J'ens Juki DDL-8700 | Juki Industrial Machine | What I love about my Industrial Sewing Machine

[@jeancheek2561]

I too am a Industrial machine person. I recently replaced the motor with a Sailrite Workhorse motor. It's a game changer. What, No loud humming. Great!

[@JenRestyleandFashion]

Lovely!! I'm grateful for the quiet

[@blufaerie]

I’ve never seen a video about an industrial machine like this. I love everything about it! Also, are you testing watches? You have three devices😮

[@JenRestyleandFashion]

Hahaha!!! Thanks for watching. Actually I am part of the all of Us National study. It required one year of wearing a Fitbit. I’m a runner so I wear my Garmin. My Apple Watch is well it’s my Apple Watch.

[@SewNaturalDane]

Great video Jen. I'm fairly new to your channel, recently subscribed in December and enjoy your videos and the upcycles. When you talked about quilting garments, i immediately thought of @tribeccadesigns have you watched her videos? She's amazing as well, you may really enjoy her content, she does amazing upcyles, she does shows as well. She uses quilts, etc in a lot of her work. Her coats are 🔥.

[@JenRestyleandFashion]

Thanks for watching and thanks for sharing. I will check her out

[@loiscraig9848]

Is this machine a surger as well

[@JenRestyleandFashion]

Hi there. No it's only a straight stitch

[@SaundraHouston-h5r]

ok you just answered my question, mine is light to medium weight.

[@unorthodoxalliance]

Just ordered this machine thank you so much🦾🦾🪡

[@JenRestyleandFashion]

@@unorthodoxalliance that’s awesome. You will love it

[@JanaLongBeingBoomerYoga]

Hi J’en, I am a new subscriber to your channel. Thank you for the sewing tips and fashion upcycling ideas. We have similar taste in vintage and thrifted finds. You rock!

[@JenRestyleandFashion]

Thank you so much!! I love that you love vintage!

[@SaundraHouston-h5r]

will it only sew medium to heavy weight material, mine is not Juki but its basically the same, and it will not sew 100% cotton for quilt making to thin.

[@CherryBelle-sh2jx]

Hi, really helpful video but i would love to have seen a same of the stitching ie does the juki stitch flat and straight stitches......thanks

[@JenRestyleandFashion]

@@CherryBelle-sh2jx thanks!! I’ll be doing another

[@ephallisbrown1293]

Where did you purchase you Juki DDL 8700?

[@makingcookingfixing]

I enjoyed your video and watched it all the way, you explain it so nice! I was looking for the H version of this machine which can handle more heavier materials.

[@JenRestyleandFashion]

Thank you!! Let me see if I can find the other one

[@Nusaibah-jr8xw]

How does it work on stretch knits

[@JenRestyleandFashion]

Haven’t had any problems with sewing stretch knits. You just have to remember to change out the needle to a ballpoint

[@phylliskinzel8190]

can I sew through layers of denim with this machine?

[@JenRestyleandFashion]

Yes for sure. I’ve sewn through at least 5. I’ll try more soon

[@phylliskinzel8190]

@@JenRestyleandFashion thank you. even layers of denim/stabilizer/pockets/lining? I was told I may need a top walking feed…..

[@JenRestyleandFashion]

@@phylliskinzel8190 for that yes I would suggest a walking foot. When sewing leather and other thickness you’ll need additional feet

[@sweetpeascott6165]

Hello and thanks for everything you do. Since this is a straight stitch machine, what are you using for doing zig zag stitch?

[@JenRestyleandFashion]

I use my household machine for zigzag but I have a brother serger that I use as well

[@sweetpeascott6165]

@@JenRestyleandFashionsame. Thank you

[@CraftwithTracy]

New here just subscribed I have a question. I am currently watching the video so the answer may be there but how do you cut your thread is automatic

[@JenRestyleandFashion]

Ah yes. I have to cut my thread on this machine

[@alsprettycreations8005]

With the Juki DDL 8700, you can easily convert it to the Juki DDL 8700 H, I have the Juki DDL 8700 H. Both Juki DDL 8700 sewing machines are exactly the same with only one simple upgrade difference. The heavy-duty feed dogs / plate/ presser foot is already equipped on the Juki DDL 8700 H, that's what makes it heavy duty. The other Juki 8700 is sold standard, that's without the Heavey -duty feed dogs/plate /presser foot. You could purchase the Heavey -duty feed dogs/plate /presser foot upgrade, under $40.dollars and you'll have to change the timing on the machine too, easy to do. Videos on KZbin will show you how to change the timing on the Juki DDL 8700.

[@JenRestyleandFashion]

SWEET!!! Thanks for the tip. I will check out those feed dogs

[@CraftwithTracy]

If this is correct is there a kit to add the trimmer and the pedal to lift the presser foot?

[@alsprettycreations8005]

@@CraftwithTracy A trimmer? by that I'm assuming you're referring to a kit with an auto thread cutter for the Juki DDL 8700. I don't think an auto thread cutter is available for the DDL 8700 model, .at least not that I know of. I would love to have an auto thread cutter on my Juki. But I just have a cheap Amazon stick on manual thread cutter.