Customer reviews from brother-usa.com
Brother - 1034D Serger, Heavy-Duty Metal Frame Overlock Machine
Average customer rating
4.6
(510 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 510 reviews
5 Stars
379
4 Stars
91
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
10
1 Star
11
95%of customers recommend this product.
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420 out of
442)
Customer Reviews for Brother - 1034D Serger, Heavy-Duty Metal Frame Overlock Machine
Customer Rating
5
Extremely pleasantly surprised
on October 27, 2014
Posted by: kbugs
from Michigan
Absolutely thrilled with this serger. I have used many and much higher priced. No complaints whatsoever, easy to thread, rarely breaks thread, and is a workhorse. Highly recommend. I do not do fancy serging, but I may try now. Highly recommend to anyone needing a good, inexpensive serger. Way more machine than what you paid for.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Happy with my choice
on July 16, 2015
Posted by: pugpog
from south carolina
This is my first serger and I was confused with the threading at first. I think the manual could use a technical writer that knows how to sew. Once I got the threading right I began enjoying it and would recommend it
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com
Customer Rating
4
on September 28, 2014
Posted by: Rachel
from Missouri
I could not get the cd to show. Video, just sound. However, I found some YouTube videos that walked me through threading, etc, I love the machine itself. It's the only serger I've ever used, but I'm happy with the purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Nice serger for the price
on June 17, 2015
Posted by: mah78154
I was looking for an inexpensive serger to use at my sewing group. This was an excellent choice. It is relatively lightweight and easy to use. I haven't tried all the features yet but so far I'm impressed with how well it gathers and the ease of adjusting the stitches. My only complaint is that the lower loopers are a little difficult to thread but that may be because I'm learning a new machine after using my trusty 20+ year-old serger. So far, I'm pleased with my purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Love this Serger!
on April 3, 2015
Posted by: Lorainsatx
This is my second Serger purchase. The first was a Singer back in early 90's. While it was a good machine it was torture to thread. This machine sews perfect stitches.... I have threaded it a couple of times and it was pretty straightforward. I received the usual excellent service from this Amazon vendor. I am completely satisfied and highly recommend this Brother Serger and this vendor
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com
Customer Rating
4
Good value replacement machine
on July 17, 2015
Posted by: Donna
from Texas
I recently purchased a Brother 1034D serger due to problems with the serger I inherited from my mother. After purchase I immediately used it merely to overlock the raw edges of fabric I had purchased prior to laundering, and it performed very well in this basic function. I recently tackled making a slipcover for my sofa and am using a fabric that is heavier and on which the raw edges ravel badly. It did the job pretty well until I tried to use it on some seams that had multiple layers. The lower looper thread broke first and I had some difficulty until I realized that I would have to thread the upper looper as well before I could continue using it. Once I did that, it worked very well. I still need to learn the other basics of the machine, but am confident I will enjoy sewing with it.
I was disappointed with the instructions in the manual and dvd received with the serger in that it did not have clear instructions regarding the threading of the loopers. I also had difficulty in removing the cover to use it as a free-arm as there was no real instruction and the cover was difficult to remove at first. I was reluctant to just pull, but that is what I ended up doing and it came off fine. Since then it has removed easily.
I was disappointed with the instructions in the manual and dvd received with the serger in that it did not have clear instructions regarding the threading of the loopers. I also had difficulty in removing the cover to use it as a free-arm as there was no real instruction and the cover was difficult to remove at first. I was reluctant to just pull, but that is what I ended up doing and it came off fine. Since then it has removed easily.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com
Customer Rating
5
Why did I wait so long?
on February 24, 2016
Posted by: Andee
from Missoula, MT
I have been interested in sergers for a long time but was intimidated by how challenging I had heard threading a serger could be. After reviewing the accompanying videos and looking at the "threaded" unit... I followed the diagrams in the manual and threaded the unit. I started with a few simple projects of different fabrics and am very excited about taking on more challenging projects.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com
Customer Rating
3
Too Loud
on September 17, 2015
Posted by: sapphire
from KY
I like it other than it being so loud. Other than that I like it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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