MAKERS WHO CHOOSE JUKI

I am mainly a dressmaker, but I also make bags and accessories. I discovered Juki when I was looking for a new overlocker — they didn’t disappoint! I absolutely love my Juki MO2500 Sumato and wonder why I didn’t buy it sooner. The extension table is a game changer, it stops the fabric getting squished and prevents any accidents with the blade. Whatever fabric I use glides through smoothly every time.

Debbie Shore is a very popular needlecraft author and fabric designer. Check out Debbie’s review of the Juki DX7 on the Juki Club YouTube channel.

Jen was a semi-finalist on The Great British Sewing Bee Series 5. She says: “I have a Juki NX7 and love the buttonhole clamp, the straight stitch plate swap in under 60 seconds, the built-in walking foot, the clever box feed system, the extra programmable foot pedal, the intuitive control panel, and the super-wide working space. The NX7 reflects Juki’s vast industrial machine experience — all features are practical, useful and easy to access.”

Liz Grylls was a contestant on the Great British Sewing Bee in 2020.

Elissa is an embroiderer and textile artist from Shropshire, a graduate of the Royal School of Needlework with strong technical ability in historical embroidery techniques. She has collaborated with brands like Alexander McQueen, Lock & Co and Ruben Montini. Her work has been exhibited at New Designers and even featured on the side of a hot air balloon.

Adam is a quilter, garment sewist, bagmaker and pattern designer. He uses Juki machines for every aspect of his sewing from domestic to industrial — the TL2200QVP Mini for quilting on a frame, the DDL7000-A7 for heavy fabrics, and the MO-2500 for garment construction with its quick rolled hem switch and tractor foot for bulky seams.

I started sewing in 2019 after being inspired by The Great British Sewing Bee season 5. I love my Juki overlocker — you know as soon as you use it that it is the upper echelon of sewing machines. The build quality and the smoothness of the moving parts are of a superior nature. I use a lot of heavyweight fabrics for my housecoats, and where other machines stutter the Juki goes through them without any hassle.

Lauren was a quarterfinalist of series 9 of BBC’s Great British Sewing Bee. She taught herself to sew in 2019 and is on a journey to curate a complete handmade wardrobe. A big lover of fashion trends, she creates timeless classics with professional finishes. “Juki UK being a family owned business aligns with my family orientated personality — I look forward to being part of the Juki family!”

When embarking on my sewing journey, I wanted a machine that catered for a wide variety of projects whilst being durable. I loved the wide selection of practical and decorative embroidery stitches. A decade later, I still use the same machine — it has all the functions I need and has allowed me to develop from dressmaking to quilting.

Sallieann is a patchwork and quilting tutor/designer with over 20 years’ experience and specialises in designs featuring Liberty fabrics. She’s a demonstrator for Sewing Street TV, works for Quiltmania, and is a tour expert for Arena Travel. “When I bought my first Juki in 2013, I was immediately smitten. The UX8 has perfect blanket stitch and beautiful ease of movement with free motion quilting.”

Cathryn was a contestant on the Great British Sewing Bee in 2021.

Gill was a contestant on the Great British Sewing Bee in 2022.

Jenny is a patchwork and quilting designer specialising in English Paper Piecing. She runs Hashtagsew and designs modern, bright, geometric quilts. She’s a demonstrator on Sewing Street TV and has released her first book, English Paper Piecing Workshop. “The NX7 is a quilter’s dream — extra-large throat, built-in walking foot, and it quilts like a dream both straight line and free motion!”

Adam was a contestant on the Great British Sewing Bee in 2021. From Leicester, he was taught to sew at the age of six by his nan. He studied Performing Arts and worked as a cruise ship entertainer before becoming Entertainment Director. After trying Juki machines at a Sewing Exhibition, Adam decided the build quality was the perfect match.

Janet is an enthusiastic home sewer and was a quarter finalist in series 5 of The Great British Sewing Bee. She uses a Juki DX7 — a workhorse with bells on, with plenty of utility stitches, a great buttonhole system, embroidery options, and a great selection of feet. Her MO654DE overlocker, MCS1500 coverstitch and MCS-1800 require very little adjustment and simply do what she asks of them.

Mercedes lives just outside Brighton and was a contestant on Series 5 of The Great British Sewing Bee. “Having a trio of machines — the NX7, MO-654DE and MCS-1800 — it is the quality of the machines along with the quality of the stitching that I love. Whether sewing silk chiffon or using upholstery fabric, I know I can rely on my Jukis to produce a garment I am proud of.”

“Having worked in the industry for almost 7 years, I’ve used so many different brands. When I set up my own business, I knew exactly which brand I wanted — it had to be Juki. The build quality is second to none, from entry-level to top of the range. Combined with incredible customer service, there simply was no other choice for me.”

Mark’s husband Clive applied for him to enter Series 6 of The Great British Sewing Bee, and life hasn’t been the same since. His time in the sewing room, working alongside incredible creatives, gave him the push he needed to refocus on the things he loves most.

Marie lives in Bedfordshire with her husband, two children and Woody the Cocker Spaniel who never leaves her side. She is predominantly a garment sewer, making sustainable choices by creating clothes that will last as well as repurposing unused items. Having a disability often requires her to work differently to make the most of her sewing time.

Suzie graduated from Lincoln University with a degree in fashion. She enjoys teaching Sewing with Suzie classes and one-to-one tutorials. Suzie uses the Juki DX7 to create her own brand of Momma and Mini Me matching outfits. She’s passionate about sustainability and sews her own clothes.

Martha is married with 6 grown-up children and uses Juki machines to teach free-motion quilting techniques. She works with Juki to expand and nurture the creative community of stitchers that is Juki Club.