Brother 1034D User Manual

Decorative Thread Serging
Basic Three-Thread Flatlock
Stitch flatlock
Left needle
1.0 (wide) or
Right needle
1.0 (narrow)
Upper looper 4.5
Lower looper 7.0 - 8.0
Differential 0
Knife
3.0 - 4.0
Thread
standard se wing
Removable
stitch finger
on
Fabric
any
Stitch length 3.0 - 4.0
Foot
all purpose
• Decorative threads can be used in both the needles and the loopers.
• Decorative threads vary in
weight, fiber , shape and thickness.
• The
thicker the thread, the lighter the tension needed.
• Thickness
of thread is usually indicated on the spool. The lower the
number, the thicker the thread.
• Heavier decorative threads are used in the loopers only .
•
Most machine embroidery threads are #40 to #50 weight and can be used
in
your serger needles or loopers.
• Flatlock
is a technique in which we unbalance the stitch to create the
stitch that we want .
• Flatlock can be used
to join two fabrics or serged on a fold .
• We can
use the stitch loop side or the ladder side as the top side.
•
When stitching on a fold, or anytime you don't want to cut the edge,
use the guide foot to guide your fabric and protect the edge.
1/l ~- ~ ~
la
L Stitch Loop Side
Ladder Side
•
To achieve a flatlock, our needle thread tension is loosened and our lower
looper thread is tightened
• The lower looper will pull the needle thread across the back of the fabric.
•
Note the reverse side of the stitch, the needle thread forms V's .
• The
lower looper should be almost a straight line at the fabric edge.
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Brother 1034D Specifications

General

Type	Serger
Number of Threads	3 or 4
Stitch Length	1.0mm to 4.0mm
Differential Feed	Yes
Differential Feed Ratio	0.7 to 2.0
Maximum Sewing Speed	1, 300 stitches per minute
Color-Coded Threading	Yes
Adjustable Stitch Width	Yes
Free Arm	Yes
Thread Tension	Adjustable
Presser Foot Lifter	Yes
Built-in Thread Cutter	Yes
Free Arm Capability	Yes
Power Requirements	120V, 60Hz
Stitch Types	rolled hem
Stitch Width	5.0mm - 7.0mm (overlock), 2.0mm (rolled hem)
Needle	Standard sewing machine needles (size 11 or 14)
Included Accessories	gathering foot