Hi Siah just wanted to say I have the Juki 1541 & use it for bag making & to make hair scrunchies. It can handle the thinner fabrics just use a smaller size needle. I use it for the lining for bags & haven't had any issues. So don't let that what they say about it not being good for bag making turn you away from the 1541. My juki 1541 is amazing I love it and wouldn't trade it for anything else. It's heavier duty but can do light duty as well. I have sewed satin hair scrunchies on this machine with no issues. Hope this helps..
I also use the Juki 1541s for bag making. Since my Juki 5550 is set up right next to the 1541 I use that for linings but the 1541 sews 8 oz canvas and lightweight cordura beautifully. Also, the 1541 is able to turn on a dime topstitching. I think it is a matter of what you become used to doing and not being fearful of trying everything. All these machines are amazing to work with.
Such a fabulous fabulous video! So needed. Really appreciate it and loved how he gave comparison to other brands and just not what he sold. Mark of a great company!!!!
Kassiah you definitely need a cylinder arm!!!! You will never regret it!!!!! I only have room for one industrial so I went with a cylinder arm with a flat bed table from Recent Relics Designs and is super easy to take off and put on
this is the machine for the big girls! they play with REAL LEATHER! i'm not worthy yet!! lol!! *slink in the background with her measley Singer HD4411 and try to make a canvas tote bag* lol!
but on the serious side, this answers my question i was thinking about today, what are the machines with the most power in sewing? THESE ARE THE ONES! WOW! AMAZING! But, it reveals that there is a sewing machine built for every task that is needed which is great. i love sewing and i am so glad i got back into it. i am obsessed with it! i just like to get into research of this thing!
Thank you Shiniah, for filming that. I sure wished I had seen it before I bought my Juki from Amazon. Now I am on my own when it comes to questions about anything. I hope the answer about the pressure on the walking foot is the same for my Juki. Going to check it now. I love your teaching.
That was the best video ive seen in what machine is best for what you are making. I have watched so many videos and still left with so many questions. Thank you Siah, Jack and Vicki!You guys rock! I now know in confidence what machine to be looking at in next couple of years i will purchase and where from when my bags are selling enough to afford one. DId my first industrial on financing and wasnt the right machine for me, so i got a walking foot (mini) industrial to do my finishing work. ughhh but i now know what machine i need to avoid 2 off them and the sale of these 2 will help to afford my "Dream Machine". I love bag making but Kasiah you make it so much more helpful to learn and move forward. Thank you for all you do!
I’m blessed to have both industrials, flatbed and cylinder they are a game changer in bag making. Thank you for a great tutorial and tour thru sewing machine heaven 🙏❤🙏❤
OMG! Loved this! So informative! I have been on the fence about purchasing an industrial machine for so so long! I've researched and delayed on the hefty investment. I think watching this segment has help me make up my mind. Thank you again....to both of you and don't forget the camera person! ❤
Best video ever!!! I live in Aurora, CO and bought the same Kingmax from Ralph's a little over a year ago. I love it and the people at Ralph's! I learned a lot, Kassiah, just from this short video and of course, from you and your videos!!! Thanks again and happy sewing to all!!! 😍
Thanks Kassiah, I’ve been really thinking about buying an industrial from Ralph’s as I live in Englewood, CO and love the idea of being able to take a machine in for service locally. It was very helpful to have Jack explain the different machines and all the “bells and whistles” on each machine! So informative - thanks for that!
Oh,oh,oh, my daughter and son in law just moved to Denver last November. I live in Indiana. Close to Indianapolis. It's weird I been researching cylinder sewing machines. Mothers day is around the corner. Ok so is my daughter's birthday. Love your channel.
Wow, Kassiah, Fantastic video! Thank u, Jack, for all the great tips 👍🏻 I hv a juki 1541s & even though I love it, it does not like thin material like cotton or wpc. Thank u, Kassiah, for the great video
Fantastic video, Jack was very knowledgeable! Loved hearing about all the machines and their features. When I purchased my industrial I couldn’t walk over a zipper! Someone in the FB group told me about that adjustment on the back of the machine, and turns out that was exactly my problem, it was all the way down!! Now I keep it all the way up and it walks over things beautifully!
I’m pretty sure the Kingmax GC0302 is not a Juki 1181N, rebadged. I’m pretty sure the 302 is rebadged from a Consew, and was probably a Seiko or something like before Consew. The body design looks descended from a Seiko, Mitsubishi, or Nakajima. The 1181 and 302 look quite different. I wish there was a brand and model family tree out there somewhere … it’s interesting and it likely matters in design and quality of parts.
Brilliant video, wish I saw this before I bought a machine. I purchased a Seiko H-2BL-AE-1. I live in the country but I purchased it from the city which is a 5 hour drive. I was having a few issues and the technician from Elizabeth machines helped but it hasn't fixed the issues. It's hard when you have no idea what your doing and you have no one to help you if you have a problem. Thanks for the tips especially with oiling since the manual doesn't tell you where to oil it, and the marks left behind on the vinyl, and adjusting the nut. All these things that should be in your manual but aren't, cheers from Australia.
Funny I just found this video. I just bought the 1341 from Ralph's two days ago. People refuse to believe the fact that their all basically the same machines. Juki, Thor, Techsew, Tysew, Consew, Cobra, Kingmax and on and on. But, if want a service shop that'll service your machine, you better buy from the dealer that sells the machine. A local leather supply store told me I should buy a Cobra. I said "why? It's the same machine as the Kingmax, but who's going fix it if it's something I can't actually fix myself or even have the parts? I don't know of any Cobra repair shops around Denver." The only difference between a Cobra and the others is that they're painted brown. I actually like the brown and they're fine machines, but I'd never a Cobra unless I lived near Ontario, CA. Hint: if repair shop also sells vacuums, they most likely are not going to be able to service an industrial machine.
Thanks so much for this video! I’m in the market for an industrial and will be reaching out to this place soon! So excited to go from a semi-industrial to an industrial I can use for all types of materials and seam thicknesses.
Great video and SO informative!! I'd LOVE a cylinder arm and have been considering switching out my consew 206rb-5 for one! May go with a KingMax that you were looking at! Thanks for doing a video like this!!
I love listening to him talk. He says your machine is equivalent to my Juki Du1181n. I wish I knew what to do to my machine so i can sew bag linings. Your machine does it with ease. My juki will pull it together with it interfaced and waterproof canvas. I always say thinner fabric is breakfast for my juki. I move back and forth from my Bernina to my Juki. :0
Such an informative video- I did not see what model the first machine is? Also wondering about the needle chart Jack mentioned? and maybe a thread chart too? Thanks so much
Same problem when you live in Iowa and need help from them in Denver. ONLY drawback I have had so far. Also bought your model to sew leather was not told about the foot thing I may have bought the cylinder instead. I got no instructions except from Kassiah
started laughing when he mentioned a 57 chevy, that's what i call an old blue kenmore i have, 1st thought i had when i seen it in a thrift store was this is the same color as the 57 chevy that was around town years ago, the name just stuck when it came home with me lol
Very informative video! I was assuming the Juki 1541s was the industrial that I would want to have but now I'm not sure about that one anymore. I definitely want something that can do linings too! How much does the arm one that you are considering cost?
I have a 1541S and can do linings that have interfacing, wpc easily. You just need to change needle, thread and possible tension. If you have a domestic you can use that for thin material. There’s pro/cons for both cylinder and flatbed. So much info out there lol.
This video was excellent! I would your personal opinion. I am considering the Juki that is equivalent to your machine, the 1181n. For all of the bags you make and maybe some light leather here and there, would you say 1181n or 1541s?
I'm looking for an industrial lockstitch and the fabrics i use range from denim to satin, i also make a lot of baby quilts in cotton. I never use leather or vinyl. Is there one high quality machine that could handle that range of fabrics? Sort of lightweight to medium but i would really need it to sew through three layers of denim because i repair and alter a lot of jeans.
Oh I’m not very familiar with all the machines, just really the one I own. I would say go into a store or call and ask some questions. They are usually very helpful!
I'm working on a 1949 P3 Rover and want to make leather seat covers for it, seeing as I'm on a pension money is tight, & can't afford to get them made, not sure what machine to buy or rent one, Semco has a Jean's machine that they say will sew leather. Any ideas would be welcome.
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Kassiah!! This is the most amazing and informative video!!! Hopefully this helps dispell some rumours and helps people finally decide weather or not an industrial is right for them @craftwithbethany haha
