Brother M343D Overlocker

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One salesperson said it’s a “good, solid, quite robust option”. Important for regular sewers who want a more durable machine. Easy to thread This is the top plastic part only which you screw onto your originalshaft with the small screw you already have. 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.

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 Industry specialists I spoke to like the Brother brand in general, especially for ease of threading. Stitch quality When compared against a sewing machine there are quite a few noticeable differences. In addition to being faster at sewing they also come with a built-in blade which trims off the excess seam allowance as you go, which again is more time efficient than having to do this task with scissors. 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. Other 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.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 3034DWT 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. Lot’s of freebies Easy to use and easy to thread, thanks to the F.A.S.T. Lower Looper Threading System with colour coding and numbered steps 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.

When it comes to threading the colour coding does help, however, this model is relatively easy to thread and doesn’t require the use of tweezers or special tools, which is a bonus. Another positive feature is the dual feed which is perfect for when working with difficult stretchy materials. 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. Featuring a powerful motor it makes lightwork of sewing heavier fabrics and is perfect for stretch fabrics. The free arm makes sewing them hard to reach areas such as cuffs and armholes a breeze. 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.There is a thread tension dial for each needle thread the lower looper thread and the upper looper thread. Retractable Knife Blade 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. Tension Disc Release: Releasing previously used tension settings is achieved by lowering the presser foot after threading. 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. 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. 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? Accessories

To adjust the thread tension there is a thread tension dial for each needle thread, the lower looper thread and the upper looper thread. Retractable Knife Blade

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. 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 You want lots of free feet to experiment with, and the convenience of a waste tray and extension table. Their features are similar to the budget 2104D which is still being manufactured and gets more accessories.The M343D can easily convert to a free arm for sewing cuffs and sleeves and comes with lots of useful accessories, including tweezers, a needle set, foot control, and thread nets. It features dial controls for stitch width, length, and differential feed. 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.