Serger Badge: Brother 1034D
Age: Grade 9-Adult
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10. Return the second needle to its place and return all dials to their original
settings after finishing serging.
B. Finished edge - a decorative finished edge
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 to same tension. 4 is normal but may be slightly higher
or lower, depending on material
8. Put your material under your presser foot, start the first few stitches with
the hand wheel, then serge your decorative edge.
9. Reminder: Replace stitch finger: push lever, match yellow arrows, and
push to left into the slot until secure, then release lever.
10. Return the second needle to its place and return all dials to their original
settings after finishing serging.
4. Miscellaneous
C. Sewing with pins - make sure to remove pins before they reach the metal plate
so you do not hit the knife accidentally.
D. Finishing edge with upper knife locked - for finishing an edge without cutting
fabric off
1. Move needle to its lowest position
2. Move the knife lever to the left to lock the upper knife in place.
3. Top part of the knife will stick up above the needle plate - use this to guide
your fabric.
4. Adjust the stitch width lever to move the upper knife to the desired guide
position
E. Installing and removing trap (optional)