Members HaloJones Posted January 21, 2020 Members Report Posted January 21, 2020 So looking at getting a sewing machine, I don’t have space for one of the types built into a table. I will only be sewing leather up to 2mm thick, so the Two machines in consideration are the Janome HD9 and the Juki TL 2200 QVP mini. any comments / advice / experience on either machine is welcome TIA Quote
kgg Posted January 21, 2020 Report Posted January 21, 2020 In my opinion, neither. Both are domestic top feed garment machines which can maybe do V69 thread. If you want something to last, with a wider range of thread, larger foot lift and don't have the space maybe a portable walking foot machine would be a better choice. Think of machines like Reliable Barracuda as I am sure there must be similar machines on the other side of the pond. kgg Quote Juki DNU - 1541S, Juki DU - 1181N, Singer 29K - 71(1949), Chinese Patcher (Tinkers Delight), Warlock TSC-441, Techsew 2750 Pro, Consew DCS-S4 Skiver
Members Krisleather Posted May 31, 2021 Members Report Posted May 31, 2021 Hey! I’m also interested in the HD9. I was wondering if you chose one of those in the end? Quote
Members sarahwoodward Posted June 20, 2022 Members Report Posted June 20, 2022 I think Juki is way better than Janome in terms of quality and pricing. Juki Tl-2000qi is the best sewing machine as I am using it from last 2 years. There are some of the best Janome models also like Janome HD3000 but still I like Juki more. Quote
MtlBiker Posted June 20, 2022 Report Posted June 20, 2022 3 hours ago, sarahwoodward said: I think Juki is way better than Janome in terms of quality and pricing. Juki Tl-2000qi is the best sewing machine as I am using it from last 2 years. There are some of the best Janome models also like Janome HD3000 but still I like Juki more. First, welcome to the forum! I see that was your first post here. Those machines are really (quite good) home/domestic machines. But you cannot compare them with the kinds of machines that are most common and popular here, for folks who are sewing leather, webbing, complicated and thick assemblies, etc. I wouldn't want to use my Janome HD3000 (as great a machine as it is) to sew 3 or more layers of webbing for pet collars, or even for 2-3 (or more) layers of 3oz leather. For such applications a walking foot (as a minimum) really is needed, and having a compound/triple feed machine is even better. What's that expression? Something about horses for courses? You need the right machine for what you are sewing and it's impossible to get one machine that will do everything from thin cotton shirts to heavy leather belts and pouches. I'm just starting a new project... men's dress shirts. And I wouldn't dream of using any of my industrial machines for that. I need a fine thread and small needle and for that I'm reaching for my Janome HD3000. You need the right machine for any job. Quote Current machines: Janome HD3000 and Skyline S5, Consew 206RB-5, Singer Profinish serger, Techsew 2750 PRO, Sailrite LSZ-1 Premium, Consew DCS-S4 Skiver
Members Tequila Posted June 20, 2022 Members Report Posted June 20, 2022 Having a Janome HD3000 and a Juki clone and for leather work I’d take a walking foot machine with a servo motor everyday of the week and twice on Sunday. When you run the Janome slow it struggles to get through leather, while the Juki clone can go 1 stitch at a time and give me much more control. You can get a light duty walking foot machine, but I don’t have any experience with them, this is one example of a portable walking foot machine. Sailrite Quote
MtlBiker Posted June 21, 2022 Report Posted June 21, 2022 16 minutes ago, Tequila said: Having a Janome HD3000 and a Juki clone and for leather work I’d take a walking foot machine with a servo motor everyday of the week and twice on Sunday. When you run the Janome slow it struggles to get through leather, while the Juki clone can go 1 stitch at a time and give me much more control. You can get a light duty walking foot machine, but I don’t have any experience with them, this is one example of a portable walking foot machine. Sailrite I also have the Sailrite LSZ-1 portable walking foot, and I use pretty much exclusively v92 thread with it. The smallest thread I'd even consider using is v69 and certainly not the kind of thin thread that clothing needs. Yes, it *could* be done, but it's a real PITA to dumb the machine down so that it'll work with domestic threads. Why bother? Home machines are a couple of hundred bucks and up, so there's no reason to try making a heavyweight do the ballet. And vice-versa. If a domestic machine like the above mentioned Janome or Juki does what someone needs to sew, great. I guess what I take exception to is the above comment that the "Juki TI-2000qi is the best sewing machine". For what, is what I'd ask. Quote Current machines: Janome HD3000 and Skyline S5, Consew 206RB-5, Singer Profinish serger, Techsew 2750 PRO, Sailrite LSZ-1 Premium, Consew DCS-S4 Skiver
Members Tequila Posted June 21, 2022 Members Report Posted June 21, 2022 6 hours ago, MtlBiker said: I also have the Sailrite LSZ-1 portable walking foot, and I use pretty much exclusively v92 thread with it. The smallest thread I'd even consider using is v69 and certainly not the kind of thin thread that clothing needs. Yes, it *could* be done, but it's a real PITA to dumb the machine down so that it'll work with domestic threads. Why bother? Home machines are a couple of hundred bucks and up, so there's no reason to try making a heavyweight do the ballet. And vice-versa. If a domestic machine like the above mentioned Janome or Juki does what someone needs to sew, great. I guess what I take exception to is the above comment that the "Juki TI-2000qi is the best sewing machine". For what, is what I'd ask. Uh, I didn’t make the comment on the Juki TI-2000qi. Quote
MtlBiker Posted June 21, 2022 Report Posted June 21, 2022 5 hours ago, Tequila said: Uh, I didn’t make the comment on the Juki TI-2000qi. I know you didn't! I was referring to the post above that. And pretty much agreeing with you. Quote Current machines: Janome HD3000 and Skyline S5, Consew 206RB-5, Singer Profinish serger, Techsew 2750 PRO, Sailrite LSZ-1 Premium, Consew DCS-S4 Skiver
Members Tequila Posted June 22, 2022 Members Report Posted June 22, 2022 On 6/21/2022 at 7:13 AM, MtlBiker said: I know you didn't! I was referring to the post above that. And pretty much agreeing with you. Show’s you how dumb I can be Quote
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