Thank-you so much for this video! I love the way you showed off the craftsmanship that went into those machines! Nowadays they make plastic computerized junk with no guts or backbone! I have six vintage Singers, the oldest being a 70 year old 99 and I wouldn't trade any of them for the garbage they're manufacturing today!
You're welcome Jule. I agree on your assessment of modern machines. Sadly, its not just sewing machines, but virtually all consumer grade products are produced as disposable which is so opposite to the standards that our parents and grandparents had for retailers and manufacturers. The customer's expectations were a lot higher back then I believe.
That's it! I just posted a long comment on your Japanese Clone video about my new machine and this is it! Watching you sew upholstery fabric and leather with it is amazing. It goes through it as easy as my new Artisan commercial machine does. Wow! I'm just so psyched. My reverse button doesn't pop out like that, though. It was off when I recieved it, stuck on the bobin winder, actually, but the spring is missing. I hope the reverse will work. I haven't tried it out, yet. But you don't know what the cams look like? I saw your comment below. I'll just keep looking for those.
Hello Bruce. Yes, this model was made as a private lable for a department store chain. North America once had MANY regional department store brands that we would only know of if we lived or traveled in that region. The trick with private label machines is that the clients would often change suppliers based on contracts so its possible for a specific brand like Federated to have had more than one supplier over time or, as in the case of Sears, multiple suppliers at the same time. Since makers such as Janome and others had numerous private label brands, they often did not label items such as cams with a machine model number or even the brand. They were very generic in their labeling so the best you can do is find a machine that is shaped like yours (body shapes and some dials will be similar) and then MAYBE any cams you buy might fit. The only brands I have found where cams were easier to ID would be Singer cams and most of the Kenmores.
I have a very similar machine which is named Janome. Yes, it is bulletproof. I have many old all metal machines and I am finding that people with modern electronic plastic machines are returning to the old metal ones. This is here in Australia.
Hi there Kym and thanks for writing. I'm not surprised that your machine says Janome since that company also made this "Federal" machine as well as many other private label brands which were all based on similar models to yours. Back then, Janome was not the well known brand it is today.
Me Encanta esta maquina es tan sueve y veloz quiero tener 10 de esta maquina excelente maquina aqui en mi pais solo 1 he visto y e confeccionado en ella 10 de 10
Hi Oda. If I could see your machine in person, I likely could recommend something but it should not be hard to find one by providing the model number to an online seller or finding a local Sewing/Vacuum shop that should be able to handle a repair like this. Good news is you likely do not need a specific brand of foot pedal as a generic one often will work on vintage machines. However, you DO need to be sure to have the right amp rating and plug type. This should be no problem for any shop.
I have a question have this exact sewing machine Sr. Going absolutely nuts it sews but can't get the zigzag to work but it does not have the emblem Federal it says BELAIR plaque exactly like that I think someone changed the plaque its in pristine condition and looks exactly like yours...My question is this does it have to have a cam please respond as soon as you have a chance Thank You God Bless
Hello Irene. As to the brand/plague on your machines, I suspect no one changed it. I say this because most of the Japanese sewing machine makers had contracts to produce machines under many "private labels" during this time period. I have also seen this same design under the name "Sewmor" and "Belair" just like yours. It was the same manufacturer and sometimes the machines varied with just the name and other times, they would change or alter a few features to make them appear unique even though they were mostly the same underneath. If your machine is just like this model, keep in mind that you should be able to adjust both straight and ZigZag stitching. The space for sewing cams up top was for making decorative stitches. NOTE that there are some machines made during these years which required a cam for ZigZag (some Kenmores were designed like that) but I believe your machine should be capable of making ZIgZag stitches without a cam, but I cannot be absolutely sure without having it up close.
I have the same machine...an ealier model ....but i cant get it to zigzag....also...if u still have this....would u send me a close up of that tension dial set up...i took mine apart and think i got it right...but this particular dial is hard to find a diagram :(
Yes, it uses cams which insert into the top of the machine. Unlike Singer and Kenmore cams which are easier to identify depending on the year/decade of production, cams for these machines were sometimes proprietary so it can make them a bit tougher to find. The cams were often included in accessory boxes with no branding on them. The best way I have found to ID these for the Japanese machines is to find a photo of your machine model with the cams shown. Then, you can search based on that design appearance but its still a bit of a vague process but the only one I have found thus far. The reason some machines don't have their cams is because they often got separated like other machine accessories over the years with multiple owners. A lot of folks simply did not know what they were for and did not always keep them. Try searching on Etsy, Ebay, and bonanza.com and see if anything shows up.
You could search for a manual for it but many machines made in Japan had so many private brand labels, you might search for a generic "Japanese Clone" manual or you can also search youtube videos and if you see a machine that has a similar shape and outline to yours, you can also search under that model. The machine you see in this video was called a "Federal" but it was made by Janome which also made many machines that had a similar appearance to this one but under many names.
Helllp!!! I am a rookie at sewing but I recently acquired a fleetwood E199 and I am so lost. I dont have a manual. Please point me in the right direction
Hi Kari. I believe that Fleetwood machines were made by Brother, first in Japan and later in Taiwan. They started as clones of the Singer 15, which they subsequently refined and improved. I think that the Japanese rebadged a lot due to the American consumer's hostility post WW2, but they are very high quality. I couldn't see any sites for Fleetwood manuals, but you may spot a Brother machine which looks identical and be able to get that manual. Failing that all of these early sewing machines operate very similarly. If you watch enough UA-cam videos I am sure that you could dispense with a manual all together. They must be lubricated routinely, but even if seized can be revived with a lot of patience. There are a lot of great resources on UA-cam and also a lot of disinformation which will damage your machine, so beware. The following UA-cam channels give great advice: Andy Tube - vintage domestic machines Vintage Sewing Machine Garage - vintage domestic machines In Stitches - all types of machines Sewing Machine Repair Guy - all types of machines SewSaveMe - vintage domestic machines Alexander Dryer - all types of machines Vince J. Arcuri - vintage domestic machines City Sewing - all types of machines Sew What Maryborough - vintage machines Alex Askaroff - vintage machines Burley Sew - good interviews with a sewing machine repair man on sewing machines and sergers Superior Threads - although sales oriented there is a lot of invaluable information on threads, thread problems, needles and fault diagnosis Please be very careful of vintage electrics, these machines are metal and frayed wires can make the whole machine live and possibly kill. If in doubt get an expert to help you. Sewing machine group can also help too. I think a lot have migrated to social media. You could give Facebook a try. I hope that you find this useful - good luck! 👍
Thank-you so much for this video! I love the way you showed off the craftsmanship that went into those machines! Nowadays they make plastic computerized junk with no guts or backbone! I have six vintage Singers, the oldest being a 70 year old 99 and I wouldn't trade any of them for the garbage they're manufacturing today!
You're welcome Jule. I agree on your assessment of modern machines. Sadly, its not just sewing machines, but virtually all consumer grade products are produced as disposable which is so opposite to the standards that our parents and grandparents had for retailers and manufacturers. The customer's expectations were a lot higher back then I believe.
Just picked one up and it sews beautifully.
That's it! I just posted a long comment on your Japanese Clone video about my new machine and this is it! Watching you sew upholstery fabric and leather with it is amazing. It goes through it as easy as my new Artisan commercial machine does. Wow! I'm just so psyched. My reverse button doesn't pop out like that, though. It was off when I recieved it, stuck on the bobin winder, actually, but the spring is missing. I hope the reverse will work. I haven't tried it out, yet. But you don't know what the cams look like? I saw your comment below. I'll just keep looking for those.
Hello Bruce. Yes, this model was made as a private lable for a department store chain. North America once had MANY regional department store brands that we would only know of if we lived or traveled in that region. The trick with private label machines is that the clients would often change suppliers based on contracts so its possible for a specific brand like Federated to have had more than one supplier over time or, as in the case of Sears, multiple suppliers at the same time. Since makers such as Janome and others had numerous private label brands, they often did not label items such as cams with a machine model number or even the brand. They were very generic in their labeling so the best you can do is find a machine that is shaped like yours (body shapes and some dials will be similar) and then MAYBE any cams you buy might fit. The only brands I have found where cams were easier to ID would be Singer cams and most of the Kenmores.
I have a very similar machine which is named Janome. Yes, it is bulletproof. I have many old all metal machines and I am finding that people with modern electronic plastic machines are returning to the old metal ones. This is here in Australia.
Hi there Kym and thanks for writing. I'm not surprised that your machine says Janome since that company also made this "Federal" machine as well as many other private label brands which were all based on similar models to yours. Back then, Janome was not the well known brand it is today.
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Me Encanta esta maquina es tan sueve y veloz quiero tener 10 de esta maquina excelente maquina aqui en mi pais solo 1 he visto y e confeccionado en ella 10 de 10
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I have a new home 445 and I’m having a hard time with light bulbs. I bought some and both of them burnt out instantly. What voltage did I need?
So glad I found this video. I have a consew branded one and couldnt find anything. Can you reccomend a pedal as mine didnt come with one
Hi Oda. If I could see your machine in person, I likely could recommend something but it should not be hard to find one by providing the model number to an online seller or finding a local Sewing/Vacuum shop that should be able to handle a repair like this. Good news is you likely do not need a specific brand of foot pedal as a generic one often will work on vintage machines. However, you DO need to be sure to have the right amp rating and plug type. This should be no problem for any shop.
I have a question have this exact sewing machine Sr. Going absolutely nuts it sews but can't get the zigzag to work but it does not have the emblem Federal it says BELAIR plaque exactly like that I think someone changed the plaque its in pristine condition and looks exactly like yours...My question is this does it have to have a cam please respond as soon as you have a chance Thank You God Bless
Hello Irene. As to the brand/plague on your machines, I suspect no one changed it. I say this because most of the Japanese sewing machine makers had contracts to produce machines under many "private labels" during this time period. I have also seen this same design under the name "Sewmor" and "Belair" just like yours. It was the same manufacturer and sometimes the machines varied with just the name and other times, they would change or alter a few features to make them appear unique even though they were mostly the same underneath. If your machine is just like this model, keep in mind that you should be able to adjust both straight and ZigZag stitching. The space for sewing cams up top was for making decorative stitches. NOTE that there are some machines made during these years which required a cam for ZigZag (some Kenmores were designed like that) but I believe your machine should be capable of making ZIgZag stitches without a cam, but I cannot be absolutely sure without having it up close.
I have the same machine...an ealier model
....but i cant get it to zigzag....also...if u still have this....would u send me a close up of that tension dial set up...i took mine apart and think i got it right...but this particular dial is hard to find a diagram :(
I no longer have this machine or would be happy to send you a photo.
I have another question sir does it have cams and if they do what type are they because I have the exact machine
Yes, it uses cams which insert into the top of the machine. Unlike Singer and Kenmore cams which are easier to identify depending on the year/decade of production, cams for these machines were sometimes proprietary so it can make them a bit tougher to find. The cams were often included in accessory boxes with no branding on them. The best way I have found to ID these for the Japanese machines is to find a photo of your machine model with the cams shown. Then, you can search based on that design appearance but its still a bit of a vague process but the only one I have found thus far. The reason some machines don't have their cams is because they often got separated like other machine accessories over the years with multiple owners. A lot of folks simply did not know what they were for and did not always keep them. Try searching on Etsy, Ebay, and bonanza.com and see if anything shows up.
I have. New Home “Designer” but unable to identify it. No instruction manual. What should I do?
I have a Remington JZ39101 I am trying to find how to thread it and cannot find a video for it. Could you help me.
You could search for a manual for it but many machines made in Japan had so many private brand labels, you might search for a generic "Japanese Clone" manual or you can also search youtube videos and if you see a machine that has a similar shape and outline to yours, you can also search under that model. The machine you see in this video was called a "Federal" but it was made by Janome which also made many machines that had a similar appearance to this one but under many names.
Helllp!!! I am a rookie at sewing but I recently acquired a fleetwood E199 and I am so lost. I dont have a manual. Please point me in the right direction
Hi Kari. I believe that Fleetwood machines were made by Brother, first in Japan and later in Taiwan. They started as clones of the Singer 15, which they subsequently refined and improved. I think that the Japanese rebadged a lot due to the American consumer's hostility post WW2, but they are very high quality.
I couldn't see any sites for Fleetwood manuals, but you may spot a Brother machine which looks identical and be able to get that manual. Failing that all of these early sewing machines operate very similarly. If you watch enough UA-cam videos I am sure that you could dispense with a manual all together. They must be lubricated routinely, but even if seized can be revived with a lot of patience.
There are a lot of great resources on UA-cam and also a lot of disinformation which will damage your machine, so beware. The following UA-cam channels give great advice:
Andy Tube - vintage domestic machines
Vintage Sewing Machine Garage - vintage domestic machines
In Stitches - all types of machines
Sewing Machine Repair Guy - all types of machines
SewSaveMe - vintage domestic machines
Alexander Dryer - all types of machines
Vince J. Arcuri - vintage domestic machines
City Sewing - all types of machines
Sew What Maryborough - vintage machines
Alex Askaroff - vintage machines
Burley Sew - good interviews with a sewing machine repair man on sewing machines and sergers
Superior Threads - although sales oriented there is a lot of invaluable information on threads, thread problems, needles and fault diagnosis
Please be very careful of vintage electrics, these machines are metal and frayed wires can make the whole machine live and possibly kill. If in doubt get an expert to help you.
Sewing machine group can also help too. I think a lot have migrated to social media. You could give Facebook a try.
I hope that you find this useful - good luck! 👍
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Hello can I use a different kind of needle on this sewing machine I have the same sewing machine janome with Tokyo on it, thanks