Best Decision of My Sewing Life — Full Industrial Sewing Machine Self Assembly and Testing!

Thinking about buying a Juki 8700 industrial sewing machine? In this video, I share my full real-life experience of receiving, unboxing, assembling, and testing my first industrial sewing machine completely on my own. (Maybe a tiny bit of help from the hubby haha). There was some chaos and you are more than welcome to learn from me!! juki From the moment the delivery arrived, to figuring out the table setup, to sewing my very first stitches—this is a full behind-the-scenes look at what it’s actually like upgrading to an industrial machine as a self-taught fashion designer. I don’t just show the “finished setup”—I take you through the entire process, including the challenges, the weight of the machine, and what you should realistically expect if you’re planning to buy one yourself. If you’re considering getting a Juki 8700 or switching from a home sewing machine to an industrial setup, I hope this gives you a clear, honest idea of what the experience is really like. Machine: Juki 8700 Industrial Sewing Machine Process: Delivery → Assembly → Setup → First Stitch Let me know in the comments if you’re thinking about getting an industrial machine or if you’ve already made the switch! Timestamps: • Introduction and Unboxing: (0:00 - 3:11) • Unboxing the Table and Parts: (3:11 - 10:56) • Unboxing the Motor: (10:56 - 13:22) • Assembling the Table and Motor: (13:23 - 16:20) • Flipping the Table and Adjustments: (16:21 - 19:24) • Unboxing the Sewing Machine Head: (19:25 - 23:28) • Lifting the Machine onto the Table: (23:29 - 27:10) • Machine Setup and Oiling: (27:11 - 33:00) • Starting a New Day of Assembly: (33:01 - 36:58) • Bobbin Winding and Threading: (36:59 - 45:22) • Testing and Final Thoughts: (45:23 - 50:31) ~ If you enjoy sewing, dressmaking, and pretty fashion, I hope you'll subscribe and join my family here on YouTube. I'm a wife, mom and creative person who's passionate about her work. --- MY SOCIALS: Website: http://www.stephanieharford.com IG:   / stephanie.harford   TikTok:   / stephanie.harford   facebook:   / s.harford.designs   Music Channel:    / istephanieann   Vlog Channel:    / stephanieandstuff   :::::::::::::::::: Music from Epidemic with a subscription. :::::::::::::::::: #fashiondesigner #sewing