Gathering on a Brother 1034D Serger

[@EnchantedSea]

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[@XIOMY79]

You are such a good teacher, came across the threading one like 8 month ago, it saved me an afternoon, and now another good one.I will check your blog, thanks

[@alice30045]

I didn't get to finish, that step is for gathering step for sewing with a regular machine. You lay your index finger horizonally against the pressure foot. Thank goodness for KZbin and thanks to you for helping out. No thanks to Brother's instruction, they're poorly lacking, however, this is the best serger I've ever had and I've had a Bernette and a Juki but the stitches and threading drove me nuts!! For the money, this is a jewel

[@platnm6309]

I just ordered my serger.. and am glad you put the fear out of threading this monster to rest. I wanted to make sure I could do it BEFORE I take on this beast. Thanks again for a clear and concise video!!

[@alice30045]

Another Academy Award!! I just read that you were using the regular foot for gathering. You should have received a gathering foot as well as a hemming foot with that machine. Try writing to them and see if they'll send you a set since they're supposed to be in all the boxes. BTW, I guess you know it but for those who don't, you can gather by holding a finger against the back of the pressure foot as you sew, you release as it bunches up and repeat. You're doing a great service to us, tha

[@SusieQ4213]

You sure know how to teach an old dog how to gather on my serger! I loved it! Thank you so much for your valuable time! I will be using my serger now a lot more bc of your instructions that are so easy to follow.

[@PamBeMe]

I am so glad I found you here. I viewed your threading one....great. I ended having to rethread all of them but it works. Wahoo...thank you!

[@CGM52]

Thanks so much for this video. I hate gathering on my sewing machine, but now I love doing it on the serger.

[@popvision8857]

thanks for such a straightforward video. nice. and you have voice that helps keep a person's interest.

[@ddwilson4656]

Wonderful, thank you so much. You are better than having a MOM. My mom died when I was 15 so I never got to learn anything about sewing. Love you.

[@patriciagabhart9822]

Thanks for the tutorial vidoes. I had problems threading the same as you said you did. Your insturctions were so much better. I will also start using the serger for gathering. Hope you decide to make more tutorials. Thanks again.

[@strlight2001]

Thanks so much for this. I have a serger I have never used before and I have been wanting to make a ruffled shower curtain. I am sure it will be super easy now knowing more about my serger and how I can use it to make the finished edge and gather my fabric!! Who needs to spend $118 on an Anthroplogy shower curtain...not me!

[@empressnoel1661]

Wow! Life changing 😉 I have watched a ton of videos, classes and no one has explained this better! Thanks for sharing this, I just bought this machine and finally getting the concept. Please keep these coming ,you're a very good teacher.

[@bettyhung6352]

I once again to praise you about this video, it is so simple and easy , no need to change to the gathering foot , if it does, I am afraid I cannot go back to it was , or might be worse. Thank you so much .

[@KimPhilibert1203]

I love your videos! They are so helpful when I am looking for a particular setting for the stitching I am doing. Thank you very much. And I am glad to hear that you will be doing more videos. I too am just learning my Brother 1034d and these are a great way to help those of us who are in need. :)

[@debrajensen7440]

I spent several hours trying to follow the manual - agh! This was great & so easy. I will be looking forward to more video's! Thank you again.

[@bazoin1]

Thank you for sharing as I am trying to learn gathering on this machine and now because of this video I have learnt different fabrics don't gather as well as others. Thank you again.

[@cljp0612]

I am so glad I found your video, I have tried for so long to figure this gathering stitch out! Thank you, thank you!

[@joanb.4600]

That’s so much easier! I’m going to try it out. I was hesitating changing to the gathering foot, but you’ve made it easier doing it your way, thank you!

[@pratebox11]

I use your threading video all the time. Thank you.

[@LaurieSilva]

Wowee, I am so glad I found you; your videos are so clear and easy to follow (the close-up views are wonderful) - sure beats me and my magnifying glass with the manual and it's teeny diagrams.

[@julszipie]

thank you- you have made serging so easy to understand!

[@cbiglertube]

Keep it coming. Loving your teaching style, relaxes me about the serger verses the anxiety:)

[@bazoin1]

Thanks for sharing! I have just bought this machine and it came with a gathering foot so very interesting to see you achieving gathers with normal foot. Shall have a go using your information for my next project.

[@avacaro78]

please please please...can you do more serger tutorials? you are the ONLY person who has done any tutorials with this exact serger, it's hard to follow someone when their machine is different, please 😁

[@elysiab2453]

I agree with the previous post! You seem super awesome/cool...I love that your videos are thorough in that you state what you are doing and your thinking behind it (which is super priceless for someone like me who has bought a serger and basically I just look at it when I go in my sewing room oblivious to all I can really do...I have been just putting it off getting started until I feel knowledgeable enough about it...I want to sew garments..but really I'm just now learning). If you can give us a good playlist...I promise you'll get a lot of views because there are so few good videos on serging (techniques, applications, troubleshooting, and overall understanding of how to get the most of out it). Personally, I would love to see more of your projects...(tutorials on making something functional would be awesome). Wishing you all the best and great success...looking forward to seeing more of your work...Thanks so much for sharing and for all that you do for us new learners :-) Blessings, E.

[@crwpoopsie5588]

Omg!!! Thank you thank you!!!😚😚😚 finally I can use my machine!! This is so much easier than watching the video that came with my machine!!! More! More!!👏👏👏

[@1primexample]

Thank you, just made my sewing endeavors so much easier.

[@Marika5100]

Thank you so much. I just ordered this machine and was hoping I would be able to gather with a regular foot!

[@ahlem8]

Useful tips, the first Lacey type fabric you were using is traditionally called Broderie Angaise, hope this is useful. Helpful when searching for it online.

[@urmymom1]

I just found this video looking for how to thread it. Yeap came undone again. Ugh. Anyways. I'm glad you made more videos. I still LOVE YOUR THREADING ONE. Just wanted to say. Thanks and I'm going to see your other videos. Now I can learn all this does because the DVDs aren't as clear as yours.

[@katsmith9732]

Yes, I just had that epiphany moment!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@karensmith1317]

I added small labels to all the dials and upper and lower loopers , helped with threading .

[@pamwozniak1114]

I am so thankful for this video! AWESOME!!!!

[@michelleleichter7288]

Thank you! This definitely helped. Your video is great. Good communicator. Good clear videos.

[@ecraecsecraecs]

Thank you so much for the tutorial. I own the same Serger.

[@darlenenelson215]

thank you so much. I'm making dresses for my granddaughters and there is alot of gathering to do. I will definitely use my serger😀

[@VanLe-rl6sp]

I hope you give us more videos .i need to learn more things from you

[@mcfaddenmelissal]

Wow...that is just great...such a timesaver!! Thanks!

[@dellearts]

OK, you are amazing. Thanks for this! I just got a ton of eyelet lace that needs to be gathered.. so much time saved! :D

[@elizabethcabrera4650]

Thank you so much for sharing this helps soooooo much....you are so clear on explaining thAnk you

[@tishawatson5676]

That was FREAKING AMAZING!!!! Holy sewing heaven!!!

[@ShellyAuen]

Girl...you are great to share. Thanks a bunch!

[@juliajones26]

U rock girl I love your information !! Keep up the good work...

[@burrelsandra]

Thanks, luv this, was just sewing knit and it was gathering up and I reduced the needle tensions and it stopped :-) :-)

[@magggie22]

Hi nice to meet you :) Thank you for sharing this, very helpful, I have the 3034D model, so still learning what it can do so really appreciated your tutorial...many thanks :) Have a wonderful day, hope you do more tutorials on serging/overlocking...great :) Happy sewing :) Magz :)

[@sielorstout1213]

You are a lifesaver! Thank you!

[@laurelfeigum649]

Thanks so much much better than the instructions that came with my machine

[@EnchantedSea]

You are welcome! I hope to post more tutorials soon.

[@EnchantedSea]

Thanks! I hope to make more when I get more time.

[@missytwo1]

HI I just want to Say thankyou I just bought a brother overlocker and will need a little help as your video's will help heaps.

[@CheerfulKat333]

Thanks so much!! Your videos have really helped!!

[@ljlindajulien]

Your video was so awesome....u did a wonderful demonstration of showing how to gather. I just bought a gathering foot for my 1220D Janome (now for learning). You mentioned that you now have a FB page. Would love to follow you for more demos....how do I find you (so I just put in Artistkae sewing?

[@ThinkPraise]

Thank you, this video was so helpful.

[@perm1212perm]

THanks for this :) I don't get as many ruffles as you do.... any idea as to why. I have followed your instructions...

[@corbin301]

differential 2.0, Length 4, Width 5. worked better for me. Thank you, Thank you. Needle Tension 4.5, 4.5, 5.0, 5.0. I have the Brother 1634D

[@EnchantedSea]

Thanks for sharing!

[@mayrajscortes]

I just did it. Thank you soooooooooo much!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much 😊 I enjoyed that. Very informative.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Klutzy68]

I'm one of your biggest fans! I wonder if you could do one on troubleshooting stitch problems--and guess why I'm asking! Sigh.

[@wendytaylor6284]

You make learning easy, can you show us how to do a roll hem?

[@MimiTheGreyPrincess]

Agree with Airreea Hayes. I just got mine and I was hoping to find more videos of the different technique i can do step by step.

[@kathrynann]

Super helpful! Thanks so much.

[@louisemurphy6405]

you did so well, and I learned a lot...thank you!

[@axa5005]

You're the best. Thank you

[@charlesschleh3888]

thank you!

[@chuyitaquiroz4069]

I love this video thanks for showing me how i do it 🐼.

[@susank6492]

Thanks for the great video.

[@alicebair1811]

Can you do a video on the extra accessory feet that came with this machine? Thanks for this amazing video!

[@Airreealistic-Transitions]

I know you made this video awhile ago ... could you possibly do a video on a blind hem or hemming period ,,,Thanks!!!

[@djidademuhavi9319]

So you don't need a special foot on the machine to start your gathers??? Your video is awesome. I also own that same machine and want to do gathers or ruffles on my dresses. Thx. so much.

[@catllionare]

it comes with a gathering foot.

[@dutchess1374]

Life saver! Thank you!

[@harplover1]

love your videos. How do you do your labels on the machine, they look good

[@ginavelez3974]

do you have to close the stitch? thank you for such a helpful clear video!

[@EnchantedSea]

So glad I could help!

[@MissGroves]

fantastic, going to try this!

[@perm1212perm]

FAB!! Brother needs to pay you :)

[@thekeenanfamily3692]

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!!!

[@SteveWeaverIvyfield]

GREAT! Thank you so much.

[@WhiteZasha]

That's amazing. Thank you!

[@Anatares86]

yea. did u use the gathering foot?? im having trouble understanding how to use it??

[@EnchantedSea]

@MrsWheatBerry thanks! used the regular foot!

[@EnchantedSea]

You are welcome!

[@chrismartinez86]

I used to be able to gather on this serger. I have followed all of your instructions several times and wonder if something is wrong with it because it no longer gathers.

[@EnchantedSea]

Most likely a tension issue -- fiddling with making the tension higher on certain dials could help, or even the big screw that's on the top of the machine (near the left, on the very top of the machine) you can turn a quarter turn right for even more tension, or left for less tension, but don't do dramatic adjustments! I've found every fabric needs a different setting for both serging and for gathering (thin vs thick, etc). But my machine also hasn't been serviced in 6 years and my tensions are totally out of whack, so I have to make dramatic adjustments to get different fabrics to work well now. Hope you can play around with it. If not I may be uploading a tutorial on ruffling foots on regular machines, for even tighter gathering/pleating (you can only lightly gather on the serger).

[@dabd4567]

I just bought the 1034D. is it necessary to thread the machine in the order you show for it to work? the thread just comes straight out without looping when i run it.

[@dlizecloset592]

you are a savior, have been struggling with my serger, thanks for helping. it works good now.but please did you change the foot to gathering foot?

[@CapeCodGirl77]

Awesome video thanks! :)

[@handylady424]

Thanks for sharing

[@hindawilliams3673]

Hi - could you please do a detailed video on how to remove and install the pressure foot on this serger? I do not know what I'm doing wrong but I always have problems putting my pressure foot on.

[@perm1212perm]

Hi, just tried this. My looping thread is half on the fabric and half off. I tried pulling it closer to the blade but again the thread hangs off of the fabric - IE: the loops aren't entirely on the fabric :( Any suggestions - thanks again

[@dianefernandez4530]

Thank You!

[@ReticulatingSplines_]

So you used the regular serger foot and didn't have to change to a gathering one?

[@craftingits.a.h.u893]

Hi nice video can you let me know if one of those feet also cuts the fabric or do I have to purchase a side cutter that will cut and sew the seem

[@nullxxxxxxxx]

craftingit s.a.h.u the serger should cut the fabric?

[@SoccerChiq7]

Hi, did you change the foot for the gathering??

[@sheisme55tslh]

Was this the regular foot. thank u

[@tawnyr24]

Do you even need a regular machine if you have this serger?

[@roxanaveva9637]

Hiii, Do you have more tutorials?

[@roun3]

Hi! Can i use denim and every fabric no matter if its thin o not?

[@EnchantedSea]

Glad I could help!

[@iseeewe5936]

You had an earthquake, yet you were so calm? I would have freaked out.

[@catllionare]

After I gathered, like in your first example with the white fabric, what do I do to lock that stitch? In another words, how do I secure so the ruffles to stay that way and don't lose them in case I stretch the material?

[@Kgreenyah]

did u use the gathering foot?