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: Great item for the beginning serger
Summary: 5 Stars
I am completely new to serging, but have been shopping around for a while for a serger. I had sent the information to a few friends who have been sewing and serging for years, and they all agreed that this was an excellent machine; especially for the price and for the features. Sergers have come a long way in the past few years. My serger came pre-threaded, but the instructions for threading appear easy to follow. I am going to change the thread colors tonight, so I will be trying the "tie-off" method as described in the owner's Manual. I still need to look at the CD's/DVD's that came with the machine; I am positive that they will provide even more insight to the world of serging. I also purchased the 2 books that were recommended; The Ultimate Serger Answer Guide: Troubleshooting for Any Overlock Brand or Model (Creative Machine Arts Series)and Sewing with Sergers: The Complete Handbook for Overlock Sewing (Serging . . . from Basics to Creative Possibilities series). Both books have been helpful in getting a greater understanding of my machine and sergers in genereal. I look forward to doing a lot more decorative sewing with my serger. If you know someone with a serger try their's out first, but I guarantee you are going to love it.
Customer Review: Yay serger!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have never owned nor operated a serger before I bought this machine, but I have wanted one for years. I found the threading process to be a lot easier that I was expecting, and after doing it twice with the instructional manual, I could do it fine w/out. Everything is pretty well explained, and nothing seems all that complicated.
I have made regular serged seams as well as ruffles (SO easy) and rolled edge hems on all sorts of fabrics. Operation is smooth and quick, and it is nice to have the option to use regular thread spools (I got black and white serger thread cones at walmart for about the same price as a regular spool of thread, though.) I love making such professional looking seams; it is particularly nice with fray-prone fabric and children's clothing.
It should be noted, however, that the serger I originally received was a refurbished model missing a few of the extra attachments, and it did not work. Amazon was great; I contacted them, was told that I should not have received a refurbished model (especially one that didn't even work,) and they immediately shipped me out a new machine, which I received in record time. Very smoothly handled with minimal aggravation. The new machine is perfect.
Customer Review: Good Machine; Minimalist Manual
Summary: 4 Stars
If you are not a mechanically inclined person, the manual for this machine will frustrate you. I also ordered a Brother PC-420 Project Runway Limited Edition sewing machine at the same time I ordered the 1034D Serger, and the manual for that machine is clear and comprehensive.
Not so for this serger. The videos are helpful, but even after viewing them, I still had unanswered questions. I finally took my machine into a local Brother dealer, and was then able to get it re-threaded and running. However, I may need to pop into the store again, because I haven't yet figured out how to replace the Stitchfinger, which you remove for rolled hems. I don't see directions on the video or the manual telling my how to do it. I'm also having some problems figuring out the tension for a rolled hem on a lightweight fabric. Something isn't right; again, I haven't found answers for my particular question in the manual or videos.
However, having said all that, I am pleased overall with this machine. I love being able to finish seams professionally, and for the price this machine is a great value. I just think Brother did a less than stellar job on the manual.
Customer Review: Grrreat!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great serger. I researched alot and didn't want to spend too much for my first one (not knowing if I would like it or if I was capable of using it). Iam an average sewer. I started up sewing again after 20 years of no sewing machine. Recievd a sewing machine for a Christmas gift a couple of years ago and I just took off!! Started on easy things to get back into the swing of things and slowly progressing and relearning things. I had heard about sergers but didn't know what they did so I started researching. Boy, was I overwelmed. Found this one at a good price and after reading other reviews I thought I would get it. Absolutly no regrets. It is sooooo easy. I thought I would be intimtated but I read the instruction book cover to cover first and it comes with two DVD's to help you along and really see what I had read in the booket. After reading the instruction book and watching the DVD's I had it threaded in 10 minutes. Sewing on it in 15 minutes. Don't forget to take notes when watching the DVD's and every time you use it and adjust it for another project, write down the settings. Will make it much easier. Buy it. You won't regret it.Customer Review: A Great Machine for a Beginner
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been sewing for a few years now, and I decided to finally purchase a serger. Within this budget, I did quite a bit of research. I got to work with the Singer serger that is comparable to this one, and it was similar, but noisy and didn't come with too many accessories. I think they are both good machines, but I am very happy with this Brother serger.
So far I have only been doing basic serging, but the machine seems to work great. It is much easier to thread than the Singer models. However, the instuctional videos are quite terrible. The video for threading the serger was very poor; so poor that I had to make my own to help others --
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As I explore the options with this serger more, I may create some more instructional videos. The ones that come with the machine are extremely old, fuzzy, and they cut away at important moments.
With that being said, I'm very happy with my purchase. I'm neurotic about finding exactly the right thing I want, and I believe I found it this time.
Once I use more of the other features, I will definitely leave more info in a review.