JUKI DDL-8700-7 Industrial Straight Stitch Sewing Machine with Undertrimmer

This is a professional Seamstress 's dream machine.A work horse used in the top entertainment industries in the world for costume construction and maintenance as well as factory construction and fashion.Automated back tack and foot pedal cut,foot lift, and stitch controls.I just ordered this machine as I have 15 years of experience with this series of straight stitches. When the costumes company closed due to Covid 19, I knew that I needed a beast to make masks.Literally have been able to make 60 masks a day with this beautiful girl. From the minute she arrived. I've run her for 1 month non stop and she is perfect!!!I highly recommend this machine and its seller.Machine arrived fully assembled and carefully delivered.A+

Nothing makes a straight stitch better!I am working on a bachelors degree in fashion apparel design and use similar machines at school, but the addition of the undertrimmer makes this Juki a totally different machine! I haven't adjusted the back-tack or any other features you change on the screen, so I cant comment on any of them. Since getting this machine though, I have sewn straighter stitches than I ever have, and faster than I ever thought possible. The automatic back-tack and undertrimmer have probably saved me a couple of hours so far and I've only had the machine for 2 weeks! I sat in front of a different model from Juki earlier today, and realized how good I have it with my DDL-8700-7.Only problem: Machine is made in China...

Not sure if I've been missing parts or not this whole time and it did not come with a manual. Mine came with a light but nowhere to plug the light directly into the machine so I have to use an extension cord. I saw some videos on this model and they had it on a box attached under the motor which also has what looks to be a speed adjustment. However mine does not have this box so I am figuring out how to work around this. And I can't refer to product photos or description to see if this was something that should have been included.

The media could not be loaded. I am a costume designer here in Louisiana so I make a lot of Mardi Gras costumes. This thing will sew through anything best investment I’ve bought in years. I absolutely love it. If you have any question about it just do it. It’s worth it. Love it.

It was arrived a little cracked table, but I I didn't return and keep carefully. I like this machine super fast and work done quickly.