Sewing machine

Brother 1034D at public library makerspaces

4 US public library makerspaces list a Brother 1034D on their own pages, in 4 states. Below: what the maker says it does, what the libraries' pages say about using it, and where to find one.

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An illustration of a Brother 1034D
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What it is

The Brother 1034D is a serger, also called an overlock machine, that trims fabric edges and sews a stitch over them in one pass. People use it to finish seams and make hems on clothing, knit items, and home sewing projects.

First sold
2010 desertcart.uy
Threads
3 or 4 thread, two needles brother-usa.com
Stitch types
4-thread overlock, 3-thread overlock, narrow hem, rolled hem, ribbon lock brother-usa.com
Max speed
1,300 stitches per minute brother-usa.com
Stitch width
3.0 to 7.0 mm brother-usa.com
Price
$319.99 (list price; listed out of stock) brother-usa.com
Rating
4.28 out of 5, 157 reviews on Brother Canada brother.ca

Facts from the maker and the pages linked, checked on October 25, 2026. The maker's page.

What the libraries' pages say

Training and fee lines that library pages tie to their Brother 1034D, in their own words, from our machines report. Rules change, so check the library's page before you go.

  • Haskett Branch, Anaheim, CA

    Training: Available only to users with sewing machine experience or have taken the Orientation to Sewing

    Read it on the library's site

Where to find one

Every library location on the map that lists a Brother 1034D, by state. Each links to the library's own makerspace page.

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