Brother 1034D 3 or 4 Thread Serger with Easy Lay-in Threading, White

I really love this serger!! It is easy to use and to thread. I also own another serger that cost a few thousand, which is currently getting repaired. I purchased this one just to use while my other one is being repaired. I like this one so much, that I may get a second one!! Sews like a dream through thick and thin fabrics, and uses standard sewing machine needles.

It runs smooth and it's easy to thread. I'm having a lot of fun using my serger. Thanks CT.

I bought this serger over 10 years ago, and out of fear it's been hiding in my closet! I finally took it out last month and watched instructional videos online. To my surprise I had very little difficulty threading the serger! Not only is it easy but super fun. I love making flannel pjs and with the serger it's so fast. I'm serging a cute knit dress right now. The Brother 1034D is fun, easy, fast, and makes your sewing look professional. Don't hesitate to purchase it. I'm 58 and if I can do it, anyone can! I loved it so much I bought the Brother Coverstitch machine too—for professional knit hems!

I purchased this serger to use along with my 15 year old basic sewing machine. I am recently retired and thought it would be nice to make craft items to supplement my income. I didn't expect this serger to be as simple as opening the box, turning the machine on, and start sewing. It truly is that simple!! I had some trouble with threading it the first few times but after several attempts it became easy and I don't hesitate to change out different colors of thread throughout the day. The machine dials are all color coded to help with the threading process. I love my serger and I use it almost daily! I purchased at Walmart online because it was the best price out there! And it was delivered within a few days along with free shipping!!!

This is my first serger after many years sewing. This machine is very easy to thread. In fact, it took more time to thread the machine from scratch than to untangle the thread sent with the machine. I just completed my first project with the serger and the finish is great. The machine is so quiet, I can sew while my husband and I are watching TV. I can't believe I waited so long to get a serger but the consolation is that I got such a great machine.

" I am posting this review as part of my entry in Walmart's Holiday Sewing Contest." This was the first "serger" that I ever purchased. I was a little intimidated about it at first. After a few times of threading it with the manual, you will become a pro on it! Once you get the hang of it you will LOVE this machine!!... In very little time I was making professional looking clothing for my daughter!

This is the first serger I have owned, But I have used sergers in the past. I love this machine. The price is great, the accessories, the CD that tells you what you machine can or can't do, the lint trap the booklet that gives specifics. I researched this item and others for a while, then I purchased it. I made two skirts since I got this serger. I recommend this to any one.

The serger was shipped upside down in the Walmart box that clearly had "this end up" markers. This made the pre-threading a bit of a moot point as there was much tangling. I was able to work it out and there doesn't appear to be any damage to the machine itself. From preliminary testing, the serger seems to be running fine. I'm excited to have the machine!

I am posting this review as part of my entry in Walmart's Sewing Contest. As a sewing enthusiast, I always wanted a serger to have a good professional finish to things that I sew, especially if I'm giving them away as gifts. Since I have never used a serger before, I wanted a machine that is easy to learn and thread. I love my first serger. I made pillows, Halloween decor items, bags, and I'm going to make many more with its great speed of up to 1300 stitches per minute, saving me time and effort. Pros: - The package came with everything that I would need to start my first project. It included two CDs to guide me the first few days, printed manual, snap-on feet (two additional feet, one for a blind hem and another for gathering ruffles), 4 small spools of threads, and accessory bag with needle set, 4 spool nets, tweezers, cleaning brush, hexl wrench, trim trap - I can use home sewing machine needles. I don't have to have two different sets of needles for my sewing machine and this serger - It has plain and decorative stitches. Easy to use them on fleece, flannel, cotton, polyester, linen, and more. - 3 or 4-thread cut-and-sew stitches options made it easy to cut and sew. I use both 3 and 4 threads; they turned out great (the picture is a pillow that I sewn using 3-thread stitches.) - The completely color-coded and numbered upper and lower looper threading made it easy to thread. Easy for beginners and experienced professional. - Can use regular thread spools and cone threads. - Differential feed makes it easy to sew any thickness of fabric. - Easy to disable the knife (if you don't want to cut as you sew) Cons - The CDs are not compatible with Macs. They were produced a very long time ago and the quality isn't good. The size of the video is small and it's hard to see the details. However, you can access it on Youtube, which I'd recommend. This CD or video will help you get started - It does not do coverlock stitch (stretchy stitch with two straight lines on the front of the fabric). However, you can do this on a regular sewing machine with a twin needle. - It does not do chain stitch (a semi-straight stitch), but it does do a good reinforcement

I was so excited for this serger to arrive as it was delayed twice. I had a headache yesterday when it finally came so opened box tonight. Why are the spools of thread all knotted up inside the box and running through or under the serger? The silver knob on top looks to be leaning to the side- not sure if that's right or not. Either way, I didn't even lift it out the box once I saw that. So disappointed, I will be returning this mess to Walmart asap!!