Comparing the Brother 1034DX with the AirFlow 3000 Sergers! How well do they compare? Let's see!

[@warceblas]

You are the best reviewing, I bought the 1034DX maybe year and a half because of you good way to review, I think I did a good decision with my purchase

[@BoricuaSewingCrafts]

Yes Wanda. The 1034DX is a great buy! You definitely get your money's worth on this one.

[@veritawallace6051]

I purchased 2 of the 1034DX, by brother. They are much more cost effective. I’m able to set one up with black thread, and one with white thread. When sewing on jersey knits, this serger is great! The only thing I have changed, due to poor lighting, is to add a small push button light by attaching the light to a piece of firm plastic and then using two-sided tape, attached it to the base of the thread stand.

[@BoricuaSewingCrafts]

Hi Verita. I agree that the 1034DX is definitely a great buy. Love your idea of adding the extra lighting. I might have to look into that for all my machines.

[@eve4046]

thank you soooo much you have answer my question regarding the stitch loop. I had it on 457 and my stick had a space so I changed it to 455 and OMG! my stitch came out so good thank you again 😍

[@BoricuaSewingCrafts]

You are so welcome! Have fun with your serger!

[@MzLelaPinkJourney]

Perfect walkthrough using these sergers… thank you for sharing!!

[@BoricuaSewingCrafts]

You are so welcome!

[@LucyLu70]

Thank you for this video I enjoyed it. I have the 1034DX still in the box I will need to watch your video how to set it up. Your videos always helps us all out thank you

[@BoricuaSewingCrafts]

You are so welcome! Take it out! You will love it!

[@dewalt57]

Just bought the 1034DX this morning at Walmart and just now finished doing some test runs on it, I'm happy with it so far!! Loved your video on this compare!!

[@BoricuaSewingCrafts]

Enjoy your new machine! Have fun with it!

[@kimtuzinski5042]

I love your videos and your honest opinions. I’ve been thinking about getting the 1034DX and really appreciate this video to know I don’t have to spend the money on the airflow, and that the 1034DX will do what I am looking for at an affordable price. I purchased the Brother SE1900 about a hear and a half ago after watching several of your videos on that machine. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with all of us!!

[@BoricuaSewingCrafts]

My pleasure! Happy Sewing and Embroidering!

[@AC-uf8ez]

You are my go to person for my Brother 1034DX. I bought mine a couple months back and have been viewing your videos for tips. You are a very good teacher. You helped this old guy with little to no sewing experience understand and use what appeared to be a very complexed machine. Muchisimas gracias.

[@BoricuaSewingCrafts]

You are so welcome AC! Glad the videos are a big help. Enjoy your machine!

[@deenayates5254]

I bought my 1034DX at Walmart too for $199.99 but haven't tried it yet. It looks like a good machine!

[@BoricuaSewingCrafts]

Deena that awesome! It really is a great machine for the price!

[@deenayates5254]

@@BoricuaSewingCrafts Thanks for sharing your video, it gave me confidence in my decision to buy it!

[@dewalt57]

Pulled the small thread spools that came with the 1034DX and replaced with larger spools of thread!! The threading is pretty simple, the hardest part is getting fat fingers in tight places.....LOL The tweezers are a must use item when threading!! The CD Video that comes with the machine is very informative of how to thread the machine, has great close ups of detail!!😊

[@BoricuaSewingCrafts]

Thanks for the tips!

[@catherine9708]

Enjoyed watching your video. Always excellent and so informative Jeanette.

[@BoricuaSewingCrafts]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@phelanlow9572]

Thanks for your review and the side by side comparison. The Brother servers smallest length (2 millimeter) is not as tight or close as other brands; in which can sew down to one millimeter. When doing the rolled edge, at times I have to use a thicker/heavier thread or drop/lower the knife to make a second pass around the fabric.

[@BoricuaSewingCrafts]

Totally agree. I always use the thick thread.

[@lflines]

I haven't tried the rolled hem yet on the Airflow 3000, but looking at the manual, I think you may have used the narrow hem settings. I'm looking forward to learning everything I can about this machine, thank you for doing these videos!

[@BoricuaSewingCrafts]

Hi Lady Fair. Yes. I was using the setting for the narrow hem. So far I am really enjoying the machine.

[@gailjackson2663]

I need to replace my serger. How hard is it to get tension correct? Does it sew heavier fabric? Your video was very informative.

[@BoricuaSewingCrafts]

Both of the machines are easy to use. I have used heavy fabric on both of them and haven't experienced any issues. I recommend visiting a sewing shop so you can try out the machines in person and be able to compare.

[@rjfunchesrahjohfun]

I've spent nearly 10 years rarely using my Singer Profinish serger because of hating to change thread. I found a Air3000 on Ebay for an affordable price for me. The auto threaders (looper and needles) sold me. Thanks for the comparison! Can anyone speak to whether the dust issue is improved in the 3000?

[@BoricuaSewingCrafts]

Glad the video was helpful. Enjoy your new serger! I'm not aware of a dust issue.

[@sandrafoulds4899]

Hi Love the videos, but noticed when doing the rolled hem, you had different numbers on the first thread? I am wondering if that difference to the look of the rolled hem. I am thinking of buying the 1034dx

[@BoricuaSewingCrafts]

Hi Sandra. Glad you are enjoying the videos. The different number can be the cause. I am still playing around with the machines. You will love the 1034DX. Make sure you check it out on Walmart online for purchasing. I found it cheaper there. I paid about $199.97 and I believe as of today, it's still the same price. Don't over pay for the machine. The 1034DX is definitely a good buy.

[@sandrafoulds4899]

@@BoricuaSewingCrafts hi my sweet, I am in the UK so big price difference😂. But learning so much from you.

[@madelaine3209]

Both Brothers are terrible. I had the 1034DX and had a problem with it. Brought it, one at a time, to a sewing store and two people had a problem with it. So, I returned them. I heard from others that the other is not good also. So, I but the bullet and bought a Victory. Wow! What a gem. It has automatic tension, AUTOMATIC TENSION and JET AIR threading. Worth the money even though it cost more. And the Victory is not big and not noisy or bumpy. So, it proves to be better having one machine instead of two for different colors since the tread changes fast. Excellent stitches from the Victory but the Brother 1034 DX is nothing but problem. BE SURE TO BUY WHERE YOU CAN RETURN IT.

[@BoricuaSewingCrafts]

Thanks for your input. I have been happy with my Brother machines so far. No issues on my end. Glad you were able to find a machine that worked for you!

[@kathyann7153]

You explained very well. Wow you got a great deal with smp.

[@BoricuaSewingCrafts]

Thank you! Yes. I definitely saved a lot with their sale! I'm so glad I was able to get it at a low price!

[@MelindaGriffinAussieLove]

Can I do wide rolled hem for my kitchen towels. I don't like rolling them 4 to 5 mm. I would like to know of do can do a wide hem?

[@BoricuaSewingCrafts]

I haven’t tried making them wide.

[@joduggan3957]

I am having a really hard time changing the included feet that came with the Brother 3000 Can you please show how to change the includedmfeetthat come with the machine thank you

[@BoricuaSewingCrafts]

Hi. Absolutely. I will make a video on how to do this.

[@joduggan3957]

@@BoricuaSewingCrafts thank you so much. I love your videos JoAa

[@sharonpowell650]

My book says to thread the upper looper first, then the lower (which would be the third position first then the fourth position), then the right needle, then the left needle (which would be the second position then the first position).

[@sharonpowell650]

I have a Brother 1034D

[@BoricuaSewingCrafts]

My machine is the 1034DX

[@Llllbbb.123]

I read somewhere that thin thread doesn’t get grabbed by the air due to it being so light. Is there a light sewing thread that you experienced having that issue?

[@BoricuaSewingCrafts]

HI Lori. No I was using Serger thread on both machines. I ended up finding out that I wasn't pushing in the thread all the way. That is why it wasn't catching. Now that I got it I love the Air Flow.....It's so easy to thread.

[@Llllbbb.123]

Yes I know you were using serger thread. Are there different weights of serger thread? Maybe a light serger thread for sheer fabrics? Can all serger weight thread be sucked into the air pressure?

[@BoricuaSewingCrafts]

Hi Lori. I didn’t know that the serger thread can be of different weights. I didn’t think of that. I’m going to look into it. I know that once I pushed in the thread further down the hole it worked great. I haven’t had anymore issue since then. But now I’m curious. Wondering if different brands of serger thread could be it too.

[@proudasiangirl576]

Please consider getting a lapel mic. The quality of the audio goes in and out depending how close you step next to the camera.

[@BoricuaSewingCrafts]

That’s a good idea. I’m going to do that!

[@JenBcute]

The thread order is 3, 4, 1, 2 & Buy the 1034D! I have both machines also & the air threading (which is basically the only difference) is not worth the extra $700+ you'll pay!

[@BoricuaSewingCrafts]

JenBute! I agree. the 1034 works great!

[@Llllbbb.123]

My older eyes can’t see well enough to thread a serger.

[@Llllbbb.123]

Big niice difference between the two

[@BoricuaSewingCrafts]

Thanks! Glad you like the video and enjoy the information i shared! Happy Sewing and Embroidering!

[@sharonmacintyrebarrett8572]

Consider taking a speaking course at your local high school, saying ok, alright all the time is not good. Your looking for a reply your not going to get.

[@BoricuaSewingCrafts]

Thanks for the feedback!