Machine Information
The HZL-DX7 is the computerized JUKI most people end up buying, and the reason is the feed. JUKI put its industrial box feed system into a home machine, so the feed dogs stay in contact with the fabric longer instead of lifting away between stitches. Denim folded three times for a flat fell seam, lightweight cotton, terry towel: the stitch comes out the same length on all of them.
Eight inches of throat and a table that comes with it
There are 8 inches to the right of the needle and 4.4 inches of height under the arm, and the extension table is in the box rather than on the accessory list. The machine weighs 22 lbs and measures 17.5 by 11.4 by 8.2 inches, so it will sit on a normal sewing table and still go to a retreat if you want it to.
287 stitches, printed where you can read them
The whole stitch library is printed on the inside of the lid, so choosing a stitch is a matter of lifting the top and reading, not scrolling. There are 287 patterns and 4 lettering fonts, plus a buttonhole sensor system that sews 16 styles and measures the button for you.
The buttons sit where your hand already is
Thread trimmer, needle up and down, and lock stitch are all above the needle. Speed tops out at 1,050 stitches a minute and slides down as far as you like. The foot pedal is programmable, so you can put thread cutting, reverse or the lock stitch on your heel and leave both hands on the work.
Float, pivot, and a plate with two holes
Press float and the presser foot rides slightly above the fabric, anywhere from 0 to 2.5mm in tenths of a millimeter, which keeps the top layer from being pushed ahead on a quilt or on velvet. Press pivot and the needle stops down while the foot lifts itself at every corner. And the two-in-one stitch plate switches from a wide opening to a single round hole, so a fine cotton is not drawn down into the slot when you start a seam.
A walking foot in the box, not on the invoice
Twelve presser feet come with it, and the two that matter to a quilter are both there: a walking foot and a free-motion quilting foot. So is the knee lifter, which raises the presser foot 12mm without your hands leaving the quilt, and a hard cover rather than a dust bag.
Angela Huffman, host of Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting PBS show and founder of Quilted Joy.
A computerized machine is only as good as the first month you spend with it, which is why the classes matter more than the spec sheet here. Quilted Joy is an authorized JUKI dealer, our own technicians service what we sell in Louisville, and your DX7 comes with free Juki Computerized Pixie Playdate owner classes, as many as you care to take. Call the Quilt Fairies at (502) 718-7148.
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JUKI HZL-DX7 specifications
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JUKI asks that the machine be serviced periodically by an authorized dealer to keep that warranty in force, which is worth knowing before you buy anywhere. Our bench is in Louisville and our own technicians run it, so a clean and a timing check means a drive across town.
Where the DX7 sits
The Kirei HZL-NX7 is the machine above it, and what the extra money buys is space and a screen: 12 inches of throat rather than 8, a color touch panel with digital tension you can save, JUKI Smart Feed dual feed built into the head, and 64 more stitch patterns. If you sew garments and bags and piece on a domestic table, the DX7 is usually the right stopping point. Call the Quilt Fairies at (502) 718-7148 and we will talk it through.
Additional Information
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JUKI HZL-DX7 Sewing and Quilting Machine — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the JUKI HZL-DX7?
The HZL-DX7 is a computerized sewing and quilting machine built around JUKI's industrial box feed system. It sews up to 1,050 stitches per minute, has 8 inches of throat to the right of the needle, and carries 287 stitch patterns with 16 buttonhole styles and 4 fonts.
What is the box feed system?
It is the feed JUKI uses in its industrial machines. The feed dogs stay in contact with the fabric for longer instead of lifting away between stitches, so the stitch length holds steady through triple-folded denim, lightweight cotton and high-pile towel alike.
What does the float function do?
It lets the presser foot ride slightly above the fabric, anywhere from 0 to 2.5mm in increments of a tenth of a millimeter. That keeps the top layer from being pushed ahead of the bottom one on a quilt or on velvet.
What is the two-in-one stitch plate?
The needle plate switches between a wide opening for zigzag and decorative work and a single round hole for straight stitch. With the small hole a fine cotton cannot be drawn down into the slot at the start of a seam.
Can the DX7 do free-motion quilting?
Yes. Drop the feed dogs and sew free motion with straight or zigzag stitch. A free-motion quilting foot and a walking foot both come in the box, along with a quilt guide bar.
What buttonholes does the DX7 sew?
16 styles, using a sensor system that measures the button and sews the buttonhole to match.
Can I program the foot pedal?
Yes. The pedal is programmable, so thread cutting, reverse or the lock stitch can go on your heel and your hands stay on the work.
How is the DX7 different from the Kirei HZL-NX7?
Both sew at up to 1,050 stitches per minute and both take a 12mm knee lift. The NX7 adds four more inches of throat, a color touch panel with digital tension you can save, JUKI Smart Feed dual feed and 64 more stitch patterns. The DX7 is usually the right stopping point for garment sewing, bag making and piecing on a domestic table.
Can I finance the JUKI HZL-DX7?
Yes. Quilted Joy offers Shop Pay Installments, so you can split the purchase into payments. You will see an estimate under the price on this page and can check your eligibility in a few clicks.
What is the warranty on a new JUKI HZL-DX7?
JUKI America warrants a new home sewing machine to the original purchaser for five years on parts and two years on the motor, light assembly, wiring, switches, circuit boards and speed control. It covers normal household use in the United States and Canada, is not transferable, and asks that the machine be serviced periodically by an authorized JUKI dealer. Ours is that bench, here in Louisville.
Which Pixie Playdate class covers the DX7?
The computerized one. The NX7, DX7, F300 and DX-4500QVP are all computerized, so the free Juki Computerized Pixie Playdate is the class for them. There is a separate Pixie Playdate for the mechanical TL series. Both are free and you can come back as often as you like.
Why buy the DX7 from Quilted Joy?
Quilted Joy is a family-owned authorized JUKI dealer in Louisville, Kentucky, home of the Quilt Fairies and led by Angela Huffman, host of Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting on PBS. Our own technicians service what we sell, we hold 4.9 stars on Google and a 98% recommend rate on Facebook, and your machine comes with free unlimited Pixie Playdate owner classes.




