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First Time Serger User

Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2013

There is a great review from a long-time serger user, however,I thought it might be helpful to give you the impressions from a first-time user.

First off, I ordered the machine "used-like new" from the warehouse deals. It was $368 and it came in its original package; the only thing that was missing was the original thread. I was disappointed at first, because I was hoping to see how it was threaded right out of the factory. It still had the grey thread tangled in the loopers which made me hang my head even lower, thinking "looks like the previous owner had issues with the stitch, threading, or loopers".
I bought the bookSuccessful Serging: From Setup to Simple and Specialty Stitchesin advance because I had read that the user manual is not all that user friendly. I was determined to brace the threading storm and get acquainted with the machine at once.

The user manual is actually not bad at all. I managed to get the Juki threaded correctly on my first try-the key is to make sure the loopers just cross after the lower looper snaps back in place. I also made sure the tension dials were at 1 when I threaded it and when it purred to life the overlock it produced was impressive. The lower looper need a slight tweak, but that was it.
The booklet has one downfall though: it does not speak about how to produce a flatlock seam; no biggie, I have the book and there are plenty of tutorials available online.

I decided to change it to a 3-thread overlock and it was a breeze. Threading the second time around was even easier, and in retrospect I was so apprehensive of something that turned out to be quite easy. The knives cut through various material nicely, the machine purrs, it runs very smoothly, it does not move at all-overall my first impression is excellent.

I am used to working with a bright LED light on my Brother sewing machine, something this Juki does not have. It is a regular old light source, bright, but different to LEDs.
Also, something that I did not read in the description but this machine has is a thread cutter, right at the back of the presser foot.

I will edit this review in a few weeks when I have used the serger more extensively. So far, my first impression as a first time user is a very good one!

FYI, I am using it with regular Maxi Lock thread and Maxi Lock Stretch thread.

***Update 06/15/13***

I have used the Juki for over 4 months now, and I still absolutely love it. By now, threading has become a quick and painless effort. The knive cut through 6 layers of cotton batting and 2 layers of denim, but I was pushing the knives limit there. However, I think any home machine would be put to the test sewing through 8 layers, 6 of which are thick cotton batting.

Overall I am very pleased with this Juki. The differential feed makes sewing knits an actually enjoyable thing; the switch to rolled hem is basically removing a needle and moving the small lever to the front. The tension dials work reliably as well. I now know my settings (5 for the needles and 4,5 for the loopers) and except for small adjustments here and there, it stitches as really nice overlock.

Frankly, I don't think you can go wrong with a Juki. This thing really is a powerhorse!

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Andreana Prichard

Accessories missing

Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2023

The machine is so good but it arrived from Amazon without the accessories. It was obviously returned and the previous purchaser kept/didn’t include the accessories with the return.

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M.C-S.

First Time Serger User

Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2013

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There is a great review from a long-time serger user, however,I thought it might be helpful to give you the impressions from a first-time user.

First off, I ordered the machine "used-like new" from the warehouse deals. It was $368 and it came in its original package; the only thing that was missing was the original thread. I was disappointed at first, because I was hoping to see how it was threaded right out of the factory. It still had the grey thread tangled in the loopers which made me hang my head even lower, thinking "looks like the previous owner had issues with the stitch, threading, or loopers".
I bought the book Successful Serging: From Setup to Simple and Specialty Stitches in advance because I had read that the user manual is not all that user friendly. I was determined to brace the threading storm and get acquainted with the machine at once.

The user manual is actually not bad at all. I managed to get the Juki threaded correctly on my first try-the key is to make sure the loopers just cross after the lower looper snaps back in place. I also made sure the tension dials were at 1 when I threaded it and when it purred to life the overlock it produced was impressive. The lower looper need a slight tweak, but that was it.
The booklet has one downfall though: it does not speak about how to produce a flatlock seam; no biggie, I have the book and there are plenty of tutorials available online.

I decided to change it to a 3-thread overlock and it was a breeze. Threading the second time around was even easier, and in retrospect I was so apprehensive of something that turned out to be quite easy. The knives cut through various material nicely, the machine purrs, it runs very smoothly, it does not move at all-overall my first impression is excellent.

I am used to working with a bright LED light on my Brother sewing machine, something this Juki does not have. It is a regular old light source, bright, but different to LEDs.
Also, something that I did not read in the description but this machine has is a thread cutter, right at the back of the presser foot.

I will edit this review in a few weeks when I have used the serger more extensively. So far, my first impression as a first time user is a very good one!

FYI, I am using it with regular Maxi Lock thread and Maxi Lock Stretch thread.

***Update 06/15/13***

I have used the Juki for over 4 months now, and I still absolutely love it. By now, threading has become a quick and painless effort. The knive cut through 6 layers of cotton batting and 2 layers of denim, but I was pushing the knives limit there. However, I think any home machine would be put to the test sewing through 8 layers, 6 of which are thick cotton batting.

Overall I am very pleased with this Juki. The differential feed makes sewing knits an actually enjoyable thing; the switch to rolled hem is basically removing a needle and moving the small lever to the front. The tension dials work reliably as well. I now know my settings (5 for the needles and 4,5 for the loopers) and except for small adjustments here and there, it stitches as really nice overlock.

Frankly, I don't think you can go wrong with a Juki. This thing really is a powerhorse!

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Stina

I am in love

Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2024

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I just got this a couple days ago. I have never used a serger and was hugely intimidated, but this is not difficult. This machine is sturdy and powerful and looks like it will be able to do a lot of different things, especially if I get the extra feet for gathering, beading, blind hem (sold separately). But most importantly, as a beginner to the art of serging, I am not finding this difficult. Threading was easy to master, it came pre-threaded, I studied it and took pictures, knotted on my own spools in the colors matching the coding system and pulled them through to really see what was happening. YouTube videos helped with a couple tricky spots (as other comments have noted, don’t count on the manual to learn how to thread, the pictures aren’t very clear). But although I devoted a couple hours to reading the manual and learning my new machine, it was not hard. I also got a fabulous book called the sergers bible by Julia Hincks, this book was invaluable in explaining the serger in greater detail than the manual. It also has pages of photos on things like tension, if one thread or another looks one way or another, what you need to do with the tension dials to fix it. I honestly might not have been able to figure certain things out without this book, and I’m excited about the rest of the book where it gets into more creative uses and things you can do with your serger.

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juki654

Incredible bargin for the money

Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2009

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This is my fifth serger and, so far, my favorite. For the last five years I have mostly sewn on a Baby lock Imagine, and then a Baby Lock Evolve. These are excellent, very easy to use sergers, but very expensive. In addition, I found the Evolve, the one I used the most, had trouble going over thick seams. When the Evolve was getting serviced earlier this year I bought a vintage Juki (MO-104) and loved it but decided I needed a more modern one with differential feed and a rolled hem.

This Juki has it all. It is very stable--never moves around when you're serging--has a wonderful knife set-up that cuts through anything smoothly, and has a beautiful rolled hem, either two or three thread. It doesn't have the jet air threading of the Baby Locks, but threads easily. Everything is color-coded. The tensions are also very easy to set. I haven't had any problem with them at all.

I would advise you also to order a good, basic serger book because the instruction book with this Juki doesn't explain how to make the variety of stitches that are possible with it. With most of them you just have to tweak the tensions or stitch length or width, all easy to do on this machine. The electronic, high end machines (that go for a thousand dollars or more) will either make these adjustments automatically, or tell you how to do them on the screen, but I find a good serger book works just as well, and is much, much cheaper.

Do be aware that this machine does not have a coverstitch, or coverhem, as it is sometimes called. It's the two or three thread stitch used to hem knits. To get this stitch you need to buy an expensive, high-end combo serger, or a separate coverstitch machine. I like having a regular serger, this one in particular, and a separate coverstitch machine, like the Janome CP 1000.

This is shipped from Ken's Sewing Center, a store with an excellent reputation in the sewing community. Mine arrived quickly in perfect shape, but had there been a problem I know Ken's would have taken care of it.

Really, this serger is an amazing deal. Juki is an excellent brand; I understand they make the Bernina sergers as well.

Update: When I reviewed this serger it was $399.00 and was shipped by Ken's Sewing Center. I see now that the price and vendor have been changed. It is still an excellent serger but not quite as good a deal now.

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VeroG

So cool, and this little machine is great

Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2017

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I have never had a serger, so this is all new territory. But WOW! So cool, and this little machine is great. It's super quiet for a serger, as many of them are quite loud. This one is not loud or annoying and could be used after the family is asleep as it's about the same noise as a sewing machine. It comes pre-threaded, so if you have heard all about how sergers are difficult to thread have no fears because this one is threaded so that you can simply tie your cone thread onto the pre-threaded and then run it through the machine. No need to un-thread. It took about 15 mins to open, set up and figure out. I sat down immediately and made my first serger project on it, which was a serger thread catcher (video on YouTube) and the machine worked great and the thread catcher is awesome. It's always nice to get off on the right foot. The machine has a differential feed, which affects how much ruffle you put into the fabric. It has a small footprint, about 10 inches wide and it comes with a cover and many little accessories. Juki provides great accessories with all of their machines such as a full size screwdriver, tweezers, machine covers, spool holders, and machine oil and other goodies.
The stitches are beautiful and the knife cuts like butter. I am just beginning my journey with a serger so I have a lot to learn but this machine is so affordable I am happy to have added it to my arsenal of sewing goods. I hope to be able to make some knit clothing for the grand baby due in a few months.

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Teliza

Having fun.

Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2014

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I am brand new to serging and haven't used a sewing machine in years but am looking for new hobbies now that the kids are out of the house. I think this has been a very good choice for me as a complete beginner. The manual takes some close reading but all that you need to get started is in there as long as you have some patience.The machine arrived threaded but in my enthusiasm I tried to serge a bit of fabric and promptly broke the threads because of course they were secured to the pressure knob on top and not attached to spinning spools of thread! (Ha ha! as I said, I really am a beginner.) After some careful research, I succeeded in threading it again but, like one of the one star reviews on here, couldn't get it to make a seam without turning up the tension knobs and then it still wasn't right. I decided it was probably me rather than the machine and went online where I found the brilliant suggestion to check that the thread was fully in the tension discs and indeed a couple of threads were gently draped around rather than in the coils. With that simple adjustment and back to the recommended tension I produced my first beautiful four thread overlock seam. After the initial learning curve, threading this machine is relatively easy. I found a threading chart online because the ones in the book (and inside the machine) were way too small for me to see what was going on, On closer inspection there is a slight difference in the last bit right before you thread the needles between the online chart and what's in the manual. For this bit, the manual is correct: both needles' threads share the last loop. I also purchased The Complete Serger Handbook by Chris James which is helpful, but actually becomes more helpful as you get more familiar with the machine. Next, I followed the manual and finished a rolled hem on a dress I'd thought I'd try to shorten by hand and had had pinned up for over a year. It took me just a few minutes and I am thrilled! Next I bought my first Craftsy class: Beginner Serging with Amy Alan. This probably should have been step one. I am finding it really helpful and am enjoying learning some of the many things the serger can be used for. It's fun to experiment with different fabrics and make notes of all the tensions for each. This machine takes universal sewing machine needles #11 and can take #14s for heavier fabrics. I haven't tried heavy fabrics yet but read that you're supposed to put the bigger needle on the Left. Perhaps you can replace both with the #14s but that will be for a later experiment. You can buy extra feet for this machine, but I don't think I'm going to need those for some time because the foot it comes with does all of what I need for now. All in all, I couldn't be happier with this purchase. I am really having fun with it.

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Jane Samuel

Sew easy to use!

Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2023

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I am somewhat familiar with serger machines but had never owned one. I needed something basic and easy to use for some small projects. After reading many online reviews I opted for this beauty and am so glad I did. I sat down to get started and found that the factory had pre-threaded the machine so I could easily figure out what thread goes where. I was sewing in less than 10 minutes. Great machine and I would buy it again.

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Chelsea A.

In LOVE

Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2019

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UPDATE:
Machine is still a bad a#%.... No issues. No problems. Literally never had an issue with tension. If I ever need to change the tensions, the basic suggestions online and in the manual have worked flawlessly. I keep her tidy with a stiff paintbrush and i also purchased a very fancy Mini attachment set for my Miele vacuum as the cheap ones just don't fit that vac. I would highly recommend buying a mini attachment set and use it instead of a mini vac as the suction power is just not enough. DO NOT USE CANNED AIR. Look into it, if you want. I just don't because my favorite sewing blog said never do it (Sewing Out Loud podcast). I would say this machine is my favorite machine, but I just purchased a Juki coverstitch and have not used it yet... lol we shall see who I love more!

Newer to sewing ( only about a year), and have never ever serged a single thing before this evening. Spent hours (and hours) lusting after Baby Locks on youtube. Realized after seeing just the preowned prices that I will always buy a new car instead of a serger... and readjusted my thinking to one that matched reality. My subsequent hours of research led me to choose the Juki over the Brother, Singer or Janome. I received the machine today. I threaded it immediately. I DID watch many videos on the topic, and am a visual learner. I successfully threaded in about 5 mins, and test stitched with no issues with tension after. I will note that I have no children, excellent vision, a lot of "free time" and a large workspace. These factors may have made the whole deal easier for me, but I am telling you- this thing is unreal. I literally kissed it before I pried myself away from her to go to bed at 1 am. I sew almost exclusively with knits, and within 30 minutes of ownership, JUKI has changed my life. The feel of the machine is dense, compact, quality. Like a super expensive industrial thing. Nothing frilly or brittle or wobbly or shaky. Just - hardcore. YET- friendly and sexy and enjoyable to touch. I HIGHLY suggest you give this amazing machine a try, even if (like me) you have to spend a bit longer watching youtube videos abut it whilst you save up for her.

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Cindy7605

Very nice

Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2024

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Wish it had a thread catcher and holder for tweezers like my old Babylock did, but it is easy to thread and runs smoothly.

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Inventory’s Full

SO much better than the Brother sergers

Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2023

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After returning two Brother sergers (Amazons top recommendation for sergers) that both broke almost immediately I returned for the Juki. Where the Brother broke finishing the edge on a lightweight twill (both machines!) the Juki glides through fabric like a champ. It’s a workhorse and a huuuge upgrade. It’s so solid, after seeing how reliable it was I’ve been comfortable using it to finish multiple layers of denim, canvas and thicker twills without issue. And I honestly don’t find it any more difficult to thread than the Brother. I watched a YouTube video and it was really straight forward/similar to the Brother.

As a side note, like another reviewer mentioned, I was initially sent the totally wrong machine (I was sent a cheaper Juki sewing machine not the Juki serger - it was a NIGHTMARE to return/get refunded to reorder but that was Amazon’s failure not Juki!)

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Pagoda House

FABULOUS FABULOUS FABULOUS!! Juki MO-654

Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2023

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This is my second MO-654. I sold the first one because I got an industrial serger, then I moved to a smaller space and could not bring my industrial, so, I bought a new MO-654. It was fabulous then, and it's fabulous now. Never selling this one (unless I move to Europe!)
Super smooth. It comes already threaded: PRO TIP. Do NOT unthread this machine when you get it, and try to rethread it. Just tie your new thread with the loose threads that they tie on the little knob on top of the machine, matching the colors in the thread holder to the colors of the front of the machine. I included a video for your review, also DO NOT adjust the tension. Working with a serger can be challenging, and Juki sends the machines to us fully adjusted so you can just start to serge. This is also the reason why they send it fully threaded. Yes, you will eventually have to rethread your machine and adjust the tension to fit your specific project (although it IS much easier to change your thread out using the method of knot feeding as described in my video rather than fully threading it yourself. It will be unavoidable at some point in your sewing life, but for now, just knot it and fee the thread through until you are forced to fully thread your machine for whatever reason). Before you willy-nilly start to mess with tension, try to sew using the pre-set tension, it may work for your project. If you are having issues, go to youtube and look at some videos about tension setting for this specific machine because once you start messing with those knobs, and until you are a pro with this machine, you will create a ton of headache (and heartache) for yourself. Over time you will learn to set the tension and to thread this thing. For now happy sewing. Juki sets it up so it's easy to ease into serging right out of the box!!

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