Juki TL-2300 Sumato review
a semi-professional machine for tough fabrics
7.7/10 provisional Provisional
Takes industrial needles from Nm65 to 110, has an automatic trimmer and runs at 1,500 stitches a minute, with features aimed at leather, denim and canvas. Researched from retailer and maker listings; we have not tested it, and the score is provisional.
Pick it if
you sew tough fabrics often and want near-industrial results.
Skip it if
you are learning or need zigzag.
What owners and reviewers like
- Industrial needles Nm65 to 110
- Automatic thread trimmer
- 1,500 stitches a minute
- £1,745 (was £1,795) on 1 Nov 2026
What to watch for
- Straight stitch only
- Most expensive machine in this group
Key specs
| Stitch | Straight only |
|---|---|
| Speed | 1,500 stitches a minute |
| Needles | Industrial, Nm65 to 110 |
| Thread cutter | Automatic |
How the score breaks down
| Core performance on paper | 2.8 / 3 |
|---|---|
| Ease for beginners | 1.2 / 2 |
| Value | 1.1 / 2 |
| Reliability reports | 1.4 / 1.5 |
| UK support and warranty | 1.2 / 1.5 |
Weights from how we score. Scores are provisional and based on cited sources, not a test.
Price and where to buy
£1,745 inc VAT (Sewing Machine World, checked 1 Nov 2026)
Sources
All checked 1 November 2026. We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.