Yes …a guy that encourages your talents and growth is a keeper!

53 years sewing exclusively power industrial, Yuki, Singer, Chimako, Brother, Bernina, Pfaff, Rimoldi, etc. Sewing with industrial sewing machines is like playing baseball big leagues! Put it this way; you don't produce with a domestic machine. I've got my first one back in the early 70,s, it was a 400 W Singer, probably 50 years old at the time. Walk into a shop (LA downton) ask to the stubby guy with the pipe for the price of the black beauty and if I could put 100 dollars to hold it layaway. You can take it now and paid me the balance of 175.00 in monthly installments! Next he barked some names and two husky boys appeared, put the machine in my station wagon. He gave me some needles and bobbins. We most probably arrange the deal in sign language,I didn't speak enough English and he didn't speak any Spanish. I drove away floating in clouds, for the sake of me, can't remember how we took it to the second floor of our apartment 🙄 long story longer, my first project paid me back the 275.00 investment. Needless to said I paid my debt faithfully and kept buying my supplies from the same man, he moved 3 times anf I follow him. Last time I was in town heard from his son He passed to better life. The beauty of the 400 W or one of them is you can sew from heavy duty fabrics to soft delicate silks and lingerie better then Bernina, latter I acquire one more same model and install a special attachment to sew upper shoes. I size down more and more, the last two things I relinquished were my sewing machines, it was,still is painful. Sewing in a brand new domestic Singer a gift from a group of nice ladies at Church is a substitute. At my age still is hope in me, saving to buy me perhaps a Yuki such as yours. Thank You for bring back the only thing nobody can take away "my past" the readily retrievable memories. The present is ephemeral, the future so uncertain but the past is really my possession. Excellent video. Beautiful to see young people so interested in the old art, and sew it goes 💕

Thank you Lauren. I want an industrial machine but I’m hesitating because I am 75 years old! I have a Janome HD9

Hi Lauren ... thank you for revealing the beast, I've been admiring it since I started watching ur videos.. hope to have one soon. My 1st machine was a brother I cried when I opened it. A gift from my sister. Just retired him 2yrs ago after 15yrs. Thank u for ur knowledge and sense of humor... Luv it! 💟

You are such a sweetheart for showing this video Lauren, and yes it's Melinda (me) who just got hers, and I'm so glad I found your channel initially b/c you have shown it in all of your videos and I always wanted one. thanks again!

Thanks! I've had my 'Strider,' aka 1181n for almost 2 yrs. I love this guy! You showed me on thing I didn't know....how to raise the foot when winding the bobbin! I always wind while sewing but now I have an option. Thanks, again, for this video!

Hi Lauren, Thank you for this video, I'm in Queensland, Australia and hopefully will buy the same Juki next year, and 100% because of YOU!!!, I love your videos and the relaxed way you just do it, so thank you and keep up the great stuff you do. xxxx

Love your sense of humor and realness, and the cute puns haha. *sigh* one day.............. until then I will continue with my cheap $99 Singer I have from Walmart, but a girl can dream :)

Thank you for this video! I just got one for Christmas, so I appreciate you sharing the information you’ve learned!

I am super excited I am buying this machine, I have a fellow importing it for me, it will take about 40 days to arrive but I don't care, thank you Lauren for your video, going through the bits and pieces just reinforces my choice..thank you so much

My dream machine! Thanks for the video and all the inspiration you have provided to me personally!

I followed along and learned a ton! I had lots of questions (like raising the foot) that I could not find elsewhere. Thanks so much - you're a doll!

Good choice in a machine . On the end cover of my machine I made and mounted a 3 pocket pouch ( seam ripper , a thread snipper , and a 72" tape measure ) . I used velcro to mount it and its great , Very close and out of the way . thanks for the video and good luck with your machine

Wow, thank you. I enjoyed the tour. You are very blessed to have such a great space to exercise your talent.

I was just looking at this machine today and your video popped up with all the information I was looking for. THANK YOU!!!!! Love your work!!

Thank you Lauren for the tour of your machine. I have the JukiTL 2010Q and the Janome HD9 and still have problems going through the thick layers of faux leather and canvas. I watch your videos and see this machine is a workhorse. Going this week to look at this one and the 1541S. Love watching you in all your videos. 💕

I've been drooling over this machine for a while now. Thanks for the info.

Thank you for sharing. I have learned so much from watching your videos. You make it look so easy. After 6 months of sewing seriously I have outgrown my domestic machine that refuses to sew vinyl without skipping stitches. So frustrating. The Juki is one of my top picks but it’s big investment for a newbie. With time and practice I hope to be half as good as you. -Kristin in Cali

Omgolly! I am SO! Happy I came across this video! I purchased this machine (well, the little sister actually) in April 2019. I had/have been saving up my $$. For the past 3-4 months I do nothing but cry every time I use it. She is now in the garage & I have her listed on a garage sale site. Maybe I will give her another go. You have given me the courage to try at least once more. Thank you dear! 👍🏼❤️👍🏼

I can’t wait to get one, I’m still waiting but I will be using your video for reference again soon… thank you Lauren 😊

Very informative video clip. I don't have this sewing machine, but good source of info just the same. I too have run down several sewing machines trying to sew bags, lol.

Great video Lauren thank you I've been in love with your badass machine since I started watching you lol. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Super grateful for this video. Just got this machine and feeling a little freaked out and daunted lol this video is so helpful!!!!!!

You have a fabulous sense of humor !! Looking into getting one of these bad boys lol! I have a Singer Brilliance and Brother Se400. They are not heavy duty even though my brother Se400 goes through soft leather easily. But more and more are asking me to fix zippers on material that is harder to sew through. eekk I have to hand crank to get it through! I need an industrial one! So saving up for it!

I just bought the Juki 8700-H for my horse blanket repair business. I saved $from all my sewing service the last several months. I was in tears when I placed the order. The first of 3 boxes arrived today. Super excited. I too went through several Brother machines. My Singer Heavy Duty has been a workhorse and I'm still gonna use it. I consider the Juki an investment and not an expense.

I love yours! I went from a $50 dollar Walmart machine to a Kenmore sewing/embroidery machine to a Babylock Ellegante also a sewing/embroidery machine to a used Juki 5550 D for just a $100! ( I got it from a lady who sewed cotumes for movies in LA) It had a clutch motor and I purchase a servo motor off amazon and my husband replace it very easily! The guy who clean up my Juki wanted to charge me $500 dollars to change the motor. We bought it for $100 on amazon and replacing it was a breeze! I really want the one you have but, after spending so much in the machine I got I can’t for now. Enjoy it because it is a BEAST! I think they are the best and I wish I knew more about machines before investing in the Babylock Elllegante.

Thanks for the video, Lauren - you're so real...and entertaining. I also have the Juki DU1181n. One thing I might mention - the Owner's Manual is in Chinese AND English - just page through it and you'll see that the pages in English are sandwiched in between the Chinese pages. By the way, I hate spiders, too. LOL.

Love the video. You are so adorable ❤️. Looking to invest in an industrial machine someday. Recently bought a husqvarna multi 10 needle embroidery machine and trying to learn all about it, but lately more and more into bag making. Thank you for going over your machine, every little information helps. You are so talented. Keep up the great work and fascinating videos. 👍

Ok, I have my Juki DU-1181N right in front of me. I am watching your video"Story Time...". Thanks again for your information video! It is a long process learning about this machine, and I own 5 others, all domestic. I've been sewing since high school, (many, many years ago). These are similar but more complicated! Wish me luck!

Just had mine delivered today...so happy! I nested for mine to lol...hoovered to lol

Thank you Lauren for the walk through. I’ve just ordered this machine in the UK. Very excited and nervous at the same time 😂

I have a couple big industrial machines and I have castors on them for easy movement anywhere in my room to sew. The front two castors are locking for safety. They work great!

I live in an old (102 yo) 2 story house, not including the fully floored attic and concrete floored basement, so I'd be in the same boat as you were, Lauren with no help. I'd have to sweet talk one of they guys from my local home improvement store that I used to work with. I've really wanted a machine like yours. Bright side is, there's a Juki dealer and fabric store about a mile from my house and the husband of the lady who runs the fabric store, works on sewing machines.

Lol. I have an industrial sewing maching and I highly recommend for people who sew 80 hours per week. I too ran though many home type sewing machines (about 5 per year) before I thought of buying my industrial machine. Its like driving a brand new car. I will tell you about that fuse. If it burns out and it will, the machine will not run at ALL. They are very inexpensive, less that .25. As far as maintenance, there is not much, just keep the bobbin area clean and keep it oiled. I would keep some fuses handy just in case. Probably can get them at an auto part store. Hope I helped

I’m about to sew a 3rd machine “into the ground” so I really appreciate this video.

Thank you Lauren for a great video. My lovely Hubby bought me this machine! I too have killed my Brother domestic making bags so he decided I needed this. I've already knocked the timing out after hitting hardware 🙄 but managed to fix it after watching Steve at Sewing Gold. I don't have speed control on mine (bought in UK) well I haven't got the same dial as yours so I don't think I have, so I need to learn to not be too heavy footed, especially when sewing near hardware 😳 I wouldn't have been brave enough to get this machine without having your video's to help me, so huge thanks from me! Ps his name is Bruce, Bruce Almighty 🤣

OMG “the kids not dead yet” we just became best friends!! I love none real you are!, please keep making videos!!

great video. thanks, for me was very informative. I have bought this sewing machine yesterday but I'll get it next month, because I've paid half of the money now and another half I'll pay next monght. that is why. am happy with this sewing machine. actually I was looking for a freearm walking foot machine, but my budget was not enough for that. that is why I bought this one. I'll try to start some home businesse for bag making. that is why this machine is also good enough to start with, and maybe later if my businesse got success I'll buy another freearm machine too. but for now this one is good enough for me.

My BFF and her husband strongly encouraged me to start a business cause I did such a great job on everyone's blankets.

I bought the Juki 1541 walking foot machine. Sews over everything. There certainly is a learning curve. I go from my Bernina machines to the Juki depending what I'm working on. Very different. Love it so far.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge of the machine and more so for sharing your sewing video You asked us t share any tips we had and I would like to share when changing thread it works really really well to tie Of the thread , ( I usually use the square knot. Right over left ,left over right as we did in Girl Scouts yrs and yrs ago) lift the foot and you can simply pull the thread thru the machine .. most times you will only have to thread needle. Thanks for all your “ fun” videos. You keep sewing interesting Thanks again!!!!!!!!!

I just ordered my Juki DU -1181N ! I was wondering which machine order and you help me on my decision, thanks ! I am so excited!

I saw the white thread just fine! Thank you for the great video!!!

Thankyou Lauren that was really helpful.I am looking at buying a juki.

thank you Lauren for this I just purchased my machine and it did not come with a user manual either so this is very helpful

Ten months ago I watched your video and decided when I bought one it would be a Juki like yours. I got it yesterday! Hand wheel is really hard to turn as well as changing the stitch length. I’ll try your tip of holding down the reverse lever to shorten stitches. I wasn’t able to put overlay on lining piece for zipper because it distorts thin fabrics. Is that too much pressure on pressure foot? #21 needle in it too. I’ll change that tomorrow as well. Getting lamps, oil and bobbins. Thanks for the list and the great video. I got a Chinese manual that has a little English but doesn’t answer anything. Thanks again. Hugs for Dorothy too!🥰

You are Awesome. i love watching you!🙏🏻❤️

Thank you Lauren. Great video.

I was thinking about getting one so thanks for the info!

I just purchased this machine. Have add it for 2 weeks and have yet get it to use it. It had a thread jam from the factory. I finally got it unjammed and threaded but it will not stitch. I’m hoping it’s the tension that needs adjusted. I purchased to make home décor mostly custom pillows that are to thick for my Juki quilting machine QVP. I will be happy to take any advice you can provide. You are so correct about the manuals they are not very good. I don’t read Chinese 😂

LOVE!! I want that machine so much but my studio is upstairs and I have no room. I don't make enough bags to justify it either.

Just brought my 1181 home...hoping I can get it going:-) Assembly went well until we tried to actually pump the oil through and then managed to break two needles. Now awaiting thread....

Thanks for the tutorial. I am really wanting to get one of them.

I just started following you, and watched about your Juki. Love it by the way. Like your description of parts of machine. Anyway question: noticed most of your bags are leather, vinyl etc. So will this model of Juki sew well on cotton fabric?

Hi Lauren. I was interested in making backpacks, pouches and other things so I know this would with for that. However, I'd like to also work with making some clothes. With the correct adjustments, does the 1181n work well with lighter fabrics or is it always gonna end badly? Great video btw!

You have me interested in purchasing a industrial sewing machine even though I have a brother sm and overlocker which I love.

Not sure if you already fix it or not but, you asked. After you thread your thread through the whole on the bottom of the first “tension” nob you go straight to the tension nob on the bottom, pass it through the really thin bar the tension nob has then through the “elbow” bar that is to the left of the tension nob and when you go up then you thread it through that metal loop above the tension nob, the hidden bar you were talking about and then other metal loop on the other side. Not sure if this is well explained. If you find yourself braking thread or so it could be this.

Love this. This is my next machine. I'm such an idiot for buying the juki tl 2010. It was almost the same price and now that I know what I know I wish I went with yours!!!!! I'll have to buy it and then sell my machine cuz I dont want to be without a machine!!! You should do a video close up of your machine sewing.. and maybe how to adjust tension and things... If u have time of course

Lauren, I love your video. I have a 8100 E H and it has the same thread configurations that you have but I thread it a different way. I will try your configuration. Love your accessory wall items. What is your source? Love how you have your zippers. Might try that since I do have the wall space. Thanks so much. Oh what is the source for your light above your sewing machine and how are you putting your magnets on the machine. Is that vinyl covering the magnets? Sorry for all the questions. lol

My Brother Embroidery machine crapped out a year ago. I gotta take it in for repairs. I'd still like to keep it cause that was the very last one Walmart sold of that type.

I am impatiently waiting for mine!

oh my God I can't believe it's finally done waited a long time please kindly film part 2 how to wind the bobbin and how you use the knee lifter and the foot pedal being used please ok thank you very much.

I “sew” appreciate this video done by you! Hmmmmm, who can I pay to haul it up to my 3rd floor apartment when it’s delivered? 😂. I want it so bad!

Love this you answered so many questions

My husband bought me a singer in 1994, I used it twice, plucked it into the closet, pulled it out in 2003 to make my first quilt for my dad. I placed the quilt just fine, but when it came time to quilt it, I broke the throat of the machine and he came home to me in tears. My Juki 1508 just showed up Tuesday and my husband tore a muscle in his arm taking up stairs to my sewing room..... still not together today because they forgot to send the manual with it so it’s still in parts.

Thanks Lauren - this was very helpful!

Just got my machine home! So excited👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. How long does it take for wicks inside machine to be oiled?

There is a question I’ve been meaning to ask you. When I sew in mine even on the slowest setting I try to press lightly the foot pedal and this brings the machine to make a noise as if it will start sewing but it doesn’t start. Not sure if this is making sense. Then I press a little harder and it then goes kind of too quick. Did you adjust anything after having it set up? Mine doesn’t have a clutch motor. It has the quiet servo one with adjustable speed. I noticed you sew at a very low speed very easy and I’m wondering if I have to do anything else on mine.

Hello Lauren I just got my Du 1181n about a month ago, when topstitching my first finished bag the bottom thread was loopy in spots so I went on KZfaq and whatever your video and fierce Kitten video. I like how you thread your machine, I do not think Fierce Kittens machine is threaded right. What do you think?

Thanks for the very informative video. I watched it about a year ago after I bought my machine. I re-watched it tonight because it's about time to change out the oil and I couldn't remember what kind you recommended. One thing I noticed this time around was that you mentioned a couple other areas on top of the machine to watch out for when applying the oil, but your camera was still zoomed in on the pressure foot. Can you describe where those little spots are you were referring to?

Do you suggest one to upgrade to a t-leg with wheels when buying this machine? Does this machine has a bobbin winder?

I have a Juki 8700H (after killing my domestic!) but found it struggled with thicker stuff. My dad gave me some money and I had some sewing income too so bought a Juki 1541 DNU. I sew everything from fabric (sew my own clothes) to heavy leather so the combination is really good for me. My dining room is a gonna though haha

I love your videos! I found them when I started researching the Juki DU1811N. I have a question...did your machine come with the bobbin winder or did you add it? On many websites they offer option to add “automatic bobbin winder”.

Thank you Lauren! So your favorite thread is from Superior Threads???

Hello Lauren, Thank you for this video. Currently I have a Janome HD-3000 Heavy Duty sewing machine. I have definitely put it through some hard times and have thrown the timing off numerous times as well as broke several needles. Usually I am sewing multiple layers of 10 oz duck canvas, several layers of bull denim fabric and would like to sew medium to thick leather. With that being said, usually my sewing sessions are full of explicit language being heard outside of my sewing/office. My sewing projects are mostly cosplay and costuming projects.I have watched a few videos on the Juki DU-1181N and am really curious if it will suit my sewing needs and reduce my stress while sewing? Thank you in advance for any help.

Oh Lauren, I love you, "lets just huff it" omg I'm on the floor. I put my on off switch on the side so the kids couldn't walk by and switch it (brats). The thing on the switch I think is a fuse! My drawer came broken :-(. I need another magnet for my head to keep the seam ripper! I just noticed that sticker on mine too LOL.

Where can I find service manual? My machine is spoiled. The stitch length selector knob broke and while changing length it must have been overshot And the whole thing has spoiled.

Hi Lauren, Thank you for all your videos. I have learned so much. I was wondering if you had to choose would you still get the 1181 or the 1541s?

Hi Lauren! Does this machine plug into a standard wall power outlet? Does it pull a lot of volts do you know? I will be putting this machine into my 16' vintage RV that I have turned into my sewing studio.

Hi - thank you for the in-depth look at your machine! Can you sew cotton fabric - such as you would for a quilt? Or lining of pockets with cotton fabric? Or would it shred the fabric?

I just bought this machine and the instructions doesn't help. Trying to figure out what connects to what is a job. But I know I'll love it when it's put together.

Hey lauren. Thx for the.video .i am.hoping to get one soon ! I sew burlap and vibyls (if that s what you call fake leather) I al not interfacing my linings( i live in polynesia. It doen t stick so well after a while. . My question is: does this.model do cotons as well? I do love the walking foot for all the layers of leather and burlap and especially the topstitchings. But i am not so sure about linings. Thx for the answers and the awesome work you do.

Great video! But..... Haha, I feel so dumb... How many times I've rocked my machine back to get to the oil pan and clean the bobbin area of gunk... But never thought to do that when I have a birdsnest. In the bobbin area.. I've actually laid on the floor trying to get up under it with tweezers... Durrr 😂😂😂 PS... You're so cute, love your videos 🤗

Thank you💜🙋‍♀️ im waiting it will be happen 👍

Thanks for another great video 💕

I really appreciate this video. I'm looking forward to bay but I'm confuse between this sewing machine and DDL 8700 what do you think?

What was so hard about using it? I’d love to get one, but I already have a Brother D755-B55-3, I think. I don’t wanna go in there and look…lol. It’s very old. My mom used to upholster and make custom draperies. It is so freaking fast. 4000 spm, dang. I changed the pulley to the smallest one I could get. Did several other recommended things. Still too fast and I am at the moment trying to make your Emily bag. I have thrown the material across the room! Lol. I need something slower. It has a clutch motor. Maybe a servo motor will help. I want to thank you like everyone else. You’ve helped me immensely. It does seem like a lot of folks are making bags now. Wondering if it’s worth investing in another machine or just go back to quilting.

Thank you I have been looking for one ✌🏼

I have a new JUKI DU 1181N and I can hardly push the knee lift to raise the foot. I think the spring is way too tight. Can you tell me what I can do to make it easier?

How did you set your knee lift to do it with your left knee??

Hi. Basically it is for upholestry and leather ,what are you using it for??

I want to get a industrial sewing machine too. I was using one during my Home E.C. class during Junior high school. Juki Sewing machines are Manufactured in Tokyo, Japan. So your manuls are likely to be written in Katakana and hiragana.

Thanks for the video. Juki should pay you a commission. After watching this video I did some research and bought a Juki 1541S and love it. Just two days later...that's good sales influencing!

Just purchased my very own Juki DU 1181n after watching this..... I love it!! The link for the feet is dead, any chance you could give me the part number? 😊

thanks Lauren. i have had my on this machine. I'm less worried about where to buy it from online and more concerned about what to do if it needed service. also wondering how i would get it moved, like you. DID YOU HAVE TO PAY EXTRA TO HAVE IT DELIVERED ASSEMBLED?

Where did u get that cool 😎 light on ur machine?

Trying to decide between this and the 8700H.... very tough decision!!

What type of foot did you end up purchasing?

They are your left and right zipper foot Lauren....😊

since year 2001 up to today my using juki machine is good and strong speed ,