Just wanted to leave this quick comment that I hadn't used my serger in a couple months, had to rethread it and reset everything, this video was extremely helpful!! - from a very appreciative subscriber 😊🙏
Thank you! I think you covered all well and thank you for answering the sew first then serge.... I had that questions in mind and couldn't find the answer.
I’ve been debating if I am going to take the plunge with this bad boy for months. Your beautiful tutorial sealed the deal. Also, unintentional ASMR delivered 👏🏼
Thank you so much! This is super helpful! I have the same serger and it has been sitting in the box for over a year, because I wasn't comfortable using it without messing it up or breaking it. This video is so detailed and gave me the confidence to want to use it. 😅
Hi Courtney, thank you so much for your helpful, informative videos. I'm 63 and have been sewing off and on since I was a teenager. But never on a regular basis. Your videos are inspiring me to do more! I came across a barely used, Brother 1034d, for a steal and decided to go for it. Would you be able to go over which type of thread is best to use? It's an investment buying the large spools and a big difference in price between polyester thread or cotton thread. I know about using cotton thread with heat sensitive projects but for clothing would a polyester thread (cheaper) work with a cotton dress? Thx again for any help or advice!!!
Hi GiGi! How fun that you found a serger and went for it! It is an investment for the larger spools, thankfully they last so long! I use 100% polyester and use it on every type of fabric (cotton, linen, etc). It washes great and lasts!
This video came along at just the right time, I've been looking at sergers for a couple of months now. I'm especially interested in the Brother 1034D, but I do have a question, how does this machine work on polar fleece?
This is helpful, but I just got a Brother 1034D and it looks like they have changed the threading order-- now it just goes from right to left. I followed your instructions and got no looping ... followed the order in the manual and it worked. So, just a caution. Thanks for the confidence-building tho!
Ah, it is the 1034DX,@@RooneySewingPatterns ! I assumed the two were the same. I'm glad the directions will still work for the D model. Hope this exchange is helpful to others!
I just started sewing in 2021, on a 20 year old Elna sewing machine. Within only 3 months, I knew I'd have to get a serger because I am drawn to all the soft knit fabrics. I bought the Brother 1034D and had it out of the box and threaded within 45 minutes of having it home! I absolutely LOVE it and it definitely makes it easier to sew seams on all the soft, stretchy fabrics I like to wear. I was so pleased with it that I ended up buying a Brother Coverstitch machine 2 months after getting this, to make more professional hems on tee shirts and skirts. Great job with all your explanations!❤
Thank you for this tutorial. I had been wanting a serger and my friend found this one for me at a garage sale for $25 brand new! I have been hesitant to use it, but your tutorial is very good on getting me started. :)
Thank you. Your explanation was so thorough for a beginner like me! I've had my serger for over a year, and I've been afraid to use it. But, after viewing your video much of the fear has been diminished. Thanks.
thanks!! Super thorough video. I've been thinking about investing in a serger...I'm pretty bad at finishing seams with my regular machine lol french seams are fine but I'm also thinking about sewing swimwear for my daughter and a serger sounds much better to do just that. And this video kind of reinforces that maybe I should get one😅
I’m glad to hear it was helpful for you, Francisca! I do think if you want to sew swimwear that a serger is 100% the way to go! Also… how cool you’re going to sew swimwear with your daughter. I love that❤
I have just got this machine, the paper instructions and pictures that come with the machine are terrible so thanks a lot for making this so easy!!!!!! 😃
Thank you so much for this video . I have been going back and forth about purchasing a serger given what I've heard about threading them, and you have made it seem a bit less intimidating. Love all of your videos!
Great video!. Bt Ihave a question about the needles. Do you know if this serger take a different size needle than a regular sewing machine? I have a lot of different sizes for my BabyLock machines, so hoping I don't have to purchase different ones. But will if needed.
Im trying to make bandanas for dogs and napkins. Items that must have a finished look but I cannot get it bc it seems a little messy with little fabrica balls here and there? Any setting your recommended?? Help! ❤
Thank you. I just bought the same Serger and I was getting scared of using it. You explained it so well, I don't think I will have to much problems getting it going.
My serger ran out of thread 10 years ago and so I just put it away and learned how to do beautiful felled and french seams 😂. I'm annoyed with myself for taking as long as I did to re-learn how to thread my overlock, but I'm grateful to you for making it so easy! Thank you so much!
Thank you; very informative. I was just gifted a used 1034D and have never used it. The person that gave me the surger said something minor was wrong with it, so I have no idea what to do. I had to download the user manual and also I do know the thread tree is broken in half and needs replacing. I am an absolute beginner, so plan to follow your instructions.
