Your power foot looks like my 1947 Kenmore foot.
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Threading: The location of the last thread guide near the needle is usually a clear give away about right to left or left to right needle threading. I believe the 201 is quite unique in how it threads the needle.
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How do you like your Bantam? One has been on my want list since I learned about them. They look like a good alternative to a Featherweight to me.
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I just posted pics of a rescued Bel Air Imperial here
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Rodney, I responded to your question in the wrong Bel Air thread
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my grand daughter bought a bel air imperial model F253647. We need a user manual for it and a place to get the attachments. All the parts of t he machine are here. Can you give me some info on the machine? It does not say occupied japan. The foot pedal is weird It kind of looks like a knee control but has pads on it like they sit on the floor. Does anyone have any info on it?
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Originally Posted by kcdelight419
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my grand daughter bought a bel air imperial model F253647. We need a user manual for it and a place to get the attachments. All the parts of t he machine are here. Can you give me some info on the machine? It does not say occupied japan. The foot pedal is weird It kind of looks like a knee control but has pads on it like they sit on the floor. Does anyone have any info on it?
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Not all BelAir machines are light weight. This one is made in occupied Japan. It had no case and was pretty dirty when I got it. It seemed to have not had a lot of use. Then after it was clean it needed a LOT of adjustment in order to work. Once I got everything to work it is a great machine. If you look really hard you can almost see the BelAir decal.
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I hope I can load some more pictures of my BelAir - made in occupied Japan on the back of the pillar under the motor. I can remember when people didn't want to buy stuff made in Japan.
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My BelAir has the same bobbin area as a Singer 66. The swatch was under the feet. I doubt if the machine was ever used - most damage was from poor storage.
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