Cylinder-Bed Sewing Machine For Binding: Yamata 335 Overview

Hi!
For many years, I avoided edge binding on my projects because it was too hard to get consistent results quickly. This machine largely changes that for me.
This isn't an in-depth review of this machine, nor is it a deep dive into edge binding. Let me know in the comments if you'd like to know more!
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[@chairmankim9628]

I'm glad I saw this video. I was on the fence about buying this but now will get it.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

Cool machine! The pneumatic function is wicked cool sounding too.

[@zall1321]

Thanks for the Info and insight on the pain points of a binding machine.

[@GaryT1952]

Good to see you Jason...been a while

[@thejasonofalltrades]

Thanks! Yeah, I'm quite busy recently with day job stuff, but I have some fun projects coming soon. Thanks for being part of the channel!

[@dfeltserelli]

I'd really like to see a longer conversation on this. Edge binding is a surprisingly difficult topic to really get into as most content is either focused on domestic machines or is completely incomprehensible because it's just someone using a machine--with no comment or context--so it's hard to get any idea of how to start. I think a couple starting points I'd like to see would be a) recommendations on good types of attachments and common machines they attach to (like something that would attach to a JUKI 1541 or something similar), b) techniques for tricky edges (like the curve for a backpack strap), and c) just going into to basic usage on a cylinder bed machine.

[@thejasonofalltrades]

Hi Danny, I definitely want to dig into this topic. I'm hoping in early 2022 I will be able to devote the time to producing something informative on the subject. Thanks for the suggestions!

[@lauragraber1707]

Love watching videos and all your works, enjoyed the paddleboard cleanup too, Cheers!

[@thejasonofalltrades]

Thank you, Laura!

[@nancyingram966]

Cool find in the water. What was fluttering in the water? I couldn't tell.

[@thejasonofalltrades]

Thank you! That was a small Blue Crab. Thanks for watching!

[@wilkbor]

Thanks for the video, Jason. A local sewing shop once tried to sell me a Yamata, which was about half the price of a comparable Juki. I was unfamiliar with the brand and did not want to commit. However, I would be curious to know how your Yamata holds up over time. Thanks again, KB.

[@thejasonofalltrades]

Thanks Keefe! So far, the Yamata is doing very well. I've just completed a project that involved a lot of binding, and it worked great. Time will tell, but I think it's a good one.

[@stoneblue1795]

Cool machine, buddy. I bet (or wonder) how long the air-lift might work from a air-tank, like the one's Harbor Freight sells, like the tow truck drivers carry. I have worked with air-capable machines myself and often wondered/wanted to try it for kicks.

[@thejasonofalltrades]

Thanks JP! The air system doesn't seem to demand a lot of air, so a tank would probably last a while, but you still have to fill the tank. A small compressor is fine for one user. A shop I used to work for that used pneumatics for all of the machines had one big compressor, and when it failed, none of the lifts worked. I think the pneumatic lift is neat, and has appeal for specific applications, but other than sounded cool in videos it isn't particularly useful to me. The question is when I'll get frustrated enough by it to remove it 😁 Thanks for being part of the channel!

[@tHaH4x0r]

After having just bought a walkingfoot machine, I have thought of getting a binding attachment, as screwing around with the clips is annoying. Still though, I don't think most people can rationalize buying an entire machine for just binding, unless they are at a skill level you are at.

[@donniemacneil3804]

Even without the binding attachment the cylinder arm can be quite handy for some stitches towards the end of the assembly

[@thejasonofalltrades]

I totally agree, spending this kind of money (even if you get a much better deal than I did) for one purpose is a pretty big luxury for a hobbyist. Part of my point (probably not expressed well) is to set realistic expectations for someone in a situation like yours; "I have a walking-foot machine and a binding attachment, why is this still difficult?" One can definitely bind on a flatbed machine, the cylinder arm just makes it a lot easier. As Donnie commented, a cylinder arm can be useful in other ways, too. Unfortunately, they aren't as easily found for attractive prices on the used market. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@laverneh2030]

I finally thought I had a machine you didn’t have but I was wrong! Help! Can you give me brief instructions for the hand wheel assembly. The belt is slipping. What screw driver works to tighten the fastening screws?

[@laverneh2030]

TX15 screwdriver. Found it.

[@monicafrance5150]

Hi! What have you done to the little screw that goes in that spring to attach the arm plate? I have a similar machine and I'm struggling to get the screw back in with the spring and it looks like you made it easier.

[@thejasonofalltrades]

Hi! This machine came that way, it looks like someone brazed or soldered a flat washer to the screw to act as a handle to turn it with. I thought they came that way lol. I hope that helps!

[@jordanchristenson3731]

My bobbin keeps getting wound up in itself.. how do I fix this? Anything will help

[@tomnguyen754]

Can you tell me where to buy the binder attachment for this machine thanks

[@ChristopherMyrick-m1x]

I'm getting the same machine tomorrow. I'm gonna use 1 inch mil-spec grosgrain ribbon. Which single gold binding tape attachment can you suggest? I'm getting the yamata 335a cylinder machine.

[@thejasonofalltrades]

Hi! I unfortunately don't know the origin of my folder. There are some high end folder makers (Fernando's attachments, Atlanta Attachments and Tennessee Attachments are names I know but I have not had any personal experience with), but you might not be ready to spend that kind of money. I suggest a right-angle binding attachment, wherever you get it. I'd probably just start with something from eBay or Amazon. I don't know what you are binding, but for bags, I REALLY prefer Mil-spec 4088 webbing over grosgrain. There are way too many varieties of grosgrain and webbings for me to know which are the best, but I've used commercial grosgrain and mil-spec 5038 type 3 grosgrain, and 4088 goes around curves much nicer and generally has a softer, higher-end feel to me. I really wish I could find a version of it in non-military colors. If you haven't tried 4088, I would suggest at least trying some before you invest in a lot of grosgrain, you may find you prefer it, too. Good luck!

[@josezunigayanez9687]

Tendrían la gentileza de traducir el Tutorial a Español , al parecer es muy educativo . Muchas gracias

[@stevewong6852]

Hey Jason, I'm curious if you've used the binding attachment for the Sailrite machine? Thanks for all your videos and info sharing!

[@thejasonofalltrades]

Hi Steve! I actually just finished a project binding 12 painted canvases using my Sailrite Ultrafeed LSZ-1 and Sailrite's swing-away binding attachment. For flat items like the painted canvases, it works great! My one caution about the swing-way binder is that you have to make sure it doesn't get pushed away from the work. I usually keep my thumb on it keeping it fully pressed forward. For binding bags, etc., a right-angle binder is better, and a cylinder-arm machine is better still. But the Sailrite binder is a good-quality piece and works well. I hope that helps! Thanks for watching!

[@rvierra7235]

Very cool machine!

[@gergemall]

Thank you ❤

[@anuradhateachout6446]

Very informative video. I bought this machine used and worked fine when i tested it but now having an issue. It’s set up for regular sewing and my stitch length is inconsistent snd the walking foot seems to shuffle more than walk. Any ideas?

[@thejasonofalltrades]

Hi! I am not a sewing machine mechanic, so take anything I say with a grain of salt. If that happened to my machine, I would carefully inspect the mechanism for anything loose. There is an adjustment wingnut on the back to adjust the walking-foot lift height; I would carefully check that and everything it is attached to. Take the cover off the end of the machine and with the power off, rotate the machine by hand, looking for anything loose, hanging up, etc. My guess is it will turn out to be a minor adjustment, but if it isn't apparent to you, you may have to find a qualified sewing machine mechanic in your area, which could be a challenge. Sorry I don't have better information, I hope that helps! Good luck!

[@anuradhateachout6446]

@@thejasonofalltrades thank you! The wing it did help but I think the foot is faulty as I ordered a couple right edge feet and they work fine. The offending foot’s needle hole seems to be slightly off… I bought this machine used and tried one of the feet it came with. I’m ordering a new set of feet from the same brand that work. So my stitches and tension seems fine except that the stitches on the underside have a slight slant. I can’t for the life of me figure it out!

[@frankhenderson2443]

Thank you. So can I take it off if im not binding things?

[@thejasonofalltrades]

You can. I don't often sew things on this machine, but there have been a few times when it was just the ticket for a repair in a tight spot!

[@randal1470]

Cool set up for binding. You’ll ditch the air in a while. 😄

[@thejasonofalltrades]

I neglected to mention that the machine came with the foot pedal and chain to eliminate the pneumatic system. I think you're right, I probably won't use it permanently. I pleaded with my former employer to put knee-lift levers back on their machines. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@randal1470]

@@thejasonofalltrades one of three channels I still watch and the only reason I still have an acct on tube. 😄

[@zak-zr1xn]

Sir, Can this machine used for normal leather stitching instead binding ? Do we need to change the whole foot plate feeder . ?

[@thejasonofalltrades]

Hi! Yes, you can do regular sewing by removing the binding folder and using a flat cover plate. This machine is suitable for sewing leather up to a point, but it is not a leather working machine specifically. The leather shop I used to work for used this style of machine quite a bit, but we primarily made bags, using thinner, softer leathers, as opposed to the thick, heavy leather one might use for boots, old west-style gunbelts, horse tack, etc. I hope that helps! Thanks for watching!

[@zak-zr1xn]

@@thejasonofalltrades thank you for the reply. Which cylinder bed machine model is suitable for hand bag and wallet stitching please advice middle range is ok thickness will be 4 to 5 mm

[@swordfish1120]

Regarding the pneumatic foot lift, can u convert back to a conventional knee lift fairly easily? I'm going to pickup a Brother LS2-B837 tomorrow and it looks to have a pneumatic knee lift. I have a small compressor, so that's not a problem, but I thought it may be more practical to having a conventional push knee lift. Other than the cool factor is there any overwhelming reason to keep it on a machine?

[@thejasonofalltrades]

Mine came with a foot pedal (instead of a knee lever, but same thing) and it is a pretty easy change to make. The pneumatic is really fast, and maybe requires less coordination than having a separate pedal (or knee lever). If your boss is in earshot, the pneumatic can make it sound like you're working really hard lol. I haven't been sufficiently motivated to pull this one off yet, but I definitely wouldn't buy a pneumatic system for my purposes. Since your machine came with one, I say try it and see if you like it. There are reasons shops all over the world use them, I suppose, but whether those reasons translate to hobbyists or cottage shops is the question. Let me know what you think!

[@swordfish1120]

@@thejasonofalltrades Thank you for your reply. I did find someone who is very familiar with this machine and the main foot controller activates the pneumatic presser foot lift by pushing back on the pedal. I think I'm going to keep it if it works.

[@dannyl2598]

Thank you.

[@debraclogston9379]

Missed ya.

[@kd9856]

I have look everywhere on the Internet to find a pressure foot lift do you have any suggestions where one might purchase one to fit this machine I have the exact same machine and it would be nice to have that pressure foot lift

[@thejasonofalltrades]

Mine came with this machine, but I found a site that seems to sell them - www.universalsewing.com/tek9.asp?pg=products&specific=1`329852 They don't see to stock them, and the lead time might be an issue. I would recommend that you contact them to figure out which package would work for your application. I imagine it's possible to buy the component parts to cobble something together, but I have no experience with pneumatics so it might be harder to do than I imagine. I hope that helps, thanks for watching!

[@ileina9859]

Love! Thanks!

[@Phoeff99]

The beard is 💪🏻.sewing cave is…..uh…well equipped? Over appointed? Impressively stocked? 😜

[@thejasonofalltrades]

Thanks! The sewing cave is a bit of a mess. Sewing machines keep getting in, I thing they slip through a crack under the door when I'm away 😂

[@leetomlee7265]

What is binding? What is it different from the standard cylinder arm?

[@thejasonofalltrades]

Hi! Binding, or edge binding, is accomplished by sewing a strip of material that is folded over the "raw edge" of a sewn assembly. It is a way of finishing and protecting the edge, which can also be accomplished by a double-fold hem, French seam or other methods. Because it adds two more layers of fabric, binding can also add structure and strength to the assembly (depending upon the binding material used). This machine is a standard cylinder arm machine, but it is equipped with a binding folder. The folder can be removed and the machine can be used to sew assemblies together as well. I rarely do this, only when I need to reach a tight spot that is difficult to reach with a flatbed machine. I hope that helps, thanks for watching!

[@bfkustomsbfinestk463]

So do i need the compressor to operate or i can operate without compressor...also can u explain exactly whats the purpose of compressor i dont quite understand??

[@thejasonofalltrades]

The air compressor is needed in this particular set-up because of the air-operated foot lifter. The machine was originally equipped with a foot pedal to lift the presser foot, and still also has the lever on the back of the machine. Air operated (or pneumatic) presser foot lifters are fast, but unless you have a specific reason for needing one, I wouldn't recommend adding one to a machine. A knee lever or foot pedal are more user friendly and simple, and don't require a noisy air compressor as this set-up does. This particular machine came out of a shop that uses pneumatic lifts on all of their machines. I left it on partly just to demonstrate in a video, and partly because it can be very fast. At some point I will probably switch it back to the original foot pedal set-up. I hope that helps, thanks for watching!

[@bfkustomsbfinestk463]

@@thejasonofalltrades thanks soo much well explain Sir

[@amyzygmont1775]

Hey Jason would you know where I can purchase the piece closes to the foot for binding

[@thejasonofalltrades]

Hi Amy, You can find binding attachments on Amazon and eBay, and probably any number of online sewing retailers. If you're using a household machine, there are generic ones that attach to the two screw holes that are present in the bed of most machines. It gets complicated for industrials, because they often use a needle plate that is made to use with the binder, so you need to buy a set-up for your specific machine. Depending on what you're doing, it can be challenging to find a cheap solution, and you may have to combine parts of multiple packages to get what you want. Atlanta Attachment Company and Tennessee Attachment Company are two sources I have heard of and looked into, but they produce very expensive, high quality attachments intended for use in factories and other industrial applications. They can probably make any attachment for any machine, but the cost might be prohibitive for a hobbyist. If you let me know what kind of binder you're looking for, and for what machine, I might have better information. If you're looking for a more generic option, I've had good results from the 1" swing-away binding set-up available from Sailrite. Good luck, and thanks for watching!

[@frankhenderson2443]

What is that big black spring thing for on the bed?

[@thejasonofalltrades]

Hi! The spring is part of the attachment for the synchronized binding attachment.

[@davidszkilnyk3106]

Surely couldn't you just buy this machine and make a flatbed insert for it and use it most things, opinion?

[@einars899]

Absolutely. But to go from binding to regular you will need to change both feet, throat plate, feed dog and bed cover plate. It will take a few minutes. But it may save you having 2 machines instead of one.

[@chrismontoya4266]

Alexander Dyer does this but with a post bed I believe

[@robertd6925]

Are these made in china?

[@thejasonofalltrades]

Yes they are.

[@imrankakrod1716]

Imran kakrod cits instructors

[@chrisyates8115]

Too much talking!!

[@thejasonofalltrades]

Hi! I honestly find it amusing that people like yourself think it's worth the effort of leaving a comment to say something like "too much talking." I imagine many people agree with your assessment, and I imagine many do not. I didn't make this video with Chris Yates in mind, so it shouldn't be surprising that it isn't exactly what Chris Yates wants in a video. I would love to politely thank you for your feedback, but I'm not going to, because your feedback is stupid and pointless. I hope you find the collection of Charlie Chaplin sewing videos that you are looking for. Good luck in all your future endeavors!

[@markhwebster]

@@thejasonofalltrades Keyboard warriors are everywhere, ignore them. Thanks for creating this content, great stuff! I have a ten year old Juki DU-1181N that I bought new. It's been flawless with just one tune up. As you know, making your own outdoor gear can be lots of fun, and you can often make it better, not to mention cheaper, than commercial stuff.

[@mariettapapp8542]

​@@thejasonofalltrades it is the most informative video I have seen so far on this topic. Thank you for making it.