Customer Reviews for Brother - 1034D 3-4 Lay-in Thread Serger with Lower Looper Threader
Customer Rating
4
Serger 1034D
on September 13, 2016
Posted by: jmgrammy
from San Antonio, TX, United States
I had this Serger for about 2 years before I started to use it. My biggest complaint is with the inadequacy pf the accompanying manual. It is not at all clear how a beginner would thread the machine. The CD that came with it just gave ideas for projects but no significant explanations about how to get started. Now that I am using it (after two friends helped me learn how to thread it) I have found it to be not only useful, but an indispensable part of my sewing routine. At times, I wonder how I got along without it. After getting past the first hurtle, I have found it is easy and practical to use. It is easy to install and remove the stitch finger. The other control buttons are not difficult to adjust, although I like the idea of keeping a thread/tension journal rather than relearning each time. The maintenance suggestions and the proper needle suggestions are important parts of the manual.
My husband surprised me with this serger and I really like it. It's easy to use and works really well. I love that it has a removable arm in order to serge sleeves. My only complaint is that it doesn't have a cutting width guide to sew perfectly consistent seam allowances. The only guides are several unmarked notches to the right of the needle. I find them difficult to use to get a consistent and exact seam allowance. If a movable cutting width guide was added to this machine, it'd be the perfect machine!
I am pleased with the condition of the machine and it's set up. Each thread was color coordinated to ensure complete understanding of the threading system. I first used the machine with the color coordinated threads to be one familiar. I then proceeded to unthread the second needle and adjusted the machine to test it's functions. I then easily rethreaded the machine in a single color, easily and quickly. The only thing I was not used to was having the presser foot lever on the right of the machine. It felt usual at first but the design makes sense now that I have used the machine. I am pleased with the way the machine performs. A friend purchased this exact server and came by so I could help her learn to use it and is also very pleased.
AFTER OWNING OTHER SERGERS I WAS VERY OVERJOYED WITH THE EASE WITH WHICH I LEARNED THE OPERATION OF THIS MACHINE. ABSOLUTELY NO PROBLEM THREADING AND ADJUSTING FOR MY PROJECTS WITH EXCELLANT RESULTS. BEEN SEWING FOR OVER 60 YEARS!