The Juki TL98Q with it’s large work area is perfect for sewing and quilting. This is a high quality sewing machine that gets great reviews and is perfect for intermediate to advanced sewers and particularly for those who are into quilting.
It is lightweight and readily portable and is made of aluminum die-casting to ensure industrial-quality sewing. It also has many exciting features normally only found in industrial machines to make your sewing even more pleasurable.
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Now, lets take a look at what the Juki TL98Q has to offer:
- Automatic thread trimmer – This Juki machine comes equipped with an automatic thread trimmer that simultaneously cuts the needle and bobbin threads at the sewing end. It uses a mechanism that is very similar to the thread trimmer on the industrial sewing machine whereby a foot pedal switch is used to activate the thread trimmer.
- Thread tension scale - The machine is provided with the thread tension scale, which allows you to adjust the tension according to the thread and material to be used.
- Presser foot pressure adjustment – The presser foot pressure can easily be adjusted to suit the fabric being sewn by turning a regulator found at the top of the sewing machine.
- Presser foot knee lift lever – The knee lifter lever allows you to lift / lower the presser foot without using your hands.
- 12mm Extra high foot lift
- Needle up/down button
- Automatic needle threader - The push lever automatic needle threader easily threads the needle without eyestrain and with speed, allowing you to get started with sewing faster.
- Easy bobbin replacement - A new bobbin case latch and an enlarged bobbin case area make it easier to remove and replace the bobbin
- Extended flat bed - This creates a large work area and is perfect for quilting and other large sewing jobs. The extended flat bed extends the work area to a huge 23 inches so that you have increased maneuverability when sewing with large pieces of fabric. There’s nothing more frustrating that having weighty fabric falling down off the table constantly and making sewing difficult!
Other features include:
- Comes with HA-type needles.
- The arm and bed is constructed of aluminum die-casting.
- Large work area with much wider handling area than conventional sewing machines.
- Longer arm and sewing bed to make it easier to sew quilts
- High sewing speeds up to 1,500 stitches per minute
How heavy is this Juki sewing machine?
The Juki TL98Q weighs in at 25.4lb (11.5kg) and it’s dimensions are 452(W)x230(H)x219(D)
Is it portable?
This Juki sewing machine is lightweight, portable and has a built in carrying handle making it easy to transport.
- Straight stitch foot
- Hemmer foot
- Zipper foot
- 1/5 inch Quilting Foot
- ¼ inch Quilting foot
- Even-Feed Foot
- Compensating foot
- Auxiliary table (see picture)
- Exclusive screwdriver
- Screwdriver (small)
- Cleaning brush
- Bobbins (4pcs.)
- Oiler
- Lint brush
- Needles
- Spool cap
- Sewing machine cover
- Knee lifter lever
The sewing area extension shown in the picture is included with the machine.
What makes this a great quilting machine?
- It comes with two types of quilting feet supplied as standard accessories with this sewing machine. The 1/5 Quilting Foot is used for basic quilting and the 1/4 quilting foot for precision sewing with 1/4″ inch stitch width. The quilting feet are designed for free motion quilting and free-hand embroidery.
- The feed dog on the Juki TL98Q can be raised and lowered simply by pressing a switch. When quilting, the drop feed makes it simple for you to sew curved stitches.
- The even feed foot ensures that this sewing machine is able to create beautiful seams even when sewing fabrics that don’t feed easily such as georgette and velvet, as well as heavy weight materials such as leather.
A few more facts about the Juki TL98Q…
This is a single needle, lockstitch machine. Lockstitch refers to the way the stitch is created. Two threads, one top and one bottom, entwine together in the hole in the fabric through which they pass while the stitch is being created. This is the way that most sewing machines create a stitch.
The Juki TL98Q is perfect not only for quilting, but also for tailoring, dressmaking and home décor pieces. It comes with a variety of presser feet as you’ve seen which make sewing a pleasure as well as increasing efficiency and speed.
And some specifications:
- Sewing Speed: Max. 1,500 r.p.m
- Stitch Length: Max. 6mm
- Lift of the Presser Foot:
- By Lever, Max. 9mm
- By Knee Lifter, Max. 12mm - Needle: HAx1 (130/705H) #7-#18 (HLx5#9-#16)
- Rated Voltage / Power Consumption: 120V / 1.4A, 100W
- Power Consumption of the Lamp: 12V, 3W
- Auxiliary Table (Dimensions): 590 x 277 (mm)
- Hook: Horizontal-axis Full-rotary Hook
What about the warranty?
This machine has a 5 year mechanical and 2 year electrical warranty.
What do I think of the Juki TL98Q?
I want one! I think that for anyone sewing serious projects – ie quilts, curtains, upholstery, leather or other heavy fabrics – then I am certain that this sewing machine will make them very happy. The size of the work area, the extra long arm and the massive sewing speed of 1500 stitches a minute make this machine one that definitely should not be overlooked!
What others are saying
The Juki TL98Q has a 5 out of 5 star rating on Amazon and gets great reviews generally. Here are a few comments to date:
I really love this machine. I got it about three weeks ago and I was so pleasantly surprised by it’s performance.
I highly recommend this to anyone who sews a lot or who works in the fashion industry but just doesn’t have room for an industrial at home!!!
It is fast and the stitches are solid.
The threading is smooth, and downright flawless.
The price is fantastic if you consider what you have to pay for an industrial machine, or even a brand new Bernina.
Machine is very straight forward in its use. Simple to operate and very sturdy.
What a performer. The speed is incredible, powerful, yet easy to control.
For a quilter it is one of the best
Where can I read more reviews?
Amazon is one of the best places to read reviews of actual owners and users of this machine. Click here to read more reviews on Amazon.
How much can I expect to pay for the Juki TL98Q?
I have found this machine selling for over $1000 from various resellers. It is available at the time of writing this review for less than $900 from Amazon which is a pretty good deal. It’s also available at various prices from Ebay. Click here to go see the Juki TL98Q at Amazon.
