Originally Posted by
Onebyone
I think you would be very happy with the Juki TL18. It has a foot lifter to get over thick seams. The Juke 2010 is the same machine but no foot lifter. Those that makes sturdy bags and purses love it. It is the best selling machine of the last few years according to most dealers.
Well, this sent me down the proverbial rabbit hole of research into this machine. IF...... I needed or wanted another machine, I would buy this one. I have to hem my husband's jeans, he's not the tallest guy but he's cute, and none of my 3 machines will handle the multiple jean seams. I, also, really like that it is Mechanical, and only a straight stitch. Amazon has 2 of these machines for $1,599 with a $500 coupon off that price.
https://www.amazon.com/Haruka-TL18QV...1231566&sr=8-1
I am sew tempted! Note from my early sewing days...If you have never truly adjusted tension, there is a small learning curve. I did not see where you could move the needle. That's almost a necessity for me to get a scant 1/4" seam. On the good side, the manual is a good machine manual. It doesn't try to teach you how to sew, just how the machine works. There are quite a few oiling points on this machine, just like "in the good old days".