Updated October 2026 · By the ThreadWorks team, an authorized Juki dealer and a family sewing business since 1977
The short answer: Start with the Juki HZL-355ZW-A ($399) if you are new to sewing. Quilters who piece and quilt more than they do anything else should look at the straight-stitch TL-2010Q ($1,199). If you want one computerized Juki for quilting, garments and decorative work, the HZL-F300 ($799) is the all-rounder; check its product page for current availability.
Sewing mostly knits and garments? Add a serger before you upgrade your sewing machine. Our pick is below.
Every Juki home machine we carry, grouped by what it is for. Prices are ThreadWorks prices at the time of writing; the product page always shows the current price and availability.
| Machine | Type | Price | Key specs (from the manufacturer listing) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HZL-355ZW-A | Mechanical sewing machine | $399 | 26 stitches, automatic needle threader, one-step buttonhole, drop feed, free arm | First machine, mending, simple garments |
| HZL-F300 | Computerized sewing & quilting | $799 | 106 stitches, 16 buttonhole styles, 3 fonts, Box Feed, automatic thread trimming, up to 900 stitches per minute | One machine for quilting, garments and decorative work |
| TL-2010Q | High-speed straight stitch | $1,199 | 200–1,500 stitches per minute, automatic thread trimming, knee lifter, drop feed | Piecing and domestic machine quilting |
| TL-15 | High-speed straight stitch | $1,349 | Up to 1,500 stitches per minute, automatic thread trimming, automatic needle threader, knee lifter | Straight-stitch sewists who want the newer convenience features |
| TL-18QVP | High-speed straight stitch | $1,799 | Up to 1,500 stitches per minute, 6 mm stitch length, full rotary hook, 12 mm knee lift, large extension table | Heavy, regular quilting and production sewing |
| MO-654DE | Serger | $509.99 | 2/3/4 thread, differential feed, rolled hem | First serger |
| MO-1000 | Air-threading serger | $1,499 | Air threading for the loopers, automatic needle threaders, 2/3/4 thread | Sewists who dread threading |
| MCS-1700QVP | Coverstitch | $899 | 3- and 4-thread coverstitch, chain stitch, differential feed | Knit hems that look ready-to-wear |
The serger lineup is compared in more depth in Best Juki Sergers 2026.
These are the Juki machines that do everything a household sewing machine does: straight and zigzag stitches, buttonholes, decorative stitches, garments and quilting. Start here if you want one machine.
The HZL-355ZW-A is the simplest way into Juki. It has 26 stitches, which covers straight, zigzag, stretch and decorative basics without a menu to learn. The automatic needle threader and one-step buttonhole take care of the two jobs beginners find hardest, and the free arm makes sleeves, cuffs and trouser hems easier.
Choose it if you are learning, mending and making simple garments, bags and home décor. Skip it if you already know you want to quilt seriously; the HZL-F300 will keep up with you for longer.
Not set on Juki? Our best sewing machines for beginners guide compares beginner picks across brands, and you can shop beginner sewing machines directly.
The HZL-F300 is the Juki to buy if you want one machine that does a bit of everything. It has 106 stitches, 16 buttonhole styles and three lettering fonts, with memory to save stitch combinations.
What sets it apart is Box Feed. Most household machines move the feed dogs in an oval. Juki's Box Feed moves them in a rectangle, keeping the teeth in contact with the fabric for longer on each stitch. In practice that means steadier feeding on slippery fabrics and quilt layers. Automatic thread trimming (needle and bobbin) is the other everyday luxury: finish a seam, tap, move on.
Choose it if you quilt and sew garments and want one computerized machine. Skip it if you only ever sew straight seams; a TL machine will piece faster.
The TL machines sew one stitch, a straight stitch, and they sew it fast: up to 1,500 stitches per minute, compared with 900 on the HZL-F300. That single-purpose design is why quilters love them for piecing and domestic-machine quilting. All three have automatic thread trimming, a knee lifter and drop feed for free-motion work.
| TL-2010Q | TL-15 | TL-18QVP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,199 | $1,349 | $1,799 |
| Max speed | 1,500 spm | 1,500 spm | 1,500 spm |
| Automatic thread trim | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Knee lifter | Yes | Yes | Yes (12 mm) |
| Who it's for | The proven workhorse and best value | Newer model; its listing adds an automatic needle threader | Regular, heavy quilting; the top of the range |
For the full side-by-side, read Juki TL-15 vs TL-2010Q vs TL-18QVP. Comparing against Janome's straight-stitch machine? See Janome HD9 vs Juki TL-2010Q.
One thing to know before you buy a TL: it does not zigzag. You cannot finish seams, sew buttonholes or sew stretch stitches on it. Most TL owners keep a second machine, or add a serger, for those jobs.
If you sew clothes, the biggest jump in finish quality usually comes from a serger, not a fancier sewing machine. A serger trims, stitches and overcasts the seam in one pass, and differential feed stops knits from stretching out.
| Serger | Price | What sets it apart (from the listing) | Who it's for |
|---|---|---|---|
| MO-654DE | $509.99 | 2/3/4 thread, differential feed, built-in rolled hem | First serger for most sewists |
| MO-80CB | $599 | Adds a free arm and lay-in threading | Garment sewists who finish sleeves, cuffs and trouser hems |
| MO-114D | $699 | Lay-in threading slots, color-coded thread paths | Beginners who want the most guided manual threading |
| MO-1200QVP | $759 | 2/3/4 thread with lay-in threading and adjustable stitch controls | Regular garment sewing without air threading |
| MO-1000 | $1,499 | Air threading for the loopers, automatic needle threaders | Anyone who dreads threading a serger |
| MO-2000QVP | $1,599 | Air threading plus an LCD that guides settings | Frequent sergers who want setup guidance |
| MO-3000QVP Akane | $2,499.99 | Air threading, automatic thread supply, LCD, micro-lifter | Frequent garment sewing, including heavier knits, fleece and denim |
New to sergers? Start with sewing machine vs serger: what's the difference, and see the serger thread guide before you buy cones.
Only if you sew a lot of knits: T-shirts, activewear, leggings. A serger finishes seams; a coverstitch makes the stretchy double-row hem you see on ready-to-wear. The MCS-1700QVP ($899) sews 3- and 4-thread coverstitch and chain stitch.
| If you… | Buy |
|---|---|
| Are new to sewing and want to spend under $400 | HZL-355ZW-A |
| Want one machine for quilting, garments and decorative stitches | HZL-F300 |
| Piece and quilt more than anything else | TL-2010Q, or TL-18QVP for heavy use |
| Sew mostly garments and knits | Your current machine plus an MO-654DE serger |
| Hate threading a serger | MO-1000 air-threading serger |
| Hem a lot of knits | MCS-1700QVP coverstitch |
Juki's strength is sewing performance per dollar at the mid and upper end, especially straight stitch. If you want the most features at the lowest price, Brother is hard to beat; see Best Brother Sewing Machines 2026. If you want built-in walking-foot-style feeding for quilting, PFAFF's IDT is the alternative; see Best PFAFF Sewing Machines 2026. For Juki's closest rival in straight stitch, see Janome HD9 vs Juki TL-2010Q.
For most home sewists, the HZL-F300: it combines 106 stitches, Box Feed and automatic thread trimming at $799. For quilters who mostly piece, the TL-2010Q straight-stitch machine is the better buy.
The HZL-355ZW-A ($399). It keeps things simple with 26 stitches, an automatic needle threader and a one-step buttonhole.
Yes. Juki is one of the largest industrial sewing machine makers, and its home machines, especially the TL straight-stitch series and its sergers, are well regarded by quilters and garment sewists.
No. The TL series sews straight stitch only. You will need a second machine or a serger to finish seams, sew buttonholes or sew stretch stitches.
A feed system that moves the feed dogs in a rectangular path instead of an oval, so the teeth stay in contact with the fabric longer on each stitch for steadier feeding. The HZL-F300 has it.
Juki instruction manuals are in our sewing machine manuals collection, and bobbin cases, feet and other parts are in Juki parts. Email support@threadworks.com with your model if you are not sure which part fits.
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