Juki DDL 8700 Review

I have owned my Juki DDL 8700 for 3 years now so I decided to make a video on my experience with this model sewing machine. Probably the best decision I've made for my business in moving forward skill-wise.
My guide to buying a home-sewing machine:
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My sewing machine:
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Please note that I had to assemble this machine.

[@ZsoCreative1NJ]

Thank you for a very honest and informative video.

[@emiishino5422]

I look at these industrial machines from time to time. Thanks for the review.

[@thetailorette]

They’re definitely life changing for sure! 🙂

[@williamdaniels1798]

Thanks so much for ths video. Very helpful! I just bought this set-up and can't wait to start using it.

[@thetailorette]

Yay! Good for you!

[@sierralarars]

This is the exact sewing machine I've been looking into getting when I next upgrade! Home sewing machines burn/wear out so easy (its either that or I thoroughly beat them up). Thanks for sharing your review!

[@thetailorette]

Absolutely! I don’t regret buying this one at all. Definitely a life saver long term.

[@belindamurray6901]

I'm excited to get mine. Thanks.

[@agancsafalon]

Yes it’s a game changer! What a difference after a home sewing machine!

[@antonioteul3590]

Great machine, thanks for sharing the video and greetings from 🇧🇿

[@clombard7134]

Loved your review. I've been sewing on commercial machines for many, many years! Love my Juki DDL5550& DDL 8700 I also have and love my Brother sewing/embriodery machines.

[@thetailorette]

Thank you! Yes, I can see that I would want to sew on mine for several years too!

[@gabriellearchambault2233]

Thank you for the amazing review! I've been sewing on a Singer Patchwork for years and about to receive an old Montgomery Ward from my uncle from his upholstery days, but this machine is on my saving up list to buy next year.

[@thetailorette]

You're welcome! :) That's great! I'm sure you will thoroughly enjoy your Montgomery Ward. Old machines are the best!

[@TBizzell68]

I really want one of these. I have a Juki DNU-1541, and I think this machine would be a good partner to it. I want to find a store that I can go see it in person and sew on it. Great video, Bamboo cracked me up

[@sheena8409]

Hi! I loved this video since I'm thinking of upgrading from my juki f600 domestic. Do you have more videos like this that will help me with my decision? Thanks.

[@ratt.4689]

Interesting video, it threads very similar to my Singer 401A from 1959. Not exactly the same, but a similar path and mechanism.

[@karenhickey3377]

What thread/needle combo do you recommend if using this machine for piecing/quilting?

[@williamvarnell]

Great overview video ... just picked up a nearly new version of the machine. Recommend you do a few more videos on the machine.... tips for adjusting tension, maintenance, configuring for different types of sewing. While there are some on KZbin most are not as polished as your few machine videos.

[@audreybates9914]

Hi can you tell me if I bought the Teflon plate and feeder to do heavier fabric what size needle do you recommend ?? Thanks for your video I’m just waiting on my machine arriving but I use vinyl a lot for making bags and someone said I’d need to change plate feeder and needle

[@Kyth07]

I can get one with direct drive motor and one without, which would you recommend? I heard direct drive motor has less vibrations?

[@monikakrafcikova2602]

Hi, thank you for the video... Does this machine can sew leather? Also, a speed reducer, does it came with a machine? Thanks

[@DebJames-yi1md]

I am researching this machine to use for working on full grain leather. I like to make tote bags, wallets, journal covers, etc. Seems best to get a walking foot for use with leather. Have you used yours with say 4-5 to 7-8oz leather? Thank you!

[@dianne20010]

Can I ask you where you get your matel plate with the sizes on it form I have the some sewing machine Juki DDL-8700 H- industrial machine and mines didn’t come with the size metal plate and I been looking for one for mine did your come with it

[@rsplatt100]

What thread do you use for sewing cotton?

[@Kindlyone777]

Will this take T105 thread and needle size 21? Thank you. I’m trying to sew denim with heavier thread

[@VitalityMassage]

Why is it so difficult to find a video that actually shows the machine in action?

[@sandraellefson3674]

Hello, I would like to ask what is the brand of the table, did you buy it separately? Thank you very much for the review, it really helped me.

[@Damoire]

I have a Bernina which is also full metal but if i ever open up an atelier an industrial Juki would be my dream machine.

[@thetailorette]

Yes! I've heard great things about old Berninas. I think it's essential to have a good old home machine along with a juki. I think you'd love it! :)

[@Damoire]

@@thetailorette Totally believe that too

[@jandickinson182]

Also I want to buy some faux leather needles found them but it’s asking what size 🙈 And I would like some advice what size needles to use as a general normal sewing needle and what size bobbins they take sorry for all the questions great video and true me iv been looking at everyone on KZbin and didn’t really understand a lot many thanks jan

[@johnniedrain7350]

Will I be able to drop the feed and free hand on the 8700?

[@sandieshort2531]

I’m researching industrial machines and I was wondering if this machine comes with a walking foot, I haven’t found any videos that cover that. Love your video it’s very informative. Thank you so much.

[@ronelljohnson1915]

No it's a regular straight stitch. You can purchase a Teflon or roller feet to suit your needs.

[@onecraftycookie]

I thought it was 5500 stitches per minute, I've been checking into getting one. I love it so much. I just noticed this was from 2 years ago, so maybe they made the new machines go 5500 spm.

[@traceybaugh1531]

How heavy of material can you sew. I sew up to 1/4 inch leather can this machine do that or would the juki ddl 8700h be better?

[@cbolt4492]

Great video

[@cvwmlalo1147]

Love this video! Did your machine come with the speed control or bought separately?

[@thetailorette]

Thank you! :) Both of my juki machines came with the speed control built in.

[@wilsonsdotadota9504]

Thanks for that info on this machine I will need one of this soon n was looking for ideas about latest machines, please how much could it be in Us dollars.

[@anchalchauhan9337]

Very beautiful 👌👌

[@jandickinson182]

Hi just brought a Juki 8700 and didn’t recive any information with it Iv down loaded manual gosh doesn’t mean a lot. Iv done everything I should I hope. But Iv turned it on and my control panel which looked a bit like yours say p and three line going round in circles if I press -/+ it shows me a number like say 3 but doesn’t stay on continuing to do the above then if I sew the number 3 will be there then stop and go back to circle movement hope this makes sense and is this what is ment to happen many thanks jan

[@runyonpatricia]

I purchased this machine, but I can’t get the presser foot to apply enough pressure to hold my fabric. I have it down as far as it will go, and the fabric still moves under the foot

[@LucyLu70]

Thanks for this video Have you used magnetic bobbins? What size needles does it use. Can you sew tulle fabric?

[@darknessfierce4209]

yes on the tulle fabric

[@lisagomez9]

Wonderful information, I have been looking for this sewing machine with that same servo motor. I was hoping you could give me the model number of the servo motor that is attached to your Juki. Thank you.

[@user-ye1ed6ju5l]

Where you buy your lights

[@UriValdez]

Can you sew leather and canvas on it?

[@pratibhawalase7602]

Can a beginner use this machine with no prior training, learn through trial n error?

[@barbaraharris9279]

I love your patience of explaining about Mr. Juki DDL 8700. I always admire this machine and would like to own one mainly for heavy duty purposes. Can I ask you where l can get a good deal for one?

[@thetailorette]

Good question! I bought mine from a local dealer. You might be able to find one on Facebook marketplace as well but I’ve never tried that. I never use my home sewing machine anymore and this was definitely worth getting it new!

[@WhatsAlannaMaking.]

I have a vintage, in table Singer 66, and it threads almost exactly like this! I'd love to get a juki some day, but only because it's so much faster.

[@thetailorette]

That’s awesome! Vintage singers are great!!

[@stylingtips8766]

Can you please tell me how to lift head of machine, mine is not lifting?

[@tiffanymartinez4482]

Is the stitch speed adjustment something you purchased separately from the actual machine? I've been looking at several different pictures of this machine but none of them have that attachment. I'm looking at purchasing and being able to adjust the speed would be great.

[@lisaemery879]

I have this machine with the servo motor. I do not have the digital buttons but there is a knob on the servo motor to adjust speed.

[@dulichandkumawat6102]

Jhuki is great machine

[@darranrosse8251]

Hi Tailorette.... I am thinking about starting a marine canvas and upholstery shop. It seems whenever I go to a canvas guy Juki is the machine I see the most of... would you recommend this for heavy sunbrella and clear roll up plastics we use for windows in boat canvas jobs. Also wanted to know if it would be good for vinyl in seat cushions ... Thanks

[@darknessfierce4209]

Yes, good for canvas and upholstery, can handle sunbrella and plastics, vinyl is also a go

[@elenagrecu1791]

Hi what’s there fabric you can sewing

[@katjahuth9536]

Thank you very much :) I got a question about fitting a double needle. Is this possible with your Juki mashine? Thank you in advance

[@thetailorette]

This machine only takes one needle at a time 🙂

[@user-lk6lj3ww5y]

Thanks I need a help I cannot start to operate the machine. Please give me instruction how to start first time

[@mobeenashraf4759]

Has it auto trimming function.

[@bigrickshaberdashery2759]

The oil system needs to be run at 3000+ revs, watch for oil in the top clear plug. You now know it is well lubricated and you can set the speed back to what makes you happy.

[@doddynoor5983]

That machine.. made in vietnam???

[@CraftyLadyLisa]

does this plug in to a stander house out let

[@thetailorette]

Yes it does. Definitely friendly to have in your own home. I've never tripped a breaker from using my machines

[@pratibhawalase7602]

Can we stitch on thick material like leathers n quilts?

[@thetailorette]

I think this machine can sew through leather better than a home sewing machine, however, I don't think it is the most ideal machine for that job. Definitely on quilts though! I've sewing through quilts and layers of batting without an issue.

[@iamseanfarrell]

Is there a video of someone walking the needle very slowly with the pedal? Just want to see how slow you can go and how thick of material it can go through.

[@thetailorette]

Good suggestion. I'll have to see what I can do on creating a video on that.

[@Dedoku1]

does it cut the bobbin thread if you press the bottom of the pedal like the brother one?

[@rsplatt100]

That would be the Juki DDL-8700-7

[@yawa-idyasharala]

Hello ... i was wondering if this machine would be good for making denim jackets and leather handbags ? Thanks

[@thetailorette]

This machine could do denim jackets very easily. However, I have not experimented with leather.

[@yawa-idyasharala]

@@thetailorette thanks 🖤

[@bethstrong4071]

How does your machine do with sewing corsets?

[@thetailorette]

Excellent! I find it to be the best at doing heavy duty dresses and garments

[@shankzblue]

Can you stitch stretch fabric on this machine?? Lyca fabric leggings fabric Plz reply it’s really useful for me who looking to buy for juki plzzzzz

[@christellehilton7749]

How do you make buttonholes?

[@darknessfierce4209]

by hand or another machine

[@Sifiqueen]

Very interesting. Did you try free motion quilting with this sweet little thing? ;))

[@thetailorette]

Not yet! Is it possible to do free motion quilting on it?

[@Sifiqueen]

@@thetailorette Yes.,Stitchlength zero, footpressure low and speed as low as possible,this should work. I did it with Yuki DDL 8700-S

[@thetailorette]

That’s great! I’ll have to try it!

[@penelope-oe2vr]

I keep going back and forth between the 8700 and the walking foot one. Because I make more handbags than clothes

[@thetailorette]

This one is great with all kinds of projects. This would work really well with handbags and things.

[@reomaeseracas1530]

just asking only.how much the Juki sewing machine / edging.plzzz txtbk asap.ty

[@marie-franceserano9621]

bonjour je viens d'acheté une machine junky 8700 comme la votre et j'aimerais que vous fassiez une video pour regler le point dessus et dessous car je n'arrive pas merci à vous

[@reomaeseracas1530]

how much.the portable sewing machine with edging.heavy duty made n Japan.ty plzz txtbk

[@sagarmeena0210]

will Juki 8700 it stitch thick upholstery fabric?

[@bads5780]

For thick upholstery fabrics I would buy the 8700 H

[@SammiSweetz]

Does this only sew straight seams?

[@thetailorette]

Yes only straight seams

[@cynthiaanderson1797]

The speed of this machine is impressive, but my concern is how slow it will stitch. I did see you dial it way back to 600 stitches per minute, but can it be controlled even further using the wheel by hand? Thank You & great video... very helpful!!!

[@linuxinstalled]

There is a foot pedal underneath, so you can control how fast you are running. I believe the setting she set just limits the max

[@darknessfierce4209]

@@linuxinstalled the handwheel works like a regular sewing machine

[@tamanaradmanish5297]

What is the difference between juki straight stitch machine vs lock stitch sewing machine?!

[@thetailorette]

Good question! I’m not %100 sure, but I think it has to do with how it starts sewing. I think the lock stitch sews so that you don’t have to sew back and forth before you sew your seam? I’d have to verify that though 🙂

[@retiredbiker]

Will it sew automotive and marine upholstery?

[@thetailorette]

Good question! I'm not %100 sure. My guess is a more study Juki might be needed for leather.

[@sikandarprasad8250]

Give full information about juki ddl8700

[@kipclairday1431]

If you move your reverse lever down a little bit. Your dial will move easier

[@thetailorette]

Good to know! I also noticed that if you slightly tap the foot petal it loosens up the wheel.

[@josephraj8468]

What is the price in india

[@mariannehotz1598]

I found one on Markeplace for $600. is that a good deal?

[@thetailorette]

Yes that’s a great deal!

[@mariannehotz1598]

@@thetailorette I bought it! and now I'm learning how to adjust tension, etc. Would like more videos on adjustments, etc

[@eywa-kun]

hi, can you do zigzag ? probably not ig

[@thetailorette]

This machine does not sew in a zig zag. It is only a straight stitch.

[@amitavraja3385]

It seems quite noisy for a new model when doing fast stitch, is 7000A quieter even though more expensive 🤔

[@michellecornum5856]

How much oil does it take? Is it regular sewing machine oil? How often to you have to clean it?

[@thetailorette]

The oil upfront that it takes would be about a whole bottle of machine oil that Juki sells. I purchase mine from where I purchased my machine locally. Surprisingly I don't have to clean it very often. It hardly ever jams up from the fluff that collects.

[@rukmanimalkanthi2543]

How much a mashine?

[@thetailorette]

@@rukmanimalkanthi2543 I paid $800 for mine

[@joansbeautifulworld8396]

Can we use this machine for home purposes?

[@thetailorette]

Absolutely 🙂

[@joansbeautifulworld8396]

Thank you,one more thing do we need to put oil any branded or any sewing machine oil?

[@thetailorette]

@@joansbeautifulworld8396 for this machine it should come with a quart of oil to put in the bottom of the pan. Juki sells the oil that you need.

[@joansbeautifulworld8396]

@@thetailorette thank you

[@smartlife5353]

I want to buy sewing machine.Is this the best machine.Can we sew leather with this.

[@jandickinson182]

I was told it was good for faux leather with the right needles for my camper so Iv brought one x

[@EddieEloff]

Does your thread bunch up when you start. That first 5 threads.. 😑 super annoying 😒. I wonder what the solution 🤔

[@thetailorette]

Sounds like your machine might have a tension issue or it’s threaded incorrectly. 🤔

[@EddieEloff]

Yeah, I threaded it correctly. I plan on getting serviced. I was told by my juki dealer tension problem or threaded incorrectly. I have a tension problem from birds nest it makes when I start sewing. I have notices that the top thread gets sucked in than it starts 🙃 😅

[@EddieEloff]

@@thetailorette I noticed in a video making jeans that they put cloth before they sew. So like they run it nearly to the end than actual project. Solves the problem but once I sew like back pockets, waistband 🤯🤢

[@borg386]

Funny how my company can't seem to find any seamstresses. Seems like there are so many out there 🤔

[@frankjanvari737]

hello very nice lady tailor please kindly film how to operate the industrial sewing machine foot pedal how its used to sew please OK?please kindly let me know OK?thank you very much

[@ikechukwudukeesealuka6609]

I like you

[@Ahmed-pg3uk]

سلام. وعليكم. شي. واحذ. يقول. لي. 8700 واش. مزيان