This is my first serger and just like when I purchased my Brother sewing machine I thought go big or go home, you will learn it as you go. Well I am so glad that I did! I love this machine. The automatic air threading is a dream come true. I was so intimidated by the regular sergers that you had to hand thread the machine and maybe that's what took me so long to buy one but I am so glad I waited. This machine is so easy to use and change threads.
Looper threading on my old serger was not an issue - needle threading was a hassle though. I love the air threading but for me the the best part is the automatic needle threader. It is big, especially with the extension table, but it can handle almost anything. My old serger was a Juki MO654 and I loved it. Moving from that to the Airflow300 is like trading my Ford Focus for an F250, it is great but there is a learning curve.
REALLY important to know: this machine is threaded a little differently. Instead of threading the right needle first, thread the LEFT needle first. Once I quit assuming it was like my last 2 sergers, I read the directions. Now it has a beautiful stitch.
Timing is awful, so many skipped stitches. It’s noisy and brutally big. Did not like this machine, it’s a lot more money and the machine is exactly the same as the poor quality as other brother overlockers. Disappointed
Response from brother-usa.comBy Brother Customer Service, November 1, 2023
Thank you for your comments. We appreciate your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your Airflow3000 is skipping stitches. Please see the link below for further assistance: https://help.brother-usa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/136887 If you continue to experience the same issue, please contact Brother Customer Service so we may address your concerns at: https://www.brother-usa.com/support