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: Easy to thread and color coded. But tension need to learn more
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my first serger that I actually practice on it. I bought Gemsy 5 threads is a horrible machine. It very hard to thread. Don't buy Gemsy 5 threads machine. Buy Brother 4 threads machine and if you need to do things that the 5 threads machine can do. Then use your sewing machine (standard sewing machine or conventional). This Brother serger is easy to thread and color coded with all the extra feet. Great price. The only thing is tension. I have to learn more about tension. This serger it computerized somewhat. Every time I change the tension, it won't adjust right away. Then if I continue to sew for about 10 minutes then it adjust to what I set for. So be careful to test on the scraps after you change the tension. I wish Brother International company will fix this tension problem and make it better for easier to use. Brother and Amazon have an excellent customer service.Customer Review: Excellent machine for the money
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been an avid sewer for years. I have always balked at the thought of spending the money for a serger. After reading the reviews here, I decided to take a chance on this machine, and have been delighted. It is truly easy to thread (for a serger). The directions are concise and the thread path is shown on the machine.
Recently I was in a shop selling a well known, high end serger. I asked for a demo of the threading on it. This $600 dollar machine was a nightmare to thread compared to this simple Brother. It does not have all the bells and whistles of more expensive machines, but it does what it advertises very well. I feel it was an excellent investment for the price. I gave it a five star recommendation on the capabilities of this machine. I am sure there are more expensive machines that may do more, but for the cost, this is a 5 star purchase.
Customer Review: I am impressed with the 1034D
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this serger in Nov. 06. I had no serger experience. My advice is to take a good look at how it is threaded when it arrives. Read the instruction book and I recommend highlighting in color the sections for each thread. I did not find the CD-Rom helpful. I recommend you buy Nancy Zeiman's book on serging. Just make sure that you thread in the correct order - green, blue, red then yellow. Once I figured that out I was fine. If you are not used to adjusting tensions, you may find dealing with that a little frustrating at first but review the instructions and make samples. My sewing machine is a $3,ooo Janome so I was really please with the subtantialness of the Brother. I did not find it excessively noisy and I didn't think it vibrated a lot. I have sew drapes and several other things and never had the thread break. I think this machine is a good deal.Customer Review: Excellent!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I had seen how sergers worked so decided to purchase one for my own use. Knowing very little about sergers, I took a risk and purchased this one after reading the reviews. I Love it!!! It is so easy to use. The machine comes with CDs containing full instructions on how to use the machine and even helpful hints which I find are great, especially for me, a beginner to serging.
My seams now take no time to finish versus the old fashion way of zig-zagging on a sewing machine. The professional looking finish is awesome. The finished decorative stitches allow me to make one-of-a-kind clothing for both myself and grandkids. And oh the compliments I have gotten.
I am very happy with this serger and would highly recommend it to all. Super easy with fantastic results. Take it from an inexperienced seamstress...you can't go wrong with this machine!
Customer Review: One sweet little machine
Summary: 5 Stars
Finally, a serger I could afford. It was worth the wait. The machine is beautifully well made and not a plastic toy. When you see the inside of the machine you have to be impressed. I have always feared threading a serger but this little guy was easy, if you follow the directions. You must thread in a specific order. It comes with 2 DVDs that are a real help.
It arrived in perfect condition and ran great right out of the box. I was surprised that it came with the blind hem foot and gathering foot and the little cut-off collector that is invaluable.
I have a big industrial straight stitch sewing machine and I thought that was all I would ever need. Now, I don't know how I ever managed without a serger.
If you always wanted a serger, take a chance on this one. The price is right, they can't get any cheaper and it is a brand name.