Serger Badge: Brother 1034D
Age: Grade 9-Adult
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LEVEL 2
Objectives:
● To thread and sew a four-thread overlock stitch without supervision,
sew with three threads, and troubleshoot.
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1. Thread the serger with no help.
2. Sew a four-thread overlock seam with no help.
3. Sewing with three threads
A. Rolled hem - used to finish edges of medium to light fabrics
1. Remove left needle
2. Change thread, if necessary, to match fabric
3. Thread machine for a three thread overlock, using the right needle
4. Remove the stitch finger (see diagram on p. 43 in manual)
a) Raise presser foot lever
b) Pull all threads toward back of machine
c) Make sure no thread is wrapped around stitch finger
d) Open front cover
e) Turn hand wheel until upperlooper is at its lowest position
f) Press the stitch finger release button to remove the stitch finger
g) Store the stitch finger in slot on the inside of the front cover (see
diagram on p. 43 in manual)
5. Adjust stitch width for rolled hemming - move stitch width lever to “R”
6. Adjust stitch length - move stitch length lever to “R”
7. Set tension dials - Lowerlooper tension should be tightened more than
upperlooper tension to “roll” the hem.
a) Upperlooper thread tension: 1-4
b) Lowerlooper thread tension: 5-7
c) Right needle thread tension: 4
d) Upperlooper and lowerlooper tensions will vary depending on
material.
8. Put your material under your presser foot, start the first few stitches with
the hand wheel, then serge your rolled hem.
9. Reminder: Replace stitch finger: push lever, match yellow arrows, and
push to left into the slot until secure, then release lever.