Brother M343D Overlocker

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Hi Anne, It depends on how much you are looking to spend but the Brother M343D is a good entry mode. It has a good mix of affordability and quality features such as the F.A.S.T lower looping system Reply

Tension Disc Release: Releasing previously used tension settings is achieved by lowering the presser foot after threading. There is a thread tension dial for each needle thread the lower looper thread and the upper looper thread. Retractable Knife Blade Their features are similar to the budget 2104D which is still being manufactured and gets more accessories. You want lots of free feet to experiment with, and the convenience of a waste tray and extension table.There is also a reference panel on the machine, which helps with selecting the correct tension setting for various stitches. This is a handy feature as it saves the need of having to serge-test seams on an old piece of fabric. The M343D offers you the option of working on a flatbed surface or making an easy change to a free arm work area. Simply slide off the bed extension when you wish to put a clean, professional finish on pants legs, cuffs, sheer rolled-hem and lettuce-edge sleeves, collars or other small projects and hard-to-reach areas. Manufacturer’s Guarantees This is the top plastic part only which you screw onto your originalshaft with the small screw you already have. A free arm for sewing collars, cuffs, and sleeves. This tool allows you to easily work on small areas and is especially helpful for those who deal with children’s clothing. For ease of use it comes with a built-in reference panel making using it a bit simpler. Again for ease of use it features a self-threading lower looper, which in my opinion is a God send, as is the tilting needle clamp, which means you can change needles in a jiffy.

Liza Flaherty: "I hold out great hopes for Brother M343D because it does infinitely more than the basic singer, obviously, because you're getting a few bit more features on it for your money. It does rolled blind hems and it does all sorts of great stuff. Sewing Machine with 2 Power Supply Modes: 4 * AA batteries (not included) or AC/DC electric power adapter (include). Always make sure the power switch is on the "OFF" position for safety.With 2, 3 or 4 threads it is slightly more versatile than most of the models we have reviewed up to now. It features a built-in needle threader and comes with the F.A.S.T lower looper threading system, which we just love. However, if that’s not an issue, don’t let that one problem put you off investing in this otherwise great machine. You can easily adjust the length and width of each stitch you create by simply turning the dial to the size you want and as well as standard stitches you can also use it to create more decorative stitches and finishes. Chain-off stitches for instance. Sadly, as good as this machine is, it is not flawlessly perfect. One particular issue we’ve discovered in our research is that many customer have found it to be a lot nosier than others when used at its top speed. An adjustable differential feed. Machines with this feature have two feed dogs beneath the fabric working independently. You can adjust them depending on what you want to achieve.

If you choose a model with snap-on presser feet you will thank yourself for it. When it comes to threading or rethreading snap-on presser feet are a desirable feature to have. Free Arm/Flat Bed The unit has a built-in rolled hem feature, an electronic foot control, and comes pre-threaded. The upper knife can be easily retracted for more creative projects. Offering 3 or 4 thread capabilities the stitch performance of the Janome 9300DX is of very high-quality ensuring a professional finish. It features an adjustable cutting width of between 2.0 to 5.7 mm and uses standard ball point needles. It comes with an adjustable stitch length of 1 mm to 5 mm and a cutting width of 3 mm to 7 mm. In terms of speed this is a fast machine with the ability to stitch 1300 stitches per minute.One of the main positives of the 4234D is its ability to work on pretty much any fabric weight/type and deliver perfectly hemmed seams or decorative effects every time.

Buying a machine that has free arm to flat-bed conversion table is something well worth considering. This feature comes in handy when doing work on cuffs or sleeves. LED Light The differential feed provides precision stitching and has a ratio of 0.5mm to 2.2mm.The cutting width is adjustable from 2.0 to 5.7 mm. With a built-in rolled hem it guarantees the highest quality finish every time. If your machine already has some threads in place (you're just looking to add more when it's running out) then the knot method is the easiest form of threading. update: I don’t think the M343D is an old model anymore. I came across a Brother social media post in 2020 (that I can’t seem to refind) that said it was new? I’ll need to look into this more closely. The M343D comes with a LED light and it has to be said, it is very bright. Strangely enough it is a lot brighter than the one on the Brother 1034D and I can’t quite fathom out why? AccessoriesOther positives include a 4mm stitch length the rolled hem conversion and the differential feed. The differential feed on this model is ideal for more demanding fabric and has other applications such as for gathering. Both only come with the standard foot and no waste tray. My 3 Best Buys all came with more accessories. If you're sewing with both needles you use a dotted line if you just sewn with the right needle you use the bold line. That is such a useful little bit of marking on Janome. The Juki MO-654DE works with 2, 3 and 4 threads and features built-in rolled hemming. The built-in seam guide allows you to create the most possible accurate seam allowances.