Brother 1034d Serger Review, Pros & Cons Plus My Personal Opinion on if This Machine Is Worth It or Not.
After trying out multiple brands and models of sergers, I’ve decided to share one of my favorites with you!
When I was looking to buy my first serger I didn’t know where to begin. I did my own research online, but could not decide which serger was right for me. After trying out multiple sergers over the years, I’ve come to find a few that I love.
If you don’t know what a serger is, be sure to check out my post HERE where I go over everything you need to know about a serger and why you should get one!
Brother 1034D Serger- The Best for Beginners
The Brother 1034D is in my top favorite sergers, in fact, it’s the one I recommend most of my readers get.
If you are new to serging, the Brother 1034D offers many features that are perfect for a beginner.
Affordability
One of the best things about this machine is its incredibly affordable price point. As one of the most inexpensive sergers on the market, you really get a great machine for your money.
Easy to Use
The Brother 1034D is easy to use, even for beginners. If you’re like most sewists, you’re probably nervous about using a serger because it looks complicated. Let’s face it - no one wants to waste time and money on something that is going to take forever to learn.
Unlike other sergers on the market, the 1034D is incredibly easy to thread and even easier to use. The machine features a color-coded guide to help you easily and quickly thread your machine.
Included Accessories
Another perk that the Brother 1034D offers is the accessories it comes with. While every serger varies on what it comes with, the Brother 1034D comes with some of the most accessories I’ve seen with a serger.
Currently, the Brother 1034D comes with a needle set, tweezers, cleaning brush, 4 spool nets, soft protective cover, trim trap, hex wrench, and three presser feet (standard, gathering, blind hem).
Brother 1034D Pros
- Easy-to-Use
- Color-Coded Threading Guides
- 3-4 Threads
- Multiple Built-In Stitch Functions
- Affordability
- Excellent Customer Support
Brother 1034D Cons
- Rolled Hem Only Works Well on Certain Fabrics
- Poor Quality Instructional Videos
- Controls are Positioned on the Left (Most Sergers are on the Right)
Brother 1034D Specs
- Speed: 1300 stitches per minute
- Needles: 2
- Threads: 3-4
- Stitch Length: 2.0-4.0
- Differential Feed Ratio: 0.7-2.0mm
- Cutting Width: 3.0-7.0
- Power Source: Treadle Power
- Weight 16.4 pounds
Should I Get the Brother 1034D Serger?
If you are looking for a great beginner serger on a budget, then the Brother 1034D is for you! It has advanced features that allow you to learn and progress as you learn the serger. For the average user, this machine is perfect!
How Do I Use a Serger?
If you just bought a serger and don’t know where to begin, don’t worry. I'm creating an entire serger course to teach you everything you need to know about your serger and how to use it. In my course, I'll walk you through how to thread your machine, stitch 5 different stitches, adjust your machine settings to work with different fabrics, create 5 different projects, and more!
To learn more about my course, Ready, Set, Sew! Serger Edition, and get notified when it goes live, click HERE!
Have you ever used a Brother 1034D serger? Let me know in a comment below!
this information was very helpful I hope I can learn this machine
I'm glad you found it helpful! Be sure to watch out for my serger course I'm releasing soon! It teaches you everything you need to know to use your serger!
I bought this server a while back and have never used it because it scares me. Ha! I can’t wait for your course so I can finally put this server to use!
And I love how my phone autocorrected serger to server. Ugh.
My course features the Brother 1034D, so it will be perfect for you! I can't wait for you to take it!
Have a tiny serger it sewed two items and BROKE ! Looking for a reliable replacement , going to check into this Brother 1034D as I just recently switched to Brother Project Runway ( was always a Singer Girl ) Thank you for this information !
You're welcome! I hope it helps you make the right decision!
I have been using my Brother 1034D for over 10 years and have been very satisfied. It has been well worth the reasonable price I paid and I would recommend it to anyone. I am retired and do alterations in my home to supplement my income, so I depend on my serger and it has not let me down.
That's amazing! I'm glad you love it!
I’ve been looking at this one and the Singer S0230 but still too uncertain to get either haha
I haven't used the Singer S0230 yet, but you can't go wrong with the Brother 1034D. It's a great serger for the price.
I purchased a serger (different brand) a while back and was making some loose pants for a praise team for church. The needle broke and I could not get the machine working again and had to use the zigzag stitch on my sewing machine. I returned that model and order the Brother 1034D and I love it. I made a tank style tunic and pants from some fabric that raveled. I serged all the edges first to have open seams. I have not tried all the features but have read about ways to use this machine that others have tried.
I'm so glad to hear that you're loving your Brother! I'm going to be releasing a few more Serger projects this month, so be sure to keep your eye out for them!
I bought the 1034DX about 4 months ago and haven’t even opened it. I have NO idea how to use a serger. My research drew me to the Brother serger….showed best beginner for the price.
My question….is the 1034D going to work the same as the 1034 DX? They look they same???
Kim
Kim, The main difference between the 1034D and 1034DX is the placement of controls and dials. But, they should function about the same.
My serger is threaded correctly. I sew for
about 5 inches then the bottom looper thread breaks!!!???
Why is this happening? Please help