You might want to agree:
Not every good serger is feasible to use and not every feasible-to-use serger is good.
Or is that so?
Juki MO-1000 looks similar to any other serger designed specifically for home usage. The looper cover, however, serves the difference among all the others.
(4.5 / 5)It comes with essential serging supplies like lint brush and screwdriver. Moreover, a color-coded threading chart with words and pictures is also present that eases the threading process.
There are few features of this machine that make it stand out of the crowd. Wondering why? Get our answer with our Juki MO-1000 review.
Contents
The Brand
JUKI Corporation, which is a Japanese manufacturer of industrial sewing machines has recently also started to supply domestic machines. The headquarters of the Corporation lies in Tokyo. It is also the leading industrial machine manufacturing plant. As for sewing machine manufacturer, it ranks number 1 in the world.
Key Features
- Model: MO-1000
- Type: Serger
- Class: Household
- Weight: 23.8 pounds
Accessories
- Lint Brush
- Thread Cutter
- Owner’s Manual
- Instruction DVD
- 7 Snap-on Pressure Feet
- Blind Stitch
- Elasticator
- Cording
- Piping
- Gathering
Sewing Outlines
- 3-Thread Flatlock
- 4-Thread Overlock
- 3-Thread Overlock
- 2-Thread Overcast
- 3-Thread Rolled Hem
- 3-Thread Narrow Overlock
- Frill 3-Thread Rolled Hem with Diff. Feed
Specs
- Needle: Household Machine Size 12 or 14
- Number of Threads: 2/3/4 Threads
- Overlocking Width of Left Needle: 5-9mm
- Overlocking Width of Right Needle: 3-7mm
- Stitch Length: 1-4mm
- Differential Feed: Ratio of 0.7-2.0
- Pressor Foot Lift: Max: 8mm
- Sewing Speed: Max: 1,500 SPM
Fabrics That Go With It
- Knits
- Synthetic Fabrics (Blends-Rayon-Polyester)
- Upholstery
- Leather/suede
- Natural Fibers (Cotton-Linen-Wool)
- Plastic/Rubber
Warranty
Juki Sergers have a total of a 25-year warranty
There’s a 2-year electronic warranty on motors, light assembly, switches, wiring, speed control, and the circuit board.
They also have a 5-year mechanical warranty for “all other parts.” These exclude the consumable parts such as loopers, feed dogs, knife blades, bulbs, lamps, presser feet, needles, and belts too.
A 90-day labor period is also available for adjustments through a Juki dealer.
The warranty is only available for household use and doesn’t work for commercial usage.
Features
Following are some highlights of the Juki MO-1000
- New Threading Feature
By using this feather, the user can easily thread the machine from the threading hole to the looper. Furthermore, this is possible with the aid of a strong swoosh of air generated by the electric motor. This helps to alter the loop threading.
- Automatic Needle Threader
In fact, with the aid of an automatic needle threader, you can easily and quickly thread the needle. This is just a 3-step process:
- Elegant Sharp Curve
The distance kept between the knife, and the needle is 9.95mm as compared to the 15.5mm distance in a conventional model. As a result, this allows you to sew easily inside the curves.
- Quiet Operation
The unit sews with less vibration due to the sound reducing design. This, in turn, minimizes the operating noise as well.
- Adjustable Differential Feed
This feature helps in creating beautifully sewn finishes even with easily stretched fabrics such as knits and georgettes by adjusting the differential feed.
Lastly,
The adjustments can be made before or even between sewing.
- Wide Throat Area
The usability of the workspace has improved infinitely because of the height of the throat that is 72.4mm.
- Upper Looper Converter 2-/3-Thread Conversion
Switching between 2-thread and 3-thread sewing is made easy by simply pushing the changeover attachment.
- Scrap Collector
This is given as a standard accessory; the scrap collector keeps the area tidy. It collects the cut-off Fabric.
- LED Sewing Light
The needle area is brightly illuminated with a long-life, energy-efficient, and eco-friendly light. Even after a good period of time, this light does not heat up.
Other Useful Features:
Thread Trimming Blade for easy thread cutting.
- Cutting width adjusting dial.
- Automatic rolled hemming.
- Adjustable presser foot pressure.
- Option to deactivate upper knife.
Safety feature operating when the presser foot is in the upper position or the cover is open.
Maintenance
First,
It is important to clean the race hook and feed dogs after each use.
Further,
Wiping the head with a soft dry cloth or a damp cloth is instructed as needed.
Also,
Lubrication of the machinery shouldn’t be done routinely therefore, should be taken care of whenever it’s required.
Once in a month,
Service by a sewing machine professional is also recommended similarly.
Machine Set-Up
The balance which is kept while setting the machine up, the quality of the stitches and the safety features are very beneficial for experienced home sewers as well as for beginners as well.
Comparison
As compared to other sergers, JUKI MO-1000 is self-threading. It also comes with a built-in LED sewing light. This machne is also one of the best 2/3/4 thread capability sergers. We can say that it’s even arguably the best technology in modern sergers. The automatic rolled Hemmings save your time in making decorative stitches and trimmings. It’s an ideal choice for a one-time investment.
It can’t cover stitch like other sergers. Consequently, It might not support manual threading, but it can’t readily be considered a con. Since it is one of the fastest sergers but also, the users are advised to deal with care.
The Best Part?
- Quiet operating technique
- Effortless threading process
- User-friendly set-up
- Very fast (up to 1500 SPM)
Why Does This Matter?
With the help of its pushbutton Jet-Air threading, the whole process turns out to become effortless. The whole set-up supports easy operation for both beginners and experts. This is because of features like looper air threader and an automatic needle threader.
It’s easy to transition between the threader systems and moreover, enables the user to continue with an equal and satisfactory stitching process.
That’s not all!
The differential feed access lets the user have command over the movement of the feed dogs. With the help of the LED placed in the machine, there’s a properly lit area to work at.
In the second place, the obstacles of placement of the device can be subsided quite quickly. Easy stitching length adjustments can prove out to be ultimate for the learners.
Last but not least:
The easy upper and lower thread tension can be acquired for ideal and equal stitching.
Any cons?
The waste collector/scrap catcher is awkwardly placed and doesn’t always collect the cut-off fabric. But also, there’s a chance of the fabric getting stuck in the threaded hole.
Besides,
How to avoid such a problem?
Make sure your machine is placed in an area where the waste collector is facing a wall too, so that the wall can become a support to the falling-off fabric and it stays in place.
It can’t cover stitch which might be a problem while sewing knit hems and chain-stitching.
But that’s not an issue.
JUKI MO-1000 also comes as a convertible device that can naturally serge and can cover stitch too.
The manual isn’t user-friendly as the languages are mixed into one another. This proves out to be a source of a lot of difficulties in learning the operative techniques via the manual.
But there’s a solution for this too!
The JUKI MO-1000 comes with a DVD again, that helps in figuring out the stuff difficult to comprehend from the manual.
Equally important, there could be issues with the pedals if not kept under good maintenance.
Give it to the JUKI team!
They will be supportive of your concern and fix the springs creating issues in the pedaling so that the machine doesn’t chew off the cloth.
Don’t worry as the service is fast enough. You won’t feel distanced from your machine for too long, and the staff will be really responsive.
JUKI MO-1000: Where to buy it from
As the serger is a one-time investment, it is important to buy it from a trusted place which offers the complete package of feasibility and responsiveness to details.
The JUKI MO-1000 comes with a good package of warranty as well as reliability that it’s definite to consider it a catch.
In fact, given the Juki MO-1000’s popularity, you might even find it in local stores.
Conclusion
It’s easy to see that the JUKI MO-1000 provides the solutions to all your problems as compared to most of the other sergers which require technical help. Also, the company has kept user-care on top, and the machine doesn’t work if the front cover door is open or the presser foot is in the “up” location.
The threading system in this device in second place, makes it one-of-a-kind among the other sergers. The wide range of warranty enables the users to contend about the device workload and results. The cons are minute and don’t have an impact on its performance so they can as well, be overlooked.
In Short, JUKI MO-1000 is a good investment, be it for home or commercial use both.
Wondering if you can help me with my Juki MO 1000 serger. All repair shops are closed because of the virus.
It consistently starts 4-thread serging with no problems and a few minutes later it starts a clicking sound near the loopers and also skipping stitches.
We have tried everything! Different thread, rethreading many times, change needles, clean and oiled, changed fabric type, etc. It is frustrating because it starts out sewing well and suddenly clicks and then starts skipping.
Any help would truly be appreciated.