JUKI 1541S VS JUKI 1181 (IN DEPTH COMPARISON) 

@9:55 (1181n: 6-layers of cotton is minimum, but no adjustments to tension were made. Just out-of the-box capability?). FWIW: Sewing Gold has a video or two showing adjustments for lightweight material, including reducing the takeup spring tension or stroke (I forget which. The instruction manual shows both adjustments). He gets a couple of layers working pretty good with light thread. I was at my local distributor's store a couple weeks ago and it sewed (top to bottom) 2 layers of poly poplin (thin, slippery finish), thin batting, Pellon 50 stiffener, thin batting on bottom. It sewed that really well with t40 poly thread. Had to reduce the presser foot pressure, and thread tension. There's more adjustments that might make it work better. But, it seemed fine. It would be interesting to see a video pushing the 1181n to its extremes. Goldstar has a video showing the 1181n sewing ridiculously thick/heavy/hard webbing (in his video it looks like the presser foot height should be adjusted (it's not going 15mm like you show in your video. He struggles to get it under the foot. Maybe for dramatic effect. "Look how thick this is." It looks like the foot isn't as high as it could be.). There's quite a few adjustments that could make the 1181 handle thin material. It would be interesting to see that. (I'm drawn to the 1181 for that capability. There seems to be a gap between home/consumer models using the "attachment" walking foot - which works ok, and a real walking foot machine. Those seem to be upholstery-leather oriented. If you're doing layer of thin material and want a real walking foot (for better feed), the 1181 seems to be the only choice. Most videos talk about how thick/heavy it can go. Not how thin/light.).

Excellent video. As always Juki Junkies are the best at educating us. I have a 1541s

Thank you, love my Juki 1181N

I love my 1541s. ❤ With the right interfacing, I make 100% of my bags on it.

David, Thank You very much for everything you for for juki owners.

Exactly what I looking for… thank you so much.

Great info. Really looking for an industrial machine. I think the juki 1541S would be perfect

i dont know how to sew but i have 3 classic cars that need uhpolstered and i think learning to do this will save me a ton of money and I learn a new skill

Love my 1181. I have a compound feed cylinder arm, it’s overkill since I don’t sew leather.

I have the 1541. Your videos are very educational!

Please do a video on what all stitches the juki MO654DE serger can do .

Actually, there are a few places to oil the 1181n, in addition to the oil pan.

Please do this kind of material try out for the DDL 9000C

Hi can you use with 1541s 10 no. thread and up to 200 gauge needle?

I didn’t hear of these two machines have an automatic thread cutter? Thank you for the videos!

Hello. I have a question regarding the Knee Lift - is it adjustable (would need to lower, since I’m 4’10”) to accommodate the diff knee height of sewist. Thank you

Can the bobbin also use the same # thread as the top. Or do you have to use say for example a Tex45 in bobbin and use a Tex70 on the top thread. Thank you

Just curious if these two machines can be specifically tuned to much lighter materials by changing the thread size, bobbin tension, and top tension? It seems like the bunching comes from the thread, bobbin tension, and top tension not being set to the material. A tuning video would be helpful to see how good you can get it to work on light materials and thread at the bottom of their range - because I’m very interested in both of these machines, but need to know more about their real versatility.

Dumb question... was wondering how many hours can you sew with the 1181 every day? Thanks, great video.

Thanks for sharing. How to change the timing for a different needle size?

Does the 1541 also rest in an oil pan like the 1181? At 1:42 when you open the 1541, I see oil dripping from the bottom of the machine.

Wondering...How slow will the Juki 1541 go? Every video I see of somebody using it, it seems way to fast for detailed leatherwork.

How does a 3D purse maneuver under !181. Do things get caught under the head. Thank you.

So torn on TL18 vs one of these

135x17 and DPx17 is the same needle system. 😁

If you had a choice which one would you get?

Can the 1181 sew up to 9/10oz leather?

How does one live with an oil pan in the home ? It has odors from oil fumes, that coats the lungs, allergies ? Pets, babys, disabled-asthma , bronchitis, emphazima, elderly. 🤺💐

Great video, but one can hear the lady talking in the background. Its distracting. Mute her out.