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: Good and Simple
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this one for my mom and give it a try!
The DVDs included are very descriptive and offer lots of ideas for sewing projects.
It is very easy to use and switching between stitches is fast!
I was a little afraid of the tension adjustments first, but they make sense once you read the instructions.
I had a Singer serger in the same price range, but it shook the whole table and made terrible noise.
Brother is by far better in this case!
The machine is very silent when running, the speed is good and it does not shake at all.
If you are looking for a good serger for 200$ definitely get the Brother not the Singer. They both do the same things, Brother is better!
I own a Singer Quantumlock serger, about 3 times more expensive then this machine and I find Singer harder to use, but more strong, fast, plus it does the coverstitches and the chain stitch.
Customer Review: 1st time serger owner...easy to learn, smooth
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a beginner sewer and was making children's clothing on a conventional machine and discovered I needed a serger for a more professional look. I purchased this one after much research and reading many reviews. It arrived in two days (thanks Amazon) and was easy to thread. The first time I followed the directions and after that I remembered and followed the pictures that are printed on the serger itself and it's was very easy. I am continuing to learn the things it does and I have been very impressed so far.
One CON that I would like to mention is that the instructional CD's that come with the serger are just that...CD's. They only play on a microsoft computer, not a Apple MAC, which is what I have. They do not have them in DVD form either so they are pretty much of no use to me unless I borrow someone else's computer. Bummer! I was really looking forward to those instructions.
Other than that...happy serging!!
Customer Review: Great machine for the money!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was hesitant to buy a serger - not knowing if I would use it enough. I was also kind of intimidated by the threading process that goes into these machines. My concerns have been put to rest. After years of doing french seams or finishing edges with zig-zag stitches, I was delighted by the professional results this serger provides in short order. It was easy to set up and use the first time. The manuals are clear and easy to understand, and the accompanying dvd's helped to clear up any questions I had. Even when one of the sample spools of thread ran out (I wasn't paying attention, I was having too much fun!) and I had to re-thread the entire machine it took less than 15 minutes - and that includes re-watching a part of one of the dvd's.
While a serger can't do everything a standard sewing machine can, if you're serious about your sewing, this machine is a great addition to your sewing arsenal.
Customer Review: loveit
Summary: 5 Stars
I'd been wanting a serger for months. I was going to buy an expensive one, but then saw all of the great reviews that this one had, and thought for what I'll use it for, this sounds perfect. It comes w/ an instructional dvd , which worked on my MAC computer (has the latest OS), which totally surprised me! I threaded the machine the first time just reading through the manual. It was very easy. It's tricky figuring out the right tension, but I think that would be the case w/ any (not computerized) serger. The only issues I've had with it are that it's sort of loud while sewing, and the ruffle foot doesn't gather very tightly. I'm not sure I'll ever use it. (however, i could just be using it wrong, but i did follow the instructions in the manual.) Overall, I love this serger. I'm very happy with it. I'd buy it again in a heart beat. Oh yeah, you can buy thread at joann's for $1.99/spool. great deal!Customer Review: Very good starter and everyday machine.
Summary: 5 Stars
I had never used a serger, inspite of sewing for many years and even owning a sewing business; I had just never needed one. I have been getting more knits in and doll clothes (to match little girls dresses) lately so I thought it might be a good investment. I read the reviews and they were accurate. It doesn't do everything, but it is a very good starter. Easier to use than I expected, including the threading. I am still getting used to the tension, but it's only been a month. I loved that it came threaded and w/different colors so I could see where the threads are going and I didn't have to try and thread it right out of the box. I'm not having a problem w/the machine "walking". And the vibrations from the machine aren't to bad. The dvd's are definately better at explaining how to do things than the instructions, so keep a laptop near by. I would recommend this serger, especially for beginners.