Differential feed for perfect seams on virtually any fabric type, eliminates the wavy or stretched appearance of stitches on fabrics If you’re one of those people, remember that you can’t add 2 thread stitches later, so now is the time to consider it. The Brother 4234D has the same lower looper design as the 2104D, and the Janome model has an older lower looper design. THE RESULTS:

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I timed how long it took 2 people on Youtube to thread the lower loopers of the Brother 4234Dand Janome 8002D. (The videos are by Ken’s Sewing Centerand Syakademiet). en.matri.eu. ‘BROTHER 2104D DEMONSTRATION MODEL’. [online] Available at: https://en.matri.eu/brother-2104d-demonstration-model#.XmILiqj7TIV [accessed: 6 March 2020]Brother solved this with their “F.A.S.T lower looper threading system”. They created a switch that lets you pull out the lower looper. Now you can thread it in plain sight. Lower looper threading system on the Brother 4234D. It has the same system as the 2104D. Video credit: Brother EU. It took about 3 minutes and 10 seconds to thread the lower looper on the Janome. It was very fiddly. support.brother.com. ‘2104DAV: Manuals’. [online] Available at: https://support.brother.com/g/b/manualtop.aspx?c=gb&lang=en&prod=hf_2104daveuk [accessed: 6 March 2020]

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Some industry specialists I spoke to like the Brother brand in general, especially for ease of threading. I just want to show what can fit under a presser foot that’s 4mm+ high. Will it sew denim/upholstery fabric? The Brother 2104D also comes with an excellent instructional DVD explaining the threading and use of the machine. Includes Accessories: Other conveniences like a built-in spreader, a more sensitive differential feed system, a more sensitive pressure adjustment dial, etc. The 2104D is a good choice for sewers who just want the main 3 or 4 thread stitches, easy threading, and don’t want to spend too much.To demonstrate – the needle on the left is a Schmetz brand needle size 80 and on the right is the department store needle size 70. Make sure you buy your needles from a trusted manufacturer. For example, Schmetz is a well-known brand for quality. salesperson said they sell a lot of Brother 2104D’s, but the build quality isn’t as good as other machines. Credit subject to status and affordability. Terms & Conditions Apply. The Sewing Centre (Battersea) Limited trading as Direct Sewing Machines is a credit broker and is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

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The stitch illustrations (pictured above) are really helpful when figuring out why your stitch doesn’t look right. The pictures help you identify which needle or looper thread is the cause, and then you can adjust the tension to fix it. It also features a switch-able knife, to cut/trim off while stitching or not. Easy lay in threading with tension release for correct threading. Adjustable stitch length control and adjustable differential feed mechanism to allow for the gathering of fabric or sewing with stretch fabric. All of the adjustable dials are on the right-hand side of the machine now compared with the older models where the dials are on the left, this enables you to adjust without having to move your sewing project out of the way to get to the dials. With the 2104D, threading is a breeze. The 2104D offers an easy to follow thread guide, and Brother's F.A.S.T. lower looper threading system. Brother pride themselves on ensuring that the 2104D is as easy to thread as possible thanks to it's ergonomic features and with the addition of a manual tension release and easy thread left looper.Slant needle bar - allows an excellent view of the working area and means the presser foot lifts over bulky hems with ease. Also, a bright LED bulb is fitted which gives off no heat, uses less electricity and gives better lighting. Brother had a good reputation among some of the industry specialists I interviewed. A technician said you can expect a nice machine from Brother. Brother has done a better job at designing their threading system than some brands, especially for the budget market. Hi, I had a look on Youtube. Someone has uploaded the DVD here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53rG8Nz3PhQ&t=43s

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I don’t think the extension table is a necessity. I sew knits without an extension table and haven’t had distortion problems. We at Discount Sewing offer FREE local delivery on all our sewing and embroidery machines. This delivery service covers all surrounding counties; Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire, Sussex and Greater London. We are a family run business and have operated for 50+ years in the Surrey area. At our shop you can view lots of machines, new and second hand, and we can demonstrate any machine you might see here for you. Along with this, if you buy any machine from us you get free lessons for life at our shop and we cover the warranty. You can also part exchange your old machine for a discount of a new one.Credit subject to status and affordability. Terms & Conditions Apply. SMD Retail Limited trading as Sewing Machines Direct is a credit broker and is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. It would be nice if there was space for the brush because you’ll need it often, but it’s not a deal-breaker. You can buy an extension table to make your sewing area bigger. This will help you handle the fabric better. I was quite surprised it comes with so many feet. Even the more expensive Brother 4234D only gets 1 extra foot, let alone 3!