Brother 1034D 3/4 Thread Serger with Differential Feed

Why we love it?

Easy to thread, easy to learn and use; with included instruction video, printed manual, and completely color-coded and numbered upper and lower looper threading. Includes free phone support for the life of the product, and a 25-year limited warranty 22 built-in stitch functions with 4-thread overlock, 3-thread overlock, narrow, rolled hem, and ribbon lock stitches, with specialty stitch functions for formal and bridal wear, home decor and crafts, heirloom and reinforced tape applications

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* /u/wambolicious on /r/BurningMan I do not have experience sewing lycra for heavy-duty applications, but I have a lot of experience sewing it for clothing. The number one way to sew lycra is with an overlock machine. I own this relatively cheap one: http://www.amazon.com/Brother-1034D-Thread-Threading-Differential/dp/B0000CBK1L/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426635357&sr=8-1&keywords=serger It has served me well for a couple years now. If you own a regular sewing machine, you have a couple options: a zigzag stitch will be stretchy, while a straight stitch will not. Use a ball point needle or a stretch needle. A standard sewing machine needle will give you skipped stitches. Use polyester thread, not cotton!

I would not hand sew lycra for this sort of application. For one, it would take you more time to sew it than to find a buddy with a machine if you don’t own one already. Second, you will get stronger, more consistent stitches with a machine. Edit: Er, I was picturing super long seams. If you just have to tack your fabric in a few places, hand sewing is fine.

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