have no groove**
A: I know it takes a standard bobbin from my brother and singer machines I havent tried my embroidery machine as I have pre wound bobbins 
But the battery runs down quite quickly ,its very handy if your bobbin runs out whilst sewing 
hope this helps

**Q: Can you use upholstery/extra strong thread on this?**
A: I would think you could use any thread as the guide holes are quite large & the tension adjustable. The machine is Ok for what it is but I am underwhelmed with it.It often doesn't fill bobbins evenly and the tension is not consistent.

**Q: What is the maximum size of spool you can use ? And what type of batteries does it use ?**
A: I’m not sure of the maximum size of bobbins I use the standard size. It takes two double A batteries

**Q: What type of batteries does this use?**
A: 2 AA batteries. It came with batteries and I haven’t had to replace them yet

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ PLEASE READ THIS!!
*by L***A on 4 July 2024*

The written instructions for this wonderful machine are seriously lacking, to the extent I ALMOST returned it! My husband advised I search YouTube and it changed everything! Here’s what I learnt which the instructions in the box failed to mention. 1. They DO mention to lift the spindle for the thread, but not clearly. You simply lift it up (I didn’t and wondered why the reel kept falling off 🤦‍♀️! See pic with pink arrow. 2. Keep this piece of felt at the bottom. It’s not part of the packaging, it’s to help the reel to spin smoothly. See pic with blue arrow. 3. To thread through this tiny loop, don’t try and thread it through yourself, just put the thread across the front of it and it slips on. Pic with yellow arrow. 4. THIS IS THE IMPORTANT BIT! When feeding the thread around this corner section, the button can be turned to change the tension. It’s critical you know about this as of course if it’s too loose or tight for the type of thread you’re using, it will affect the evenness of the the thread to the bobbin. You’re not told this, and of course my bobbin was uneven and messy! See pic with red arrow. 5. Finally, another critical bit of info … The arm next to the bobbin can be set to run flush against the bobbin thread. On this setting, you press the red button once to start the winder and it completes the job automatically. However, if it’s pushed away from the bobbin, you can manually press and hold to control it yourself. See pic 5 with dark green arrow, and pic with the black arrow. The thing most helpful about knowing this, is that I find the automatic winder stops too short; there is more space available on the bobbin. So, I use the auto function to do most of the work, then I switch it so that I can manually add more. The reason I’m keen to share this knowledge is because it’s such a handy machine if you work it right! You can fill up your bobbins whilst watching tv! So simple! 😃. I did wonder why Simplicity would put their name to such a machine that failed miserably! It’s the instructions which are rubbish! I’ve taken the time to write this review as I want my fellow sewing enthusiasts to benefit from this handy gadget ❤️ Now I’m off to get a life!! 🤣🤣🤣

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great addition to sewing
*by C***W on 27 July 2024*

It's such a faff to wind a second bobbin, but this takes the faff away !! Great little machine. Recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very useful gadget once you have instructions!
*by O***E on 10 January 2025*

The instructions provided by the manufacturer are sparse to say the least. I had noticed when reading the reviews prior to purchase that a reviewer had written some detailed instructions and tips after watching a YouTube video. My thanks to this reviewer as I followed her notes and was able to operate it first time. It's a really useful item and saves all that cursing when your bobbin runs out and you have to stop, wind and re thread. I'm currently doing a batch of bobbins in front of the TV. I think it's quite expensive for what it is but I'll certainly get a lot of use out of it.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-02*