Textiles - Juki Sewing Machine

Watch the video below for Juki sewing machine self-authorization.  

When using Juki, please follow these guidelines:

• You should know how to use a regular sewing machine first!

• Please fill out the log on clip board, so we can track oiling.

• If it has been 3 or more days since oiling, please check the oil, per video.  The red bin has oil and a rag for wipe up.

• If you have a problem, use Slack channel #resource-textile-juki.

We pre-loaded the machine with heavy thread. If you are using different thread, or machine isn't threaded, refer to the video. 

The operation manual and reference sheets are under the log on clip board.  

Arlette is the resource manager.  "Cowboy" Steve Roy wrote the training and coordinated the setup. 

Threading the Juki DNU 1541S

Below is a 4 minute video dedicated to just properly threading the Juki 1541S (same for many other models as well) and how to use the bobbin winder.

Digital copy of the Juki DNU 1541S Instruction manual:

Instruction Manual directly from Juki 

Needle and Thread guides 

(Links to good references. They are not endorsments of retailers.):

• Thread to Needle size chart by thread type: www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=TTE&Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=needle-size-chart 

• 135x16 needle (leather/chisel point): www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=NDL-135x16 (scroll down to Thread by Needle Size)

• 135x17 needle (for cloth): https://www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=NDL-135x17 (scroll down to Thread by Needle Size)