# Juki DDL-8700

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/juki-ddl-8700
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/sewing-machines
- Placement: #3 of 13 in Sewing Machines, A tier
- Brand: Juki
- LP on this board: 656
- Last researched: 2026-09-13T02:47:35.169Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
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## Verdict

Powerful yet user-friendly, with a smooth threading system.

## For

- Powerful motor
- Smooth operation out-of-the-box
- industrial-grade motor
- 100-stitch set
- precision stitching

## Against

- Firmware less user-friendly
- Expensive
- Large footprint

## Evidence

Consolidated from 25 cited sources across 21 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CraftyHangouts | CraftyHangouts | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxSheLy0ogU | fetched and confirmed |
| PRIZZI SEWING MACHINE CO. | Artem Shestakov | B | https://prizzisewing.com/es/blogs/news/juki-ddl-8700-reviews-is-this-industrial-sewing-machine-worth-it?srsltid=AfmBOorrbU8wjGp1IyyeZ4Ppk2DlvvXJU9q5yw7SZ7NV6tEDkw6wbrdw | fetched and confirmed |
| r/myog | u/Disastrous-Bread5129 | C | https://www.reddit.com/r/myog/comments/1oiz74j/using_juki_ddl_8700_h_for_light_fabrics_too/ | fetched and confirmed |
| J Christopher Gear | J Christopher Gear | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClD69RclvL4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Tim Lauda | C | https://www.facebook.com/groups/445229827497158/posts/1221959956490804/ | fetched and confirmed |
| 🔧 Setting up the Juki DDL-8700-7 like a pro! | - | B | https://www.facebook.com/100063451550298/videos/-setting-up-the-juki-ddl-8700-7-like-a-proour-newest-video-walks-you-through-how/1561114525006485/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Supra Sewing Online, Llc | Luciel Alvarez | B | https://suprasewing.com/blogs/news/juki-vs-speedway-which-industrial-brand-wins-for-high-speed-production?srsltid=AfmBOopVlQRZV18EqGDJOkEXNRNRRlgnQQ01NS27YDYfHjso3duGbp5v | fetched and confirmed |
| Tiktok | tiktok.com | B | https://www.tiktok.com/@olmach_nig_ltd1/video/7591189337786649876 | fetched and confirmed |
| Instagram | - | B | https://www.instagram.com/p/DUGjoFIDOnJ/ | fetched and confirmed |
| The Thoughtful Woodworker | The Thoughtful Woodworker | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPkFglgIpVE | fetched and confirmed |
| Xoxo Charley | Xoxo Charley | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYmYDz4Fito | fetched and confirmed |
| Gaming Tech | Gaming Tech | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvhazHX9dA0 | fetched and confirmed |
| Bhadrakali | Bhadrakali | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQ5HdOIWgkg | fetched and confirmed |
| Dakshina Kali | Dakshina Kali | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcBrCNVtmNM | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | - | B | https://www.facebook.com/Starsewingstore/posts/upgrade-your-sewing-production-with-the-juki-ddl-8700-1-needle-lockstitch-machin/1058031010133736/ | fetched and confirmed |
| PRIZZI SEWING MACHINE CO. | Artem Shestakov | B | https://prizzisewing.com/blogs/news/the-ultimate-guide-to-the-best-juki-industrial-sewing-machines?srsltid=AfmBOoo1Ks8k_wT_ZCpLISXAsWukRu5nRE_p3Hj9txC7OfS66ZMIq-zr | fetched and confirmed |
| Serviced by Tomsewing | tomsewing.com | B | https://tomsewing.com/used-juki-ddl-8700-7-sc-500-straight-sewing-machine/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Direct Sewing Machines | directsewingmachines.co.uk | B | https://www.directsewingmachines.co.uk/the-10-best-juki-sewing-machines/ | fetched and confirmed |
| ⚙️ Stay tuned! ⚙️ | - | B | https://www.facebook.com/100063451550298/posts/%EF%B8%8F-stay-tuned-%EF%B8%8Four-juki-ddl-8700-industrial-machine-setup-video-is-going-live-thi/1434467135344991/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | - | B | https://www.facebook.com/TurnerSewingMachineCompany/posts/a-brand-new-juki-ddl-8700-set-up-for-a-client-these-machines-are-very-nice-right/122189243918339649/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | - | D | https://www.facebook.com/groups/1250651798967386/posts/1854038605295366/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Fast, Durable & Professional Stitching. | - | B | https://www.facebook.com/Starsewingstore/posts/juki-ddl-8700-industrial-sewing-machine-fast-durable-professional-stitchingorder/974302361839935/ | fetched and confirmed |
| The Independent | - | - | https://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/house-garden/household-appliances/best-sewing-machines-for-beginners-quilting-kids-curtains-leather-a9069201.html | fetched and confirmed |
| Rocky Mountain Sewing & Vacuum | rockymountainsewing.com | B | https://rockymountainsewing.com/juki-sewing-machine-with-table-price/?srsltid=AfmBOoobeU9H4vq1PjPS5baKFzggPmaaC_SFP-3WX78g5Nio_sPexYVe | fetched and confirmed |
| Good Housekeeping | - | - | https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/appliances/g16/best-sewing-machines/ | fetched and confirmed |

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The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/sewing-machines.

## What this tier means

- A: Excellent. Strongly recommended, beaten only by the very best.

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