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Brother - 1034D 3-4 Lay-in Thread Serger with Lower Looper Threader
Average customer rating
4.6
(512 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 512 reviews
5 Stars
381
4 Stars
91
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
10
1 Star
11
95%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Brother - 1034D 3-4 Lay-in Thread Serger with Lower Looper Threader
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.
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com
Customer Rating
4
good so far
on July 11, 2015
Posted by: Hani
from Los Angeles,CA
So far it works out great,i've only used it a few times because I don't have serger thread, the only downside is it's really loud and shaky when i'm serging. the threading was a bit confusing at first, so I watched a video on youtube and got the hang of it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com
Customer Rating
5
Solid Machine
on May 21, 2015
Posted by: GreenMaiden
from MA
Very pleased with the Brother 1034D 3/4 Serger.
I am a seamstress and costumer for College and High School productions. I've been looking for a new Serger because my White Serger had been giving me trouble for a year now. I am very pleased with this serger. It's easy to thread and a really solid machine. Well worth the price I paid.
I am a seamstress and costumer for College and High School productions. I've been looking for a new Serger because my White Serger had been giving me trouble for a year now. I am very pleased with this serger. It's easy to thread and a really solid machine. Well worth the price I paid.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com
Customer Rating
5
excellence product
on July 13, 2015
Posted by: dwala
from mississippi
product is easy to thread and use. great fun sewing with.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com
Customer Rating
4
With One Reservation
on August 11, 2015
Posted by: Dboog
from Atlanta
I am enjoying my serger, but it is a learn as I go process. A lot of practice which is okay, but I will say that the DVD that came with my serger was of no value to me. It may be my computer or the lack of my computer skills, but I could not increase the size of the video. Therefore, I was attempting to try and watch a 2 .5 inch video.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com
Customer Rating
5
I love it
on June 30, 2015
Posted by: Alice21
from Indianapolis,IN
Never having used a serger before I was a bit anxious to sew with it. My fears were unfounded. The U-Tube videos and instruction booklets made it easy to begin. It took a few attempts to get all 4 threads threaded correctly but now it is easy.
The one area that was difficult was changing the needles out. I broke one and the area is very cramped to get 2 needles and stubby fingers in.
I still have alot of things to learn - how to use all functions- but am pleased with my serger A good valye for the money.
The one area that was difficult was changing the needles out. I broke one and the area is very cramped to get 2 needles and stubby fingers in.
I still have alot of things to learn - how to use all functions- but am pleased with my serger A good valye for the money.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com