Brother 1034D 3/4 Lay-In Thread Serger
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Brother 1034D 3/4 Lay-In Thread Serger
Customer Review: Very Nice Machine
Summary: 4 Stars
My husband purchased this item for me off of my Wish List as a surprise gift and I am quite pleased! The machine arrived with colored threads and easy to follow instructions as well as a video for those who are, like me, visual learners. I am new to sewing, period...and found this machine very easy to use. I have used it on two occasions, and have had no difficulties with threading it or adjustments. I would highly recommend this product to those who are new to Serging. I was able to use it right out of the box after reading the instructions and watching the video with no frustrations. The price was very affordable for all the machine offers, and I doubt I will ever be a Master Sewer to the point where I will need to replace this machine with one that offers more options.Customer Review: Best low priced serger I've tried
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought my first serger eight years ago and it was a Brother. I liked it but went to have my Singer sewing machine tuned up a couple of months ago and got talked into buying a Singer serger. I traded in my Brother and that was a MISTAKE! I took the Singer back for a better one and that one is now sitting in the box in the basement. I then ordered the 1034D Brother serger from Amazon and I am happy again. It threads much easier, it is quieter and I don't have to keep re-adjusting the tension. I like the foot feed lever on the right. I also like that there are no obstructions near the loopers and the regular needles. With the Singer I could not get my fingers in there for threading. I would recommend this Serger to anyone who sews and wants a machine that is EASY to use.Customer Review: Sew far so good!
Summary: 5 Stars
I feel like I was stalking this machine for a long time. It got great reviews online, but I did see some ppl say not to buy a brother period. I think those ppl have the money to buy the professional ones. I saw this machine priced as high as $320 I was shocked to see it at Amazon for almost 100 cheaper. It is a great machine. I watched the dvd and looked through the book. Took me no time to thread it. (I am just an average person) It is easier to tie the new thread onto the existing one and pull through, but I had to try it the hard way first. I whipped up some placemats in less than 1/2 hour. If your just a domestic goddess like myself and looking for a serger (this is my first one) I would get this one. It is a good buy and a nice lil machine. I am very happy.Customer Review: Great value
Summary: 5 Stars
This machine works well and provides lots of different serging options. My favorite feature right now is the blind hem foot. It is also easy to adjust the tension of the threads to get a line of stitching that is neither too tight or too loose. The machine is made of strong plastic and seems sturdy -- you'd have to spend much, much more to get the same machine with more metal components.
The serger is easy to thread, but you do ave to finesse the pedal if you want to serge at a lower speed.
My biggest complaint is that the instruction booklets (CD and paper formats) could have been a little better written. I have a hard time understanding some of the diagrams. That having been said, the booklets do have a lot of information.
Customer Review: Solid, hard-working machine
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the second 1034D we've purchased for our hobby/business, and we love it. It's a great basic machine...it doesn't do some of the fancier stitches (like coverlock), but it also isn't as fussy as those machines can be (we also have a top-of-the-line computerized Elna945, and it's a picky thing in comparison). It's a no-nonsense workhorse, and does the basics well. We generally use the 3-thread overlock and rolled hem stitches, and with it I can get a fine enough seam/edge to finish clothing for a 5" doll. It's easy to thread, with the thread paths marked clearly on the machine. We've had our older 1034D for over four years of solid daily use and it still works...just make sure to do regular maintenance, and this machine will work reliably for years.