TL-2010Q 1-Needle, Lockstitch, Portable Sewing Machine with Automatic Thread Trimmer for Quilting, Tailoring, Apparel and Home Decor

This machine is amazing! I have several very expensive machines including embroidery etc. but this is the best machine I have had for piecing, quilting, straight sewing etc. High speed and does what it does well. No needle or thread breaks - makes any kind of sewing on it TOTALLY a pleasure. Couple of comments: 1) It was difficult to understand which feet came with it. Mine came with the standard foot, zipper foot, free motion foot, and walker foot. The walker foot does not have the hole for inserting a guide rod - will have to look into that. 2) Deciding between the 2000 and the 2010. The 2000 only came with the standard foot and the walker foot. If you buy the zipper foot, free motion foot, it will cost about $86 for the two. The difference in cost on the two machines is $269 minus the two feet, it ends up being $183 different. What do you get for the $183? Worth it to me because this machine will last and be used for a long time. Main difference below. 3) If you free motion you will appreciate the slide for speed control... then you can floor it and know that you won't instantly go too fast to effect your stitch length. It really is nice to be able to control the speed depending on your project, and change it mid stream no problem. 4) The pretension - makes more flexibility for you on the kinds of thread and fabric you might like to use. I TOTALLY LOVE THIS MACHINE! Being able to sew, clip threads, raise and lower foot, etc. and have my hands free to control my sewing at the same time is wonderful. Just so great to have something so dependable and simple to sew with. I made two quilt tops the first two days and immediately jumped into free motion - all without getting stressed! LOVE IT!

I love this machine. I debated for weeks between this and the Juki 2000q or the Brother 1500s. I decided that perhaps I needed the speed control of this machine and I'm so glad I chose this one. This machine is fast! So instead of worrying about keeping my foot depressed at a steady level, I just set it to slightly above turtle speed! Stitches are smooth and consistent and it's relatively quiet compared to my Janome DC2015 (that I also like). So far, I've used it to piece fabrics and go over bulky seams on several bags. It's done a fantastic job (see one user error note below). It winds bobbins smoothly and evenly and the table has a pop up door to help you access the bobbin area more easily. My machine tension has been great (using Mettler metrosene so far). This my first machine with a knee bar and that's been a game changer. Usually I sew standing up on a higher desk but I started sitting again so I could use this feature more easily. Recommendations: 1. I loved buying from Sew Vac Direct via Amazon. Great customer service. Stephen has been helpful before and after purchase. I also bought a 5 year extended warranty directly from Sew Vac Direct after the sale. I'm not sure I will need it but glad to have the assurance. 2. If you use the bundled walking foot, remember to decrease the presser foot pressure all the way (this note is in the manual but I overlooked it) and tighten the needle screw with the screwdriver. I broke 5 needles because I was tightening the needle screw by hand and when I went over bulky bag seams, it loosened itself ever so slightly. This hasn't happened since I used the enclosed screwdriver to tighten it. Also when I first used the walking foot, it sounded different than my Janome (more clanky) Stephen connected me to Elbert of Juki.com service. He sent me a needle screw that he has made specifically for the walking foot. (His customer service makes me glad I chose Juki!) The foot is still louder than my other machine but it seems to be working fine and I sent Elbert a video of it and he said it sounded normal. 3. The lighting is good around the needle but there are shadows to the right of the needle that made it harder for me to see. I bought this LED lighting kit from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KGKB02Q Wow, it's an incredible difference. (There's a Youtube video for installation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crUR5Y3lZSM) I don't work for them, I just found it to be a great accessory. 4. I had read that some people accidentally cut the threads with the foot pedal and someone recommended to turn the pedal sideways. This is what I'm doing and so it's an intentional move of my foot to the right to cut the threads. So far it's been fine. 5. The needle threader is tricky but mine works. There are a couple of videos out there but I found this one to be most helpful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6D5n8UZLHk I've been using the enclosed Organ size 14 needles. There's an art to using it and I've yet to get it on the first try but it does work. If I've not answered your question, please leave a comment. I've not used the machine on a quilting frame. I intend to use it for bag making, quilting smaller pieces (for now), draperies, and some clothing so this review will be more useful to similar users.

I purchased this machine as a companion/replacement for my Bernina Virtuosa 155 which I've had for many years. I've had it for less than a week and I've already been able to complete several quilts that were in various states of finishing. The machine overall is exactly what it claims to be, and is almost the perfect machine for piecing and quilting quilts. I am having to adjust and get use to making a perfect scant 1/4" seam, as there is no 1/4" foot for this machine. The compensating foot works ok for piecing but it is a tad wider than the precise scant 1/4" seam I use for quilt piecing. I would also like Juki to develop and include an attachable guide for straight work, and ditch quilting for the walking foot. I absolutely love the ability to cut the threads with the foot pedal, and you do have to rock back on it pretty firmly to engage the scissors, so no fears that you could accidentally rest your foot on the pedal and accidentally cut the thread. What I love: Ease of use- I was up and running after reading the manual in 10 minutes. The powerful motor The huge throat area for bulky quilts The ergonomics of the machine, I can sit up straight and see the sewing area, no more hunching over to see The large sewing table The telescoping thread guides- I can buy large cones and save money I love the quirky industrial look of the machine It's solid and well built Thread cutting ability by using foot pedal The compensating foot makes quilting binding really accurate and easy Came packaged really securely and safely Things I don't like The light is ok, but it could be better, but I knew that before I bought it and is easily remedied with an external light source The machine doesn't come with a dedicated scant 1/4" foot- if it did this machine would be perfection And the last thing I'll mention is why I purchased this machine from Amazon and not my local shop. I went to my local store and was told that Juki no longer makes this model (TL-2010Q) and that the newer replacement is the TL-2000QI, and that it is a superior model. The price they wanted was well over $1300. I like to support local shops, but I refuse to be gouged or lied to. I'm completely happy with my machine, and would recommend it to anyone who wants a workhorse machine that's simple to operate for quilting and sewing.

The seller of my machine on Amazon was iShopTops, and they are a fantastic company to deal with. I had ordered a Juki TL-2010Q, and when I received the machine there was a note attached to the box stating that I had been upgraded for free to the TL-18QVP, which I was extremely happy about because as a bag maker who sometimes sews through many layers of vinyl, the TL-18QVP is the machine that I really wanted, but I hadn't wanted to spend the extra money. (All of the Juki TL Series are basically the same, but the TL-18QVP has the micro lifter, which floats the presser foot above thicker layers of fabric.) There was a problem with the machine, however, in that the knob for changing the presser foot pressure was extremely tight and almost impossible to turn. I contacted iShopTops and they replaced the machine and paid for the shipping both ways. They were so nice and went above and beyond to make it right. Within a week I had the replacement TL-18QVP and it works perfectly. I am still learning how to get the tension set properly for thick layers of fabric or vinyl, but that's on me. With the right needle, thread weight and tension, and the micro lifter, it can be done. It sews beautifully and the stitch quality is fantastic. I love this machine and am so glad I purchased it. To my surprise it's very easy to thread both top and bobbin. It's made of almost all aluminum, so it's very sturdy as well. Definitely a worthwhile investment.

I have a small bag-making business and upgraded to this machine almost two years ago as my sewing is 99% straight stitch and speed/power are more important to me than lots of fancy stitch patterns. I absolutely adore this machine. Yes it’s a bit more complicated to thread, has a side-load bobbin, uses screw-on instead of snap-on feet, and needs frequent oiling, but for those trade-offs you get a fast, powerful, durable machine that’s built like a small tank and runs like butter. And it has the extra features that actually make my life significantly easier like auto needle up/down, a speed control setting, a pedal-operated thread cutter, and a knee lever to lift the foot. For anyone who does mostly straight-stitch sewing like serious quilters or bag makers, this is a great machine that can handle whatever you throw at it. There are only two cons: the needle threader is quite finicky (I finally have the hang of it but it took a while for me to figure out how to make it work consistently) and I don’t love the zipper foot that comes with the machine—I prefer the hinged narrow zipper foot you can purchase separately.

I've had my machine just under a week, and so far I love it. It's big, it's smooth, and an absolute delight to sew on. It is almost entirely made if metal inside and out. It is nearly 40 pounds and seems like it could survive a nuclear bomb being dropped on it. There's a slight learning curve. Threading the machine looks daunting, but a couple times through with the manual at my side, and I had it. Other things like loading a bobbin and setting the thread tension were quick to get down. This replaces my little Singer Stylist (well, sort of... I'll use both, but each will have their own set of specific uses). The Singer does a fair job of several things, and is built to be super simple to operate most of the time. This Juki does one thing very well, but you need to expect that operating and maintaining it is a skill you develop over time. For that investment, you will be rewarded with an exponential leap in smoothness, stitch quality, and speed. Common complaints I read before buying it seem to have been made before taking the time to get to know the machine. I've yet to trigger the thread cutter by accident. Threading is easy once it's been done a few times. The walking foot does get progressively more squeaky as you use it... unless you think to oil its joints as it is almost entirely made of metal under the plastic case. I've used it every day since it arrived, and with proper care, I expect to own and use this machine for the rest of my life.

UPDATE 9/2/2016: This machine is very quiet. It is heavy because it is made of metal. But it is portable. I love that. My neighbor came over to see if it was comparable to his Sailright industrial machine, and he was very impressed with this Juki. I took some spare vinyl that had been used to make a BBQ cover, and rolled it up to 5 layers thick. I did lengthen the stitch to about 4.5. This was VERY thick material. This machine sewed through it easily, with no degradation on the stitch quality! It is so versatile, it is amazing. On a side note, one of my quilting friends purchased this item and her walking foot was defective. I recommend you test out your walking foot when you received the product. Hers had some kind of bent item we think on the inside of the walking foot, because it made a loud grinding sound (independent of the normal clacking sound of a walking foot). When we tried my walking ffot on her machine, it worked and sounded just fine. UPDATE 8/18/2016: I've been sewing with this for 4 months now, and still love it.! I am so glad that I bought this machine. In fact, I bought a second machine for my vacation home. Love, love, love!!!! My mom is a HARD CORE quilter, and she dragged me into her hobby! My mom is a Bernina gal, and she also has a baby lock as a spare. I bought the Juki because my dad was a plant manager in a commercial/industrial sewing operations and for a commercial machine, JUKI was hands-down the best and that is what he recommended. I was torn between my mom recommending a Bernina (very expensive!) and my dad saying Juki's will last forever in a commercial setting. The Juki TL 2010Q is a semi-industrial machine. I bought this machine last week, and just took it to a quilt retreat. It is an ABSOLUTE DREAM for quilting! My mom said it is basically the same as her baby lock. I don't know, because I am not familiar with baby locks. All I know is that this machine is absolutely awesome for quilting. I have no trouble sewing a straight 1/4" seam at high speed (impossible at high speeds on my Brother SE400 or on my Juki HZL F600. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this machine. Just awesome. This machine is like a Mercedes is to cars. Just incredible. Perfect. Just remember it only does a straight stitch.

I purchased this machine to use for free-motion quilting since my old Baby Lock Esante ESe2 doesn't do quilting well/at all. Since the Baby Lock has simplified threading, getting used to the manual threading of the Juki takes a bit to get used to. I sometimes rent a Pfaff PowerQuilter long arm at a local quilt shop and I find that the threading of it and the Juki are about the same in complexity. I constantly struggle at getting a perfect stitch with the Juki. (I assume that at least part of that is the fact that I'm used to a machine that has automatic tension.) I understand the mechanics of achieving a good stitch but since the stitch depends upon both the top and bobbin tension, that can be a chore. (It's kind of like trying to successfully pat your head and rub your stomach while you are chewing gum and hopping on one foot.) I like the Juki's table attachment because it gives you a large work surface. I added a silicon mat to the work surface to aid in moving my quilt projects across the bed of the machine but to be honest, I don't really notice much difference (other than the mat getting in the way when I try to change bobbins) because the extension table is already plenty slippery. I thought that I would really like the foot peddle since you can press it to automatically cut the thread ... well, I actually HATE that! The peddle is quite thick (1.25 inches) where you rest your heel. That means that if you don't keep your heel elevated and just use your forefoot to press the part of the peddle that makes the stitch ... you cut the thread. As a result, you can be stitching along and CLACK! you have just cut your thread in the middle of your project. BUMMER!! By the way, when the automatic cutter activates, you hear it because it is loud (even makes my cats jump sometimes). To get around the foot peddle issue, I got a couple of wood scraps from the garage and glued them together so that my heel rests on the wood slightly above the foot peddle. When I want to cut the threads, I simply push the thread cutter button on the front of the machine. The lighting is better than some machines but still needs supplemental LED lighting makes visibility better. The sewing needle threads from left-to-right (I'm used to front-to-back) which seems to put quite a bit of tension on the thread going through the needle eye when you need to pull out extra top thread. I also notice that the sewing head area of the machine has a lot of static electricity and it attracts cat hair like crazy. That hair is difficult to remove because it is in the thread path. I have to pick hair off the thread before I start stitching for the day or else the hair will get pulled into the tension disks. One thing on the machine that has never worked properly is the threader ... hate it. I've watched numerous YouTube videos on how to use the threader (the user's manual is no help) but mine appears to not be aligned properly. Therefore, I stopped even trying to use it. Since the head of the machine is fairly narrow, getting your hand in to thread the needle isn't too much of a struggle. The feet are easy to change out. There are two quilting feet included. A quarter inch foot and another (I forget its size) but both are closed. Since I prefer an open toe foot, I purchased an after market foot and it works great. The user's manual is poorly written and the pictures are hard to follow. If I had a chance to start over, would I buy the Juki again? Probably not. A lot of why I bought the Juki was for its price point. If I had "do overs" I would bite the bullet, so to speak, and spend the money on a top of the line machines that has a lot of throat space for quilting and that does not only straight stitch but zig zag and decorative stitches as well.