I don’t think you talk to much! I like all the information you are giving! I have never seen on an industrial sewing machine and am trying to learn as much as I can as I will be using one of these machines.
Thank you Steve for all your work putting these videos together. You've fixed 99% of my problems by teaching me what I've been doing wrong. And please keep talking!
I didn't use my machine for a long time and used a vintage Singer machine that needle threads in the opposite direction. Came back to my industrial and couldn't get it to sew...until now that I see I threaded it backwards. Duh!! Anyhow, my machine is not broken and I am happy. Thanks for this video!!
I appreciate you doing this video. It's helpful to see this. I'm having issues with my thread getting caught under the spool, so I added a plastic thread cover to help feed the thread.
I just bought a used 1541S. It's ten years old, but looks brand new. The only thing is the previous owner installed a tension plate from a 1508 on it. I'm not sure why, but I want to return it to its original configuration, but I'm missing the thread guide that goes on top of the tension plate. Do you know where I can source one of these? Also, I would like to get an original drain pan.
Hello, i also have a juki 1541s , I am having trouble with thread fraying and breaking when i reverse , i am sewing 9oz to 11oz canvas 92 thread and 21 needle any thoughts???
I don't have a Juki machine, but I do have a very similar one, and it was giving me no end of trouble. Your video helped me fix my machine problem, and saved me a lot of money. I was literally in the process of ordering a new machine when your video came up on my Roku. Thank you. Many times, thank you!! By the way, my problem was with the little wire hook. It was such a small detail, and such a huge impact. Thank you again!!!
Hello i also have a DNU 1541S , i do a lot of sewing 9oz to 11oz canvas and when i reverse my 92 thread will fray and then break , can you tell me why you think this is happining
Will the rubbing sound when you lift the pressure foot eventually go away or is this something we have to adjust yourself to???and if the checkspring does not click when you thread it, is there something off? My machine is brand new..thanks
Steve watch the video a little to late Lol 😂 , got thread caught behind the take up spring a lease I thought so anyway long story short I lossen the spring now it will not do it’s job? Question do I need to take it to a professional Or can I adjust it? Or can you make a video on how to?
you helped me a lot with the tension threading. I know know what happened with my machine at work. so when needed I can know thread the machine correctly with the tension disks.
Steven if I got a synchrony and know any thing about it my 1541 is stuck it about needle position went try get needle in a down position that went problem begin please help
Hello there I enjoy your helpful videos and I’m wondering if you can do a video about the Juki 1341 vs the Juki ls 2342 I need to repair heavy duty fabrics thank you so much for your support
Awesome video!!! Thank you for sharing!!! This was soooo helpful!!! Solved my thread breaking issue!!!! I had the needle inserted wrong 😒 New DDL8700 owner. ☺️
Great video very informative. Could you please make a video in the bobbin winder adjustment. I've the same machine but the bobbin winder is erratic. Sometimes it winds normal. Other times the revolutions are very slow. I've tried to adjust by loosening the 3 screws but it's still not great. Thanks again for your video.
Steve, I have a question, it's sunny juki 1541s. When are you sewing the knot will not stay centered in the leather. It will either move all the way to the bottom or all the way to the top. I've been sewing leather for over 10 years now and I've never had a problem like this and I've tried every remedy I can possibly think of LOL. Have you ever heard of this?
I have two 1541’s delivered with the check spring positioned straight up. The tension on them was awful. I have loosened the screw and brought the spring down and they are sewing better but I still can’t get it perfect. I still see dots on the bottom. What can I do to fix the tension ? And did I do the right thing with the spring?
Steve, could you do a quick video on setting or adjusting the take up spring on the Juki 1541? My kid turned the knob. I sort of adjusted it but i know there must be a science behind proper adjustment. Thanks for the great videos!
I just did the backwards needle threading thing just before Christmas. I don't let things beat me. I must win. I sat and looked at it and I knew it had something to do with the bobbin or the needle. Took the bobbin out and it was fine. Finally threaded the needle like a book, left to right. Worked like a dream. The needle divit thing I did not know. Guess I have been lucky changing needles so far. That's a hoot because things don't work like that for me. Any way I appreciate your video. very helpful. Could you please fill a bobbin? I am not always sure I am doing that one correctly. Thanks. Happy New Year to you.
Thank you so much Steve for sharing this very helpful and informative video whith your clear explanation, theese thips are really vital and it'll takes long time for new tailors to discover them but you just made those like a piece of cake thanks again for all yor efforts.
Bought a Juki machine from Steve unbelievable product line, super service if you have a problem or question they are there for you. Because of the quality of there company I purchase two more machines! Great company can’t say enough about them,do yourself a favor call Steve! Pat from Wisconsin.
Hi I have a juki dnu-1541s and I am always having problems with tension, the bottom stich is always leaving knotes or little balls , how can I fix this been sewing for a while so I know I'm not doing any of these mistakes on video Please help
@@aliciap5241 I would need to see the machine. When we get these in for repair with the same issue, the tension is the main problem. Could be the bobbin case, check spring, position finger, presser foot and feed dog relation and on and on. Those are not as common as the main tension.
What bobbin case do u recommend for that machine , I'm not sure if I bought the right 1, I bought towa bobbin cases , I do get the tension back after I play with it a little , butt when I change the thickness of my material they I have to change tension just wondering if that's normal , thanks
@@aliciap5241There are always minor adjustments to get a perfect stitch when changing thickness of thread and material, but you should not have to do it all the time. Towa and Koban make good bobbin cases. Juki part #B1837-241-S00.
Steve, can you comment on this: if I don’t give the machine enough “gas”, just tenderly press down, and when the material is thick/resistance to needle is high, the belt just spins by itself and making the friction noise, very troubling but I don’t think it’s wrong. How do you suggest I handle this? (If I gas it, I’m afraid I’ll lose control and it’d stitch too fast)
Hi steve I have a little question. I have a Gemsy straight stitch G8900B exactly like a juki DDL 8700 in appearance but my bobbin is slightly bigger. I am trying to sew scraps of lycra, stretch knits and light fabrics but it seems to skip stitches and really does a terrible job in just trying to do a stay stitch. I played with the tension, cleaned the machine, and i dont know what else to try. I also changed the needle to a new one but i still get the same problem. I am not sure if i will need a different kind of needle, i was trying to look for a video on your page but couldn’t find something. Thanks you so much for any help I would appreciate it.
I would try a ball point needle for starters. Unfortunately Lycra and other stretch materials are the hardest to sew. Sometimes we have to time a new machine to work specifically on stretch.
I’ve never used a industrial machine before. Do these machines take regular sewing needles? And what about thread? Is it thicker than a standard quilting thread?
Most industrial machines takes specific needles. They do not use a standard 15x1 household needle. This particular machine uses 135x16 and 135x17 class needles. The DNU-1541 series is sewn off with T70 thread which is thicker then quilting thread.
Hi! Thanks for your videos! They are really helpful. I am having tension issues with my Juki 1541s. I'm sewing on Naugahyde vinyl, backed by 1/4" scrim foam with a fabric backing and with a Bonded Nylon V92 thread and size 20 needle and no matter how much I adjust the tension knob or the bobbin case, I cannot get the tension correct. There continue to be some small loops on the bobbin thread, back of fabric. I have also had loops on the top of the fabric and bottom at the same time. With some adjusting, I can get the top tension to produce a straight stitch with no loops, but not the bottom. Do you have any suggestions about how I can fix this? Thank you.
The DNU-1541S has a saftey clutch. Thay can both sew holsters but only up to a point. It will depend how thick and dense the leather is. Also, the maximum size thread by the specifications is 138, but we have used 207.
Thanks for the tips! I have the 8700 and am having problems with when I finish sewing, and pull the fabric out, the bobbin thread is doubled. I have the bobbin in clockwise and the stitching looks good. It's just annoying to have to jiggle the bobbin thread to get it loose.
Make sure the take up lever is all the way up when you are pulling the fabric out. That will allow the thread to pass the hook and avoid the 2 threads coming up through the bobbin area.
Hello, I am wondering how you start a stitch with the thread hanging loose? When I do that I get a mess on the underside. Thanks for the video. (wish they had been around in the late nineties when I started sewing canvas. Almost no info for a beginner then. A few years in CD's started showing up for sale but this is so handy for people.)
@@Sewinggold That is what I always have done but sometimes it is cumbersome when sewing in the middle of a large piece. Also with large fingers. It would be nice to not need that extra hand when holding the work with my two as well. Thanks. Doug
I don’t think you talk to much! I like all the information you are giving! I have never seen on an industrial sewing machine and am trying to learn as much as I can as I will be using one of these machines.
Thank you! 😊
Thank you Steve for all your work putting these videos together. You've fixed 99% of my problems by teaching me what I've been doing wrong. And please keep talking!
Glad to help
You are so helpful! And you definitely don’t talk too much 😊
Great video . I just bought the Juki 1541s and have no idea what I’m doing 😂. So your video was very informative. PLEASE make more. Thank you.
I didn't use my machine for a long time and used a vintage Singer machine that needle threads in the opposite direction. Came back to my industrial and couldn't get it to sew...until now that I see I threaded it backwards. Duh!! Anyhow, my machine is not broken and I am happy. Thanks for this video!!
I appreciate you doing this video. It's helpful to see this. I'm having issues with my thread getting caught under the spool, so I added a plastic thread cover to help feed the thread.
There are thread nets too that help that problem.
I find a piece of woman’s nylons works great as well and one pair will make six nets
Love these videos
I just bought a used 1541S. It's ten years old, but looks brand new. The only thing is the previous owner installed a tension plate from a 1508 on it. I'm not sure why, but I want to return it to its original configuration, but I'm missing the thread guide that goes on top of the tension plate. Do you know where I can source one of these? Also, I would like to get an original drain pan.
Hello, i also have a juki 1541s , I am having trouble with thread fraying and breaking when i reverse , i am sewing 9oz to 11oz canvas 92 thread and 21 needle any thoughts???
I have a 1541 and the stitches are all at an angle, they look like a line of slashes (see below), any thoughts?
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I don't have a Juki machine, but I do have a very similar one, and it was giving me no end of trouble. Your video helped me fix my machine problem, and saved me a lot of money. I was literally in the process of ordering a new machine when your video came up on my Roku. Thank you. Many times, thank you!! By the way, my problem was with the little wire hook. It was such a small detail, and such a huge impact. Thank you again!!!
I love to hear stories like yours. Thank you!
Hello i also have a DNU 1541S , i do a lot of sewing 9oz to 11oz canvas and when i reverse my 92 thread will fray and then break , can you tell me why you think this is happining
Will the rubbing sound when you lift the pressure foot eventually go away or is this something we have to adjust yourself to???and if the checkspring does not click when you thread it, is there something off? My machine is brand new..thanks
This video really helped me! Thank you very much, appreciate how you explain things.
You are welcome.
Steve watch the video a little to late Lol 😂 , got thread caught behind the take up spring a lease I thought so anyway long story short I lossen the spring now it will not do it’s job? Question do I need to take it to a professional
Or can I adjust it? Or can you make a video on how to?
you helped me a lot with the tension threading. I know know what happened with my machine at work. so when needed I can know thread the machine correctly with the tension disks.
If my bobbin with thread fall in the oil bucket, can I still use that thread?
What to do if it's spitting oil on the fabric?
I must have oiled it too generously, but now I don't know what to do about it.
Steven if I got a synchrony and know any thing about it my 1541 is stuck it about needle position went try get needle in a down position that went problem begin please help
My 55-50 runner nag backwards motor turning counter clockwise
Good afternoon. Can you please advise what needs to be done to get the needle in the middle of the hole? Mine is on the left side. I have a Juki 1541
Awesome video! I appreciate your willingness in sharing your knowledge.
Not a problem. The more time I have, the more I will make.
Is there a simple reason why my thread jumps out of the spring when sewing. I have an Artisan 618
Hi can you use with 1541s 10 no. thread and up to 200 gauge needle?
My thread puller to the left of the tension disk springs up, not down. That might be the issue for my lines
Hello there I enjoy your helpful videos and I’m wondering if you can do a video about the Juki 1341 vs the Juki ls 2342 I need to repair heavy duty fabrics thank you so much for your support
I'm sorry, but I do not have an LS-2342 in my shop currently.
I bought an Ikonix 8700B. Big mistake. I should of bought a Juki. There are no videos out on mine. Are you familiar with this machine at all?
I am sorry, I am not.
Can you make a smooth feeddog for Cowboy model 0797
Thank you good video
No problem.
I have a Juki 1541, I'm having problems with it not picking up the bobbin thread. It just doesn't sew. How do I fix this?
Is you hook assembly moving when you turn the hand wheel?
Thank you 🙏🏻
You are most welcome.
That cut out is also called high speed groove....
Awesome video!!! Thank you for sharing!!! This was soooo helpful!!! Solved my thread breaking issue!!!! I had the needle inserted wrong 😒 New DDL8700 owner. ☺️
Glad it helped!
Overall very helpful. It would be nice if you edited it.
What could be the problem when string gets split in two
Does this apply to double needle machines?
This was helpful. Just bought this machine and learning how to use it. Sure would like to find the manual just in English to download. Any ideas?
You can get the manual as a .PDF from Juki's website:
www.cutsew.com/assets/images/Juki-1541-instruction.pdf
Thank you so much
I’m new to my 1541 machine and this was so helpful
Mwah 💋
No problem.
Hey Peg do you know what's the difference between the 1541 and the 1541S?
Gary the S has a safety clutch
Thanks Peg weren't sure they also look a little different.
Bobbin thread getting tangled in bobbin spring, please help me
This the worse machine i have in my shop broken all the time
Great video very informative. Could you please make a video in the bobbin winder adjustment. I've the same machine but the bobbin winder is erratic. Sometimes it winds normal. Other times the revolutions are very slow. I've tried to adjust by loosening the 3 screws but it's still not great. Thanks again for your video.
I touched my checkspring and now it’s not checking. How do I set it and adjust it?
Hi Anthony. Watch this video: th-cam.com/video/40KZBrry6GE/w-d-xo.html
Super saw some errors I've made
Great video! Any tips for adjusting machine so the knot isn’t showing on bottom of workpiece?
Do you now where I CAN PURCHASE THE rubber tire that is on the end of the bobbinwinder assembly on that machine? Thanks
Make more videos about walking foot sewing machines.
Anything specific?
Thank you for these videos. ❤️ very helpful
You are so welcome!
Hello Steve , every time I forget something about this machine , I will go back and rewatch the tutorial videos
Hi Steve ， my machine is skipping little bit at thick layered part, do you have any idea why?
Great thoughts but needed to plan before starting the video (as he mentions at end).
Thank you for the comment.
Please keep talking! You're an awesome teacher👍👏
Thank you! 😃
Steve, I have a question, it's sunny juki 1541s. When are you sewing the knot will not stay centered in the leather. It will either move all the way to the bottom or all the way to the top. I've been sewing leather for over 10 years now and I've never had a problem like this and I've tried every remedy I can possibly think of LOL. Have you ever heard of this?
thanks for taking the time to make this video, it was very helpful.
You're very welcome!
Is there a programmable version of this machine?
There is. It is quite expensive. Over $5000.
I have two 1541’s delivered with the check spring positioned straight up. The tension on them was awful. I have loosened the screw and brought the spring down and they are sewing better but I still can’t get it perfect. I still see dots on the bottom. What can I do to fix the tension ? And did I do the right thing with the spring?
great video
Hey steeve great video, when my machines presser foot raises it is a little squeeky? Any tips ? I have been oiling the machine regularly
Steve, could you do a quick video on setting or adjusting the take up spring on the Juki 1541? My kid turned the knob. I sort of adjusted it but i know there must be a science behind proper adjustment. Thanks for the great videos!
I just did the backwards needle threading thing just before Christmas. I don't let things beat me. I must win. I sat and looked at it and I knew it had something to do with the bobbin or the needle. Took the bobbin out and it was fine. Finally threaded the needle like a book, left to right. Worked like a dream. The needle divit thing I did not know. Guess I have been lucky changing needles so far. That's a hoot because things don't work like that for me. Any way I appreciate your video. very helpful. Could you please fill a bobbin? I am not always sure I am doing that one correctly. Thanks. Happy New Year to you.
great video, no, your not talking too much!
I appreciate that.
That’s very helpful, no matter which machine you’re using 👍🏻
Do you have any videos of resetting timing on a Juki 1541s?
I need help with my press foot with my Juki what do I need to do? It doesn’t move is. A Juki 1508 NH thank you
Thank you so much for this video! Just saved me a ton of trouble.
Keep in mind on a double needle machine the left needle indent goes left and the right needle indent goes to the right. Just FYI.
Your videos are very helpful, never do you talk to much thank you
Excellent video! Thank you!!
Thank you so much Steve for sharing this very helpful and informative video whith your clear explanation, theese thips are really vital and it'll takes long time for new tailors to discover them but you just made those like a piece of cake thanks again for all yor efforts.
Perfect video! U helped me so much!
Happy I could help!
Very helpful!! My exact machine. Can you advise how to oil it?
Thank you so very much!!
You watched a lot of our videos. Thank you Jaime!!!
Bought a Juki machine from Steve unbelievable product line, super service if you have a problem or question they are there for you. Because of the quality of there company I purchase two more machines! Great company can’t say enough about them,do yourself a favor call Steve! Pat from Wisconsin.
It goes both ways Pat. It always help to have awesome customers like you. I greatly appreciate the business and support!
this was very helpful! Thanks for these tips!
No problem.
Hi I have a juki dnu-1541s and I am always having problems with tension, the bottom stich is always leaving knotes or little balls , how can I fix this been sewing for a while so I know I'm not doing any of these mistakes on video
Please help
The easiest fix is to tighten the top tension. It should help pull the knots to the middle of the fabric. There are other options to fix this as well.
What other options 🤔
@@aliciap5241 I would need to see the machine. When we get these in for repair with the same issue, the tension is the main problem. Could be the bobbin case, check spring, position finger, presser foot and feed dog relation and on and on. Those are not as common as the main tension.
What bobbin case do u recommend for that machine , I'm not sure if I bought the right 1, I bought towa bobbin cases , I do get the tension back after I play with it a little , butt when I change the thickness of my material they I have to change tension just wondering if that's normal , thanks
@@aliciap5241There are always minor adjustments to get a perfect stitch when changing thickness of thread and material, but you should not have to do it all the time. Towa and Koban make good bobbin cases. Juki part #B1837-241-S00.
I’m contemplating purchasing this machine. Your video was very informative. Thank you 😊
We will have them back in stock sometime mid January.
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My thread is knotting under what am I doing wrong
Steve, can you comment on this: if I don’t give the machine enough “gas”, just tenderly press down, and when the material is thick/resistance to needle is high, the belt just spins by itself and making the friction noise, very troubling but I don’t think it’s wrong. How do you suggest I handle this? (If I gas it, I’m afraid I’ll lose control and it’d stitch too fast)
If the belt spins, that would tell me you belt is too loose. If the material is really dense, you will need a bit more speed/power to get through.
Hi steve I have a little question. I have a Gemsy straight stitch G8900B exactly like a juki DDL 8700 in appearance but my bobbin is slightly bigger. I am trying to sew scraps of lycra, stretch knits and light fabrics but it seems to skip stitches and really does a terrible job in just trying to do a stay stitch. I played with the tension, cleaned the machine, and i dont know what else to try. I also changed the needle to a new one but i still get the same problem. I am not sure if i will need a different kind of needle, i was trying to look for a video on your page but couldn’t find something. Thanks you so much for any help I would appreciate it.
I would try a ball point needle for starters. Unfortunately Lycra and other stretch materials are the hardest to sew. Sometimes we have to time a new machine to work specifically on stretch.
Very generos of you thanks a lot. I have done every single mistake you are listing here and been sewing for a long time.
It happens to me too.
Can I put in an invisible zipper with this machine?
I’ve never used a industrial machine before. Do these machines take regular sewing needles? And what about thread? Is it thicker than a standard quilting thread?
Most industrial machines takes specific needles. They do not use a standard 15x1 household needle. This particular machine uses 135x16 and 135x17 class needles. The DNU-1541 series is sewn off with T70 thread which is thicker then quilting thread.
Hey David I messed with the check spring and now I don’t know how to fix it any advice it is the 1541s
I have a Thor 1541s and there are only a few videos that show what you do since mine is a copy of this Juki. Thank you for your videos.
No problem.
How do you know needle size to thread size
Hi! Thanks for your videos! They are really helpful. I am having tension issues with my Juki 1541s. I'm sewing on Naugahyde vinyl, backed by 1/4" scrim foam with a fabric backing and with a Bonded Nylon V92 thread and size 20 needle and no matter how much I adjust the tension knob or the bobbin case, I cannot get the tension correct. There continue to be some small loops on the bobbin thread, back of fabric. I have also had loops on the top of the fabric and bottom at the same time. With some adjusting, I can get the top tension to produce a straight stitch with no loops, but not the bottom. Do you have any suggestions about how I can fix this? Thank you.
Thank u for the important tips 👍
No problem 👍
@@Sewinggold I am going to order this machine u. I will call today 🤗
Thank you so much for this video. I watched and than went to my machine it's just like the one you're sewing on. Thanks again!
You are most welcome!
What is the difference between the 1541 and the 1541S also are these machines ok sewing holsters?
The DNU-1541S has a saftey clutch. Thay can both sew holsters but only up to a point. It will depend how thick and dense the leather is. Also, the maximum size thread by the specifications is 138, but we have used 207.
This video helped me SO much! Thank you
this was great. can you do a video on breaking thread on this mschine
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Thanks for this video it is very helpful and how about if the top thread is not picking up the thread from the bobbin how do I fix it? Please help
Watch our safety clutch video. th-cam.com/video/MKlGOzQdMXM/w-d-xo.html
Great job Steve!
Thank you for this excellent video, it helped very much
You're welcome!
What causes the thread to twist down by the needle and eventually break?
Could be numerous things. Old thread or a needle too small for the thread size being used.
Thanks for the tips! I have the 8700 and am having problems with when I finish sewing, and pull the fabric out, the bobbin thread is doubled. I have the bobbin in clockwise and the stitching looks good. It's just annoying to have to jiggle the bobbin thread to get it loose.
Make sure the take up lever is all the way up when you are pulling the fabric out. That will allow the thread to pass the hook and avoid the 2 threads coming up through the bobbin area.
My machine is AWESOME and so are your videos!!
Thank you!!!
Hello, I am wondering how you start a stitch with the thread hanging loose? When I do that I get a mess on the underside. Thanks for the video. (wish they had been around in the late nineties when I started sewing canvas. Almost no info for a beginner then. A few years in CD's started showing up for sale but this is so handy for people.)
Hold both threads and lay the first stitch by hand. I hope that answers your question.
@@Sewinggold That is what I always have done but sometimes it is cumbersome when sewing in the middle of a large piece. Also with large fingers. It would be nice to not need that extra hand when holding the work with my two as well. Thanks. Doug
Thanks so much. Found out what I was doing wrong at the end, but it was worth it! thank you Leather Confectionery.
You are very welcome. I'm glad it helped you.
Very very helpful! Don’t talk less.
Thanks Michelle. I tend to go on and on and sometimes the same thing, over and over. I happy it helped you.