Had to spend a chunk of money to replace this today, but it's ok. My good old workhorse. Best machine I ever owned. ((The tension is complely out of whack (has been for a year) and it's been needing replaced. It's cheaper to replace than repair... It would need a tune up (over $100) + multiple repairs.)) I've had it a whopping 6.5 years, using it professionally (HARD) even though it's a home machine, and haven't paid a penny after purchase. It still works for heavy fabrics, so I'll keep it for that, but anything medium to lightweight, the tension has to be set crazy and I can't get rolled hems or anything to work. For example, normally the tension is set at 4, 4, 4, 4 for each dial for regular serging on a new machine for standard fabric. For regular serging now, it's been set at 3.5, 3.5, *10*, and 6.5. I've pushed it 6.5 whole years way harder than I should, and wanted to push it more, but I'm having trouble with all the chiffon on my current commission. And really, really need a working serger. So getting the same model delivered next week. It's more expensive than the newer model (1034D vs 1034DX) by about $20 - but newer isn't always better. This machine, this version, has been a DREAM and I hope by getting the same model I'll get another 6 years out of it. I've been meaning to do a "6 years later" video for the serger since my 1034d tutorials were my most popular on Youtube, and I'll eventually do one when it's less hectic. I think this serger has slowed down a bit too after so much use, so I'm eager to get the new one and see if it's faster, or if I'm just crazy. Thank you @brothersews for making great machines! With how much I use this, I thought it would've broken down years ago. Quality, top notch machine that has made SO many costumes & been with me from the start! 😍 #brothersewing #brother #sergers #1034d
