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Sarah on Mon, 22nd Mar 2010 12:39 pm
How do you like your Brother coverstitch? I am seriously considering getting one to ramp up a home sewing business. I’ve found a local dealer that will sell one to me with warranty for $350?
Lex on Sat, 27th Mar 2010 8:21 pm
I love it! It took me a little while to get the hang of it. I felt like it was sort of fussy at first, but I have absolutely no complaints with it now, so I think it was just the learning curve.
AshleyDoll on Tue, 22nd Jun 2010 9:16 am
Love you, love you, love you! Thank you for providing a comprehensive and easy-to-understand sewing guide. This is my new fave blog. <3
Lex on Fri, 25th Jun 2010 5:03 pm
You’re welcome!
LA on Sun, 6th Mar 2011 10:20 pm
How do you “rig up” a second spool of thread?. I recently bought a serger that does not convert to a coverstitch, which is really what I wanted it for! Didn’t know that at the time though! I still want to keep the serger, but also would love to rig up my standard machine with the twin needle, but it only has a spot for a single spool of thread. Any suggestion on how to “rig it up” would be appreciated!
Lex on Thu, 10th Mar 2011 2:45 pm
My machine had a separate little nub on top of the machine that was for winding bobbins. I put a bamboo skewer (like you’d use to barbecue with) in the bobbin holder, so that it stuck straight up, and put the second spool of thread on that.
You might be able to use the skewer trick on the spool holder, if it’s hollow, and stack the two spools one on top of the other. If not, you could tape a skewer to it.
Pamela on Sun, 20th Mar 2011 7:44 am
I would like to respond to LA, on the twin needle….have you tried using two small spools? one on top of each other, and may have to use a cap on your spool stem so they hold? and then try using a twin needle? Hope you get this…
Rosa on Thu, 31st Mar 2011 6:35 pm
I’ve heard that when you use the twin needle you should run the spools in opposite directions (one clockwise and one counter) so they don’t tangle. I would think this would be even more important if you were running the two vertically on top of the same spool. Hope that helps! I haven’t used my twin needle yet, but maybe I will with this pencil skirt I’m working on (using your tut, Lex).
Rosa
Lex on Tue, 5th Apr 2011 4:24 pm
Thanks for the tip, Rosa! I admit I never pay attention to what ways the spools are running.
bruce on Sat, 16th Apr 2011 11:59 am
your tutorial on putting sleeves on a shirt is excellent. it’s the best I’ve seen, even better than the videos out there on the internet.
my question is, how would you put a sleeve onto a shirt if the shirt does NOT have a center cut on it. like a tee shirt for example. on your tutorial, you have a center cut from top to bottm of the front of the shirt.
Lex on Sat, 23rd Apr 2011 12:14 am
Hi bruce-
I have a second tutorial for attaching sleeves the “harder” way here: http://whatthecraft.com/attaching-set-in-sleeves-the-harder-way-photo-tutorial/
Perfect for shirts that don’t have side seams or are already sewn up.
tx sewer on Tue, 26th Apr 2011 7:51 pm
If you are going to buy a serger, remember you get what you pay for. A $350 dollar serger is going to break down and you will end up buying 3-4 more sergers. So, just look at the higher end machines (Bernina, Viking Pfaff) – get a good machine and the support and lessons from the dealer. I guarantee you will be very pleased.
from ” been there, done that”
Lex on Fri, 29th Apr 2011 7:58 pm
I agree that you get what you pay for, but I disagree that a $350 serger isn’t worth buying.
I’ve had the Brother 1034D (which retails for $200) for 4 years, and it’s still chugging along. I have several friends who sew daily like I do that also have the machine, and I’ve yet to hear a complaint.
Is my Husqvarna/Viking machine better? Yes. But not everyone can afford or justify $1000 for a serger.
For people with limited budgets, little serger experience, or people who sew as a hobby, I think the 1034D is a great buy.
Bridget on Sat, 30th Apr 2011 1:23 pm
Hi, not sure this is the right spot, but I’d like to submit my shop to the Handmade Jewelry and Accessories directory:
http://aeridesdesigns.etsy.com
Thank you!
Mary on Thu, 1st Dec 2011 1:20 am
I recently bought the Brother 1034D, second hand, but never used (it was still factory threaded) for $80…VERY pleased with it so far. I sew as a hobby and give many sewn gifts. I always wanted a serger, but couldn’t justify the cost of those lovely expensive machines. This one is just right for my current needs and I’m glad I got such a good deal on it.
Lex on Fri, 2nd Dec 2011 1:09 pm
Wow, that’s a great deal! Glad you’re happy with it!!