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 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. 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 4234Dis a good choice for sewers who want more stitch options, easy threading, and sturdier build quality. 2/3/4 threads Both only come with the standard foot and no waste tray. My 3 Best Buys all came with more accessories.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.

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. There is a thread tension dial for each needle thread the lower looper thread and the upper looper thread. Retractable Knife Blade 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 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. 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 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. 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 Tension Disc Release: Releasing previously used tension settings is achieved by lowering the presser foot after threading. 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. 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.

Industry specialists I spoke to like the Brother brand in general, especially for ease of threading. Stitch quality 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. 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 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. 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 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. Although this is a good introductory model there is the possibility to get more for your money with the Brother M343D. Mini Sewing Machine. It is portable & small. Portable sewing machine Size 31.70x15.00x30.00cm, weigh 2.43kg. Perfect for dress making, everyday household sewing, altering and creating clothing, crafting, quilting, home decor.

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. 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. 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 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 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.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 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.