I've been trying for three years to figure out how to use mine and I just found your video and I cannot thank you enough. I've been hand sewing my costumes for going on ten years because I've never understood how the machines work and I just used my machine successfully for the first time ever 🥺 thank you so much for this video💖

Thank you so much for this video! I have one of these, it was my grandmother's. She passed away a few years ago and I'm so happy to be able to learn how to use this machine. It makes me feel closer to her ❤

Thank you so very much for this video of how to use this machne. It's a Godsend for me. I was given this machine at the weekend and although I have been used to different sewing machines over the years this one got me stumped. The machine wasn't working when given to me and looking at your video, it now works perfectly. Your help is much appreciated Bibi. 🤩

These machines were built to last. No plastic parts. Love them. X

I had one of these machines buried under stuff under my stairs. I took it out, cleaned and oiled it, and got it up and running by following this guide. Lovely machine, that was given to me years ago and I never used it. Thankyou for this video.

My grandmother passed 01/03/00 so many times she wanted me to sit and learn the sewing machine but being a young idiot I lost all those opportunities. I have her Brother 211A unfortunately I think the rest of the accessories were in her desk and probably ended up at Goodwill. She was so meticulous about this machine I wasn't allowed to look at it unless she was present. I know the manual and box of accessories had to be in her desk. I didn't think to look. I only grabbed her machine which is in a nice wooden case. I just want to say thank you for being such a selfless person and sharing your love for these beautiful old school machines. I mean you even shared the manual which most people would charge you for. I think it might be helpful enough to figure this 211A out. Thanks again.

I just got this machine in a second hand shop yesterday and I want to thank you for making this video and for the pdf of the instruction manual ... it was very helpful!

The first thread guide on top at the back closest to the thread spool is actually a spring where you pull the thread underneath and around to the empty bobbin in order to wind a bobbin. It's the thread guide with the screw on top. Your bobbins will wind much more evenly if you use only that spring. Most (not all) Japanese-made Kenmore sewing machines are the same way. Just an FYI. 😊👌 Similar to this, except your spring/guide is on the top rear: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jsmamrt4z5mxl6M.html P.S. Higher number on the upper tension is normally a TIGHTER/MORE tension. 😊

This is very similar to my old Jones sewing machine, which i love. I had it for years in the garage and then got it out, cleaned it up and it still goes like a dream. The vintage machines are definitely great work horses, they never give up unless the worker makes an error. I would recommend these to anyone. Thank you for a great tutorial.

Nonsense! Your English is FANTASTIC! I found this same sewing machine by a dumpster 4 years ago and I’m finally trying to learn how to use it.

Lovely vid, I adore vintage machines and they have the best quality stitch, I have to very old singers one hand crank and one electric, no zig zag, so maybe I might look for one of the beauty’s your showing, I remember my mum had one just like yours. You did amazing with your accent, thank you.

Hello I just got the most beautiful brother sewing machine today. It’s changed my life. It’s my upgrade from a non name brand battery operated one. And when I got home I broke multiple needles trying to learn about it. Your info on needle plates has cleared a lot of my concern. Mine only came with a single stitch needle plate. Which is all I use. But that’s because that’s the only function of my old machine. My new vintage brother has straight stitch and zig zag. So I need a new needle plate. Thank you! Love your voice.

Thank you so much. I have my late mothers machine which hasnt been used for over 30 years. But today I'm givibg it a go - and now I have some idea of where to start. Christine.

I love your videos and your English is just wonderful as well. Great job! Fixing and restoring vintage machines is one of my passions as well.

Thank you so much Bibi, I 've finally got the Jones sewing machine I have had for nearly thirty years threaded properly!😊🤗 I nearly got rid of it, and thought about buying a new one, thank goodness I didn't. Thank you. I need to see more of your videos!

Fantastic. Thanks to you, I got my older machine going again!!!

Thankyou for taking the time to make this! It just helped me set up my new second hand Brother!

Thank you! I found a similar machine and your threading demonstration was able to help me fix the tension!

I'm picking up a Brother Opus 681 today, from what I can tell it's very similar to your machine. Thank you so much for the time you put into this video!

I just found this machine at goodwill today! Picked it up for cheap and it seems to run well for a start! Just needs a bobbin case and maybe a new foot peddle. I can’t wait to use it! Great video, thank you!

Been looking for this manual for my mums sewing machine for a while, as it needs a good clean up and hoping to get it up and running now , thanks Bibi you are a life saver!!

thank you, i was able to thread my old machine after watching your video. it was very helpful!!

I lost my manual for threading and your video helped me because I realized the needle hole needed to be on the side and then it sewed perfectly. Thank you

Thank You so much for this CLEAR instructional video. I was given a machine similar to this. Tried all of your suggestions & it works beautifully

I gave this model machine away and cannot get on with the new ones. Really want to find another one like this!! Best machine. !

Thank you for these videos, they have been extremely handy with my recent vintage Jones machine

Thank you so much for this beautiful video! I have an old Jones 574 and just learning now how to use it! Your video is very very nice and useful!! ❤️ 🙏

Thank you for this well informed video. I bought this model for my mother and it is perfect for her.

Gracias Bibi! You helped me learn how to use my new Brother 651!

Thank you for showing this and giving the manual!

This is the same as my recent purchase which is names Jones. This is a wonderful machine to work with!! Thank you for this video it helped a new user! I don't have the manual sadly but will try to find one.

wow what a beautiful machine!! love it!

These machines are amazing.

Thanks very much for the manual Bibi. It's a great help.

Excellent video, you explained everything very well.

Just got my third one! For $15, a Brother 280, lovely green and cream colors. Thanks for the video!

Excellent video - helped my 14yr old set up an identical one we bought for £5 from a charity shop. Many thanks!

I could listen to you talk all day. You should narrate books:)

Thankyou so much! Great video! Very thorough! You are a great teacher!

Love your video. Very good explanation. Beautiful vintage machine.

Omgoodness, thank you so much for a fantastic video. I'll be back. Cheers

Thanks so much for this, really clear video.

I love your work. I also have vintage sewing machines thank you

What a beautiful sewing machine

thank you for this video. And your English is wonderful, lovely voice

thank you so much, wonderful demo

thank you so much for the manual. I have been searching the manual for a very long time. You are an angel.

This just saved my life! Couldn’t for the life of me figure out what I was doing wrong and I have a bat costume to sew for Halloween!

This is great! Thank you for that video❤

Thankyou you just saved me from selling off this beauty.. wow!

Thank you so much. Your video is so nice and it was helpful

The old zigzag sewing machines made zigzagging possible by swinging the shuttle. This method is no longer used. This sewing machine has the drawback of being heavy, but is otherwise great. It is beautiful and durable. With a few modifications, you can sew leather and thick fabrics.

omg I absolutely love it!

Lovely video, thank you. I am bidding on one on eBay at the moment.

Love this video. Very clear. Lovely demeanor. Subscribing!!

estoy en eso toda la mañana y he descubierto cosas. felicidades por el bb

I have a JA-19 machine. It is very, very heavy, but it is so very smooth when seeing. It has a 4mm wide zig-zag. It also can use decorative stitch cams, but I do not have any of the cams.

gracias, el único vídeo qe realmente me a ayudado...

Great video. I have a brother 651 and it was exactly the same as yours. Thanks for posting this

Hey Bibi :) I inherited this machine from my mum, I believe from the 70's ;) it looks exactly the same as this one but there is one difference the dials are different for the pressure and drop feed. Instead of Darn - Silk - Norm my one has Darn - Norm - Thick. I have struggled to find a manual so thank you for this one, everything I needed to find out is there after searching for a long time delighted to find it :D If you could explain the difference I would really appreciate it as I am self taught and even Google couldn't help me ;)

I collect them as well. Got a brother, Zig-zag machine today. I am looking up the year... it's between 1950-60,

thank you for this tutorial! i got a charger 661, do you know if the manual would be helpful? my machine, other than colour looks the same. tfs:)

Hi Bibi, what is the second accessory you showed called? I have the same machine but can't figure out what is the use of it - oval shaped with hole in center

Thank you so much❤🙏🏼

I have a Brother Piedmont J-A-28. It sews like a dream.... however, I'm wondering - I'd like to pick up some attachments for it - in particular a Pleating foot, and a walking foot. I tried a vintage Singer gathering and pleating foot, but it doesn't fit. Would a Greist attachment fit it? Or what should I be looking for?

Thanks very Much for this tutorial I learned so much. I purchased a universal 18905 sewing machine and has more little different sewing parts goes on top of the machine and I m trying to find manual. I can do straight stich but still could not figure out the others.

My Wife has just checked out your vid too, and says it is so clearly spoken and thought out. I only noticed your Surname later and thought...........maybe Bibi has married a Scot? If so, ATB to you and hubby and I hope you are seeing some of the lovely scenery here when weather allows.

really helpful tutorial! thank you!

I wish I could have met you five yrs ago

Many thanks!

I have a brother model 151 zig zag sewing machine I want to know what is the standard size sewing needle for those type of machines that mine is the similar color this one but looks like the other video she did that's like beige any help from the community would be much appreciated thank you

I have a brother 560 old machine. Can you post how to get it threaded properly?

Hi Bibi Hope you and Babio are doing well! I did not know these machines were so good. I have a Jones version of this Brother model. I am going to get it out as I have been persevering with an old Singer 66 treadle. This little Japanese Brother looks a better machine and more user friendly. Thank you for a great video and I just love the way you speak English. ATB from Bonnie Scotland!

Thank you.

Hi Bibi I need a zig zag plate are they all the same size I actual have the same sewing machine thank you

We have a brother Model 621 that's similar color but with slightly different badges. We want to sell it cause we really need the money but I can't find out what it's worth. I know some old sewing machines by brother can go for over $600 but others as low as $75. Is there another number I should be researching?

I have a brother 151 model and I need help troubleshooting I hope didn’t ruin the machine everything seems fine and I’ve got the manual it’s just the machine won’t see Plz help

I'm really happy you showed me this video, I got a brother window matic 1960s sewing machine and I wanted to use zig zag but my machine don't have same top width areas adjustments like yours I got the reverse and forward idea but I'm still wondering if I can add a bottom plate like u did with your sewing machine but I'm not still sure I can do zig zag if my machine will do it, I'm still learning it I got the manual for it but dont show it, and I need to oil the machine also as sat for a while longer than 6 months

i wonder which one is older, this one or the brother-o-matic?

I have acquired a brother galaxie 221. Can you post a video on it if possible please.

thankyou for all.please tell me if the machin crosley is good because I bought it at the moment

Hey Bibi, thanks so much for your Video it really help me!... I Just bought a vintage sewing machine but I can't find how old it is. Could you help me with that if I send you some pictures?... I really want to start my own collection but is hard to find the information about it.

Please tell me what is the button behind the needle uptake. or the button attached to the spring on the inside of the door of where the light is. No one explaines this....

Hello Bibi Cameron....I have a Brother 641...the feet (foot) won't feed....can you help me pls?

I have a brother model 651. Very similar but no pedal and a few other differences. Can anyone help?

Looking for the right bobbin for a brother Galaxie 131?

Is this similar to JA 28 Model C that has the Bradford name, that's what I have and it's green.

my machine is brother j-a-28 but it is quite different and as I inherited it without manual there are a few things I cant work out. im sorry it is not the same as the one you have because you are so clear on what to do it would be so easy to learn from you. I think my machine is the older brother of yours. it is iron with a wooden case and bobbin threading on the wheel. I need to search some more. but I so enjoyed your video thank you

Hello Bibi and am saying a BIG THANK YOU!!!! Please, do continue to make more educative videos about sewing machines especially vintage. Please my PRESSER foot is BENT. My sewing machine is exactly like the one in the video. PLEASE, how can I CHANGE the PRESSER foot and what TYPE of presser foot should I get? Is it LOW Shank? Is it ZIG ZAG or a STRAIGHT STITCH?

thank you for your video. I inherited a Brother opus 141 and was looking for how to load the bobbin but mine doesn't have the same setup on top and no manual either so perhaps it doesn't have that feature?

Bibi great video...what sowing machine do you use at home for most of your sowing do you still use a vintage machine or do you use a more moden machine?

I’m not sure if you’ll see this. But the machine I bought seems to be sewing backwards.. do you know the quick fix for this? Thanks! Great videos!

Hello bibi. Can this machine use twin needle ?

Do you have info on a Riccar machine.

Start selling user booklets for different models. And sell DVDs or online courses on sewing and seamstrey for good profit.

Im struggling to thread my machine (AFSEW zig-zag model 70) does anyone has it ? I need help

Ok tensions you explained but 0-4 tension for thin fabric yes or not

Hi bibi, just see mine won't do zig zag online, as it don't have the option, such a shame does only straight stitch I'm still learning it as I got it second hand but needs oiling I think x as been in my garage for a bit, my mum used to repair machines like u do so got small idea of how but still learning lots I love your video u have

Hola. I have a coronada 45-4114. I am cleaning up would you know where I could find a manual for it or close to it J A 1.

I wonder can you tell me roughly what year is this machine from?