This Serger meets all of my expectations and does so much more than I ever knew. It came boxed safely, with easy instructions and an on-line manual for reference. The Brother site makes it easy to register all of your products in one place. If I had one suggestion, it would be helpful to have labels to identify which tension spool is for the upper and lower loopers and which for the right and left threads. I'm sure I'll learn this quickly, but I created labels to help me with this. I also added labels to the side knobs that will assist me until I become more familiar with the functions of a serger. I have three Brother machines - an embroidery machine, sewing, and now a serger. You can't go wrong with Brother and the services they offer.
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.
What a surprise to see how easy it was to thread and use this machine. I have arthritis in my hands and also a trigger finger on my right hand but am able to sew with no problems. I had purchased another brand but was having trouble threading so I returned that model and decided to give this one a try after reading all the reviews. Even though I have been sewing a long time and previously owned an industrial type of serger this one meets all my expectations, give it a try it is a great investment and the pricing cannot be matched.
I love my new serger.. This is the first one I've ever owned, and it does just what I want it to do. It makes beautiful finished seams. It does ruffles, elastic, and much more beautiful work. I have not learned all the things it does, but I am very pleased with what I have learned.
I have an older serger by another company and it needs to be repaired, haven't used it in years. Now my Granddaughter is interested in sewing. She home schools and we will be using this as part of her home making classes to sew. This machine is just what I wanted for her. So easy to use, so easy to thread, perfect for someone to learn on for a first serger. She has used the machine and handles it very well. I had her read the instructions and thread the machine. The instructions are written very well, easy to understand.
Fully threaded & ready to go exactly as advertised -- serged across sample fabric piece included and then re-threaded with my own serger threads and was off making practice pieces. LOVE it; no regrets; great machine for a great price!!! Wonder why I waited so long to buy?!