Brother 1034d serger

Adding the Brother 1034D Serger ( to the sewing machine arsenal has been one of my most useful purchases. Sharing some of my favorite tips to avoid frustrating and the urge to chuck it out a window…

Compare the differences between the Brother 1034D vs. 1034DX using pictures and explanations from these sergers in my sewing room!

I love sewing with my Brother 1034D Serger. I was so intimidated when I first got the machine. I actually let it sit on my sewing counter for about 4 months before I decided - I can do this. I feared changing the thread. It is a piece of cake.....so easy. Just follow the instructions on the machine. If you have not used your machine in the back of the book it says "Oil machine before using". I did this before I started. The book also recommends to oil it once a week or once a month depending…

A long, long, time ago, I purchased my first serger. Unfortunately, this coincided with a midwestern blizzard. When I waded through kneedeep snow to retrieve it, I discovered that overstressed postal…

Thread setting for fleece edging on Brother Lock 1034D

This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to thread, set up, and use an overlocker machine. It's a great guide for beginners. A Brother model is used in the post.

Serger Tension Troubleshooting DIBY.CLUB

I love the internet! I posted on Facebook to ask the question if there was a quick settings guide for my serger (it seems like I'm always spending more time getting the tension right then actually using the machine!) Most responses were that you need to make one yourself. (Booooo!) But I did find some helpful posts of other bloggers that have the same model and listed their settings. I included the settings and their blog posts on the downloadable and printable chart but you may find that…

This is the third and final video in my series about my sewing machines. Today, I'm talking about my Brother 1034D serger/overlocker. I’ve had this machine for 13 years now and it’s become one of the tools that I use most often. I share about why I like the machine, how I use it and my tips for usin

An unboxing and a quick test of my Brothers 1034D serger.

Getting the most from your Brother 1034D Serger. PatternReview.com forums and message boards let sewers share and discuss sewing experiences...

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Is your serger refusing to make a chain no matter what you try? Don't throw it out the window just yet! Lets walk through these easy...

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After trying out multiple brands and models of sergers, I’ve decided to share one of my favorites with you! Learn all about the Brother 1034D Serger and if it's right for you.

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Step by step in close up video on how to change our your colors without rethreading for the Brother 1034D serger

To help celebrate National Serger Month, today’s post will focus on getting the most out of your serger by using it in a different way, for a different application than we’ve traditiona…

A cover hem is a professional-style "serged" hem that traditionally has two to three lines of parallel stitching on the right side and a looper stitch which covers the raw edge of the fabric on the back side. It's the type of hem commonly found on most ready-to-wear knit garments (and many woven RTW items as well) as it has plenty of stretch and so will not distort the hem. It's also very fast and clean! We have a short lesson showing how easy it is to make a cover hem as well as our…

A rave serger review for the Juki MO654DE overlocker, including pictures and video of the machine in action.