First Time EVER Sitting Down At My Juki 1181

This video is in no way meant to be instructional!
This is me sitting down for the first time EVER at my new Juki DU-1181N.
Leave any tips and tricks for the machine in the comments!!!

[@lizzypetrov6962]

this is exactly where i am with mine. thanks for the video.

[@ufoquilter86]

Yes, there is a way to raise the needle, I was told you can get… well crap I forgot about what it’s called but yes, there is, it is installed and then you use the hill of your foot to press foot pedal and it comes up ..needle position I think is is what it is called

[@ufoquilter86]

What brand and weight is your thread?

[@nancyg1786]

I liked the video (and Riley wandering around). The machine seems a little intimidating when you first start out. Please aim the camera at the machine next time so I can watch you threading it and what you are sewing.

[@worab1]

Do ya still love the 1181? Looking to buy this one or the 1541!