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
Best purchase
on June 7, 2020
Posted by: dona
from Norfolk,VA
I have never used a serger and was afraid of threading it. I watched a lot of youtube while I was waiting for the machine to come and helped a lot on everything. First thing before you use it oil it, it tells you to oil it before you use it but it's at the end of the instruction book. Read the instruction book first before you use it too. Ok for the treading it's really easy after a few times of treading. I sat my chrome book in front of me with while I threaded it. I haven't tried all the stitches yet just been using with my other brother sewing machine making masks, microwave cozy's and potatoe bags.
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com
Customer Rating
4
Great machine - but pedal cord is not long enough
on June 14, 2021
Posted by: Lizzo
from Portland, ME
Can I buy an extension for the pedal cord? As a tall person, I have to be so hunched in order for the desk to be low enough for the pedal to reach the floor.
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com
Customer Rating
4
1034 D
on December 14, 2017
Posted by: Kells
from Kansas City, MO, United States
Good machine for sewing heavy fabrics like denim and sweater knits. All it takes is the turn of the dial to get the various stitches. I would give it five stars except threads pull a little tight when sewing.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Machine
on March 14, 2019
Posted by: Peachick 1
from Hardy, VA
Someone returned the machine I purchased and I'm so glad they did. It works like a charm. It is easy and such fun to use. I highly recommend getting this serger.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com
Customer Rating
1
Not nearly as easy as it seems
on February 8, 2018
Posted by: New Serger Lady
from Iroquois County, IL, USA
Instruction booklet is generic, not specific to machine I bought. Videos dark and hard to follow. I would prefer better instruction book with pictures. Poor communication with company trying to get information,
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com
Customer Rating
1
changing needles
on March 4, 2018
Posted by: needle changing is frustr
I have enjoyed my serger and am learning new things with it often! Most people say that the hardest part is threading the machine. Actually, that is not hard at all, once I got it. I even have made some items and it is a great machine to have. The only thing I would change would be how the needles are accessed/ changed. The machine came w/ an Allen wrench to adjust the screw for the needles. I find this hard and complicated to unscrew while holding the needles in place or to take one out and not have the other one fall out too. I can't tell you how many times both needles fall out if I only want one, or how long it takes me to change needles. The presser foot doesn't adjust high enough to get access to the needles easily. It is difficult to adjust one or both the needles to be in place properly. Today, the screw came totally out and it fell in the machine and now I can't get it out! ughh!!!
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com
Customer Rating
4
Great beginner Serger
on December 1, 2017
Posted by: Debi_L
from Morris County, NJ, United States
I've been serging for over 30 years. Sadly, I had to give up the serger I had because I could no longer thread the lower looper. After doing some research, I decided to replace my serger with the 1034D. The first week I had it, I made over 30 fleece scarves and they came out perfectly. I must say that threading this machine is a breeze. The lower looper threads so easily. I haven't done the rolled hem yet, that will be next week; but I am hoping it is easy as it looks in the video that I found on You Tube. The instructional video that comes with the machine does not work on Windows 10. If you enjoy sewing and haven't yet stepped into serging, the 1034 D is a GREAT affordable basic machine. I am very happy that I purchased this machine.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
2
2.5 stars, not that great
on January 1, 2017
Posted by: Cali Lolo
from CA, United States
This machine is so cheaply made and noisy. It vibrates so much you think it's going to vibrate right off the table. I returned it and got a Juki, which is so smooth and quiet.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com