Singer vs Brother Serger Comparison Video

[@rodittis]

Thank you for writing a REAL review and not just regurgitating the sales material like so many others do!

[@RoxanneStitches]

Thanks for such an Awesome comment! You made my day!!

[@yolandadicostanzo1347]

Agree, you can trust her reviews 100%.

[@psmola101]

Wow. Amazing comparison - I plan to buy one of these very shortly and have been struggling with a decision. With the info you provided and the excellent demonstrations, it appears that there is no wrong decision. Thanks os much for the outstanding vid.

[@RoxanneStitches]

Thank you. Happy you found my video helpful.

[@GarmentofPraiseSewing]

Wow, I just replaced my Brother 1034D with the Singer ProFinish this week. I dropped my Brother from moving it and broke the sliding cover door and the plastic thread looper. Couldn’t get it fixed because repair shops are closed due to covid so I had to purchase another machine. I had my Brother well over 10 years and never had any problems with it other then replacing the bulb. Didn’t want to purchase the same machine so I went with the ProFinish and from your video it appears they are quite similar. Happy with my purchase, I hope this machine has a problem free life like my Brother. Thanks for the review it was very helpful.

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Regina! I've had mine for about 15 years and no issues at all. Clean it often, oil it and put in a fresh needle. You'll be good to go!!

[@4gma59]

You may have been wise -- I can't find the Brother 1034D anywhere except for Amazon or eBay for double or triple the original price. Glad I saw this video. Nice to know the Singer ProFinish is a good option.

[@sarawojciechowski3908]

This was EXCELLENT!! I really appreciated how you kept switching back and forth from one to the other for direct comparisons of the same features. It was easy to follow and you were clear about which machine you were describing. I wanted to compare these 2 exact machines and found your video! Many thanks for posting this! Well done!

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Sara! Glad it was helpful! I own both of these machines and really like features of both.

[@marisotoserna]

i literally just got the singer Pro as a gift and i had been considering buying the brother for some time so i was worried But this makes me feel a million times better. I haven't wanted to take it out of the box but im gonna do that now WISH ME LUCK

[@RoxanneStitches]

Congratulations! Make sure to watch my videos to get you going. Have patience, there's a learning curve. You will love it. A whole new world of sewing is opening up for you.

[@marisotoserna]

@@RoxanneStitches thanks for the reply I would consider myself an intermediate sewer but sergers are a bit more intimidating for sure do you have a specific thread you can endorse? and if so where can I find it (affordably) 🧵

[@sandraskates]

Nice to see a serger video with good lighting, no fingers in the way, and good explanations! I've had a Singer in the past and now have a Brother similar to the one in your video.

[@RoxanneStitches]

Thanks sandra! Glad it was helpful! I keep hearing that I should do videos on the Brother 1034d serger. Maybe I will.

[@eileen6780]

Roxanne thank you for comparing the two Sergers. This was a very informative video. I bought the Singer Professional 5 Serger a year ago and it took me a while to figure out how to thread the 3 loopers.

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Eileen!! You skipped right over the entry level machine and went right to the monster! Good for you. I own that machine too and it's Amazing!! Thinking of doing some videos on how to use that machine. Enjoy your Pro 5!!

[@JG-yh8wz]

Thank you so much for this unbiased , feature by feature comparison. When I was buying my first sewing machine I got so tired of everyone "downing" one specific brand , but not just giving solid comparisons and reasoning. Luckily, I went with my gut and not the advice and I have been happy from day 1. Sergers are trickier though and I really appreciate this great review to take away so many questions and the need to ask others.

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Julie! Glad it was helpful!

[@yvonnecodrington638]

Thank you so much Roxanne. I am sitting in front of my singer pro- finish, just took it out of the box and tried it. It did a great job. I was trying to open the free arm and thought that it didn't work and then I fiddled with the thread and it broke and then I thought, back in the box it goes😂. And surprisingly I open You Tube and there you appeared like a magician. Phew! You made everything so easy. Thanks for that video. You saved my night.

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Yvonne! Glad to hear you didn't give up and put it back in the box. Take the time to really learn how to use it and you will be very happy.

[@Britgirl58]

I just received the Brother 1034D, and, though I am not interested in the Singer, I thought I might still pick up some useful information. Boy, was I right! Your information was clearly explained, well photographed, and extremely pertinent. Thank you very much for this video - I feel confident that I bought the right machine for me. I am subscribing today and hope to find more videos to help me with my new machine!

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Julie! Thank you so much for the kind comment. I'm so happy you found my comparison helpful and you gathered good info about your Brother Serger. It's a nice little machine. There are things about it that I wish my Singer Serger had and vise versa. Maybe I will do more videos on the Brother? I hadn't thought of it before since it seems YT is saturated with videos in that machine. What would you like to see other than threading? Thanks again!!

[@ginabisaillon2894]

Thank you for confirming that I made the right choice and bought the singer! I was considering both, though brother has a newer model than this and some of the flaws may have been corrected. Thank you for a very useful video

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Gina. Glad I could help!

[@KT-ni4gj]

Just got my Singer ProFinish, finally back in stock! Looking forward to a fall/winter of creating 🧵

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi KT! Hope you enjoy it! Happy Sewing!!

[@LoversLane4Me]

Hey Roxanne 👋 just want to tell you... keep doing these videos! I truly enjoyed your voice, the quality of information and the simple fact u get straight to the point! A+, liked, Amen 🙏

[@RoxanneStitches]

Thank you!!

[@LADeValk]

Good review. I have the Singer Serger. I take the plastic things off and push them up inside the spool, then put the spool on the spindle and the thread spool is stable.

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi L.A. Glad you found the review helpful. Nice tip about the cone holders. I'm going to give that a try. Thanks!!

[@ronr9423]

Just the two machines I’m considering…. Thank you for doing an ACTUAL comparison 🍾🍾. The Brother May have a little lower price, but the Singer seems a little easier to use and not so many parts to mess around with ESPECIALLY for a beginner.

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Ron. I've owned the Singer for a long time so I'm most familiar with it. Hope you love it as much as I do. Happy Serging!!

[@jokappel2430]

Thank you, I just got the brother machine and you made me sure I made the right choice.

[@RoxanneStitches]

Glad I could help

[@patricianicolay5450]

Dear Roxanne, thank you very much for answering me, I really appreciate the information you have given me, I really liked the Singer Pro Finish a lot when I saw the video, but when I wanted to buy it I started reading all the reviews that said about this machine I was so afraid, and but now I know that it is a good machine and I like it because I think it is easy to thread, thank you very much Roxana you are a beautiful person I appreciate your sincerity and your video is very helpful, you explain very clearly thank you so much again....

[@RoxanneStitches]

You're welcome Patricia. Take your time and you will do great. Happy Serging!

[@courtneykarwowski]

Fantastic Review! the side by side through each step is so much more helpful!

[@savannarider5282]

I've got a Brother 1634DX serger and very happy to be learning on it

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Savanna. Congratulations!! Is that similar to the 1034D?

[@dindog22]

@@RoxanneStitches it's exactly the same only different graphics

[@dopesheepify]

The brother M343D (currently the cheapest machine available in the UK at £200 new) actually releases the tension disks too when you lift the presser foot lever

[@RoxanneStitches]

Some machines do and others don't. That's why I usually suggest turning dials to -0- and lifting the presser foot.

[@ruthieminers8689]

Great Job!! Thank you for your time and effort. I love your honesty and the way you compared the machines. Thanks again....

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Ruthie! Glad my video was helpful.

[@TaeJamz]

Thank you for this video!! It helped me decide which serger to get. It was still a hard choice lol, but I think I’m going to go for the singer.

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi! Glad it was helpful!

[@irenearbuckle4744]

Great video. I love your feature by feature comparison! I'm just using my Brother 1034 for the first time and I learned a lot from you! thanks again!

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Irene! Congratulations on your new Brother. Glad it was helpful!

[@robyn3349]

Thank you! I have a Brother 1034DX, so different than yours, still you helped me to notice many details of my machine.

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Rob! Glad I could help!

[@Raedragonfae]

I honestly wil get the brothers simply for the right handed presser foot release, thank you for your video!

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Rachel! Good choice! This is a wonderful feature especially on a serger where the harp space is so tight.

[@engien460]

Great video thank you . I try compair them myself and during covid you cannot go abd touch anything .....i already have brother sewing mashine and i am absolutly gobsmacked with her.i planing buy brother serger what you just present .Thanks a lot ...you saved me hours of serching on internet details what probably are jot even in manuals .

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Engie! Glad you found this comparison helpful. Both great machines. Happy sewing!!

[@monique4889]

Excellent review. Beautifully done. I appreciate the one at a time comparison of features from one machine to the other.

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Sherry. Thank you so much for the kind comment.

[@Moood007]

This was excellent thank you. Ideally would’ve liked to see you sew a rolled hem but this made it pretty clear which one I prefer.

[@RoxanneStitches]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Patricia-eg7ry]

Excelente video, para los que no conocemos tanto de estas maquinas, me ha caido como anillo al dedo, gracias , saludos

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hola Patricia. Gracias. Me alegra que hayas encontrado útil esta reseña.

[@LC.101]

Thanks so much for the detailed comparison! As with the needles at 1:20, looks like the one on the right is longer than the left. Is this what the design is meant for?

[@RoxanneStitches]

Glad you found my comparison helpful. Yes, one needle is in a different position than the other so it looks longer.

[@karenscrazycutecrafts]

Thank You for this video, I'm looking to purchase a new serger and I was looking at both of these machines

[@RoxanneStitches]

Glad I could help!! Good luck!

[@patricianicolay5450]

Hi Roxanne thank you so much I apreciated for your time and kindness I love your video for comparing the two Sergers I would like to ask you a favor I want you to be able to tell me with all your honesty if the singer serger is a good machine and if it really does a good job since I am thinking of buying but it scares me all the reviews that I read where they say it is a bad investment, It does not work well and many people have returned because they say it is wasting your money, and it is of very poor quality, and I would like to buy the brother 1034Dx but at this moment it is out of stock at Walmart, so I ask for your opinion and your honesty, I hope you can answer me thank you so much, Patricia

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Patricia. I've owned my SPF for many many years. It's exactly the same model they still sell now. I use it mainly for constructing knits and have always found it to be a very reliable, affordable machine. The Brother seems to be a nice machine too, but I really don't use it very often. Most issues people have with the SPF is that they don't take the time to learn to use it and blame the machine. I also read alot about the the Brother's needle plate breaking but that seems to be from user error. You seem to have your heart set on the Brother so maybe wait for that to come back into stock? Make sure to take the time to really learn how to use it. 99% of issues are user error. Good luck.

[@ThreeRivers2014]

This is a great video. I have an older version of the Brother, it has the same features. It is a wonderful machine, always reliable. Thank you so much.😊

[@RoxanneStitches]

Glad you found this video helpful.

[@kittys.2870]

Love my new Brother 1034DX!

[@RoxanneStitches]

Congratulations! Such a nice easy serger to use. Enjoy.

[@renmner]

Thank-you very much for this video! I want to buy a serger and your comparisons were excellent. Easy to understand. :)

[@RoxanneStitches]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KellieMcRaeHurricaneInHeels]

This was fabulous! As I am looking at getting my very first serger, this video was super helpful Thank you!

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Kellie. Glad it was helpful!

[@andre1987eph]

How about reliability? Which one of the two has been more reliable for you? Thanks in advance.

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Andre. I've owned the SPF for many many years with no issues at all. I'd say it's very reliable and affordable. The Brother was purchased shortly before that video to do the comparison. It's been a good machine as well. No issues at all. I was concerned about all the broken needle plates I read about with this model, but haven't found it to be inferior to the Singer. These are both good entry level machines. If you take your time to learn threading, maintenance, and create good habits, both will last a long long time.

[@andre1987eph]

@@RoxanneStitches Thank you Roxanne for taking time to reply. Based on your research and local product availability (scarcity due to covid) as well as other reviewers, I feel comfortable making a purchasing decision now. 👍

[@moonchild3500]

Thank you for this video. I just got the singer as a gift and even more excited to use it after watching your video. You explain it very clear and love how you make the comparison on each subject per machine makes it less confusing. Thank you, you did so well when you made this video!

[@RoxanneStitches]

Thanks Moon Child!! Glad I could help! Congratulations on your new serger. You're gonna love it!!

[@Justforfun-hq6zt]

Thank you so much im having a deficult time deciding what to get this really helps me thank you 😊

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Sheryll. Glad it was helpful! Both are nice machines. Good luck!!

[@KimberlyCossYLeon]

Thank you I still can't decide which to buy 😅 love them 🥰

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Kimberly. I've owned the Singer longer so I lean towards that one, but the Brother has some nice features. Good luck.

[@IMOO1896]

So funny, I’ve had my serger for many years but had no idea there was a recessed area for carrying 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Sandra! Learn something new everyday huh?? Happy Serging!!

[@beverlyrussell3294]

@@RoxanneStitches I have the singer pro finisher I am having trouble with learning to roll hem getting my stitches to look right I have watched the video dont know if I do not have something sit right on it can you text me and help me.

[@joycebretana7166]

I love your review. Do you have any thoughts on the Janome 8002D ?

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Joyce. Sorry, but I don't own that machine. Love to review it someday. All my reviews are of machines I own, use and love. I'm not compensated either. I've purchased all of them. Glad the review was helpful.

[@steviekelley7719]

This video was amazing!!! Thank you so much for making this! 💕

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Stevie! Glad you liked it!!

[@m.edwards313]

Great video. I was wondering about the needles, are they standard sewing machine needles or are they serger needles?

[@RoxanneStitches]

Glad you found this helpful. They do need specific needles, however they are readily available and not rare at all. The Singer takes the #2022 and the Brother takes the Schmetz ELX705.

[@sosalikkutour4442]

I'm glad I found your channel thanks so much for this amazing comparison, you made it easier for me to have a choice of the machine to buy, much love to you.

[@RoxanneStitches]

Glad I could help!

[@marthagonzalez5528]

Thank you Roxanne. 👍🤗🙋

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Martha! You're welcome!!

[@ms.t3392]

Nice comparison video. Helped me decide on what to buy. Thank you.

[@RoxanneStitches]

Glad I could help

[@CaroleChristian]

thank you for doing a comparison on the two machines.

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Carole! You're welcome.

[@sasiduanwarat3423]

Excellent comparison. Thank you.

[@RoxanneStitches]

Thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful.

[@florentinarin7728]

Hi , could you please tell me which one is best for roling heam for bottom of the dresses? Thank you very much

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi florentin. Both machines do a rolled hem. For best results, use wooly nylon in the upper looper for a heavier covered stitch.

[@pratebox11]

I bought a Brother serger and sewing machine approx 10 years ago and will replace with the exact machines in the future. Singer machines I’ve had in the past do not measure up.

[@RoxanneStitches]

HI! I agree for you to stick with what you know and love to create with. Happy sewing!!

[@knitknack2285]

Thank you for your thorough review, I have the 1034 D, am waiting for some stretch thread to use it lol I had to pick knit for my first project on it lol

[@RoxanneStitches]

Congratulations on the Brother 1034d. It's a very nice machine. Glad my review was helpful! Happy Serging!!

[@barbarblaster747]

I have the singer profinish and it gets a lot of use. My only issue is that it won't cleanly cut and overlock through more than 2 layers of knit. I really really need it to sew through 3 layers and over the seams in those 3 layers. Any suggestions?

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Barb. I'd try increasing needle size and presser foot pressure. Just add a little at a time and see if it improves.

[@barbarblaster747]

Thank you, I will do that! 🤞

[@barbarblaster747]

Roxanne! Thank you! I'm back in business! Pressor Foot adjustment, larger needles along with the new knife blades and it's cooking like a champ!

[@rose1005mary]

Wow thanks for making this video, I’m undecided about which machine to buy.

[@RoxanneStitches]

HI Rosa! Glad I could help. Both great machines.

[@rose1005mary]

@@RoxanneStitches Thanks, I’m concern about the look of the stitches 9:56 it looks like the singer pro finish looks more profesional than when you did the test on the brother, does that always happen or it was on that specific fabric? Another thing is the easy switch to rolled hem on the brother, I want the machine for sewing sportswear which one do you recommend me? I’m still so undecided.

[@RoxanneStitches]

Both make a nice rolled hem. The SPF on has a slide bar that needs to be moved, whereas the brother's stitch finger needs to be removed.

[@youunijayden375]

What about singer heavy duty serger? Is it comparable with Singer pro finish?

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi youuni, Sorry, but I don't own that serger. The SPF has always sewn through many layers very well for me.

[@Loo444]

Do you know if I would be able to sew heavy weight denim or heavy neoprene on these machines?

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Chvz, I'm not really sure how many layers you mean? I would suggest purchasing a heavy duty serger instead.

[@kevinsews]

You did a great job! It should be very helpful for people that are considering an entry level serger.

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Kevin! Thanks, I appreciate that!

[@creamymarina]

Very detailed, super helpful. Thanks!

[@RoxanneStitches]

Glad it was helpful!

[@maryanngalindo7101]

Thank you for this demonstration, it was very helpful!

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Mary Ann. You're very welcome!

[@lp_quesbal8471]

Awesome review! Thanks for the comprehensive comparaison!

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Louis! Glad it was helpful!

[@carogg8654]

Thank you so much, I have a Brother in a box ready to open, and my Singer that has a clack clack clack that wasn't sure to fix it, or just get a new machine. It looks like the finishing touch is equally good, so I will probably go ahead and pay for fixing and save a few dollars.

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Caro, You're welcome! When my Singer clucks, I give it a good oiling and cleaning. That may be all it needs. It's worth saving. Set each machine up to do a different stitch for example, one set up with a 4 thread safety stitch and one set up for a rolled hem. Saves so much time.

[@yolandadicostanzo1347]

This is so helpful. I want to get a serger soon...

[@RoxanneStitches]

Glad you found this video helpful Yolanda!

[@joancregier3329]

Wow ,that was a fantastic comparison. Thank you

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Joan! My pleasure! Glad you found it helpful.

[@annesummers09]

My presser lifting lever has some slight play in it on my new brother. Is it supposed to have?

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Anne. Yes. When lifting the lever, it raises about 1/2" before the presser foot actually lifts. I think this is normal.

[@margaritarivera9672]

Thank you so much , gave so much information I’m going with the singer .

[@RoxanneStitches]

Glad it was helpful!

[@CharmanteEclectic]

How’s it working? Ive had both and use the Brother much more than the singer. Curious if its just me.

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Charmante. No, it's not just you. Many people love the Brother. Whatever machine you like using, helps you create and enjoy sewing, is what it's all about. They are both nice machines. Happy Sewing!!

[@datamovesme]

I’m planning to go with the Singer as well.

[@krystleroy3068]

I got the brother I was thing of returning it for the singer or janome the feet don’t snap on at all I’ve tried and I couldn’t do it so that is something I really don’t like

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Krystle. I understand. There are likes and dislike for me with both these machines. Personally, I've never changed the foot on my Singer probably because it only comes with one foot. The Brother comes with addition feet, so that's a plus, but haven't used them though.

[@scoutmcgee6385]

Thank you very much I found this very informative and interesting. Gave me a lot to think about.great video as always😄

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Stella! Glad it was helpful!

[@readhouse]

so booth machine used for hem only or you can used for strait sewing

[@RoxanneStitches]

These machines are sergers or overlockers. They sew and cut at the same time and finish edges as they sew. Yes, you can construct with these machines with perfection.

[@faithwalker2287]

Thank you! Great comparison video!

[@RoxanneStitches]

Thanks Faith! Glad it helped!

[@SheilaRose]

Really informative. Thank you for posting it.

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Sheila! Glad it was helpful!

[@rosegarcia3414]

Thank you for this comparison.

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Rose. My pleasure!

[@jonroig8751]

Legit useful. Thx!

[@RoxanneStitches]

Glad it helped!

[@meredithkemper5865]

Excellent review! Thanks so much! Very helpful.

[@RoxanneStitches]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mollydodger]

Thank you! That was extremely helpful!

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Mercedes. Glad it was helpful.

[@daleflack1438]

Thanks very informative 👍🏽

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Dale. Glad it was helpful!

[@yogartstudiojapan2768]

Really useful video. thank you

[@RoxanneStitches]

Glad it was helpful!

[@evemarevelyn3184]

Thank you so much for all the información!!! Very helpful.

[@RoxanneStitches]

You are so welcome!

[@pierce_st_quilting]

Great review! Thank you :)

[@RoxanneStitches]

Glad it was helpful!

[@annickbrennen8779]

So thorough!

[@RoxanneStitches]

Thank you Annick!

[@AMo-xy7wf]

Hi, I wanted to buy a over lock machine but I didn’t know which one I wanted to buy Because I’m gonna use it a lot I go to a fashion design school and sew clothes at home and in school I’m used to a industrial over lock machine ( a Juki ) but I don’t know what I need to look in for a machine so if you could help me it would be awesome 🤍

[@RoxanneStitches]

Either one of these would be fine especially for sewing knits. Just make sure to really learn how to use them. Juki also has a home sewing model that looks nice.

[@AMo-xy7wf]

Roxanne Stitches thank you so much I’m maybe gonna get the brother or the juki

[@sunnymastiff]

Thank you for this!!

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Sunny! You're so welcome!

[@nova9588]

Very helpful, thank you

[@RoxanneStitches]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MaleeshaWijethunge]

This was very useful

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Maleesha! Glad it was helpful!!

[@sayiadhalimasayiadhalima4933]

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[@RoxanneStitches]

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[@croitoriafaraformule]

Very interesting video. Singer also can sew with only 2 threads, Brother can do only 3 threads

[@RoxanneStitches]

Hi Lorelei. Yes, you are right. It's a great machine!!

[@solluna5566]

Ese modelo hace ruler😊

[@RoxanneStitches]

Comparison of 2 Overlock Machines.

[@AkaneBernalOw]

OMG THANKS

[@RoxanneStitches]

Glad you found this information helpful!

[@notsurprised7063]

why is it so noisy?

[@RoxanneStitches]

Sergers tend to be more noisy than a conventional straight stitch machine because all of the exposed moving parts. They also need to be oiled more often.

[@dboutine]

Very helpful. Thank you so much!

[@RoxanneStitches]

Glad it was helpful!