Juki DU1181N Review | My thoughts after making 10 projects in two weeks on the Juki DU1181N
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- Join me as I talk about the features of the Juki DU1181N industrial sewing machine. This machine is a straight stitch-only machine that will sew through fabrics, interfacings, leather, and vinyl that most domestic machines struggle to sew through.
This video is not sponsored. My thoughts are based on my personal experience with the Juki DU1181D.
The blue vinyl bag is the Erica Bowler bag pattern by ororosapatterns.com/collectio....
The large duffle bag is made with the By Annie Get out of Town Duffle 2.0 bag pattern. The small Open Wide bag is also made from a By Annie pattern.
By Annie, Get out of town Duffle 2.0 Video: • By Annie Get Out of To...
I purchased my machine at sewinggold.com/ Steve Levin was great to work with during the purchase and set up process.
I purchased the additional feet at www.goldstartool.com/
I purchased thread from several sources, including Amazon and Superior Threads.
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Your review is very thorough. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Thank you for this video! My Juki DU1181N just arrived last week and I am excited to get started. I can totally relate to the frustrations you've had with your domestic machine. I too have a Baby Lock embroidery machine and recently made my first handbag complete with the fancy hardware and foam layers. Just when I was finishing the last row of stitching at the top, my machine struggled to get through the layers and the stitches didn't turn out very nicely. That's when I decided I needed an industrial machine. I am encouraged by all of your positive comments and can't wait to get started on my Juki. Your work looks outstanding!
Thank you for sharing your experience
Thank you so much for this information! I have been trying to decide which industrial machine to buy!
That is where I bought mine today!! Can’t wait to use mine
Wow, the bags you've made are phenomenal !!! Such beautiful craftsmanship! Thank you for reviewing this machine!
Glad you like them!
I was fortunate to have an industrial sewing machine family-run business close to where I live. I purchased the 1181, they put it together and I have it perched by a window in my sewing room. LOVE it. It is a bit of a learning curve but worth it.
I Violanti is this your last name? Mine is Violandi I’m from Massachusetts.
I’m going to get this one for bags! thanks for the info
I love your bags! So very nice😊
After watching your video I finally pulled the trigger and called Steve and ordered this exact machine!! I've been on the fence but your review pushed me over the edge to purchase. You're right, Steve talked to me for quite a while and answered every question I had (he had the hiccups and was embarrassed lol) I did order the engraved plate with measurements, THAT to me speaks volumes about customer service!! I can't wait to get the videos and my machine and start sewing on it. Thanks for the great video!!
Beautiful bags!!! I'm a quilter AND am considering buying this model for binding and perhaps straight line quilting. I understand from a couple of Steve's videos, it's possible with a couple adjustments.
When you decide to try binding, I would LOVE to see it😊
I a DU1181N as well, I love mine. I want to make bags, I have made a few but as soon as I got it I had to have shoulder surgery so it took some time to recover and I am just now getting excited about making bags again!
I just purchased mine and it is here and unwrapped. I appreciate your video and t has taken away some of the fears I have getting started with it as it does not come with a manual. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
You bags look so beautiful, you have a great sewing machine i own a Juki and i love my machine, you are very talented , thank you for sharing, blessings.
Thank you so much!
I worked in a sewing factory many years ago. Industrial machines are so cool. I personally do not own one. But. I know how they work. Awesome.
Thank you for sharing.
Great video thanks 👍
Thank you for this video. I’ve got this machine on my wish list. Have to figure out where it’d fit. I need a bigger house just for sewing machines and to have a sewing room! Gave you a follow on IG. Wonderful work that you do. Thanks again!
Thank you. Nice detailed review. I’m currently researching to purchase an industrial- I need to get it right the first time so haven’t leapt off the ledge yet. Lol. Am considering the Juki 1541, but not positive I’ll need the compound feed. It’s been like pulling teeth to gather info. My local store is zero help. Thanks again. I’ve subbed.
Your bags are gorgeous, and I hope you post some full audio/visual of entire process of making bags. I dislike videos posted by others where music is playing, no talking/explanation and they use finger pointing for illustrating sewing. I'm torn between the DU1181N and the DNU 1541S. Great information here, thanks for posting.
You can stop the needle from going up and down when winding a bobbin. Saw it on a you tube with Let’s just Sew Whatever, Lauren
I’m getting that someday for our business thanks
Two notes: Left and right zipper feet are available for this machine, so you can get up close to corners, buckles, zippers etc. Also, on industrial machines, the feed dogs and needle plate are usually swapped out as a matching pair, as various different sizes and types of feed dogs are available and need to be matched to the needle plate (you can swap out one or the other individually too, but you need to match up the part numbers to make sure they're compatible with each other).
I hope your machine has been treating you well since this video.
Hi I have just got mine i have only had it one day so I have a lot to l learn and I love it I make bags 🎒 😌
I just ordered this machine I cant wait to get it this week, I do believe that when you wind the bobbin there is a way to stop the needle bar from moving while you wind the bobbin I just watched another video explaining this. Your bags are gorgeous by the way
Hi. I have this machine also, and love it. I do end up damaging my vinyl sometimes, so it’s something I need to learn to work around. Anyway, in case you don’t know…Steve actually has a needle plate for this machine with engraved measurement lines. I found it very helpful!! Great Vid!!
I heard that he had the engraved plate. I asked Steve to let me know when he had more in stock. I will email him for an update. Thanks.
I'm considering an industrial machine because I am concerned about ruining my domestic machine with materials that are too heavy. Multiple layers of quilting, denim and now I want to sew leather and canvas. I have Narrowed it down to the Consew 206RB5, Juki DNU1541 and I have now discovered the DU1181. The local sewing dealer mentioned I might look at that too. TFS
Great video, thank you. Was it hard attaching the motor and setting everything up?
Finally someone talk about machine and presents result of work, this more helpful than showing off just stitches on some fabrics, or even nothing. Think I'm stop on this model and find out that it can be work with built-in servo motors. Thanks for video.
Ps what is model of led-lamp on table? Looks so handy.
I purchased the lamp on Amazon but it is no longer available. I'm glad the video was helpful.
I have it and since watching your video I’m ready to sew with it lol. Where did you get your lights for machine love them
I just found your site and am very impressed with your knowledge. I started to do quilting as a form of stress relief (I am a retired OR nurse). I have a Singer Quilt Confidence machine, and would like to take it to the next level. I've decided Juki is the brand that seems to get the most positive reviews. I looked at the TL2000Q, TL2010Q, DDL 8700 and am now looking at the DU1181N. Will this machine let me do free motion quilting? I do a lot of king-sized quilts and this looks like it has a decent amount of room. Also, can the needle be programmed to stop in the down position? Or will I need a stitch regulator to do that? I'm not too fussed that it doesn't cut the threads. I also like it comes with the table, because just getting a regular table adds quite a bit of expense. Sorry for all the questions, but I'd like to make my decision soon so I can get cracking on my Christmas present list! Thanks in advance!
Thank you for this video! I really want a Juki DU 1181N and this was encouraging. Have you tried any leather on it yet?
Hi
I just purchased the same machine as you from Sewing Gold and was wondering if you could tell me where I could purchase the blue light that you have on your machine. Thank you! You did a great job explaining everything about the machine on your video, because of you I made the decision to buy the Juki 1181 N.
I am so happy that I did! Thank you again! Susan😀
This is the machine I have been considering so this is a very helpful video, thank you. Do you mind sharing the brand and details on your heavy weight thread? I had to buy special thread for my Janome machine and I’m hoping it will be ok for what I want to do with this machine. I intend to sew bags from thick wool material I weave on my loom. Thanks for the helpful video, your bags are lovely! 💕
Great video - thank you for all the information. I’m curious if you use the same Tex thread in the bobbin or something different.
I use the same thread in the bobbin.
Thanks for the great review. I’m looking at one myself. I’m wondering which motor I should decide on 3/4Hp or 1HP. Also would you reccomend getting the needle posistioner. Thanks so much. Take care ❤️
I just got mine and love it! Question? what brand and type of light do you have on your machine? I need light!!
I have a 1541 and just ordered a narrow foot….oh my does this make tight space sewing nice!
Thank you for this video. You mentioned that the thread is 70 - is that bonded nylon? I’ve been frustrated lately with my 1181- maybe its the thread I’m using.
Hi there. I just found your video. So it has been two years since you posted this video. Are you still in love with your juki?
I would bought mine next week so thank you for the informations
Glad I could help
I have this machine I made a lot of bags it’s so good to make bags 0n
You cannot go wrong with a Juki. I would love to know where you purchased the articulating led arm lamp? I have been looking for one and can't seem to find one.
Hello! I would like to make soft leather bags, vinyl bags, and 100% Cotton Bowl/Ice Cream Cozies. Can this machine handle the bulk for top stitching on the bowl cozies? I have so many problems top stitching straight (Brother SE600 sewing machine) on the bowl cozies because of all of the bulk in the cozy (2 layers of fabric and 2 layers of Wrap N Zap batting). Also, do you have or could you make a quick video on sewing on this sewing machine please? Thank you.
Wanted to edit my post as I wrote the name of the other lady in a wrong name, but the lüpfst is gone?! Nevertheless is Lauren Morimo. She has great tutorials for sewing bags.
Hello. I loved your video, thanks. Can I ask about your table light over the machine, brand and where you purchased it. Thanks 🧵👗💗✂️💗🪡🧵✂️👗
I bought the light on Amazon but it's no longer available on the site. When I searched "table desk light" several very similar lights came up. I hope that helps.
I am hoping you can give me a source to purchase the wonderful light attached to your thread spool. Love it!!!
Which one?
Hi you can try contacting Steve from Sewing gold and they have a new stitch plate with engraved seam allowance measurements.
Hi, thank you for the video... Can I buy any free motion quilting feet? Have you tried? Since this machine has the power and the speed.... :) I am about to buy this machine...
What thread do you recommend to sew denim? I have size 18 and 21 needles? Thank you
Hi! I would like to know what kind of needle ou use with your tex70 for your vinyls
You said the walking foot was kind of in the way when you were sewing the gusset on, can the walking foot be taken off while you are sewing the gusset on?
Can you use normal threads?
Can u do a triple stitch on this machine? Thank you
Congrats💕I have sawn this machine on Laura M.‘s channel and has fallen in love. But it’s almost impossible to get it in Germany. Wondering if there is another Juki with simulator features and can be bought here, but up to now I have no idea. Also the price is really niche. My domestic machine is a Bernina and was three times as expensive. Your explanation was very very interesting, wish you lots of fun with your Juki!
Juki are great, of course........ but I would recommend Zoje (ZJ0303). It is a lot cheaper than a Juki yet comes with better and newer technology and has all the features (like needle up/down, top (not side) inbuilt bobbin winder, LED head light, marked plate, direct drive servo motor, shuffle walking foot!) inbuilt for the price so you don’t need to pay extra for them like Juki owners have to. I just couldn’t imagine paying all that money for just a “Juki” brand label and not having the inbuilt stuff which should be basic inclusions! So yeah, “clones” have come a long way and are even better than Juki in many respects nowadays! I did my research (and could afford a Juki) but chose not to jump on this Juki 1181 bandwagon for the above reasons. I’ve had my Zoje for over 4 years and I love it! The Zoje 0303 is also more like a Juki 1541 as it’s a shuffle foot... this 1181 and the 8700 Juki’s which are popular too are just basically garment plainsewer machines (light/medium) and are only a single foot “kinda” walking foot... they’ve just been adopted by bagmakers who didn’t want to pay the price for a medium-heavy walking foot machine like the 1541 (because they’re expensive!)
@@cazkiwinz4300 thanks a lot for your informative answer and explanation. I will check the Zoje ZJ0303. But industrial machines seem not to be very popular in Germany. Same problems with quilting: barely impossible to find a langarm or a semi-longarm here. And of course other brands are popular in Europe…, but I I’ll check the Zoje…, although I must be honest that I am spoiled by all the TH-camrs using Juki machines. Whereby spoiled is the wrong expression, must say I am blended or blind for anything else. Thanks for opening my eyes ;) try to keep you informed! Thanks again💕
@@cazkiwinz4300 hello again. Well, it seems as Zoje is a polish brand. You can only get it from there with about 300 euro shipping costs…., so there really is no difference in price here. Both are about euro 1600,- which is - as far as I see - the same price as a Juki in the USA (At least that is the price the Juki is sold on Amazon and you said the Zoje should be cheaper). There is a 0303 for a bit less, it’s called d3 instead d4, but this one does not have all the features you wrote about. Well, I will keep my eyes open… , but the Zoje really looks great…
You can get This juki 1181n also in germany. I'm from germany. I found my one in Hamburg for a realy good price
@@Teatime-mq6bv isn't Durkopp Adler made in Germany?
Can it do free motion quilt?
I was looking at Juki industrial machines and they do one which cuts your threads off at the end of a row. Can't remember which model number
Anyone know why there is a piece of a white zip tie on the back and if has a purpose? It's not holding anything on it.
Is this machine good for quilt piecing? Or it just for heavier weight fabrics? It seems like machine that I would like. Thanks for the information
I understand that many people use the machine for quilting but I haven't tried adjusting the settings for that yet.
Where do you buy your thread?
Do you know how to get the knee lift to be easier to push? Mine is new and very stiff to push the knee lift.
It helped to adjust the position of the knee lift. That helped.
Lisa, I know this was posted ages ago, but Steve has a video on this adjustment on the Sewing Gold TH-cam channel.
I just stumbled on your video several days ago and ordered this same machine. My questions: what kind of oil should I order? and do I need to order special needles or does it take universal Schmitz needles? Thanks in advance.
My machine came with "New Defrix Oil." The needle size will depend on the type of fabric or vinyl you are sewing. I use Groz-Beckert, Nm 110/18 needles. I hope that helps.
@@pinkheartquiltingembroider6505 Wow thank you for getting back to me so quickly I am so excited. My projects are like yours :) I do a lot of byannie projects as well.
Do you know how to make the knee lift easier to push with my knee/leg. I have a new JUKI DU - 1181 N and it is very hard to push the knee lift. I have researched the Internet and talked to many specialists with no solution. The spring seems to be too tight!
My husband helped me adjust the placement of the little round pad and the positioning of the parts. It is still a bit stiff but the changes made some improvements. I hope that helps.
@@pinkheartquiltingembroider6505 Thanks I will try that.
Why did you pick this one over the 1541?
I’m considering either 1181 or 1541
Agree would be nice to compare ..