Brother 1034D 3/4 Lay-In Thread Serger
by Brother
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Brother 1034D 3/4 Lay-In Thread Serger
Customer Review: No fear serger!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have only been sewing about a year. I have beautiful Brother Innovis 1200 for my sewing machine, but I really wanted to to try a serger and couldn't justify spending the cash on a serger like I did my sewing machine. I love my Brother and trust their products. After reading many of the reviews on the 1034D I went for it. Don't get me wrong - I was scared. I heard stories about how hard it is to use sergers and how difficult they are to thread. Like other reviewers, I unpacked it, looked over the manual, watched all the videos and got going. I even took some extra pictures of it threaded so I had them for reference for when I needed to thread it. I felt comfortable with the machine in a couple of hours. I also used my label maker to label the thread paths and side controls to make it more user friendly for me. I started my first project (simple pillow cases) and the sample thread broke. I took all the thread out and rethreaded it with my own thread. It took me just a few minutes to do it the first time. I thought, why do people make such a big deal out of this? My only suggestion is for Brother to improve the video so there are closer shots showing the detailed areas when threading and the manual could be better, but both are ok and not so bad they will stop you. Enjoy!Customer Review: So worth the money, GET IT!
Summary: 5 Stars
After a little research, I purchased this serger. Many years ago I was taught on a very old professional model. This was nothing like that. If you can use a simple, modern sewing machine then you can use this. The instructions are simple and thread layout is drawn ON THE MACHINE! But I guess that is common now with newer machines. Nice.
I only gave it 4 stars as I feel it could be a little sturdier, but honestly for the price it deserves 5. (okay just changed it) I wish it could serge multiple layers of heavy fabric; denim, ect. I have owned mine almost a year now and have no complaints.
Customer Review: Sewing Satisfaction
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been sewing for 40 years and needed to replace my serger. I wanted a reliable brand name and set high end $300 knowing I could do it and still get quality and simplicity in operation. I shop Amazon online all the time and have never had a bad experience. I chose the Brother after comparison shopping, they've been around for a long time and have a good reputation, the price was right, it arrived within 7 days, instructions were well defined and I was sewing within 45 minutes.Customer Review: Great price-- easy to use
Summary: 4 Stars
This machine does everything it is advertised to do, and the instructions and video are fool-proof. I haven't used a serger in over 5 years and was afraid I had forgotten all the tricks for threading and serging, but this machine makes it so easy! it's also pretty quiet for how fast it is- I could still have a conversation without shouting! And it does not get too hot as some cheaper machines do-- I was able to sew and sew until I was done !Customer Review: Great machine, not so great threading
Summary: 4 Stars
When I received the machine in very short order I was surprised and happy. It came threaded and I started
using it right away. It needs a little help to get started on the stitching by a slight turn of the knob but after
that it was good to go. I am very happy with the machine performance.
Of course within a couple weeks it became unthreaded and try as I might it won't sew right again. :(
I've gone thru the booklet a couple times and looked at the directions shown on the machine but it isn't working
for me. I'm going to sit down and follow the directions step by step and if that doesn't do it I will need help
from somewhere getting it threaded. I'm sure it's one of those, once I do it right then it will be a quick and easy thing. Right now?? no.
I do love the machine. I just need to figure out how to thread the little thing.