I'm an experienced seamstress new to serging and found the 1034D's design and layout made getting started easier than I expected. The tutorials provided were enough information to complete three garments the first week with the machine. I'm pleased with the quality of the machine and the stitches. It is easily adjustable to handle very light weight knit fabrics I intend to serge frequently.
I always thought the serger looked difficult and confusing to operate. I opened the box, plugged it in and away I went... truly amazing how easy it is to operate and nice a job it does finishing the edges. Why did I wait so long to buy a serger? The instructions were easy to follow and the various video's available took the fear out and I love this machine.
After reading several reviews, I went ahead and purchased this machine. I've been using it everyday for the last month and I LOVE it! It is easy to thread, which was a big concern for me.
My Singer serger died after a very useful long life. I used to sew clothes and bridal dresses for the public. I only sew for my family and friends now. I have mainly used my serger for this only, especially with the fabric that frays so badly today. I have just started using it for some quilting projects recently. Since I do not use it all the time, I checked the reviews and price that would fit my needs. I also saw the serger on It's Sew Easy TV program. It meets my needs, and I threaded it the first time. YEAAAA! That was always the hardest for me.
Machine is very easy to thread. That was one of the most important concerns I had about a Serger machine. I got it and just love it. Love the speed too and all the xtra attachments too.