JUKI HZL-27Z Sewing Machine
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Brand | JUKI |
Color | White |
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About this item
- Light weight portable with 22 stitches and buttonhole
- Automatic needle threader
- Easy stitch change dial
- Free arm and drop in bobbin
- LED light bright work area
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 13.9 x 6.1 x 10 inches |
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Item model number | HZL-27Z |
ASIN | B004C04YI8 |
Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #379,422 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing) #1,079 in Sewing Machines |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 16 pounds |
Manufacturer | Juki America, Inc. |
Date First Available | November 11, 2010 |
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Looking for a portable, full-featured sewing machine? Then this is the machine for you. The HZL-27Z packs large features into a small footprint. With 22 stitch patterns, including a buttonhole, you'll find that the HZL-27Z can handle just about any sewing task.
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Customers like the ease of use and value of the sewing machine. They mention that it's convenient, simple to use, and comes with a video and paper manual that is helpful. They appreciate the weight and appearance of the product. However, some customers have issues with stability and differ on quality, performance, and noise.
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Customers find the sewing machine easy to use. They mention that it is convenient, fairly simple to use, and easy to understand with its manual. The bobbin refill and self-threading is also easy to do, and it runs smoothly. It is good for beginners, and comes with a video and paper manual, which is helpful.
"...This machine is a good choice for a beginner, in a dorm room, for someone who does utitlity sewing, or for someone like me who just needs a portable..." Read more
"...Easy to use out of the box - it has similar bobbin winding, top loading bobbin, and threading as my other Brother machines; you do have to thread..." Read more
"...about this machine is the automatic needle threader because it is easy to use and makes the process of needle threading go faster...." Read more
"...It was easy to follow instructions and smooth operating that saved me in a day enough money to have the machine pay for itself...." Read more
Customers like the value of the sewing machine. They say it's a great product for the price, comes in great condition, and is a good seller.
"...The price, size, and capabilities of this product are great and I highly recommend this project to all basic crafters or those who are just learning..." Read more
"...This machine was worth every penny, so far. I purchased it for what it would cost me to have four simple jobs done at the local laundry shop...." Read more
"good cheap machine don't pay more than 110 dollars or you are being ripped off." Read more
"...It quickly becomes pretty expensive if you plan on doing anything requiring more specialized feet...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the sewing machine. They say it's easy to carry, compact, and fits into rolling carry on luggage. Some say it works well and is small enough to sit on their shelf.
"...The footprint is small yet it feels solid and stays put even at the fastest speeds, which is amazing considering it weighs only 13 pounds...." Read more
"...price, as well as the typical list price of $250, it is a very worthwhile portable machine. I am very happy!..." Read more
"...a great price for the capabilities it provides, it is compact and easy to carry, and it has the basic capabilities I needed plus many stitch options..." Read more
"...Let's hope for the best. The machine feels sturdy, the correct weight for being mostly made of hard plastic, and smooth...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the sewing machine. They say it looks great, is simple, and lightweight. Some customers also appreciate that it consistently produced stitches that look good.
"...Finished products look great. I have an antique Singer that I used years ago, so I feel like with my new Juki, I'm sewing on a Cadillac." Read more
"...It handled all the materials easily and consistently produced stitches that look good...." Read more
"...Turns out I did need it. So, long story but it is great and cute as heck...." Read more
"A wonderful, stylish machine. We especially liked the strong preformance of the feed dogs.we are really happy with it...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the sewing machine. Some mention that it is a very good quality machine, while others say that it doesn't sew at all, the thread was not of great quality, and after one project, all the stitching hung up thread and jammed the machine. The machine is made of plastic and seems a bit fragile, but as long as you are careful, it's not difficult to use.
"...which was annoying but once completed, the straight stitch quality was quite good. I compared it to my Janome 6600P and they were identical...." Read more
"...way through there was a cracking sound and then it would never pick up the bobbin thread again...." Read more
"...room table and it shook a bit but on a very sturdy surface, it was rock solid. You would also probably benefit from additional lighting...." Read more
"...Let's hope for the best. The machine feels sturdy, the correct weight for being mostly made of hard plastic, and smooth...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the sewing machine. Some mention that it works great, while others say that it did not work at all.
"...The price, size, and capabilities of this product are great and I highly recommend this project to all basic crafters or those who are just learning..." Read more
"...Two failures in a row....." Read more
"...Other than that little problem the machine works great and I haven't had any problems with it...." Read more
"...At first, it was pretty frustrating. This machine doesn't do absolutely everything for you like the fancy computerized machines...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the sewing machine. Some mention that the stitches are even, and the motor sounds great, while others say that it is very noisy and made cheap. Some customers also mention that it did not stitch at all, sounded like it was trying to stitch, and that the motor only hums like it is running. Overall, the opinions are mixed, and it's recommended to read the reviews carefully before making a purchase.
"...project with it but about one third the way through there was a cracking sound and then it would never pick up the bobbin thread again...." Read more
"...It is fast, goes through multiple layers of fabric and yet is soooo quiet...." Read more
"...The motor only hums like it is running but won't wind a bobbin or sew anything! Two failures in a row....." Read more
"...It is by no means super noisy. You need a sturdy table too...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the stability of the sewing machine. They mention that the motor runs, but the needle does not move at all. Some customers also report that the foot pedal does not work.
"...It seems like the belt fell off so the needle doesnt move. The motor sounds great, so I took my chances and ordered another one...." Read more
"First arrived: motor didn't engage needle. Returned...." Read more
"...the light turned on but the foot pedal didn’t work and nothing moved on the machine...." Read more
"...and I start it up, it didn't start, the motor ran, but the needle didn't move. I would have loved for it to function. It's a neat lil thing...." Read more
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I've been sewing for more years than I care to remember on everything from a treadle, to mechanical, and top-of-the line electronic and computerized machines. Yet, lately, I've been wanting a relatively inexpensive, reliable, lightweight, portable, 3/4 mechanical machine to take with me places. I've been looking at this Juki model as well as others for months. I couldn't make up my mind until a huge price drop convinced me to give it a try.
I am not disappointed. This is a solid machine. The first thing that I noticed was the power of the motor. It is fast, goes through multiple layers of fabric and yet is soooo quiet. The footprint is small yet it feels solid and stays put even at the fastest speeds, which is amazing considering it weighs only 13 pounds.
It has box feed on seven feed dogs which makes for very comfortable sewing. There are more than enough speciality and decorative stitches and while their quality is acceptable, they are not outstanding. This machine is for utility not beauty. Straight stitches are fine. The built-in needle threader is one of the simplest I've ever used.
There is a 4-step buttonhole which leaves a lot to be desired. There's a way to fiddle with it to get an excellent buttonhole but beginners would not be able to suss this as easily as I was. Neither the manual or the accompanying video would show you either.
I have this thing about "perfect" stitches. It bothers me when they don't form perfectly in the center of the fabric. I did need to fiddle with the tension (including the bobbin case tension screw) which was annoying but once completed, the straight stitch quality was quite good. I compared it to my Janome 6600P and they were identical. This kind of fix would be out of the question for a beginner.
There is a manual in three languages (English, Spanish and Russian). It's okay but relies on pictograms rather than extensive descriptions or photographs. The video is basic but useful. It is clearly meant for absolute beginners but it does show and explain the bobbin winder and threading path in excellent detail.
This machine is a good choice for a beginner, in a dorm room, for someone who does utitlity sewing, or for someone like me who just needs a portable machine to take places.
It comes standard with only just two presser feet: standard and buttonhole foot so I purchased a set of generic low-shank presser feet for under $10, all of which fit perfectly and gave me a blind hem, rolled hem and zipper foot among others. At minimum, every gament sewer needs a zipper foot. The feed dogs do not drop but you can buy a cover plate if you want to try free motion quilting. The quality of stitching is okay but nothing special. The straight stitches are fine. Stitch tension can be adjusted but unless you are familiar with how to coordinate the stitch tension with the bobbin screw tension, it can drive you nuts. The dust cover is kind of a joke. You can either make your own or buy a cover or carrying case.
Regardless, I'm hoping they drop the price again because I'm going to buy another as soon as they do.
Although I have never tried using other portable machines like a Singer featherweight or a Janome Jem, I thought I would give the Juki a try. Juki has a good reputation for its commercial and higher end machines. I also wanted something that was not computerized as my backup since I would be moving it quite a bit.
Pros:
Lightweight - weighs 12 pounds reportedly; I weighed it at 12.8
Easy to use out of the box - it has similar bobbin winding, top loading bobbin, and threading as my other Brother machines; you do have to thread through the top hole of the bobbin prior to winding, however. I think that anyone who has any sewing experience would find it very easy to use. For beginners, it would also be easy to understand with its manual or perhaps even without, since it has nice diagrams right on the machine. The manual is easy to understand.
Manual automatic needle threader is easy to use
Adjustable length and width of stitches
Nice even straight stitching with ability to adjust tension
I think the thing that I am most impressed with is the feed dogs. It sewed through 3 layers of denim, no problem. With 5 layers, it needed help feeding it through. It also has a jig-type button on the presser foot for thicker fabrics. It seemed to work well.
Cons:
The vertical spool pin is short. You cannot put a spool cap on it unless the spool is really short or you could just use the provided felt. You would have to use a thread stand if you want to use the vertical spool pin with larger spools.
The horizontal spool pin is angled toward the machine so if you are used to using larger spools it might be difficult. Standard size ones work fine.
The handle is located at the back of the machine. When you carry it, the front of the machine angles forward.
The flatbed has no handle at the bottom to remove it when you switch to free arm. I found that I would have to open the compartment door to get a grip to get it off the machine.
It has a 4 step buttonhole instead of 1 step. Since I rarely make buttonholes, this wasn't an issue for me. If you are in to garment sewing, it might.
It is noiser than I'm used to but I think it is similar to other Singers that I have used at a similar price point. It is by no means super noisy. You need a sturdy table too. I had it on my dining room table and it shook a bit but on a very sturdy surface, it was rock solid. You would also probably benefit from additional lighting. The LED light was a bit dim for me.
I think that for this price, as well as the typical list price of $250, it is a very worthwhile portable machine. I am very happy!
Edit 11/26/11: I am still really enjoying this machine but had another thought as I have been teaching my 6 year-old to sew on it. I love the fact that this machine is not computerized as a backup, but it lacks a speed control that you can find on computerized machines. If I were teaching a child to sew, I would consider this feature since it is really handy. This machine does not have the super slow speeds that can be achieved with a computerized one. My daughter is still able to use this machine with ease but I find it much easier to have her use my computerized one on the lowest speed and the start/stop button instead of the foot pedal. She finds it more fun to use the pedal though, so she loves using this machine!
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Cons: Jeans type Pants stitch little tough.