bhromyak Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 how to wind a bobbin I bought a used Lenni about a month ago and just started practicing on it. I received the manual on CD but I did not receive the basic training CD. So.....my problem is that I do not know how to wind a new bobbin. I have tried to use the sidewinder - that is a useless gadget. Can anyone please explain how to wind a bobbin - I'm desperate?!?!?! Thanks so much, Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cblevins Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Beth congrats on your machine! I'm sure someone will chime in. I have a seperate winder so can't help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Do you have a domestic sewing machine that your bobbin will fit on or one that also uses L sized bobbins. I can wind bobbins on my older Singer machines or my more modern Janome's. Hope this helps. If all else fails you can buy a winder from APQS or buy prewound bobbins from several places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiltsinmotion Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 my milli had a side winder for the bobbin I just loved it , you do have to make sure you don't hold the thread too tight when it first starts or it will break every time . as always with ppppp its gets so much easier I have learned to use the turbo winder with my new machine , I really miss my sidewinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseCity Quilter Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 I have the turbo winder and love it, when I use it, mostly though I use pro-wound bobbins....time is money... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhromyak Posted August 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Thanks Cheri - I know I will enjoy Lenni once I learn more about him. Hi Bonnie, I do have a Janome 6600 and tried to put the metal bobbins on him to wind and it did not work. The prewounds that I have bought for my Jamone are Class 15 so they won't work. Thanks for your suggestions - I appreciate all the quick responses. Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenni Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Please take the time to find another option other than the sidewinder so you can move on and enjoy your Lenni. There have been many posts on the subject. Until I got a real bobbin winder, I used to let the thread flow through my fingers so the bobbin would wind tight enough. Options abound - K Kraft, Gammill ($89) (what I ended up buying), the APQS option, your home machine (not husqvarna). Ditch the sidewinder as soon as you can so you don't miss out on the fun of using the Lenni. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.A Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 I wind the bobbins for my George on my Brother 1500 which also uses the L size bobbins. Nancy in Tucson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiltsinmotion Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 my singer feather weight worked for my milli bobbin is the Lenni sidewinder different then the milli ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiltsinmotion Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Originally posted by Quiltsinmotion my singer feather weight worked for my milli bobbin is the Lenni sidewinder different then the milli ? forget that I asked I just checked on the home page , Lenni does not have a bobbin winder on the right side [sorry ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 Bummer my 6500 will wind them. Also my Berinia will also. On the 6600 is it to small and the bobbin spins. If so can you wedge something in there to make it work without hurting anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 Have loved my Turbo winder that came with my Millie. I did have to add a little washer to the post where you put your bobbin for it to wind evenly. This was a hint from Amy and it works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeri Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 I have an on board winder on my Millie so don't know the specifics on the side winder. If no one chimes in give tech support a call and they can assist you in running it. I've seen it work and used it at a froends and it worked fine. I had trouble with it at first until Colleen showed me how it worked, then it was simple. It was almost a year ago so I don't remember exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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