Brother 4234D Overlocker Review 2023 - 2024

Last Updated On December 29, 2022 by Carole

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Brother 4234d Overlocker Review

Overlocker machines vary from standard sewing machines in various ways to accommodate different sewing needs. Some already come with an overlock function however you may want to buy an overlocker that is separate to your normal sewing machine.

In this review, not only you be given various reasons as to why you should add an overlocker to your cart but more specifically why add the Brother overlocker 4234d to your sewing collection.

Why Buy An Overlocker?

An overlocker is able to store 2, 3, 4 or 5 threads at a time which create professional looking overlock stitches and also help to join seams together which offers neater edges and better looking work. This also means that you can use various colour threads at one time.

Overlockers also have the ability to cut off any excess fabric once the seam is sewn.

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More About The Brand

Brother has been invested in sewing machines for over one hundred years, so they know a thing or two about customer needs and expectations.

As a brand, they are well known for their innovative designs and high rating machines that provide expertly finished design no matter your skill type.

What Does The 4234d Brother Overlock Machine Offer?

Just like other Brother overlockers, this model comes with a 2, 3 4 thread feature. This, therefore, offers you more creative options to make your work interesting and eye catching as you are able to create perfect stitches on all types of fabrics.

This Brother overlock hems seams perfectly and creates amazing decorative effects. It features an easy to-follow thread guide which allows beginners to save time and recreate flawless stitches.

What is unique about this machine is the free-arm flat bed / convertible sewing surface which offers the user easy control when overlocking cuffs and sleeves, saving time and producing professional looking work with ease.

An adjustable pressure foot paired with differential feed means that you are able to sew thicker or more weighted fabrics without breaking your machine. Although you should keep in mind that there are specialist machines for sewing hard to handle materials such as leather which may damage your machine otherwise.

You are also able to customise your stitch of choice by adjusting its length as you wish. This means that you are able to use a stitch that is more fitting to your project without much effort.

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What Accessories Are Provided?

While this Brother overlock machine may not come with an array of extras as others do, it does offer an instructional DVD which makes your sewing experience so much easier.

As a beginner, this feature allows you to learn an array of stitches while learning to set up your machine. If you are a novice then you are reminded of great stitches to use.

How Portable Is The 4234d?

The machine itself weighs 8 kilograms and measures to 30 x36 x34 centimetres making it a small and reasonably light weight item to carry around.

If you are specifically looking for an overlocker machine to take to clothes making jobs or classes then this machine is an ideal choice. With a solid build, it is sturdy enough to transport without the risk of it breaking easily.

It also helps that the machine is provided with a useful carry handle which means you do not have to purchase an entirely separate case in order to move the machine around as you wish.

Of course, if you already have a suitable hard case in stock then you can also use that.

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Is This Overlock Machine For Me?

This brother overlock machine is one of the best on the market and if you do not mind paying a little bit more for its unique quality then this is the machine for you.

This machine is also more than suited for beginners who may be intimidated by threading a machine or by what stitch is the right stitch to use. Brother ensure to aid this learning process by adding automatic features and functions to help you out.

However, if you want a more specialised machine such as a quilting machine or one that is more suited to dressmaking then try considering other options as while this model may help you to sew like this, it is not designed to do so.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Carole

Mum, Wife and Blogger at TopSewingMachines.uk, having excelled at textile arts in school, I soon thereafter embarked my journey as an assistant to a Fashion Designer. This fueled my passion for making clothes and soon lead me to creating Top Sewing Machines. A site where I talk sewing machines, overlockers along with tips and tricks and buyers guides.
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