Beginner's Serger Guide: Brother 1034D Serger | How To Thread the Brother 1034D

[@coffeeandasewingmachine]

Use this video every time I thread my serger! I cannot thank you enough.

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

That makes me so happy to hear! :)

[@jackieggarcia]

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 😊🙏

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

Oh yay!! Happy to hear that it was helpful for you, Jackie :)

[@heavilymeditated108]

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 👏🏼

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

happy to hear this helped encourage you to take the plunge! Its a wonderful tool to have :)

[@claudineeven5532]

This is the best explanation for a beginner

[@madgehaynes2258]

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.

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

Happy to hear you brought your serger back out! All the luck to you :)

[@novenebarbieri4736]

Hands down best tutorial! Love how calming and soothing your voice is. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

You are kind, thank you Novene!

[@canoneyes]

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!❤

[@nuriagiralt617]

Practicing with the knife down is a great idea that's going to help me lose my fear of my serger. Thanks!

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

@@nuriagiralt617 so glad that was helpful! It’s so nice to be able to put the knife down :)

[@GracefulAshley]

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. 😅

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

I'm glad to hear this was helpful -- you got this, time to pull that serger out of the box :)

[@MaryDravisParrish]

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. :)

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

What an incredible find!! I am so glad to hear that this was helpful to get you started!

[@nc2316]

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!!!!!! 😃

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

I'm so happy to hear that it was helpful! Visual instructions always help me too :)

[@nmayor8290]

Great tutorial! To keep machines running at their best remember to clean regularly. ❤

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

Thanks for the reminder :)

[@sienastevens]

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!

[@therooteddietitian]

My grandmother just gave me her bernette 234 and I should have listened to this advice before taking it straight to my Betty dress 😆 lesson learned!

[@lynferrara2845]

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!

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

I’m glad I could walk you through it! The good thing is there’s always a video tutorial to refer back to if threading gets difficult ❤

[@lynferrara2845]

Absolutely!

[@CindyHawk-nn3fv]

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.

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

I'm so happy this was helpful for you! I understand that it can feel daunting but once you get going, it's really quite fun and exciting to use!

[@kendrarabineau3150]

Thank you so much for the helpful video! I had to thread the machine and learn the basics. This was a great getting started video

[@carmenallocco6497]

Thank you so much for guiding me thru on how to use and thread the 1034d . You are so helpful and comforting to watch.

[@franug]

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😅

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

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❤

[@lorimurphy889]

1 havethe brother 1634dx but this was still helpful. I am very new to sergers

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

Happy to hear it was still helpful for you! :)

[@shif7905]

I’m thinking of buying a serger. And this is very helpful. Thank you 😊

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

I’m so glad to hear that! Thank you for sharing ❤

[@debbiebaughman761]

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.

[@patriciaharper5735]

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?

[@Kelly-oe8kr]

I'd like to know this too

[@jerylpresley1466]

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.

[@reetarokuns321]

Please did you get a replacement? I have same situation

[@bayleightan]

This was SO HELPFUL!! THANK YOU!!

[@amyhood6562]

This was great. I have had mine sitting new in the box and have been trying to get up my nerve 😂

[@balduvinaarmas8571]

Thanks for your instruction on Serger machine

[@cathyornelia6422]

I loved this tutorial. I want to know if you have a demo on how to do corners on the serger. Also how to serge an A line skirt with pockets.

[@christink.5264]

This was so helpful! I just purchased this machine I’m so excited to use it. Do you change your setting when you serger knits vs woven?

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

Yay! That is exciting, Christin! Usually, I use the little knob on the side to adjust towards a knit fabric.

[@simplygigi.]

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!!!

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

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!

[@simplygigi.]

@@RooneySewingPatterns Thank you so much for the quick and helpful reply 💕

[@beverlyguhl9836]

Wonderful video. I wish you had an affiliate link for the thread, too! Thanks!

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

Well thank you! I added one in the description with the thread I use :)

[@jeannievieira592]

Best tutorial, thank you!

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

So glad it was helpful :)

[@kunjaburt1946]

thank you so much i am lean lot today watch you video thanks again😊

[@marvabegaye2263]

Omg!!! Thank you for this tutorial-I was having a hard time threading mine-😂😊🪶🪶thank you!

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

I'm glad to hear it was timely!

[@jeanleecole9238]

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!

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

Oh wow, thats very helpful! I've heard this for the 1034DX but I didn't know that it changed for the 1034D.

[@jeanleecole9238]

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!

[@Nancyjarnecke]

Great information! Also, do you sell the pattern for the top you’re wearing in this video? Thank you so much

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

Thank you Nancy! The top I'm wearing is a sweatshirt from a local boutique :)

[@suehudson7777]

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.

[@caminocutie1]

Lovely tutorial. Does this machine sew a rolled hem or narrow hem using one needle ??

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

That's a great question! I actually need to look into this.

[@iAmAnnN]

Super helpful. Tysm!

[@nataliastoev3784]

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! ❤

[@carlostavares2596]

Great vid. ☺️

[@elizabethbaker3417]

very helpful!!!! thank you!

[@Busyzebracrafter]

Excellent thank you

[@dlg1603]

I just got a serger and one thing that's confusing to me is where to line up the fabric and how do I know how much it will cut off

[@chisexton5845]

Thank you. 😼

[@TheHua_Cheng]

What’s the difference from a suger and sewing machine?

[@paige.hentschel]

Can you serge over the line of your prior seam?

[@Fattiapples]

I’m curious what thread color is in the video

[@marykennedy195]

I broke the left needle, what size needle do I use

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

Hi Mary! A broken needle is so frustrating, I'm sorry! The standard needle for this machine is 130/705 H size.

[@RooneySewingPatterns]

These needles are the size: amzn.to/474iANO

[@ValiantChiogor]

If i turn the wheel backwards what happens?

[@marykennedy195]

Help, what size needle

[@12dd4ds9]

"Unbox With Kids" channel is an excellent tutorial on threading brother serger. This one's not quite right.

[@tradcatholic]

OMG...hair