This Brother serger sews seams, trims excess fabric and overcasts raw edges all in one step and at speeds almost double a normal home sewing machine. Freeing you to get creative, it features 22 stitch functions with 3- or 4-thread cut-and-sew over lock stitches, easy-to-follow lay-in threading and a F.A.S.T. lower looper threading system. It uses home sewing machine needles and has a free-arm/flat bed convertible sewing surface for greater control. Saving time and producing professional results, it features an easy-to-remove stitch finger for narrow/rolled edge, convenient stitch-width control, and outside differential feed control. Includes soft cover, tweezers, blind hem/multipurpose guide foot, thread spool cap, gathering foot, hexagonal wrench, cleaning brush, thread net, needle set, trim trap, a creative quick-start technique guide and instructional CD-ROMs.
Ideal for sewing decorative and finishing stitches on linens, formal wear, and stretchy fabric, this 3/4 serger from Brother includes 22 built-in stitch functions and interchangeable creative feet. Stitch functions include 3-thread overlock, 4-thread overlock, narrow hemming, rolled hemming, and ribbon lock. The machine can also be used to form gentle gathers, join laces, sew spaghetti straps, and create fabric flowers for formal gowns. Its color-coded set up is convenient, quick, and straightforward, and the foot pedal offers sensitive speed control. For added efficiency and precision, the machine includes stitch width control, outside differential feed control, lay-in threading, the F.A.S.T. lower looper threading system, and an easy-to-remove stitch finger for narrow or rolled edges. It calls for standard sewing machine needles, and its flat surface converts to free arm for pant hems and cuffs.
The serger comes with a full set of starter accessories, including a soft cover, a blind hem/multipurpose guide foot, a gathering foot, and a set of needles. A removable trim trap and a cleaning brush keep operation tidy. Additional feet are available separately for creating blind hem, pin tuck, and flat lock stitching. Brother includes a thorough instruction booklet with this model as well as CD-ROMs for operation tips and techniques. The machine carries a five-year limited warranty. --Emily Bedard
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Wow!:
I chose this serger based on people who had actually used the machine. It is everything they said. This is my first serger. Threading it is a breeze - just do it exactly as the instructions indicate. An extra light is helpful. The video instructions suck. If you have never used a serger get some books and read them first.
Instructions are not good!!!:
If you are not an experienced sewing machine operator, prepare yourself to be frustrated. The video is somewhat useful but it rushes through the settings and the booklet is totatlly worthless. Besides...YOU WILL NEED A SEPARATE SEWING MACHINE for regular stitching, this one doesn't do any of the traditional stitches!!!
a well-rounded machine:
great for a beginner. easy-to-follow instructions for threading. took me a few tries to get the tension right but I think that's how it goes with sergers... obviously this machine doesn't do everything a top-of-the-line machine would but it also doesn't cost as much.
my first serger:
I researched a lot before I bought this serger. Since I don't have any experience with another serger, I will say that this one is a good quality for the price. The threading is a little tricky, even with color coding. Also, it took me 10 broken threads and 1 broken needle before I figured out that I had to rethread the needles when I rethreaded the loopers...EVERY time. That was a frustrating night. However, I really enjoy my serger and have enjoyed the professional looking seams.
