Brother Serger, 1034D, Heavy-Duty Metal Frame Overlock Machine, 1,300 Stitches Per Minute, Removeable Trim Trap, 3 Included Accessory Feet, White

This overlocker model stands out as the top choice for beginners in the world of overlockers. The machine is straightforward to use, especially when it comes to threading, a common challenge for many users. It includes a comprehensive manual and a helpful instructional DVD, making it easy to grasp all the essential functions. Despite my limited expertise, I have already accomplished basic sewing tasks and rethreaded the machine effortlessly. While I have yet to explore all its features, I can see its potential for more advanced projects as I progress. Any limitations in maximizing its capabilities lie with my skills, not the machine itself. Overall, I highly recommend this overlocker for anyone seeking a reliable and user-friendly option for their sewing needs.

I'd say I'm an intermediate sewer and this is perfect! It would also be really good for beginners! I watched a few YouTube videos and got the hang out it. The manual also helped, super functional, great when used in addition to a sewing machine, AMAZING stich quality, and the colour coordinated thread helped :)

The media could not be loaded. Have owned this serger for two years and have had no major issues with it. At first, I was intimidated by the idea of buying a serger, but I promise it's really pretty simple to use and even changing out the thread is easier than I expected. For the price, you can't beat the value! Before purchasing a serger, I used a very expensive Baby Lock Ovation at a sewing workshop. Was it good? Of course, but it also retailed for around $6,000. For under $200, I've used the Brother 1034D several times a week, and have not experienced any repair issues or malfunctions. Don't be afraid to purchase a serger online. I know lots of seamstresses will suggest buying one from a local dealer to get customer service and repairs, but for such a low price - you really can't go wrong. None of the Brother sewing machines I've owned have ever needed to be serviced or have broken.While I know the serger has many functions, I have solely used it as a 4-thread overlocker - which is why I bought it in the first place. I find it to be a bit of a hassle to constantly convert and change a sewing machine. Brother products are so affordable and I personally have found the quality to be great - especially when considering the price.Adding the Brother 1034D Serger to my sewing machine arsenal has been one of my most useful purchases.Some tips I can offer to help avoid frustration:-Always test out scrap fabrics that are the same as the project you're working on-The different settings including differential feed, stitch length, and stitch width - play around with them using scraps and keep a notebook handy to record which settings worked best with various fabrics as a reference guide-Make sure the presser foot is down before you start to serge - this may seem kind of common sense, but I've accidentally serged with the presser foot up more times than I'd like to admit!

For being such an affordable serger, I have very few complaints. I searched for a long time to find a serger that was both in my price range and also well-reviewed. I settled on this one and have no regrets. It is excellent quality and hardly ever has problems. When it first arrived, I found it difficult to learn to thread (which is common for people new to sergers), but I quickly found an in-depth tutorial on Youtube. That is one of the best things about this machine: it is so common that there are many videos on how to fix any feasible problem. I have found that to be one of the best qualities of my past machines, and this is no exception. After about 1 hour, I could thread the machine in five minutes or under. Although I still have to really study and understand the effects of alteration of certain threads on the tension, I do think this machine is very easy to get to know. Before purchasing, I had read reviews saying that having sewing machine oil was a necessity for this machine. I use it multiple times a day and lubricate it about once a week. I started doing this from pretty much the third day I had the machine. I haven't noticed a major difference between pre lubrication and post lubrication, but it is recommended. Occasionally, my machine will come unthreaded, which happens probably once every 3 days, but seeing as I have pretty much mastered threading the machine, I do not mind much. I did dock it a point for Easy to Use for that reason. I have to add that I do not work with very lightweight or heavyweight fabrics. I typically use midweight cotton, linens, and, on occasion, french terry or other knits. The lightest weight I have used on this serger is poplin and has faced no issues. For that reason, I cannot speak on whether or not this machine is adaptable to all fabric types because I sew on so few. Finally, this machine comes with a regular foot with 2 other feet. I do not often use them, however, it is really handy to have them for when I do need them. Overall, this serger is of great quality and very beginner-friendly.