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: 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.
Customer Review: GREAT instructions....so far so good
Summary: 5 Stars
NOTE on September14th, 2005: Mine has a US plug. If you get one with a foreign plug, as in one review after this one...please see that you get Customer Service at AMAZON, and I know they will help you out with that.
I was afraid of sergers, never having operated one, even though I have sewed for decades and own a sewing machine. The deal on this serger at AMAZON is so good though, that I purchased. I have never seen this excellent level of instructions in any other machine I have ever purchased. And I mean not just sewing machines, but anything. The box includes two CDs...minor critique here - why not do it on DVD?? Well, even though they say they are for Windows 95 and above, the CDs mount on a Mac and all you have to do is play the MPEGs and you have the instructions. The only thing the Windows PC will do is autorun the CD, and provide a menu which you then must click anyway. I made myself a guide to which order to play the videos in, and use it on my Mac! In addition to the basic CD, there is another one that has a refresher of the basics, plus illustrations of several other techniques. Both CDs are done by a woman with an excellent style of communication. In addition, there is a complete print manual, and you can download a pdf of this manual from the Brother site. All in all a great start. I watched the videos about ten times, then I began to serge. The machine runs fast and smooth, and I am looking forward to many hours of fun! I have already made a pair of slacks, and I can't wait to get back to sewing.
Customer Review: Newbie at Serging
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm very pleased with the 1034D serger and with the BROTHER Corporation in Tennessee. I shopped for a good one at a reasonable price and this one fits. These reviews here at Amazon are what convinced me to buy this serger. The unit is made in Taiwan, but they do have Tennessee phone support if you have a problem and they have a web site with Q&A's about the product. I used my tax incentive money from BUBBA, so I am hoping some of it went into the local econony, for staff and support here in the U.S.
I'm new at serging, but the CD's that came with the serger are very helpful. If you READ and WATCH the CD's, if you are new to serging, it will help you tremendously. There's a lot to learn for us newbies. I also checked out some books in the local library and purchased one book (used, from Amazon) that was recommended in these reviews, "Sewing with Sergers, the Complete Handbook for Overlock Sewing" by Gail Brown and Pati Palmer. It is VERY good!
I did mark the "feet" that came with the unit (and the Elastic Taping foot that I bought separately) with the first letter of what they do with permanent ink, as I am not familiar with them yet.
The serger is quiet and easy to use...so far, and FAST. I recommend learning to thread the unit, it's not hard, just unfamiliar. I haven't done a lot of different seams yet, but I am learning. It is exciting to get a serger so I'm on the road to new adventures!! Thank you Brother!!!