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Brother Serger Lay-in Thread Machine

Brother Serger Lay-in Thread Machine

Create serging stitches for decorative and construction uses. Also produces professional overlock stitches on all types and weights of fabrics. Great addition to any sewing studio or workshop.

Average Customer Rating: 4.745 out of 5 4.7 out of 5 (212 Reviews)
208 of 212 (98%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Questions & Answers: 29 Questions |  31 Answers

Customer Reviews

Brother Serger Lay-in Thread Machine, 02/07/2010
By J1953, Hooversville, PA
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

This serger works great and it stays threaded. I have been using it alot to overlock Barbie doll clothes that I am making. I have used other serger machines and this one works the best. I would recommend this machine to everyone.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Features: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Durability: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 55 - 64
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Every day
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Review 2 for Brother Serger Lay-in Thread Machine

Exceptional Value, 02/05/2010
By MaryKS, Staunton, VA
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

I have never written a product review before; however, after receiving and using my new Brother 1034D serger yesterday, I am compelled to write one now. This machine is a very good quality machine for an exceptional price. I have owned a "jet air" threading machine, which recently "died" after 10 years. I needed to have a serger quickly to finish a project and really did not want to pay over $1000 for a new machine. After researching several websites with consumer feedback, and reviewing videos of this machine, I decided I could not lose ordering this serger with quick shipping from WalMart, where I still paid less than any other advertised price where this machine is sold. The machine is not difficult to thread, sews beautifully, and the CDs and booklets are extremely detailed and helpful. If I may add for folks new to serging, one of the best books around is a Rodale publication "Serger Secrets-High Fashion Techniques for Creating Great-Looking Clothes." It is a 1998 publication still in print and extremely relevant regarding this particular machine.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Durability: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 55 - 64
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 1 week or less
Uses product: Every few days
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Review 3 for Brother Serger Lay-in Thread Machine

02/02/2010
By Chanana, Albuquerque NM
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

I just bought this sergers after Christmas and I cannot begin to tell how wonderful it is. I have found that it is super easy to thread and the disks will tell anything you need to know.While I am not a professional, I have sewn many a garments including a wedding gown and such, and know I would have loved to have this machine then. But I have it now and am looking forward to many new things to sew.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Durability: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 45 - 54
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: A few times per month
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Review 4 for Brother Serger Lay-in Thread Machine

Great Machine!!, 02/01/2010
By pshe7, Lockport, New York
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

I think the Brother Company has their act together when it come to sewing machines. I bought this machine to fine tune my mending and sewing needs and it works wonderfully. I was a little scared to change the threads (comes with small sample threads) but I looked at the CD's included in the box and they walk you thru the process and guess what, IT WORKED the first time. I have been finishing edges like a pro and I purchased a Brother Embroidery Machine a few month's ago and now I have my own little "sweat shop" I have to hand it to Brother and Walmart - price is good and delivery to store was fast and free. Thanks Walmart and Brother!!!
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Durability: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 65 or older
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Once per week
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Review 5 for Brother Serger Lay-in Thread Machine

Very easy, 01/31/2010
By Avidquitr, Southern Pines NC
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

I have worked in the garment industry with sergers before and most of them are hard to thread. This one was a dream. It took a few minutes reading the directions but it was no problem. The machine comes threaded with 4 different color spools of thread so that is easy to follow. It is also light weight so I was easily able to put it on a shelf when not in use. It has suction cups on the bottom to hold it in place as you sew. Any sewer should be able to use and enjoy this machine.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Durability: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 65 or older
Gender: Female
Uses product: A few times per month
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Review 6 for Brother Serger Lay-in Thread Machine

Great for Beginning Projects, 01/19/2010
By RuffledCharm, MS
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

Easy threading instructions and color code on the inside and outside of machine. This machine has worked perfectly for my first few projects and I look forward to using it in the future.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Durability: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 25 - 34
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Once per week
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Review 7 for Brother Serger Lay-in Thread Machine

Better than expected, 01/18/2010
By katie5411, ravenna, ohio
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

I love the machine. It does exactly what it says it will do and more.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Durability: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 55 - 64
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 3 - 4 months
Uses product: Every few days
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Review 8 for Brother Serger Lay-in Thread Machine

Easy to Use, 01/15/2010
By Juliet4244
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

I knew very little about sergers, but was able to start right up. I used the written directions to get started and later watched the instructional videos. In hindsight, it would have been better to watch the videos first since I didn't know some of the terminology used in the written instructions. I am very pleased with the ease of use with this machine. It works great.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Durability: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
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Review 9 for Brother Serger Lay-in Thread Machine

Exceptional, 01/14/2010
By BumperPoolGirl, N.H.
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

Love it , Love it. This is my first serger. And a Brother Serger is terrific. I have wanted one for years. I investigated them for quite some time and this is the best. The very best price also. I paid $199.99 and had it delivered to the store no shipping cost. I looked many places and saw prices from $249.99 to $399.99. This was for the same product. I am still learning this machine but the book and the DVD's are so helpful. If you are looking for a machine like this I would highly recommend this one. A1 without a pause. The Brother name is something to be said for also. You receive the phone #'s for any problems. Thank You Walmart for stocking this product either in the store on on your site. This machine also uses universal needles. nothing special to have to look for or buy.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Durability: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 65 or older
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Every few days
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Review 10 for Brother Serger Lay-in Thread Machine

Not your old serger, 01/14/2010
By Giddysewer
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

When my "old" (16 years) serger wouldn't handle knits, I invested in the Brother. What a difference those years have made! Easy threading, regular thread, differential feed, good edges--all this for half what I paid for my old serger. I haven't had it long enough to know how it will hold up over the long haul, but my old one had to be recalibrated fairly often--and that service wasn't cheap. This one Brother will pay for itself quickly.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Durability: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
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Review 11 for Brother Serger Lay-in Thread Machine

So far so good., 01/13/2010
By Betty1950, Waynesville, Oh
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

Haven't had a lot of time to use my new Brother Machine yet. But it seems to have all the features of the machinies that cost much more.
I am looking forward to really putting it to the test.
Thank You
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Durability: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Appearance: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 55 - 64
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 1 week or less
Uses product: Once per week
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Review 12 for Brother Serger Lay-in Thread Machine

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Great product at a great price, 01/03/2010
By XanderMan, AZ
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

My wife has wanted a surger for years & we have shopped several times, but never found the right value. This was it. Several other sites had the same machine & some seemed like a comperable price, but after shipping & hidden fees, they were much more. I bought this through site-to-store & it arrived in less time than promised. It was great... in the middle of the Christmas rush I was able to pick up my machine with absolutely no wait in line. My wife was thrilled with the features & quality of the machine.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Durability: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Every few days
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Review 13 for Brother Serger Lay-in Thread Machine

Very Easy to use!!, 12/31/2009
By Lovetoserg2, Ohio
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

Very easy to use and thread, I have been sewing not quite a year and never used a serger, I bough this and made placemats, Totes, eye glass cases, and more for christmas gifts. This is just great and simple to use. I Highly recommend this product you will love it.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Durability: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 45 - 54
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Every few days
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Review 14 for Brother Serger Lay-in Thread Machine

wonderful serger, 12/30/2009
By Tigerkitten, Dadeville, Al.
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

I am very pleased with this serger. Sews great and wow the different things you can sew with it. I would highly reccommend this product to anyone. Got to love that Brother.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Durability: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 55 - 64
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 2 - 3 months
Uses product: Every few days
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Review 15 for Brother Serger Lay-in Thread Machine

very pleased, 12/26/2009
By amotherhen, Forney, Texas
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

While I have only had this serger about two weeks, I have used it every few days. It does quite well. The best thing is that it is much easier to thread than my other serger, a Singer about twenty years old. I appreciate the dvd that gives added information and sewing projects.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 65 or older
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Every few days
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Review 16 for Brother Serger Lay-in Thread Machine

very excited, 12/20/2009
By jentheseamstress, Peachtree City, Ga
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

I have a Brother sewing/monogramming machine and have really enjoyed sewing on it. It is so easy to use. When I decided to buy a serger machine; I knew a Brother would be the best brand to use. I was right!! It was overwhelming for about 20 minutes, but then I watched the video and read the manual. Within 45 minutes I felt very comfortable threading and using the machine. I am very excited to have this new machine. You will not be sorry if you purchase this serger!!!
Product Attributes:
Value: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Features: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Durability: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 25 - 34
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Every few days
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Review 17 for Brother Serger Lay-in Thread Machine

Very happy buy, 11/28/2009
By SewCrazed, Sacramento CA
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

Okay so Walmart is asking for a review of my new serger so here it is. I read reviews on this machine over and over so purchased it for the 219.99 with the free shipping to the store and waited my 1 1/2 and went and got it. I've had it for about 2 wks now and love the features. Honestly I've only done the 4 stitch but I don't see as how the other features would be a problem to do, I just haven't needed them yet. I love how this little baby makes all my sewing projects take like 2 minutes to make a pair of pants and just cuts through anything. I never want to go back to being with out one again. This was my first serger so I have nothing to base it off of but it definately wasn't hard to thread like most people scared me to death of. The first time of the book and pictures shown on the machine and I did it like a breeze and was very proud of myself. It's been fun :) The video was so small on my computer though that mostly I think I'll rely on the books and internet for learning the techniques. That was the only complaint I could give but I don't count that against it since it really doesn't go against the product satisfaction of how it works. I look forward to using this machine every time I pull it out and JoAnn's thread is half off today which makes stocking up for 1.00 a serger cone a great deal, good luck everyone
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Durability: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 25 - 34
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: Every day
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Review 18 for Brother Serger Lay-in Thread Machine

the best machine ever :), 11/16/2009
By majusionek
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

I absolutely love this sewing machine :) Great buy for a first time serger user – great instructions. Super easy to use :)
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Durability: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
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Review 19 for Brother Serger Lay-in Thread Machine

Quick shipping!, 11/13/2009
By raisedonacoffeefarm, Las Vegas, NV
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

The serger came in one day! Yup, just one day! Awesome, does the job, and way cheaper than other models I've researched. The positive reviews were right on. If you can read, then you can thread a serger! This is my first serger purchase, no more borrowing from mom. Love it.......and it came in ONE day!
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Durability: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Appearance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 25 - 34
Gender: Female
Has owned product for: 1 week or less
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Review 20 for Brother Serger Lay-in Thread Machine

serger, 11/11/2009
By seale, folsom, ca
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

This is my first serger, and it is a bit early to tell, but am enjoying it so far.
Product Attributes:
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Features: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Durability: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Appearance: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age: 65 or older
Gender: Male
Has owned product for: 2 - 7 weeks
Uses product: A few times per month
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