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: Inexpensive and fun
Summary: 4 Stars
Although I got my first sewing machine 33 years ago I never considered a serger until I wanted to make leotards for my daughter. I opted for this inexpensive machine because I thought it wouldn't be too much money lost if I didn't like it. I wish I would have gotten it a long time ago. It comes pre-threaded and it was very easy to start using it immediately. When I endeavored to change the thread it got a bit tricky. Threading the lower looper is the hardest part. Sergers are complicated machines. The manual is good when trouble shooting tension problems. The threading was still a bit hard even following the manual closely. I haven't used the included videos too much but my husband helped me and he said that he had better luck with You Tube tutorials than he did with the included video. The tie-off threading method is usually pretty successful. Since I have never tried any self-threading models I'm not sure if that feature is worth the extra money. It didn't come with the elastic foot so I bought it separately since I sew leotards. I haven't had much luck using that foot yet. It works great just doing samples but it is hard to control the exact fullness desired with a specific length of elastic/fabric. I ended up giving up on the "elasticator" and instead baste the elastic into the leg openings with my conventional machine to place the fullness exactly where it is needed and then overlock it in place using wooly nylon in the loopers. I think this is a great machine for the money and would highly recommend it. I might consider someday upgrading to a serger that has a coverstitch option. I think this machine is definitely worth the money and a good place to start.Customer Review: Brother 1034D is worth it
Summary: 5 Stars
In purchasing this machine I was highly skeptical and thought I would be sending back after its first run. I have had this machine for a year now and love it! Before purchasing, I read all the reviews and did a lot of research on what type of serger I wanted. I even considered a high quality, $800 serger which created beautiful lingerie edges. After reading several good and bad reviews for this product I decided that I would take a risk with it. I'm glad I did.
I just graduated with a four year fashion design degree, and I would not have made it through my senior year studio without this serger. I specialized in custom designed wedding dresses and this surger's ability to create rolled hems on really delicate and thick fabrics, resulted in a beautiful finished product. Once I discovered the rolled hem function on the machine, I rarely ever surged anything; the rolled hem just seems to look so much cleaner on a finished product. You do have to adjust the threads a little and get use to it with each different fabric you use. Unlike some of the really expensive fancy machines I was use to in the lab, I found that I did have to do a couple of practice stitches and make sure the tension was correct when switching fabrics. After those few practice stitches and some minor tweaking, the machine produces a nice finished edge.
I usually get really frustrated at threading sergers and this was one of my biggest concerns when looking to purchase a serger. This machine is incredibly easy to thread and has wonderful color coding instructions.
Overall I highly recommend this serger. It produces quality work and is highly worth the money.
Customer Review: Amazing Machine for the Home Sewer
Summary: 5 Stars
The Brother 1034D serger was my Christmas gift to myself this year and I am totally delighted with it. It is easy to use and has many applications. Years ago I purchased an expensive serger which was hard to thread and to adjust. I finally gave it away.
Not this Brother machine! The DVDs which came with the Brother serger give clear instructions on threading and using it. Every thing is EASY to do. I was up and running with it in minutes! It has so many features that I will be exploring and using in my sewing. This is what I had hoped for.
The Brother 1034D has been designed with the home sewer in mind. Everything is conveniently located for use and adjustment. The owners manual shows clear details for making any necessary changes to get perfect seams for your project. It tells you how to choose the right stitch and how to set up your machine. There is info on what to change if the seam doesn't look the way you want it.
I'm glad that I didn't give up on having a serger because the Brother 1034D has convinced me that serging can be easy and fun! I watched both of the DVDs before trying the machine. That gave me confidence that I could succeed and I have. I now rethread the machine easily and I have sewn several small projects. I like to make baby blankets for charity and this machine will make quick work of those and let me get more of them mailed off to the Reservation. The edges look so professional.
I recommend the Brother 1034D Serger to anyone looking for a versatile, efficient serger at an excellent price. Amazon delivered it promptly and on time, as always.
Customer Review: My First Serger...
Summary: 5 Stars
I am relatively new to serging, and I did quite a bit of shopping around before deciding to buy this one. I have been taking fashion construction classes at the local community college and thought that I would likely invest in a machine similar to those used at school. I assume, rightly so, that they know what they're doing and would outfit the school with good, durable machines: Bernina, Baby Lock, etc. After looking at all these other brands, as well as their prices, I thought that I would minimize my investment in my first serger and give this one a try... everyone's high ratings gave me a lot of confidence. I have to say, right off the bat, that I was impressed the moment I opened the box. This is a solid, well-constructed machine that ships loaded with accessories and instructions. I get the sense immediately that Brother is proud of this machine and is determined that their customers will be successful and enjoy using it. I know that sounds kind of corny, but I am impressed from the get-go that I get so much from Brother for such an amazing value. Mine contains 2 CD's of instructions and techniques, which I didn't even expect. The CD's are a little dated (made for Windows '95) but were easily accessible on my Macintosh. The machine also arrives pre-threaded. The machine, as well as the instructions, really lay out how each part of the machine and threading work, and how to get the best results for different kinds of finishes. I've yet to find something negative to report about this machine, but will update my review should I run into any problems. For now, full steam ahead!Customer Review: great serger for the price
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been sewing for quite awhile now. I thought I needed very expensive machines when I first started out. I bought a top of the line Babylock in 1994 and it died this year (2006). It had been having problems and when I took it to the repair shop they would clean it up and say there wasn't anything wrong with it. All for $60 each time. I figured, by now, there's got to be something out there that is cheaper and would at least finish off my seams quickly, making my projects so much easier. I did some research and found that for what I needed the Brother 1034D was an excellent choice. My first sewing machine was a Brother and it's still going strong.
I am pleasantly surprised at how much this machine can do. I'm sure at some point I'll experiment with all the features, but at this point I'm very happy with what it can do.
I don't think it's all that noisy. Compared to my Babylock they are about the same. The thread catcher is way too small. I attached my old one to the machine, but that caused it to vibrate really bad. So after I'm done with a seam, I just swipe it into the trash can. The threading is easy once you get the hang of it. It's easier than my babylock. When I received the machine it was threaded, but the lower looper was messed up (probably in shipping) so I had to fix it. It probably took me about 5 minutes. Just follow the instructions (pictures are very helpful) and there shouldn't be a problem.
I guess this is one time that you're getting more by paying less.