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No, focus on techniques, especially for men's clothing. There are endless review videos out there and very few that focus on sewing men's clothes. Especially men that have a waist measurement bigger than their chest ... 😀
Can you give me an advice, please? I want to buy a good sewing machine and I am thinking about bernette 77 becouse it’s a computerised really good machine with a lot if features but I also love the ideea of a machine like this one that is really good and lasting for a long time but I don’t know what to choose since what I am sewing is garments for the most part…I have another machine so buttonholes wouldn’t be a problem but I also wouldn’t like to give up so many types of stitches and functions. I don’t know what to choose…
@@luciatat4084keep in mind that computerized machines are harder (and expensive ) to fix; consider if you need all those stitches, bells and whistles. Most features especially all those stitches aren’t used. Also, most important is make sure it has metal parts internally. I have an old singer from the early 90’s and paid $200 or so for it then. Only has a few stitches including zig zag, and although I’d love a one step buttonhole feature ( I got better at buttonholes with practice anyway)it sews like a dream even on heavier fabrics if I go slow and use the right needle and is basic, simple. I clean and oil it occasionally and it’s never needed service yet. Hope this helps. I think it’s easy to have a salesperson convince us of what we don’t really need. Buyer beware!
Agreed. I sold my old Pffaf from the 1970’s. My new one is no where near as solid although it’s fully computerised. How many of those functions do I use ……… same as I did on my old one!
@@luciatat4084 Over 10 years ago I treated myself to a Singer Confidence 7740. Its computerised to a point. A range of stitches, buttonholes and letters. I can no longer get the overlock stitch to run properly. Something I found very useful to begin with. Most of the decorative stitches I've never used in reality, just tried them out. 40 years ago I was told that a sturdy machine that could do forward, reverse, zigzag and buttonholes would cover everything I'd ever need. Drawing a design onto fabric or tissue paper and then following that for guidance works for rare occasions. So. Ask yourself how often you will use the preset fancy stitches. Satin stitch and fancy bar tacks for reinforcing pockets are somethings that I do use for dressmaking and home decor. If I could find an old treadle machine that does zigzag I would happily combine that with an overlocker. Instead of the Confidence I would have been better getting the Singer Heavy Duty that I also considered but went for the fancy stitches.
A vintage mashine from the 1960s isch is a really good option for those of us that aren't as affluent. Can find them hardly used in some grannys appartment for real cheap. Some oil and cleaning and it will run forever. All steel construction also. Something from singer or pfaff. And an added bonus of learning how sewing mashines work.
And coming from the homeland of Singer and Pfaff: do NOT buy low- and midproced Singer sewing machines produced after 2000. They are garbage. Don't know about high end and rumours say that the heavy duty machines are good. Anything simple from before the 80s will probably outlive you with a little bit of love and oil, but their quality has declined ever since. Can't say anything about Pfaff (not even if they still exist)
I’ve tried lots of machines but I always come back to Bernina. My Mom still has her 60 year-old machine which still sews like a dream. Mine is much newer: it’s only (about) 35 years old.
I got a Juki to replace my Bernina 830. It was an older computerized embroidery machine. I had it for about 2 years and had it in the shop 3 times for computer issues. I have been told that all the new Bernina are computerized. I love my Juki TL18 mostly because it is NOT computerized.
My mother was a seamstress all her life. She had formal training in home economics. Once she got a Juki she never bought another brand. I got a brother as a gift when I decided to start sewing. I thought I didn’t like sewing until I got a Juki. The stitches are superior to any other machine and much faster. I kept the brothers machine just for button holes.
@@leighjohnson711 Are you talking about your Bernina 830 being a computerized machine or the Juki ? The Bernina 830 is not a computerized machine. I have had mine for over 50 years . I love my Bernina machines but have stayed away from the computerized. I dislike the computerized machines but I do have a New Home that is an computerized embroidery machine but the repair man tried to oil it and it was never the same . Just because they say they are sewing machine repair people means nothing .
I have a similar model (TL2200) And if you press and hold the needle up/down button it sews very slowly, ideal for getting over lumpy areas or approaching an edge/ turn. (I believe all the TL models do this)
I have the Juki HZL F600. I love my machine. It sews like a boss and has all the fancy stitches and every accessory. I sewed on a Singer and Husqvarna previously for 20 years. The Juki was like stepping into a new world. To know how to do a specific thing and have a machine capable of doing the specific thing with quality and near perfection is a transforming experience. Juki machines are that great. The machine made me realize I was not a beginner. My machines were struggling which caused me to think I was struggling, but no more.
See my comment about Jukis. I want to ask you, how are the button holes on the F600? Reliable, not wonky, etc? That’s the model I’d be looking at to replace my Bernina when the time comes.
I treated myself to the Juki HZL F600 a few years ago. I threw off the timing and took it to my repairman. He had never seen one before. He was seriously impressed. I love the HZL so much, that I bought a Juki serger to replace my beast of a the brother serger. Love, love love them both.
My Juki TL 2010q quilts like a dream! I also use it to sew garments. I have an inexpensive Brother machine that takes care of zigzags, buttons, and other types of stitching. I’m so excited for you! Welcome to the Juki club! 😊
You make me smile over your excitement for your new Juki. I have a husqvarna but I have been drooling to get a Juki. I can’t justify it though because my machine is only a few years old. I started sewing again after retiring. I’m not nearly as good as you or the many sewists I see on TH-cam, but I needed something to do to use this old brain a little.
True story - I traded my hardly used Bernina 770qe for a Juki TL2200. I’d say both the dealer and I got a good deal - him because he turned my old machine around in less than a week for a healthy profit and me because now I have a machine that I love and use all the time. So, talk to your dealer…
I love this machine so much that I just sold some of my favorite quilts so I could buy it and it was the best "sewing" decision I have ever made. I already have the fancy computerized big girl, and two others and THIS machine is an absolute dreamy goddess!
Another tip for you, Corn! To work with leather, get yourself a teflon foot or a walking foot attachment. Both work well, so try both and use whichever works best for you. I most often use the teflon foot, as the attachment is bulky and can get in the way. Another thing I like to do, if the leather is going to run directly on the bed of the machine, is to cover the bed with painter's masking tape. It keeps the leather from sticking to the machine and causing uneven stitches. It pulls off clean, so there's nothing to worry about.
Are you saying that I can sew leather in my regular machines? I have a Brother PQ 1500 SL and a Janome 4120 QDC-B. I can’t sew leather on either of these. I also have a Featherweight. Can leather with that? Would love to know. Any ideas?
@@tinas977 I sew leather all the time on my Janome Combi machine, which is a 40-year old all-metal machine and very strong. I also have a couple of old metal Singers that are capable of sewing leather. The newer plastic domestic machines don't have the same power, and I'm unknowing of the machines you list, other than the Featherweight, which I know very little of. It was designed for quilting and is a lighter-duty machine. However, it would do no harm to try. It may do well with very light leathers, as for gloves, but I'm unsure of its power to sew heavier leathers, as for coats or wallets. Just be sure to use a leather sewing machine needle at the right size for the leather you're working with. Give it a go, and tell us how you make out.
@@tinas977I would worry about the strength of your machine. If it’s not strong enough to punch through (with the correct needle), it can really screw up the timing of your machine. The Teflon foot only helps the material glide through, not the strength your machine has to punch through several heavy layers of leather as shown. Lighter thinner layers, like ultra suede or thin leather probably could be-but probably not your featherweight machine.
I so hated to see him talk about leather. Thin, soft, garment leather is one thing. But then people start thinking they can do wallets, sheaths, etc and they just can't. Most domestics top out at v69 thread size, which is fine for garments and light upholstery, but not much more.
@@Doctor_Al Absolutely correct! You have to know your machine's capabilities, and as you say, most domestic machines just can't handle leather. With my old Janome I've made coats and reupholstered my living room set. It wouldn't do for the heavier leathers as for sheaths, though. I'd need an industrial-strength machine for that.
I actually have 2 Juki TL2200 machines, one that’s set up for quilting and one for sewing and piecing. I totally fell in love with my Juki from the first stitch. You skipped a couple of highlights that I love about this machine, so I thought I’d share my favorite things. The box feed advances your work smoothly and allows the straight stitch to be straight, no veering off to the side. I can practically lift my hands off my work and get a straighter seam than if I try to guide the fabric. The small hole throat plate means that it’s less likely to “swallow” fabric when you’re starting a seam. Threading the machine is a kind of zen process, it just puts me in the right place to start sewing. And it’s quieter than my Bernina 770 was.
Love my TL2200! It’s my primary, but I have a small BabyLock that does all the other necessities, a basic BabyLock serger and an older janome coverstitch. So plenty, but my guilty pleasure is my little Singer featherweight.
@@TheaKlett-z1c Like everything else, the prices jumped at least by a 1/3. I’d love to have a 222, but I’m sure that’ll have to be a lottery win purchase. :)
The sewing machine - a brilliant invention, one of the greatest invention of mankind ! I recently bought a sewing machine at a pretty good price. As soon as I bought it, I disassembled it (although it is under warranty !), repaired some small manufacturing imperfections and oiled it. I would have liked the sewing speed to be more finely adjustable, at low speeds, for example one or two stitches per second. There are situation where a lot of care is needed when sewing. I am now trying to learn some tailoring, including with the help of the videos you make, for which I thank you very much. Long live tailoring, one of the most beautiful and noble human crafts !
It's pretty much like construction, and Japanese construction at that - having to put the materials together and make them fit pretty much just right. It is fascinating how (with care) they all come together just right, just like buildings!
@deniseward002 Do you mean tailoring ? It is indeed a fascinating field and I wonder why it took me so long to discover it. The one who manages to make his own clothing rather than buying it from stores deserves all the respect. That's what I'm trying to do, but I can't really find tailoring manuals.
@@marianl8718 I actually mean sewing but tailoring more so. It is amazing to make something that is shaped that was previously just flat pieces of material!
Indeed, and precisely here is the great art, to make a flat surface something that has volume, and this volume should match that of the body. They are secrets of the tradesmen that they do not communicate to others too easily. A few are revealed on this channel.
I've been using a Bernina 535 for about 5 years now. It has several of the features you highlighted on this Juki. For example, the foot pedal is very similar. The foot pedal doesn't operate the thread cutter, but it can raise and lower the presser foot. This is not a single function type machine. It makes many types of decorative and utility stitches and beautiful button holes. But one of the really amazing features on the B535 (and other newer Berninas) is the massive size of the bobbins; they probably hold around 3 times as much thread as standard bobbins. This is the best machine I've ever used.
I have the Bernina 770QE and I love it, especially the huge bobbins. Never any trouble with tension and I love the automatic thread cutter. I don’t understand people who hate computerized machines. They’re so much better.
I just had to make a comment about my older model of this machine, a tl98e. I bought it used more than 20 years ago. I use it almost exclusively with only my serger if I need to finish a seam. It is quiet, no rattles. It sews fast, very fast. My older model doesn't have the nice cord wrap plate but since I never put it away that's not a problem. Another nice feature which I assume the new model also has is the door on the bottom that makes cleaning the bobbin area so easy.
I have a very old Singer machine, about a 100 years old I love that I hardly have to make any adjustments, well it doesn’t even have a backstitch. But recently I started weaving and needed to have a zigzag or finishing edge, I decided to go for a Singer heavy duty and boy are the features incredible, I can do all my sewing in just this machine and I don’t think their that expensive. I’m in love with the machine.
I have the same sewing .achine (essentially), branded as a baby lock. I'd have gone for the Juki but we don't have any local dealers where I live and I didn't want to drive 2hrs to get to one. I could have ordered online but I like to support local and think it's important to have a local maintenance person. My machine sews "like butta". Solid, powerful, no-nonsense straight stitch machine. Cheers
When I bought my new machine (a year ago) I was in shock! Talk about a learning curve! My old machine (RIP) did zig zag at different widths, button holes - with an attachment, went forward and reverse. Had it 53 years!! Took it in to be fixed (a small shop that sold and repaired. After he looked at it and showed me the things wrong....(he is SO kind) he told me I could buy a new machine for a little more than the cost of repair. Asked me what I sewed (so the new machine would "fit" my needs. Took me to a machine and showed me how to thread it, he pulled it out and had me thread it (several times) It has clovers, hearts etc. Just enter a number and the machine did it. It came with a foot peddle and I almost plugged it in. I told myself NO. A new very modern machine...welcome to a new century. So I started using the little button to go forward, go backward. It took me a week or so (and a lot of chocolate - for the stress) About 2 weeks the new machine and I became best friends. I do not miss the foot peddle at all. I did shed a few tears for my old machine and I still have the owners manual. Happy sewing to all!! I love getting messages from you Cornelius!! Thank you so much!!!
My machine also has the start and stop buttons, but I mostly use them for decorative stitches and buttonholes - for everything else I prefer the precise control the foot pedal allows me. It's cool to see how different people use the same features!
I have a Juki TL-2010Q. I loooooove it. I learned to sew on a totally mechanical Bernina (fabulous machines) so I grew up with a knee lifter. When I moved out, my mother gave me a brand new little Singer, which I used to make various clothing articles and curtains, and which had no knee lifter, which I sorely missed. I quit sewing for while, but I had always wanted to make quilts, my father's mother being a quilter and she letting me help with the making of doll quilts when I was a tiny girl. Eventually I started teaching myself to make quilts. Oh, the mistakes I made trying to use clothing skills for quilting. And the machine. The machine was not quite up to the task. No shade on the little Singer, but it was a basic model, and sufficient for clothing, but quilting can be a brutal sport, especially since I wanted to QUILT the quilts myself, and not just straight line quilting, but free motion quilting, which required learning that particular skill. Thank goodness for TH-cam and too many TH-camrs to name and/or thank, but I will mention Jenny Doan of Missouri Star for piecing courage and Leah Day for free motion quilting courage. I am still learning, but the without the Juki, I believe I would have given up in frustration, with only a few flimsies under my belt and no completed quilts. Due to the rain which, into each life must fall, I recently received my mother's fully mechanical Bernina. If I ever need a zig zag I will break it out, and cry as I use it. I adore my Juki and its knee lifter and the cutting feature on the foot, which takes some getting used to, but which has become essential and got me thinking that there are other, unused body parts which are available for use so that the hands may remain free to manipulate the fabric under the needle, just sayin', Juki - don't stop!
Thank you so much for this post! This is exactly the sort of writing I would have so enjoyed sharing with my late mother. She might not have been a sewing enthusiast, but she taught English for decades and would have enjoyed your post as well. I'm missing her so much, especially at this time,, but that's why I just need to keep thanking God for His wonderful gifts, that helps with the grief.
@@Auralae40 I join you in your sorrow. The loss of a parent(s) is a specific and peculiar pain, one which is all-encompassing and makes the ground unstable. I recently lost both my parents in quick succession, sometimes I am overcome with a feeling like someone has opened the door of an airborne ship and the air is being sucked from my body. Thank you for your kind words regarding my post. It was not written with particular care, so I went back and read it. It could definitely be edited/corrected. But, it is informal writing, so I am going to let it lie as is., and resist the urge to correct it. English was my favorite subject. I used to want to be an author. Many teachers are special people, and most are remembered fondly by at LEAST one student. Peace, and Merry Christmas.
@@Sybil_Detard My heart goes out to you--especially in this season. My parents passed three years ago. We had long expected my Dad to go, but Mom fell, fracturing her right femur. She fought tooth and nail for over 3 months until she couldn't any more. Dad followed 4 days later. Both loved each other and clearly communicated their love to us as well--and they were clear in their wishes, which helped a great deal. This hurts so much because we are missing something so good and so essential....and therefore it's very appropriate to thank God. They were wonderful gifts.
About 18 months ago I switched from a single multifunction modern machine (bought new in 2008) to a 1957 Singer 99k and a serger I think from the 90s. I got a load of attachments for the 99k including a buttonholer and I just love it. For me, making clothes for myself and family, and using almost all woven rather than jersey fabrics, it's perfect! I'm a knitter as well, so if I'm gonna make something stretchy, I'll generally be using yarn instead of fabric, so the lack of fancy it zigzag stitches isn't an issue, and I just really appreciate the solid, versatile simplicity of it.
Three months ago I purchased the Brother ST150HDH sewing machine. Boy was that a game changer!! I am in LOVE with my new machine, and I'm not afraid to shout it from the rooftop! My previous machine, the Singer Heavy Duty 4423, was an excellent machine. But it had zero bells and zero whistles. I started looking for a new machine because I wanted to be able to control the speed more effectively than I could with my foot pedal. Not only does the Brother have a speed control tab, but I can now sew WITHOUT using a foot pedal at all!! I didn't know how FREEING that would be until I first tried it out. It was like the first time I drove long distance in a car with cruise control. AMAAAAAAZING. Now I can sew as long as I like without tiring out my leg! 🥰🥰🥰
@@jos9569 She always performed as expected for me. I went with the HD so I could sew through many layers. I only upgraded so I could enjoy the functions a computerized machine would give me (my Brother also sews well through many layers). Nevertheless, I have heard that Singer's quality has gone down over the last several years. It doesn't surprise me, therefore, that there are a number of disgruntled owners of their products these days.
I guess we are all different, although I have had two computerised machines with a start/stop button, I never used this function. :) For me the foot pedal is best! I feel much more in control then I can ever feel by touching a button becouse my foot is constantly on the pedal and also, I can control the speed much easier. I can instantly go faster or slower without having to adjust the speed from the dial.
@@luciatat4084 I'm sure that's true for most people. But I'm just not blessed with good "foot/eye" coordination. 🤣 So for me foot-free control is a wonderful innovation. I also prefer using cruise control when I'm driving.
I have a Juki DX7, and absolutely love it. It sews and sounds so smoothly, you can feel the quality. When I have borrowed a sewing machine (if I have attended our craft group without mine, any other machine never matches my Juki). It was expensive but you get what you pay for and all the additional bits that you mention show the extra mile Juki have gone to.
I have a Juki DX 3 and I love it. For a long time I sewed with a mechanical Bernina und Pfaff which were also great machines, but of course no comparison to a computer machine.!
This machine seems very nice but I just love my current sewing machine. I don't know how old it is, but it has a lot of metal parts and it sews like a dream. It can sew through denim and leather without any difficulty and it's easy to use. It's Husqvarna 6370 and my mother recommended it to me, because she has used one when she was young. Newer machines are probably nice and easy too, but I just love my old machine too much.
i'm mostly a vintage machine guy. i like to buy or adopt them in rough shape, get them working well and pass them on. i've had a few modern machines and they can be absolutely wonderful. little conveniences here and there really add up. that said i still usually prefer a mechanical machine because i can feel it through the table and know what's going on as i work. that said, i'd very much like to get a walkingfoot machine for making backpacks and such in the future. something with a servo that can always set the needle down and maybe even zigzag so long as that doesn't impact reliability too much. the Singer 404 is my bread and butter machine. straight stitch only and very robust with a rotary hook. singer narrow foot gives a lot of control for making tight radiuses and the speed is pretty reasonable on the long straight stitches like when i'm making curtains. it has neve rhad issues going through anything i've thrown at it including garment leathers. the Kenmore 158.1941 is my favorite all rounder and if i could only have one machine, that'd be it.
I just got a Juki TL 2010. I’m still learning. I had to go check my foot pedal and sure enough I didn’t have the cord in the little nibs. I love the foot pedal cut feature and the knee lift. I’m still sewing at turtle speed, still learning. I have been sewing for more than 75 years and this machine is still exciting.
My macines are feomthe 40's and 80's. New machines are amazing. I have to say I am partial to non-computer machines. Easier to fix and less things to go wrong.
I had to smile when your opening feature was about the foot pedal and cord. I am very fortunate to have my machine (not a Juki) permanently set up in a sewing cabinet and so have only had to deal with pedal & cords when we have had to move. Yes the Juki is a very good machine and am happy that you have one to work with!
Own a Kenmore 158.90-heavy duty from 1960s, and the Singer Slant needle 404 from 1958. These machines work wonderfully and are metal body workhorses. Love them both.
@@merrim7765that’s what I have; and the “needle down” feature. The only thing is I don’t have a cutter. But it has served me well since the late 90’s. I’m a quilter and I have the “QE.” I think it’s great. I know there are a lot of Juki fans. But I’m happy. ❤️
I got a Juki TL 2010Q, about 6 years ago and I too fell in love with it. Everything is like sewing over butter!!! So easy and effortless. Love it so much I’m looking at buying another one soon.
I don't know the exact model, but I have a brother quilting machine. I absolutely love the speed controller on it. I've got peripheral neuropathy and can't usually feel the foot pedal. It's perfect to keep me at a steady pace while sewing.
Love your personality so much Cornelius, you make me laugh and smile! Wish my Juki DX5 did a bit better over multiple layers of thick fabric like denim seams. Impressive watching yours sew through leather. 😮
Yes, please, for a video on "best" machine for normal household use. I haven't used any of the fancy stitches on my 40 year old machine since I tried them out - just straight, zigzag and buttonholes. The "forehead tap" feature on this IL-15 are SO logical & awesome. Thank you for the videos.
I have had the Juki TL18 since 3/22 and I love it. Never knew before that I could slip the cord in between those little pegs! Thank you! Love that hint! 💕 Just found you and will be watching all your videos.
My Elna I purchased secondhand in 1973 still going strong. I had it installed in a beautiful antique cabinet with a chain mechanism that raises it when I lift the lid so hope it never breaks down.
You are right on about Juki. I have the TL18 and was blown away by the attention to detail that you pointed out. There are 2 other features on the 18 that the 15 may not have. That is the “float” that allows it to go from thin areas over thick seams with ease, and the other feature is the “trap door” underneath that allows excellent access to the bobbin area for cleaning. The TL series laughs at thick fabrics. They are fantastic machines. I also bought the DX2000 and the DX4000. The 4000 is my home machine and the 2000 is my travel machine. Some people say they can’t afford any of these machines but really you can’t afford to NOT have one. Don’t waste money on cheap, poor quality. Bite the bullet, pull the trigger and get a machine that will last a lifetime. You won’t be sorry. Make it happen.
About 25 years ago, I splurged on a lightly used Viking #1+. I had two little daughters who loved picking out fancy stitches and embroidery motifs for the garments and decor that I made for/with them. At the time, I really appreciated all the creative options! It has some similar thoughtful engineering like a retractable pedal cord, needle up/down, nifty places to store bobbins and feet in the attachment that makes it more like a flat bed. I wish it had slightly more oomph for heavy tasks like attaching belt loops to jeans (it can do it, it just sounds angry about it), but otherwise no complaints!
Hello Mr. Quiring, I love your tips. I learned on a bernina 830 Record in junior high school. I now own one and my flagship is a Bernina Tula Pink 570. I love the versatility of it. I must agree that for purse construction the Juki appears to be the best. The cons for me is it's a straight stitch only and no arm hole feature. From the great Lone Star State.
I have a Juki 2010q machine and when you clicked that knee lever onto the table I paused the video and ran to my sewing room. Sure enough under the table were the little metal bits and it popped right in. Life changing. 😂
I've owned many sewing machines in Singer and Brother. I am now migrating to Juki and own 3. First I bought a coverstitch machine, then an Industrial for leather & upholstery and now this week I got a air thread serger MO2800. I do really like vintage Singer machines from the 50's...I have a 201 and 301 and they are my all metal straight stitchers. They are beautiful, sew flawlessly and I can maintain them myself. If I didn't already have those, I would be getting a Juki TL series for a solid metal design with a few modern features. UPDATE: I just got the TL18 QVC., essentially the same as your TL15. Love it!! TFS
You’ll never go wrong with with Japanese products ~ They’re brilliant at design and space saving! I should know, I lived there for 3 years & learned it first hand.
You are so creative in your presentations! For me, nothing beats my pedal Reliance. Forward only No zigzag No reverse And a rolled hem attachment! 🏃..............................
My main sewing/embroidery machine is a Baby Lock Solaris (upgraded to a vision) and I love it. But I recently got a Juki TL18 for bags and to sew leather. So far, that also has been great. I couldn’t use it for clothing, as I use zigzag, buttonhole and offset stitches too much, but for bags, it is great!
i have had a privileg sewing machine, then a singer heavy duty 4423 and now i have a juki dx3 hzl. and another juki dx3 hzl, for the time when one is getting serviced. i love this machine. i will never change to another machine. i learned, that i can sew much better than i thought and they deal with everything from silk to leather and lots of layers.
I have several sewing machines. Features I love is needle up/needle down, speed control (on the machine or a very responsive foot pedal) and the knee lift. Got into vintage Berninas a couple of years ago and the 1230 is my favourite. I use it for clothes, bags and quilting (even fmq). This Juki looks great, but I would still need another machine for zigzag and with a free arm.
I have 15 machines, because machines are more important than furniture. I use them all. I have 5 that are constantly in use, three of them being primary. My Juki DDL 8700 (industrial straight stitch) that I do all of my straight sewing on that doesn't need a walking foot (quilting to leather). My 54 year old Singer 513 (absolute work horse) that I use for zigzag and teaching general sewing, and my almost 25 year old Huskylock 936 serger for which I will weep tears of anguish when it dies.
I have 2 main machines and a Singer serger about 30 years old and portable Husqvarna Viking I bought used 7 years ago. My main machine is a Janome Memory Craft 9700 which is over 20 years old. I love that along with straight stitch it has multiple decorative and it also does embroidery. My 2nd machine also a Janome 15 years old and is a Horizon which has the larger harp so I use it mainly to do quilting, free motion and walking foot as it has the dual feed. It does have decorative stitches but I seldom use them. I sew a lot and some of the features you pointed out I have on my Janomes such as needle down,(on both machines) thread cutting (not with the pedal but the button is easy to reach on the Horizon). Having the pedal cord wrap around a holder I would use once a year on the way to the machine spa so not a extra for me (my machines are set up all the time) and I have sewn leather and denim on my machines as well. Only complaint I have is that the knee lift is too far away for me to use it when sewing so I don't have it hooked up.
I love my Juki DX 2000QVP. Again, smooth reliable non skipping stitching on all fabrics and multiple levels of denim. Love the programmable foot and reliable feeding of fabric without sucking fabric into the "throat hole" under the needle.
I also have a Juki, although a Haruka, which is the fancier version of yours. Mine has a second tension on top, a micro lifter, and as a quilter and bag maker I use this feature often. I absolutely love this machine, have had it now about 5 years and have never had any issues with it. I keep it clean and oiled so it loves me back. ** There is also the speed control which I also make good use of, it's way to fast for me set all the way to "rabbit" speed!
I used to have this machine, and I love everything about it. Except I needed to be able to do buttonholes (and a little appliqué). Now I see you can buy a buttonholer for Juki TL! But I sold mine and went back to a Husqvarna Viking Sapphire and I love it. It is strong, versatile, beautiful, well crafted with no joints in the plastic visible like most machines. It makes beautiful buttonholes, and it has automatic pivot lift of the presserfoot which is a gem during appliquéing. Also it has the "sewing assistant" which adjusts most settings automatically based on input of material type and technique (so just press two buttons!) That - to me - is so good that I even changed my super good juki serger for a Husqvarna S25 which has the same capability.
Juki’s are so nice! I have a Juki Exceed F300 and a Juki International JIN NA-11UT, the NA-11UT is my favorite machine. It is an industrial straight stitch with features that a home sewing would love. Like an auto thread cutter, speed controls, auto backstitch, knee lift, and many more computerized adjustments.
I’ve had a semi-industrial Pfaff since the 80s. Just bought a new multifunction Pfaff about a year ago. I love them both. The retractable cord in the foot pedal is one of the first indications that every bit of the machine is designed well. And they both fill a bobbin like they’re OCD. Perfection!
Bernina 1008 (all metal mechanical), Singer 15, and Singer 201 for me. The 201 sews almost silently and without vibration - even through jeans. It’s amazing and a joy to see with. The Bernina will sew through anything just like the Singers (including heavy duty knee braces with webbing, etc) and has 10 times more stitch types than I’ll ever use - but is noisy and “utilitarian” feeling in comparison. But the zig zag is great for bar tacks and stretch fabrics. The needle up/down feature and knee lift on the Juki are something I wish I had though.
Love it! I tried to find the maximum needle size in an effort to deduce the maximum thread size the machine can handle. It seems like that might be a #14 which uses V-46 thread. While this machine may punch through leather just fine, you may find that you would like the look of thicker thread on your future leather projects. I've got a Sailrite Fabricator for my middle weight leather projects like tote bags and light belts. It can use up to V-138 thread and has a compound feed walking foot.
I have owned the Juki TL-2010Q (another quilting machine) for almost 3 years now and I LOVE it! It's my go-to machine now and I have many of them. I love all of my machines, but this is the work horse.
Dangit, Cornelius. I didn't know i needed THAT machine until i saw this. My current machine (Betty White) is a classic beauty. She's HEAVY, strong, and has carried me through so many different types of experimental sewing, and she chews through it all. Leather, several layers of denim, the chunkiest wools, and she's gentle enough for delicate silks and cotton voiles, but she's in her mid-50's now and I know one day she'll seek her well-deserved retirement. The attention to detail of this Juki is phenomenal, and I'll be dreaming of all the time it'll save me in snipping all those infuriating loose threads alone.
I love my Juki, love it. Love the fact that it is fully mechanical and that it is a workhorse. It sounds like you do a lot of sewing heavy thigs. Before I settled on the Juki, I was seriously considering a Sailrite, which is also a beast and non-mechanical. I still have sewy lust in my heart for the Sailrite. It is a beast. If I were a fool with too much money and space and the need to possess things I do not really need, I would also have a Sailrite.
@@Sybil_Detard sometimes feels like we're talking about fast cars, doesn't it? You're right, i do a lot of heavier stuff. I love to pile up layers of denim on a garment and then slash through them, and i love piecing leather into images on bags, but now i have a leather biker jacket project next in line, and I Dream of Juki.
I own 8 machines ranging in age from 1910 Singer treadle to a Juki HZL f300. The Juki is hands down my favorite machine ever! I'm hooked on using the knee bar so now don't like using my older machines anymore, lol.
Since I’m a quilter and a sewer, I have a hybrid sewing machine which has the features you mentioned and more. It’s a Juki HZL-F600. It’s computerized, has lots of functions, a hard case, extension table, and a wider area between the sewing area and the actual machine functions to allow for bulk to pass through. It’s definitely a powerhouse. When my machine of 26 years couldn’t be repaired anymore, I was heartbroken-until this one came along. Best money spent-including on extras like certain feet for sewing garments.
I have a Singer Lightweight sewing machine that was born in 1949. I used this when my Singer Touch and Sew needed help. It is a little workhorse and pulled me through bad times when I had my dressmaking business. I still have it as well as a Babylock Presto 2.
Love Juki. I’ve got several machines, two are Juki machines and they are my favorites. I have had my HZL-F600 for 10 years or so. An excellent all purpose home machine. It has the best stitches! I got my semi-industrial TL-QVP18 about two years ago.. It’s wonderful. It can sew both light weight and heavy weight fabrics. What I love is that I can use a heavier weight thread (Tex 70). It has the added benefit of being able to match stitching coming from my walking foot industrial machine. I wish I would have known about Juki earlier in my sewing adventures.
Yes, I would definitely enjoy a video with guidance on what machine I should buy. Years ago, I purchased a very basic Brother XM2701 machine and taught myself how to sew with the help of TH-cam tutorials. Recently, I find myself sewing stretch fabrics more than anything else. I LOVE the needle position, thread cutting and visibility features you mentioned with this Juki machine, but I need a zigzag to finish my knit edges as I don’t own a serger. I really don’t have the space for multiple machines, so I need one that can accommodate more than a straight stitch.
What a great video! Humorous, informative and refreshing. I have a Juki QVP 2000 that got from a local shop, it was returned by someone else and barely used. Got a great deal on it and I probably wouldn't have spent the $ for a new one. And I love the machine. Thanks for the bit about where to store the knee lever! Didn't know that!!
It's on my wishlist so badly that from the thumbnail and the small bit of blue triangle I knew it was a juki straight away. Unfortunately my current machine works just fine. Love the video, exploring design details is fun.
You are due for an upgrade. I have a Juki and I throughly enjoy it. Honestly, I would have bought a Bernina (I purchased a used one that the mother board was going out on and giving me trouble) I dearly love it. I couldn’t rationalize the cost of a new Bernina , checked out the Jukis and I’m very happy with it.
I have been sewing on Jukis for over 30 years... it is the BEST sewing machine!! I have 2 of them right now in 2 different work rooms and have recommended it to many many people who were very happy with it.
Glad you found your “perfect” sewing machine. My favorite is a Juki too. A Exceed HZL-F300. It’s an awesome all around home design with the amazing knee-lift and special foot pedal, as it cuts both the top and bottom threads when you get to the end of what you are sewing. It can do 15 different button holes ( woven, knit, keyhole) PLUS you can change the width of the button hole ! Also there are 2 different alphabet options that are programmable and you can save for later , a long with many basic embroidery patterns. Yes it can heavy fabrics like a champ. The paper manual is super easy to use and very helpful . I purchased it brand new in the sealed box for just $599. A real bargain ! LOVE IT I just try not saying that too loudly with the Husqvarna Opal 650 close by. My Brother XR3340 feels a bit left out. It’s a nice machine with lots of features, but it’s a lightweight.
I had a big blessing of purchasing a 1953 Singer sewing machine in the cabinet at a thrift store. Then, I had it professionally cleaned and the motor changed out. Then sewing technician told me that I could get another 50 years out the machine. He was so surprised when I told him that I had just bought it! He told me that the previous owner, whoever that was, had kept up the maintenance on the machine until the motor had to be replaced. The cabinet came with the original manual and accessories.
I hear you on this! I have a Juki TL2010Q which has all of the features you pointed out and I LOVE it too! I also have my industrial machines, but keep this one at home just in case I bring home projects. I would absolutely consider it a semi-industrial machine and totally geeked out over the small details too. I felt so fancy 😂 I love your videos and appreciate the information you share. Thank you 😊
I've had a LOT of sewing machines over the years, from really cheap basic models to ridiculously expensive computer-controlled machines with embroidery options. Most I bought used from ebay, some I bought new. I've had this Juki and yes, it is a lovely machine and I agree with everything Cornelius tells us. It's so well designed, so easy and smooth to use. I loved it. However, it isn't my favourite machine. My favourite machine is the industrial Jack machine I have now. Downsides are it is built into its own table, so can't be put away; it doesn't have an automatic needle threader, and as I'm on the wrong side of 60 I do struggle to thread those needles without the useful little Bohin needle threader that I bought, which is fab; it is as heavy as anything so if I need to move it to a different floor I have to insist my sons visit so they can move it! Upsides are it will sew through anything I point at it; the stitch quality is always fabulous; and new sewing machine feet are a couple of pounds at most, instead of the tens of pounds that Bernina expects you to pay, for example. If you have the space, buy an industrial. If you don't, then the Juki is fabulous.
I bought a new Juki TL 2000 this spring and I love it. I use it for quilting/piecing and its perfect for that. Love your videos. So informative. Thanks.❤❤❤
I have two Bernina Sewing machines which I love to sew clothes. Then I have two other sewing machines… and a Juki. Different type the yours but similar in function. I love my fast sewing machine, heavy duty, walking foot. All I need to make quilts. And yes, I love all the features you’ve mentioned as well.
I have a two Juki’s and an industrial DNU-1541 . I have the TL2000QI. It’s a real workhorse and for buttonholes I have the HZL-F300. It sews great buttonholes! The knee lever for the pressure foot is the bomb! Cornelius, you will love your Juki.
A few years ago I actually compared a Juki (I don’t remember what model) and the Janome HD9. I ultimately went with the Janome, mostly because I felt it might handle thicker fabrics / more layers than the Juki. There were demonstrations of it going through 9 layers of denim without a hiccup. Do I sew 9 layers of denim? No, but I do a fair amount of shortening of jeans for me and my family, so the idea of not having to worry about my machine bogging down, was very appealing. I love my Janome, and one of these days I’ll invest in the attachment for the auto thread cutter, but for now I use the button. I think I might have been just as happy with the Juki, but once my heart was set on the Janome I couldn’t talk myself out of it. I have my 20+ year old Viking #1 for delicate knits and fancy stitches, but they don’t make parts for it anymore, and I know my days with it are probably numbered.
I have a Pfaff 6122 that I bought in the early 2000s, and it has been a remarkable sewing machine for the 20+ years I've had it. I have it serviced every so often, and it runs like a top. I can sew through very delicate and very heavy fabrics without changing any of the settings, and it has a dual feed feature that keeps my seams very stable and flat. I mainly sew very small doll clothes, but I can sew pretty much anything on it.
Never sewed with a machine before (my old auntie made sure I could hand sew). But always wanted to learn. Have a background in woodworking, so craft, and manual work interest me. Just purchased a 1940s Singer 31-15 with factory table and motor. Built like a tank.
First I would like to say that I love your videos! Entertaining and very informative! I have been sewing since I was 9 , I am now 74 , I sew on nothing but vintage machines, I currently have 30 left from a much larger collection! I have a Kenmore 158.1660 found by the side of the road 5 years ago that is now my very favorite! Made during the late 70’s , it sews with no nonsense every time ! Check out some vintage babies they will outlive us !
I have and love a Bernina .. 35 years .. LoVe it. I need something to sew leather.. and have been looking at Juki. Your vid is convincing me this is what i want. Thank you.
Should I do more machine reviews?
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Would you review the Juki buttonhole machine (that you showed) and seam serger? I love excellent buttonholes (esp for denim and leather).
Please more reviews 😊 thanks 🇦🇺
No, focus on techniques, especially for men's clothing. There are endless review videos out there and very few that focus on sewing men's clothes. Especially men that have a waist measurement bigger than their chest ... 😀
This review was fun because of you, but I've reached machine saturation and learn a lot from your technique videos.
:) after this one, you don’t really need to.
I have this machine, I've been sewing for 50+ years and it is hands down the best one I've owned. It's worth every penny!
I'm glad to hear you think so too!
Can you give me an advice, please? I want to buy a good sewing machine and I am thinking about bernette 77 becouse it’s a computerised really good machine with a lot if features but I also love the ideea of a machine like this one that is really good and lasting for a long time but I don’t know what to choose since what I am sewing is garments for the most part…I have another machine so buttonholes wouldn’t be a problem but I also wouldn’t like to give up so many types of stitches and functions. I don’t know what to choose…
@@luciatat4084keep in mind that computerized machines are harder (and expensive ) to fix; consider if you need all those stitches, bells and whistles. Most features especially all those stitches aren’t used. Also, most important is make sure it has metal parts internally. I have an old singer from the early 90’s and paid $200 or so for it then. Only has a few stitches including zig zag, and although I’d love a one step buttonhole feature ( I got better at buttonholes with practice anyway)it sews like a dream even on heavier fabrics if I go slow and use the right needle and is basic, simple. I clean and oil it occasionally and it’s never needed service yet. Hope this helps. I think it’s easy to have a salesperson convince us of what we don’t really need. Buyer beware!
Agreed. I sold my old Pffaf from the 1970’s. My new one is no where near as solid although it’s fully computerised. How many of those functions do I use ……… same as I did on my old one!
@@luciatat4084 Over 10 years ago I treated myself to a Singer Confidence 7740. Its computerised to a point. A range of stitches, buttonholes and letters. I can no longer get the overlock stitch to run properly. Something I found very useful to begin with. Most of the decorative stitches I've never used in reality, just tried them out. 40 years ago I was told that a sturdy machine that could do forward, reverse, zigzag and buttonholes would cover everything I'd ever need. Drawing a design onto fabric or tissue paper and then following that for guidance works for rare occasions. So. Ask yourself how often you will use the preset fancy stitches. Satin stitch and fancy bar tacks for reinforcing pockets are somethings that I do use for dressmaking and home decor. If I could find an old treadle machine that does zigzag I would happily combine that with an overlocker. Instead of the Confidence I would have been better getting the Singer Heavy Duty that I also considered but went for the fancy stitches.
A vintage mashine from the 1960s isch is a really good option for those of us that aren't as affluent. Can find them hardly used in some grannys appartment for real cheap. Some oil and cleaning and it will run forever. All steel construction also. Something from singer or pfaff. And an added bonus of learning how sewing mashines work.
I have several machines that I use…and all but 1 are vintage!! They work beautifully! ❤
And coming from the homeland of Singer and Pfaff: do NOT buy low- and midproced Singer sewing machines produced after 2000. They are garbage. Don't know about high end and rumours say that the heavy duty machines are good.
Anything simple from before the 80s will probably outlive you with a little bit of love and oil, but their quality has declined ever since.
Can't say anything about Pfaff (not even if they still exist)
@@inkenhafner7187my newest machine is from the 1980s.
I have a pre WII Pfaff and it is one of my favorite machines. I also have a 2016 electronic Pfaff and I like it very much.
I vote for vintage Bernina machines- especially the ones with no electronics.
I’ve tried lots of machines but I always come back to Bernina. My Mom still has her 60 year-old machine which still sews like a dream. Mine is much newer: it’s only (about) 35 years old.
Bernina foot pedal has the same stowage scheme . Been doing it that way for awhile now.
I got a Juki to replace my Bernina 830. It was an older computerized embroidery machine. I had it for about 2 years and had it in the shop 3 times for computer issues. I have been told that all the new Bernina are computerized. I love my Juki TL18 mostly because it is NOT computerized.
My mother was a seamstress all her life. She had formal training in home economics. Once she got a Juki she never bought another brand. I got a brother as a gift when I decided to start sewing. I thought I didn’t like sewing until I got a Juki. The stitches are superior to any other machine and much faster. I kept the brothers machine just for button holes.
This is a straight stitch machine only right.
@@leighjohnson711 Are you talking about your Bernina 830 being a computerized machine or the Juki ? The Bernina 830 is not a computerized machine. I have had mine for over 50 years . I love my Bernina machines but have stayed away from the computerized. I dislike the computerized machines but I do have a New Home that is an computerized embroidery machine but the repair man tried to oil it and it was never the same . Just because they say they are sewing machine repair people means nothing .
I’m still sewing on a Singer sewing machine bought in 1956. It’s sews perfectly.
I got a Juki TL 2010q as a retirement present to myslef. I’ve been sewing since 1969 and this Juki is the best machine I’ve ever sewn on.
I have the same model and it’s a beast. I love it with an evangelical passion.
Nice!
@@sylviapellicore8228I love that choice of adjective!
I have a similar model (TL2200) And if you press and hold the needle up/down button it sews very slowly, ideal for getting over lumpy areas or approaching an edge/ turn. (I believe all the TL models do this)
Yes, I have owned the TL 2010Q for over 12 years and use on a daily basis. Best sewing machine I have ever had! A real workhorse!
Welcome to the club, once you juki you never go back!
Good to hear!
Raised on Pfaff and Husqvarna, oooogling with an industrial Juki for some years now 👀💕
Janome 1600p is a perfect workhorse. 14 yrs old, used at least 3 hrs/day, with not a single hiccup. Love it.
Bought a second hand Janome 1600p I am delighted with it a work horse.
For me the most important thing is consistent stitch tension and length. It's amazing how many machines can't even handle that.
Bernini’s foot pedals have had those features for years and are very durable machines.
I hear great things about Bernina's machines.
You have such a good presentation method and variation in your voice.
Lots of fun. Detailed, helpful , and hilarious.
I'm glad to hear it! Thank you.
I have the Juki HZL F600. I love my machine. It sews like a boss and has all the fancy stitches and every accessory. I sewed on a Singer and Husqvarna previously for 20 years. The Juki was like stepping into a new world. To know how to do a specific thing and have a machine capable of doing the specific thing with quality and near perfection is a transforming experience. Juki machines are that great. The machine made me realize I was not a beginner. My machines were struggling which caused me to think I was struggling, but no more.
See my comment about Jukis. I want to ask you, how are the button holes on the F600? Reliable, not wonky, etc? That’s the model I’d be looking at to replace my Bernina when the time comes.
I treated myself to the Juki HZL F600 a few years ago. I threw off the timing and took it to my repairman. He had never seen one before. He was seriously impressed. I love the HZL so much, that I bought a Juki serger to replace my beast of a the brother serger. Love, love love them both.
My Juki TL 2010q quilts like a dream! I also use it to sew garments. I have an inexpensive Brother machine that takes care of zigzags, buttons, and other types of stitching. I’m so excited for you! Welcome to the Juki club! 😊
You make me smile over your excitement for your new Juki. I have a husqvarna but I have been drooling to get a Juki. I can’t justify it though because my machine is only a few years old. I started sewing again after retiring. I’m not nearly as good as you or the many sewists I see on TH-cam, but I needed something to do to use this old brain a little.
There is never a need to justify a new machine. haha. Just joking, I hope you like your Husqvarna too.
True story - I traded my hardly used Bernina 770qe for a Juki TL2200. I’d say both the dealer and I got a good deal - him because he turned my old machine around in less than a week for a healthy profit and me because now I have a machine that I love and use all the time. So, talk to your dealer…
I love this machine so much that I just sold some of my favorite quilts so I could buy it and it was the best "sewing" decision I have ever made. I already have the fancy computerized big girl, and two others and THIS machine is an absolute dreamy goddess!
Another tip for you, Corn!
To work with leather, get yourself a teflon foot or a walking foot attachment. Both work well, so try both and use whichever works best for you. I most often use the teflon foot, as the attachment is bulky and can get in the way.
Another thing I like to do, if the leather is going to run directly on the bed of the machine, is to cover the bed with painter's masking tape. It keeps the leather from sticking to the machine and causing uneven stitches. It pulls off clean, so there's nothing to worry about.
Are you saying that I can sew leather in my regular machines? I have a
Brother PQ 1500 SL
and a
Janome 4120 QDC-B.
I can’t sew leather on either of these.
I also have a Featherweight. Can leather with that?
Would love to know. Any ideas?
@@tinas977 I sew leather all the time on my Janome Combi machine, which is a 40-year old all-metal machine and very strong. I also have a couple of old metal Singers that are capable of sewing leather. The newer plastic domestic machines don't have the same power, and I'm unknowing of the machines you list, other than the Featherweight, which I know very little of. It was designed for quilting and is a lighter-duty machine. However, it would do no harm to try. It may do well with very light leathers, as for gloves, but I'm unsure of its power to sew heavier leathers, as for coats or wallets. Just be sure to use a leather sewing machine needle at the right size for the leather you're working with. Give it a go, and tell us how you make out.
@@tinas977I would worry about the strength of your machine. If it’s not strong enough to punch through (with the correct needle), it can really screw up the timing of your machine. The Teflon foot only helps the material glide through, not the strength your machine has to punch through several heavy layers of leather as shown. Lighter thinner layers, like ultra suede or thin leather probably could be-but probably not your featherweight machine.
I so hated to see him talk about leather. Thin, soft, garment leather is one thing. But then people start thinking they can do wallets, sheaths, etc and they just can't. Most domestics top out at v69 thread size, which is fine for garments and light upholstery, but not much more.
@@Doctor_Al Absolutely correct! You have to know your machine's capabilities, and as you say, most domestic machines just can't handle leather. With my old Janome I've made coats and reupholstered my living room set. It wouldn't do for the heavier leathers as for sheaths, though. I'd need an industrial-strength machine for that.
I actually have 2 Juki TL2200 machines, one that’s set up for quilting and one for sewing and piecing. I totally fell in love with my Juki from the first stitch. You skipped a couple of highlights that I love about this machine, so I thought I’d share my favorite things. The box feed advances your work smoothly and allows the straight stitch to be straight, no veering off to the side. I can practically lift my hands off my work and get a straighter seam than if I try to guide the fabric. The small hole throat plate means that it’s less likely to “swallow” fabric when you’re starting a seam. Threading the machine is a kind of zen process, it just puts me in the right place to start sewing. And it’s quieter than my Bernina 770 was.
Love my TL2200! It’s my primary, but I have a small BabyLock that does all the other necessities, a basic BabyLock serger and an older janome coverstitch. So plenty, but my guilty pleasure is my little Singer featherweight.
@@terrykessinger4432 oh yeah. If I ever see a featherweight for sale, it’ll more than likely come home with me.
@@TheaKlett-z1c Like everything else, the prices jumped at least by a 1/3. I’d love to have a 222, but I’m sure that’ll have to be a lottery win purchase. :)
The sewing machine - a brilliant invention, one of the greatest invention of mankind !
I recently bought a sewing machine at a pretty good price. As soon as I bought it, I disassembled it (although it is under warranty !), repaired some small manufacturing imperfections and oiled it. I would have liked the sewing speed to be more finely adjustable, at low speeds, for example one or two stitches per second. There are situation where a lot of care is needed when sewing.
I am now trying to learn some tailoring, including with the help of the videos you make, for which I thank you very much.
Long live tailoring, one of the most beautiful and noble human crafts !
It's pretty much like construction, and Japanese construction at that - having to put the materials together and make them fit pretty much just right. It is fascinating how (with care) they all come together just right, just like buildings!
@deniseward002 Do you mean tailoring ? It is indeed a fascinating field and I wonder why it took me so long to discover it. The one who manages to make his own clothing rather than buying it from stores deserves all the respect. That's what I'm trying to do, but I can't really find tailoring manuals.
@@marianl8718 I actually mean sewing but tailoring more so. It is amazing to make something that is shaped that was previously just flat pieces of material!
Indeed, and precisely here is the great art, to make a flat surface something that has volume, and this volume should match that of the body. They are secrets of the tradesmen that they do not communicate to others too easily. A few are revealed on this channel.
I've been using a Bernina 535 for about 5 years now. It has several of the features you highlighted on this Juki. For example, the foot pedal is very similar. The foot pedal doesn't operate the thread cutter, but it can raise and lower the presser foot. This is not a single function type machine. It makes many types of decorative and utility stitches and beautiful button holes. But one of the really amazing features on the B535 (and other newer Berninas) is the massive size of the bobbins; they probably hold around 3 times as much thread as standard bobbins. This is the best machine I've ever used.
I have 2 Berninas the 1080 1nd the 200. Love them both. 3:24
I have the Bernina 770QE and I love it, especially the huge bobbins. Never any trouble with tension and I love the automatic thread cutter. I don’t understand people who hate computerized machines. They’re so much better.
I just had to make a comment about my older model of this machine, a tl98e. I bought it used more than 20 years ago. I use it almost exclusively with only my serger if I need to finish a seam. It is quiet, no rattles. It sews fast, very fast. My older model doesn't have the nice cord wrap plate but since I never put it away that's not a problem. Another nice feature which I assume the new model also has is the door on the bottom that makes cleaning the bobbin area so easy.
I have a very old Singer machine, about a 100 years old I love that I hardly have to make any adjustments, well it doesn’t even have a backstitch. But recently I started weaving and needed to have a zigzag or finishing edge, I decided to go for a Singer heavy duty and boy are the features incredible, I can do all my sewing in just this machine and I don’t think their that expensive. I’m in love with the machine.
I have the same sewing .achine (essentially), branded as a baby lock. I'd have gone for the Juki but we don't have any local dealers where I live and I didn't want to drive 2hrs to get to one. I could have ordered online but I like to support local and think it's important to have a local maintenance person. My machine sews "like butta". Solid, powerful, no-nonsense straight stitch machine. Cheers
Baby lock is one of the best brands. I have a Juki and I have a baby lock.
When I bought my new machine (a year ago) I was in shock! Talk about a learning curve! My old machine (RIP) did zig zag at different widths, button holes - with an attachment, went forward and reverse. Had it 53 years!! Took it in to be fixed (a small shop that sold and repaired. After he looked at it and showed me the things wrong....(he is SO kind) he told me I could buy a new machine for a little more than the cost of repair. Asked me what I sewed (so the new machine would "fit" my needs. Took me to a machine and showed me how to thread it, he pulled it out and had me thread it (several times) It has clovers, hearts etc. Just enter a number and the machine did it. It came with a foot peddle and I almost plugged it in. I told myself NO. A new very modern machine...welcome to a new century. So I started using the little button to go forward, go backward. It took me a week or so (and a lot of chocolate - for the stress) About 2 weeks the new machine and I became best friends. I do not miss the foot peddle at all. I did shed a few tears for my old machine and I still have the owners manual. Happy sewing to all!! I love getting messages from you Cornelius!! Thank you so much!!!
I have tears--lost my Mom but have her machine--I'd be devastated if it died before I do.
Was the ild machine a Singer Slant-o-Matic?
What brand is the new machine?
My machine also has the start and stop buttons, but I mostly use them for decorative stitches and buttonholes - for everything else I prefer the precise control the foot pedal allows me. It's cool to see how different people use the same features!
I have a Juki TL-2010Q. I loooooove it. I learned to sew on a totally mechanical Bernina (fabulous machines) so I grew up with a knee lifter. When I moved out, my mother gave me a brand new little Singer, which I used to make various clothing articles and curtains, and which had no knee lifter, which I sorely missed. I quit sewing for while, but I had always wanted to make quilts, my father's mother being a quilter and she letting me help with the making of doll quilts when I was a tiny girl.
Eventually I started teaching myself to make quilts. Oh, the mistakes I made trying to use clothing skills for quilting. And the machine. The machine was not quite up to the task. No shade on the little Singer, but it was a basic model, and sufficient for clothing, but quilting can be a brutal sport, especially since I wanted to QUILT the quilts myself, and not just straight line quilting, but free motion quilting, which required learning that particular skill. Thank goodness for TH-cam and too many TH-camrs to name and/or thank, but I will mention Jenny Doan of Missouri Star for piecing courage and Leah Day for free motion quilting courage.
I am still learning, but the without the Juki, I believe I would have given up in frustration, with only a few flimsies under my belt and no completed quilts. Due to the rain which, into each life must fall, I recently received my mother's fully mechanical Bernina. If I ever need a zig zag I will break it out, and cry as I use it.
I adore my Juki and its knee lifter and the cutting feature on the foot, which takes some getting used to, but which has become essential and got me thinking that there are other, unused body parts which are available for use so that the hands may remain free to manipulate the fabric under the needle, just sayin', Juki - don't stop!
Thank you for sharing!
I also purchased a TL 2010Q when I retired I’ve been sewing for almost 60 years. I love it. So glad I purchased it💕
Thank you so much for this post! This is exactly the sort of writing I would have so enjoyed sharing with my late mother. She might not have been a sewing enthusiast, but she taught English for decades and would have enjoyed your post as well. I'm missing her so much, especially at this time,, but that's why I just need to keep thanking God for His wonderful gifts, that helps with the grief.
@@Auralae40 I join you in your sorrow. The loss of a parent(s) is a specific and peculiar pain, one which is all-encompassing and makes the ground unstable. I recently lost both my parents in quick succession, sometimes I am overcome with a feeling like someone has opened the door of an airborne ship and the air is being sucked from my body.
Thank you for your kind words regarding my post. It was not written with particular care, so I went back and read it. It could definitely be edited/corrected. But, it is informal writing, so I am going to let it lie as is., and resist the urge to correct it.
English was my favorite subject. I used to want to be an author.
Many teachers are special people, and most are remembered fondly by at LEAST one student.
Peace, and Merry Christmas.
@@Sybil_Detard My heart goes out to you--especially in this season. My parents passed three years ago. We had long expected my Dad to go, but Mom fell, fracturing her right femur. She fought tooth and nail for over 3 months until she couldn't any more. Dad followed 4 days later. Both loved each other and clearly communicated their love to us as well--and they were clear in their wishes, which helped a great deal. This hurts so much because we are missing something so good and so essential....and therefore it's very appropriate to thank God. They were wonderful gifts.
love watching your videos...I have been sewing for almost 65 years & recently purchased an Elnita EF72...OMG...it's heaven to sew on....
Sounds lovely!
About 18 months ago I switched from a single multifunction modern machine (bought new in 2008) to a 1957 Singer 99k and a serger I think from the 90s. I got a load of attachments for the 99k including a buttonholer and I just love it. For me, making clothes for myself and family, and using almost all woven rather than jersey fabrics, it's perfect!
I'm a knitter as well, so if I'm gonna make something stretchy, I'll generally be using yarn instead of fabric, so the lack of fancy it zigzag stitches isn't an issue, and I just really appreciate the solid, versatile simplicity of it.
Three months ago I purchased the Brother ST150HDH sewing machine. Boy was that a game changer!! I am in LOVE with my new machine, and I'm not afraid to shout it from the rooftop!
My previous machine, the Singer Heavy Duty 4423, was an excellent machine. But it had zero bells and zero whistles. I started looking for a new machine because I wanted to be able to control the speed more effectively than I could with my foot pedal. Not only does the Brother have a speed control tab, but I can now sew WITHOUT using a foot pedal at all!! I didn't know how FREEING that would be until I first tried it out. It was like the first time I drove long distance in a car with cruise control. AMAAAAAAZING. Now I can sew as long as I like without tiring out my leg! 🥰🥰🥰
I'm in a lot of sewing groups. One of the least loved machines is the Singer 'HD'.
@@jos9569 She always performed as expected for me. I went with the HD so I could sew through many layers. I only upgraded so I could enjoy the functions a computerized machine would give me (my Brother also sews well through many layers).
Nevertheless, I have heard that Singer's quality has gone down over the last several years. It doesn't surprise me, therefore, that there are a number of disgruntled owners of their products these days.
I had a another person tell me they got the same one. I'm glad you like it.
I guess we are all different, although I have had two computerised machines with a start/stop button, I never used this function. :) For me the foot pedal is best! I feel much more in control then I can ever feel by touching a button becouse my foot is constantly on the pedal and also, I can control the speed much easier. I can instantly go faster or slower without having to adjust the speed from the dial.
@@luciatat4084 I'm sure that's true for most people. But I'm just not blessed with good "foot/eye" coordination. 🤣 So for me foot-free control is a wonderful innovation. I also prefer using cruise control when I'm driving.
Sold my Bernina 880 and bought this machine. Best thing I ever did.
I have a Juki DX7, and absolutely love it. It sews and sounds so smoothly, you can feel the quality. When I have borrowed a sewing machine (if I have attended our craft group without mine, any other machine never matches my Juki). It was expensive but you get what you pay for and all the additional bits that you mention show the extra mile Juki have gone to.
I have a DX5 and love it as well!
I have a Juki DX 3 and I love it. For a long time I sewed with a mechanical Bernina und Pfaff which were also great machines, but of course no comparison to a computer machine.!
This machine seems very nice but I just love my current sewing machine. I don't know how old it is, but it has a lot of metal parts and it sews like a dream. It can sew through denim and leather without any difficulty and it's easy to use. It's Husqvarna 6370 and my mother recommended it to me, because she has used one when she was young. Newer machines are probably nice and easy too, but I just love my old machine too much.
Any gear driven vintage Singer has a beautiful stitch! I have 3 of them. Lol
i'm mostly a vintage machine guy. i like to buy or adopt them in rough shape, get them working well and pass them on. i've had a few modern machines and they can be absolutely wonderful. little conveniences here and there really add up. that said i still usually prefer a mechanical machine because i can feel it through the table and know what's going on as i work. that said, i'd very much like to get a walkingfoot machine for making backpacks and such in the future. something with a servo that can always set the needle down and maybe even zigzag so long as that doesn't impact reliability too much.
the Singer 404 is my bread and butter machine. straight stitch only and very robust with a rotary hook. singer narrow foot gives a lot of control for making tight radiuses and the speed is pretty reasonable on the long straight stitches like when i'm making curtains. it has neve rhad issues going through anything i've thrown at it including garment leathers.
the Kenmore 158.1941 is my favorite all rounder and if i could only have one machine, that'd be it.
I just got a Juki TL 2010. I’m still learning. I had to go check my foot pedal and sure enough I didn’t have the cord in the little nibs. I love the foot pedal cut feature and the knee lift. I’m still sewing at turtle speed, still learning. I have been sewing for more than 75 years and this machine is still exciting.
Jukis are the best affordable sewing machine. Period.
My macines are feomthe 40's and 80's. New machines are amazing. I have to say I am partial to non-computer machines. Easier to fix and less things to go wrong.
I had to smile when your opening feature was about the foot pedal and cord. I am very fortunate to have my machine (not a Juki) permanently set up in a sewing cabinet and so have only had to deal with pedal & cords when we have had to move. Yes the Juki is a very good machine and am happy that you have one to work with!
Own a Kenmore 158.90-heavy duty from 1960s, and the Singer Slant needle 404 from 1958. These machines work wonderfully and are metal body workhorses. Love them both.
Those are quality machines!
I considered to buy one and then fell in love with the Swiss brand Bernina, highly recommend those!
Juki still has a lot of plastic inside the machine while Bernina only is made out of metal:)
Same..that’s what I have and I love it.
Right. And my Bernina Virtuosa 153 has the same wind-up wire feature on the foot pedal. Sews beautifully for me since 2005 purchase new.
@@merrim7765that’s what I have; and the “needle down” feature. The only thing is I don’t have a cutter. But it has served me well since the late 90’s. I’m a quilter and I have the “QE.” I think it’s great. I know there are a lot of Juki fans. But I’m happy. ❤️
I have a singer 201 that I just Love.
I just bought a Juki TL18 this year, and love it.
I got a Juki TL 2010Q, about 6 years ago and I too fell in love with it. Everything is like sewing over butter!!! So easy and effortless. Love it so much I’m looking at buying another one soon.
Oh nice, I'm glad you like yours as much as you do and hopefully the second is just as awesome.
I don't know the exact model, but I have a brother quilting machine. I absolutely love the speed controller on it. I've got peripheral neuropathy and can't usually feel the foot pedal. It's perfect to keep me at a steady pace while sewing.
Love your personality so much Cornelius, you make me laugh and smile! Wish my Juki DX5 did a bit better over multiple layers of thick fabric like denim seams. Impressive watching yours sew through leather. 😮
Yes, please, for a video on "best" machine for normal household use. I haven't used any of the fancy stitches on my 40 year old machine since I tried them out - just straight, zigzag and buttonholes. The "forehead tap" feature on this IL-15 are SO logical & awesome. Thank you for the videos.
Just bought one on Friday! 😊
It’s the perfect companion to my Bernina.
Oh nice, I hope you like your as much too!
I have had the Juki TL18 since 3/22 and I love it. Never knew before that I could slip the cord in between those little pegs! Thank you! Love that hint! 💕 Just found you and will be watching all your videos.
I have this machine. Best machine I have ever owned, and I have owned a LOT.
Oh nice, I'm glad to hear it.
My dream sewing machine, without any doubts at all, JUKI !!!❤❤❤❤
Oh nice, I hope you get one, one day.
My Elna I purchased secondhand in 1973 still going strong. I had it installed in a beautiful antique cabinet with a chain mechanism that raises it when I lift the lid so hope it never breaks down.
I love my vintage Elna Supermatics. Fantastic machines.
You are right on about Juki. I have the TL18 and was blown away by the attention to detail that you pointed out. There are 2 other features on the 18 that the 15 may not have. That is the “float” that allows it to go from thin areas over thick seams with ease, and the other feature is the “trap door” underneath that allows excellent access to the bobbin area for cleaning. The TL series laughs at thick fabrics. They are fantastic machines. I also bought the DX2000 and the DX4000. The 4000 is my home machine and the 2000 is my travel machine. Some people say they can’t afford any of these machines but really you can’t afford to NOT have one. Don’t waste money on cheap, poor quality. Bite the bullet, pull the trigger and get a machine that will last a lifetime. You won’t be sorry. Make it happen.
About 25 years ago, I splurged on a lightly used Viking #1+. I had two little daughters who loved picking out fancy stitches and embroidery motifs for the garments and decor that I made for/with them. At the time, I really appreciated all the creative options! It has some similar thoughtful engineering like a retractable pedal cord, needle up/down, nifty places to store bobbins and feet in the attachment that makes it more like a flat bed. I wish it had slightly more oomph for heavy tasks like attaching belt loops to jeans (it can do it, it just sounds angry about it), but otherwise no complaints!
Been sewing 55 yrs I got the Juki TL 2010q, pretty much exact machine as this one, I've been in love with mine for 4 yrs now.
Hello Mr. Quiring, I love your tips. I learned on a bernina 830 Record in junior high school. I now own one and my flagship is a Bernina Tula Pink 570. I love the versatility of it. I must agree that for purse construction the Juki appears to be the best. The cons for me is it's a straight stitch only and no arm hole feature. From the great Lone Star State.
I love my Juki. Best machine I've ever had
I have the Juki TL18, and I love it as much as you love yours! By far it's the best sewing machine I have ever used.
I have a Juki 2010q machine and when you clicked that knee lever onto the table I paused the video and ran to my sewing room. Sure enough under the table were the little metal bits and it popped right in. Life changing. 😂
Oh nice, I'm glad to hear there's other models that have it as well.
I've owned many sewing machines in Singer and Brother. I am now migrating to Juki and own 3. First I bought a coverstitch machine, then an Industrial for leather & upholstery and now this week I got a air thread serger MO2800. I do really like vintage Singer machines from the 50's...I have a 201 and 301 and they are my all metal straight stitchers. They are beautiful, sew flawlessly and I can maintain them myself. If I didn't already have those, I would be getting a Juki TL series for a solid metal design with a few modern features. UPDATE: I just got the TL18 QVC., essentially the same as your TL15. Love it!! TFS
I love my Juki! I use it 95% of the time, over my Bernina. All the things you mentioned in your video, and I too love the feel of sewing on it.
I have the TL18 as well as several Berninas, including TOL. The TL 18 is hands down my favorite machine. They are very similar. 👏🏼💕
You’ll never go wrong with with Japanese products ~ They’re brilliant at design and space saving! I should know, I lived there for 3 years & learned it first hand.
You are so creative in your presentations!
For me, nothing beats my pedal Reliance.
Forward only
No zigzag
No reverse
And a rolled hem attachment!
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My main sewing/embroidery machine is a Baby Lock Solaris (upgraded to a vision) and I love it. But I recently got a Juki TL18 for bags and to sew leather. So far, that also has been great. I couldn’t use it for clothing, as I use zigzag, buttonhole and offset stitches too much, but for bags, it is great!
i have had a privileg sewing machine, then a singer heavy duty 4423 and now i have a juki dx3 hzl. and another juki dx3 hzl, for the time when one is getting serviced. i love this machine. i will never change to another machine. i learned, that i can sew much better than i thought and they deal with everything from silk to leather and lots of layers.
Honestly your so great to watch …😊
I have several sewing machines. Features I love is needle up/needle down, speed control (on the machine or a very responsive foot pedal) and the knee lift. Got into vintage Berninas a couple of years ago and the 1230 is my favourite. I use it for clothes, bags and quilting (even fmq).
This Juki looks great, but I would still need another machine for zigzag and with a free arm.
I have 15 machines, because machines are more important than furniture. I use them all. I have 5 that are constantly in use, three of them being primary. My Juki DDL 8700 (industrial straight stitch) that I do all of my straight sewing on that doesn't need a walking foot (quilting to leather). My 54 year old Singer 513 (absolute work horse) that I use for zigzag and teaching general sewing, and my almost 25 year old Huskylock 936 serger for which I will weep tears of anguish when it dies.
What a collection!
I have 2 main machines and a Singer serger about 30 years old and portable Husqvarna Viking I bought used 7 years ago. My main machine is a Janome Memory Craft 9700 which is over 20 years old. I love that along with straight stitch it has multiple decorative and it also does embroidery. My 2nd machine also a Janome 15 years old and is a Horizon which has the larger harp so I use it mainly to do quilting, free motion and walking foot as it has the dual feed. It does have decorative stitches but I seldom use them. I sew a lot and some of the features you pointed out I have on my Janomes such as needle down,(on both machines) thread cutting (not with the pedal but the button is easy to reach on the Horizon). Having the pedal cord wrap around a holder I would use once a year on the way to the machine spa so not a extra for me (my machines are set up all the time) and I have sewn leather and denim on my machines as well. Only complaint I have is that the knee lift is too far away for me to use it when sewing so I don't have it hooked up.
Juki rocks!! Have recommended about a hundred quilty friends and my Sister in Law got one and she is now a convert!
Oh nice. When you go Juki, you don't go back :)
I love my Juki DX 2000QVP. Again, smooth reliable non skipping stitching on all fabrics and multiple levels of denim. Love the programmable foot and reliable feeding of fabric without sucking fabric into the "throat hole" under the needle.
I also have a Juki, although a Haruka, which is the fancier version of yours. Mine has a second tension on top, a micro lifter, and as a quilter and bag maker I use this feature often. I absolutely love this machine, have had it now about 5 years and have never had any issues with it. I keep it clean and oiled so it loves me back. ** There is also the speed control which I also make good use of, it's way to fast for me set all the way to "rabbit" speed!
I used to have this machine, and I love everything about it. Except I needed to be able to do buttonholes (and a little appliqué). Now I see you can buy a buttonholer for Juki TL! But I sold mine and went back to a Husqvarna Viking Sapphire and I love it. It is strong, versatile, beautiful, well crafted with no joints in the plastic visible like most machines. It makes beautiful buttonholes, and it has automatic pivot lift of the presserfoot which is a gem during appliquéing. Also it has the "sewing assistant" which adjusts most settings automatically based on input of material type and technique (so just press two buttons!) That - to me - is so good that I even changed my super good juki serger for a Husqvarna S25 which has the same capability.
Juki’s are so nice! I have a Juki Exceed F300 and a Juki International JIN NA-11UT, the NA-11UT is my favorite machine. It is an industrial straight stitch with features that a home sewing would love. Like an auto thread cutter, speed controls, auto backstitch, knee lift, and many more computerized adjustments.
I’ve had a semi-industrial Pfaff since the 80s. Just bought a new multifunction Pfaff about a year ago. I love them both. The retractable cord in the foot pedal is one of the first indications that every bit of the machine is designed well. And they both fill a bobbin like they’re OCD. Perfection!
It sounds like some quality machines you've had/have.
Bernina 1008 (all metal mechanical), Singer 15, and Singer 201 for me. The 201 sews almost silently and without vibration - even through jeans. It’s amazing and a joy to see with.
The Bernina will sew through anything just like the Singers (including heavy duty knee braces with webbing, etc) and has 10 times more stitch types than I’ll ever use - but is noisy and “utilitarian” feeling in comparison. But the zig zag is great for bar tacks and stretch fabrics.
The needle up/down feature and knee lift on the Juki are something I wish I had though.
Love it! I tried to find the maximum needle size in an effort to deduce the maximum thread size the machine can handle. It seems like that might be a #14 which uses V-46 thread. While this machine may punch through leather just fine, you may find that you would like the look of thicker thread on your future leather projects. I've got a Sailrite Fabricator for my middle weight leather projects like tote bags and light belts. It can use up to V-138 thread and has a compound feed walking foot.
Thank you for this knowledge! I will keep it in mind.
I have owned the Juki TL-2010Q (another quilting machine) for almost 3 years now and I LOVE it! It's my go-to machine now and I have many of them. I love all of my machines, but this is the work horse.
Dangit, Cornelius. I didn't know i needed THAT machine until i saw this. My current machine (Betty White) is a classic beauty. She's HEAVY, strong, and has carried me through so many different types of experimental sewing, and she chews through it all. Leather, several layers of denim, the chunkiest wools, and she's gentle enough for delicate silks and cotton voiles, but she's in her mid-50's now and I know one day she'll seek her well-deserved retirement. The attention to detail of this Juki is phenomenal, and I'll be dreaming of all the time it'll save me in snipping all those infuriating loose threads alone.
Did you hear him, though? It is only a straight stitch. No zigzag stitch.
@@torreycat7716 oh absolutely! My White could still handle my zigzags because i don't use them often. I often do either French or Hong Kong seams.
I love my Juki, love it. Love the fact that it is fully mechanical and that it is a workhorse. It sounds like you do a lot of sewing heavy thigs. Before I settled on the Juki, I was seriously considering a Sailrite, which is also a beast and non-mechanical. I still have sewy lust in my heart for the Sailrite. It is a beast. If I were a fool with too much money and space and the need to possess things I do not really need, I would also have a Sailrite.
@@Sybil_Detard sometimes feels like we're talking about fast cars, doesn't it? You're right, i do a lot of heavier stuff. I love to pile up layers of denim on a garment and then slash through them, and i love piecing leather into images on bags, but now i have a leather biker jacket project next in line, and I Dream of Juki.
haha. I hear you. It sounds like you've 2 have had a great run :)
I own 8 machines ranging in age from 1910 Singer treadle to a Juki HZL f300. The Juki is hands down my favorite machine ever! I'm hooked on using the knee bar so now don't like using my older machines anymore, lol.
Since I’m a quilter and a sewer, I have a hybrid sewing machine which has the features you mentioned and more. It’s a Juki HZL-F600. It’s computerized, has lots of functions, a hard case, extension table, and a wider area between the sewing area and the actual machine functions to allow for bulk to pass through. It’s definitely a powerhouse. When my machine of 26 years couldn’t be repaired anymore, I was heartbroken-until this one came along. Best money spent-including on extras like certain feet for sewing garments.
I have a Singer Lightweight sewing machine that was born in 1949. I used this when my Singer Touch and Sew needed help. It is a little workhorse and pulled me through bad times when I had my dressmaking business. I still have it as well as a Babylock Presto 2.
Oh nice. Having great quality machines makes a huge difference. Thanks for sharing.
Love Juki. I’ve got several machines, two are Juki machines and they are my favorites. I have had my HZL-F600 for 10 years or so. An excellent all purpose home machine. It has the best stitches! I got my semi-industrial TL-QVP18 about two years ago.. It’s wonderful. It can sew both light weight and heavy weight fabrics. What I love is that I can use a heavier weight thread (Tex 70). It has the added benefit of being able to match stitching coming from my walking foot industrial machine. I wish I would have known about Juki earlier in my sewing adventures.
You have a great collection, thanks for sharing your experiences and knowledge as well!
Yes, I would definitely enjoy a video with guidance on what machine I should buy. Years ago, I purchased a very basic Brother XM2701 machine and taught myself how to sew with the help of TH-cam tutorials. Recently, I find myself sewing stretch fabrics more than anything else. I LOVE the needle position, thread cutting and visibility features you mentioned with this Juki machine, but I need a zigzag to finish my knit edges as I don’t own a serger. I really don’t have the space for multiple machines, so I need one that can accommodate more than a straight stitch.
Thank you for sharing the details of what you're looking for. I'll keep these things in mind when i film that video.
What a great video! Humorous, informative and refreshing.
I have a Juki QVP 2000 that got from a local shop, it was returned by someone else and barely used. Got a great deal on it and I probably wouldn't have spent the $ for a new one. And I love the machine.
Thanks for the bit about where to store the knee lever! Didn't know that!!
Oh nice, I'm glad you like yours and got a deal!
It's on my wishlist so badly that from the thumbnail and the small bit of blue triangle I knew it was a juki straight away. Unfortunately my current machine works just fine. Love the video, exploring design details is fun.
I hope you can get it one day!
You are due for an upgrade. I have a Juki and I throughly enjoy it. Honestly, I would have bought a Bernina (I purchased a used one that the mother board was going out on and giving me trouble) I dearly love it. I couldn’t rationalize the cost of a new Bernina , checked out the Jukis and I’m very happy with it.
It was a bit overdue. I didn't know what I was missing, honestly. I'm glad you like yours too!
I just got the Juki TL 2010Q, looks identical, honestly, and i am also in love! Ive been making bag after bag!
I have been sewing on Jukis for over 30 years... it is the BEST sewing machine!! I have 2 of them right now in 2 different work rooms and have recommended it to many many people who were very happy with it.
Glad you found your “perfect” sewing machine. My favorite is a Juki too. A Exceed HZL-F300. It’s an awesome all around home design with the amazing knee-lift and special foot pedal, as it cuts both the top and bottom threads when you get to the end of what you are sewing. It can do 15 different button holes ( woven, knit, keyhole) PLUS you can change the width of the button hole ! Also there are 2 different alphabet options that are programmable and you can save for later , a long with many basic embroidery patterns. Yes it can heavy fabrics like a champ. The paper manual is super easy to use and very helpful . I purchased it brand new in the sealed box for just $599. A real bargain ! LOVE IT I just try not saying that too loudly with the Husqvarna Opal 650 close by. My Brother XR3340 feels a bit left out. It’s a nice machine with lots of features, but it’s a lightweight.
I had a big blessing of purchasing a 1953 Singer sewing machine in the cabinet at a thrift store. Then, I had it professionally cleaned and the motor changed out. Then sewing technician told me that I could get another 50 years out the machine. He was so surprised when I told him that I had just bought it! He told me that the previous owner, whoever that was, had kept up the maintenance on the machine until the motor had to be replaced. The cabinet came with the original manual and accessories.
I hear you on this! I have a Juki TL2010Q which has all of the features you pointed out and I LOVE it too!
I also have my industrial machines, but keep this one at home just in case I bring home projects. I would absolutely consider it a semi-industrial machine and totally geeked out over the small details too. I felt so fancy 😂
I love your videos and appreciate the information you share. Thank you 😊
That makes me happy to hear. I'm glad I'm not the only one who enjoys these things :) Thanks for watching.
I've had a LOT of sewing machines over the years, from really cheap basic models to ridiculously expensive computer-controlled machines with embroidery options. Most I bought used from ebay, some I bought new. I've had this Juki and yes, it is a lovely machine and I agree with everything Cornelius tells us. It's so well designed, so easy and smooth to use. I loved it.
However, it isn't my favourite machine. My favourite machine is the industrial Jack machine I have now. Downsides are it is built into its own table, so can't be put away; it doesn't have an automatic needle threader, and as I'm on the wrong side of 60 I do struggle to thread those needles without the useful little Bohin needle threader that I bought, which is fab; it is as heavy as anything so if I need to move it to a different floor I have to insist my sons visit so they can move it! Upsides are it will sew through anything I point at it; the stitch quality is always fabulous; and new sewing machine feet are a couple of pounds at most, instead of the tens of pounds that Bernina expects you to pay, for example.
If you have the space, buy an industrial. If you don't, then the Juki is fabulous.
I bought my Juki about 16 years ago and I love it! I previously loved my Bernini, but my Juki is my fave!
I'm happy to hear it!
I bought a new Juki TL 2000 this spring and I love it. I use it for quilting/piecing and its perfect for that. Love your videos. So informative. Thanks.❤❤❤
I have two Bernina Sewing machines which I love to sew clothes. Then I have two other sewing machines… and a Juki. Different type the yours but similar in function. I love my fast sewing machine, heavy duty, walking foot. All I need to make quilts. And yes, I love all the features you’ve mentioned as well.
I have a two Juki’s and an industrial DNU-1541 . I have the TL2000QI. It’s a real workhorse and for buttonholes I have the HZL-F300. It sews great buttonholes! The knee lever for the pressure foot is the bomb! Cornelius, you will love your Juki.
A few years ago I actually compared a Juki (I don’t remember what model) and the Janome HD9. I ultimately went with the Janome, mostly because I felt it might handle thicker fabrics / more layers than the Juki. There were demonstrations of it going through 9 layers of denim without a hiccup. Do I sew 9 layers of denim? No, but I do a fair amount of shortening of jeans for me and my family, so the idea of not having to worry about my machine bogging down, was very appealing. I love my Janome, and one of these days I’ll invest in the attachment for the auto thread cutter, but for now I use the button. I think I might have been just as happy with the Juki, but once my heart was set on the Janome I couldn’t talk myself out of it. I have my 20+ year old Viking #1 for delicate knits and fancy stitches, but they don’t make parts for it anymore, and I know my days with it are probably numbered.
I have a Janome 1600p and it runs as well today as it did 14 yrs ago. Fab machine that is the precursor to the HD9.
I heard others tell me how much they like that Janome HD9 as well. Good to know there's others who like it too.
I have a Pfaff 6122 that I bought in the early 2000s, and it has been a remarkable sewing machine for the 20+ years I've had it. I have it serviced every so often, and it runs like a top. I can sew through very delicate and very heavy fabrics without changing any of the settings, and it has a dual feed feature that keeps my seams very stable and flat. I mainly sew very small doll clothes, but I can sew pretty much anything on it.
Never sewed with a machine before (my old auntie made sure I could hand sew). But always wanted to learn. Have a background in woodworking, so craft, and manual work interest me. Just purchased a 1940s Singer 31-15 with factory table and motor. Built like a tank.
First I would like to say that I love your videos! Entertaining and very informative! I have been sewing since I was 9 , I am now 74 , I sew on nothing but vintage machines, I currently have 30 left from a much larger collection! I have a Kenmore 158.1660 found by the side of the road 5 years ago that is now my very favorite! Made during the late 70’s , it sews with no nonsense every time ! Check out some vintage babies they will outlive us !
It's great to hear about your vintage machine collection and how much you love them. Happy sewing!
I have and love a Bernina .. 35 years .. LoVe it. I need something to sew leather.. and have been looking at Juki. Your vid is convincing me this is what i want. Thank you.
I've heard great things about Bernina's as well.
I love Juki machines. Had my serger for over 30 years and it is still a workhorse. Nothing fancy just a reliable machine.