DU 1181 Industrial Lockstitch Machine

The JUKI DU‑1181N is a robust single‑needle lockstitch industrial sewing machine, ideal for medium‑weight materials like pliable leather, vinyl, faux leather, canvas, and upholstery. The DU‑1181N delivers industrial‑grade durability, precision, and speed—designed for projects beyond the capabilities of domestic machines, such as bags, wallets, upholstery, and mid‑weight textiles.

DNU 1181 Industrial Lockstitch Machine

Special Features

This light weight industrial machine inherits the desirable features, such as highspeed stitching performance 5,500 stitches per minute of extreme stitching performance, ease of operation, and reliability, from the highly evaluated previous JUKI lockstitch machines. This machine has easy-to-operate functions to achieve improved operability. By providing a presser foot with a higher lift (13mm), a light-touch stitch dial, a throat plate with marker grooves that can be used as a guide for seam allowance, and other easy-to-operate functions, the burden on the operator is lightened, and productivity is further increased.

What’s Included

Higher lift of the presser foot

The lift of the presser foot, by the knee lifter, is as high as 15 mm so as to support processes which require a higher lift of the presser foot, such as piping and tape-attaching.

The maximum stitch length is 9 mm

With its stitch length being as large as 9 mm, the machine is applicable to a broader range of sewing processes.

The double-capacity hook is provided as standard

The machine comes with a horizontal-axis double-capacity hook, not only to decrease the frequency of bobbin thread changing, but also to enable sewing work with increased efficiency.

Automatic lubricating mechanism

A pump-unit type automatic lubricating mechanism dramatically improves maintainability. The oil amount in the face plate and hook is adjustable.

Automatic lubricating mechanism

A pump-unit type automatic lubricating mechanism dramatically improves maintainability. The oil amount in the face plate and hook is adjustable.

Excellent operability

  • The stitch pitch can be adjusted in both the normal and reverse directions.
  • The height and inclination of the feed dog can be adjusted.
  • The amount of the alternating vertical movement of the walking foot and presser foot is adjustable in a range of 2 to 5mm according to the height of a multi-layered section of material.
  • The horizontal feed cam, top and bottom feed cam and top feed cam can be adjusted after opening the rubber caps (three caps) on top of the machine head.

Specifications

  • Max. sewing speed 2‚000sti/min
  • Max. stitch length 9mm
  • Presser foot By knee: 15mm
  • Alternating vertical movement 2~5mm
  • Needle DP×17 (#21)‚ #14~#23
  • Thread #40~#8‚ B33~B92‚ Nm=90/3~30/3

Interested in this Machine?

Call us at 403-340-9204 today!

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After being sorely disappointed by another repair shop, I was delighted with the work done at Sewing Arts Centre. My machine now runs like new.
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Sewing Arts Center is a hidden gem! Matrin and his staff are so fantastic, they are very knowledgeable and helpful. Weather you are looking for a new machine to add to your collection or just a tuneup or repair on one you already have go see Martin and his team. He has taken care of my vintage collection for years. With thier new location they have all kinds of fun sewing accessories and a birdy even said there will be classes starting this fall! It's always a great day when I get to Sewing Arts Center.
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I’ve been taking all of my sewing machines to Martin since I bought them, and I honestly wouldn’t go anywhere else! ❤️ The service is always exceptional, my machines come back in tip-top shape, and Martin is always so friendly and helpful. It’s such a relief knowing my machines are in good hands, especially when they’re such an important part of my quilting. If you’re looking for someone who knows their stuff and takes great care of your machines, I highly recommend Martin! 🧵🪡
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We had an exceptional and positive experience at Sewing Arts Centre. We were able to make an appointment for our sewing machine repair and be able to pick it up same day as we’re from Calgary. Staff is so friendly and courteous and Martin did an excellent job for us. We will definitely return when needed. Well worth the trip. Thank you!
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Sewing Arts Centre is truly one of Red Deer’s hidden gems. Martin and Jena are the ultimate dynamic duo—knowledgeable, kind, incredibly generous with their time, and always willing to go above and beyond to help however they can. Martin has made multiple trips to my classroom to service numerous machines, even returning two days later when a machine I initially thought didn’t need servicing went down. What stands out even more than their expertise is the way they treat people. From the moment you walk through the door, you’re treated like family. They genuinely care about their customers, take the time to answer questions, and want to see you succeed, whether you’re threading your very first machine or tackling an ambitious quilting project. Supporting a local business like Sewing Arts Centre is a no-brainer when the people behind it are this exceptional. I cannot recommend Martin, Jena, and Sewing Arts Centre highly enough. Red Deer is incredibly lucky to have them.
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Have an old Phaff, runs like new after being serviced by sewing arts. Great customer service, repaired in a very reasonable time. Will be a return customer. Highly recommend.
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This is the best sewing shop in Red Deer. Martin has been servicing our High School sewing machines for over a decade. He is extremely knowledgeable, precise in his work and very reliable. His friendly attitude and helpful suggestions are always welcome. Any problems I have with my various machines I take to him and they are always quickly dealt with. Excellent customer service.
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Recently I took my sewing machine to a repair shop and was told it wouldn't be ready for 2½ weeks. Two and a half weeks is too long to be without a sewing machine! The next morning I called the Sewing Arts Center which is almost twice as far away. Yes I could bring it in and because I was from farther away, if I wanted to wait they would do it immediately and I could take it home the same day and save a trip. I retrieved it from where I had taken it, and the next day drove it to the Sewing Arts Center. Martin and his receptionist were very friendly and accommodating. He took it to the back to begin work. I got a call in the afternoon saying I could pick it up. I highly recommend the Sewing Arts Center if you need any sewing machine repair done. They are kind and thoughtful and go out of their way to bring customer satisfaction. When my sewing machine needs attention again, I will take it there.
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