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"Lack of instruction"
When I received my Brother 1034D Serger I was so excited until I tried to view the instructional CD that was enclosed. It was not compatible with my Windows Vista and when I asked Brother for a copy of the free instructional Video Tape they advertised in my packaging materials, I was told that it was only a promotional item and was no longer available. They gave me a 900 number to contact for help. I will not call a 900 number as you must pay a large sum to use those numbers. Therefore, I have not been able to use my machine at this time. I am having my first grandchild soon and was hoping to make some baby things utilizing the serger. Looks like I'm stuck with a machine I cannot use.

I am not happy.

"Used three times and it is broke and will cost $150 to fix"
I made two fleece hats with this. Then I recenly started sewing a dress out of cotton and had all kinds of trouble. This is a poorly built serger. The presser foot broke and the design is inferior in the way it operates. could not be fixed by reputable sewing machine store. I had to manually operate the presser foot. Then it jammed and would not sew at all. took it back to the store and they tell me it is a tension error and must be sent out and will probably cost $150 to repair. I paid $199 to purchase it, so putting another $150 into it is ridiculous. I apparently bought a lemon. Very disappointed. I would suggest you purchase another serger and research it very carefully. get one with a better warranty. I wasted my money.

"Great for newbies to the serger world "
This serger is my first i was looking for very simple just wanted to do a overlock on things i make and this dose what i want it was VERY easy to thread it works very well i have used it a lot this first week i have had it the price is very good for a serger i shop around for a while and was not going to get a serger one for the price and to i was scared it was going to be to much troulbe then i found this its a great price no troulbe at all easy to follow the instrections its a keeper :)


"Wonderful Item!"
I have been sewing for almost 20 years and always wanted a serger. After researching for several months I decided on this one. I LOVE it! It is very easy to use and thread. I have made several projects and not had a single problem with it. It is the best investment I have made in my sewing.

"great value for the price"
I love this serger - it does exacly what I want, flawlessly. The instructions are easy to follow, too. I wanted a serger to be able to finish the raw edges of yards and yards (seemed like miles) of edges along long lengths of fabric. At the sewing machine I'd always do a rolled hem, and it would take forever. The 1034D serger is so easy to use, no problems at all with tension or puckering or anything. It's great, well worth the money.

 

Brother 1034D 3/4 Lay-In Thread Serger

List Price : $399.95
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Why I buy this one ?
- 3/4 lay-in thread serger with 22 built-in stitches and interchangeable feet
- Includes 3- and 4-thread overlock, narrow hemming, rolled hemming, and ribbon lock
- F.A.S.T. lower looper threading system; outside differential feed
- Free arm/flat bed convertible sewing surface; foot pedal speed control
- Uses standard sewing machine needles; numerous accessories included



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What our customer's say!

"don't hesitate, this is a great serger!", I debated whether to get a serger and how much to spend on one for quite some time. I am mostly self-taught with a sewing machine and didn't have much money for a serger.

I'm glad I took the plunge. The Brother 1034d was a great choice! It was easy to thread and learn to use. I had never used a serger before, but I was serging simple garments the day I opened the box. This serger is a great value for someone looking for an entry level serger. I wish I would have bought one a long time ago. This relatively inexpensive machine is fabulous, and I think it will be a long time before I need or want to upgrade to something fancier.

"Wow!", I chose this serger based on people who had actually used the machine. It is everything they said.

This is my first serger. Threading it is a breeze - just do it exactly as the instructions indicate. An extra light is helpful.

The video instructions suck. If you have never used a serger get some books and read them first.

"Instructions are not good!!!", If you are not an experienced sewing machine operator, prepare yourself to be frustrated. The video is somewhat useful but it rushes through the settings and the booklet is totatlly worthless. Besides...YOU WILL NEED A SEPARATE SEWING MACHINE for regular stitching, this one doesn't do any of the traditional stitches!!!

"a well-rounded machine", great for a beginner. easy-to-follow instructions for threading. took me a few tries to get the tension right but I think that's how it goes with sergers...

obviously this machine doesn't do everything a top-of-the-line machine would but it also doesn't cost as much.

"my first serger", I researched a lot before I bought this serger. Since I don't have any experience with another serger, I will say that this one is a good quality for the price. The threading is a little tricky, even with color coding. Also, it took me 10 broken threads and 1 broken needle before I figured out that I had to rethread the needles when I rethreaded the loopers...EVERY time. That was a frustrating night. However, I really enjoy my serger and have enjoyed the professional looking seams.



 
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Read this reviews before You buy...

"Sewing Joy", After much research I finally purchased a serger. The Brother 1034D is everything they say it is. I have been sewing for 46 years and this has put some new joy in sewing for me. The only thing I have found it that it does not sew with smaller eyed needles. Not sure if it is me or the serger. Smaller needles break the thread. I will have to do more research and experimentation to figure this out. But I have made several sets of scrubs with the serger and it worked liked a charm. The video is a much see for threading and I was able to correctly thread it the first time. If you are looking for a serger, this is the one for you. Priced right, quick delivery and a joy to own.

"Newbie at Serging", 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!!!



"No bells, No whistles, just a darn good machine", This is my first Brother serger. I don't know why I was so reluctant to even TRY a Brother. This is the best machine I have had. As I said, no bells, no whistles, but it does the work. I would definitly buy it again, and would have - actually - SHOULD have bought this before I spent all kinds of money on another brand. Thank you Amazon for having it for sale.

"Wonderful serger for a beginner!", I am a complete novice, with great aspirations for sewing. I did some research and decided on this machine - and am extremely pleased with my purchase! It came pre-threaded with color-coded thread, great directions, and it really is easy to use. I highly recommend this model to anyone wanting to get started with a serger. I am now thoroughly annoyed when I have to pull out my normal sewing machine (rarely, thanks to the knife disable option on this serger!), as it seems very clunky and slow in comparison.

"brother serger", Arrived very quickly, haven't had time to set it up yet, but I used my last Brother serger for almost fifteen years before I had major problems with it. If this one lasts that long, it will be money well spent.



 
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