BrotherM343D Overlocker, White, 33.5 cmx29.6 cmx28.2cm

I purchased this overlocker for my college practice, and it has exceeded my expectations. The machine is well-built and handles a variety of fabrics with ease, producing clean, professional seams. It’s straightforward to set up and use, even for someone still learning. The stitching is consistent, and it makes finishing projects so much faster and easier. For the price, it’s an incredible value and perfect for students or anyone needing a reliable overlocker on a budget. Highly recommended!

Lovely sewing machine and surprisingly not too difficult to thread up. Definitely recommend 👌

This machine is noisier than my old machine and made from plastic rather than metal, but it is easier to thread, can thread in full within 5 minutes and it's lighter and more compact. A great machine for a beginner using an overlocker.My old overlocker died whilst in the process of making 265 tote bags, so needed a replacement as quick as possible without a massive expenditure. This one fitted the bill as not only was it offer I also purchased it on 5 months interest free credit.I had looked at this machine when thinking if (which was sooner than I expected) and when I needed a replacemetn.Very happy with my purchase and definitely receommend.

When I decided to take my garment-making to the next level, I spent a long time reviewing overlockers. After careful consideration, I opted for the Brother M343D Overlocker, and I can confidently say that it has exceeded my expectations in every way.Initially, I was apprehensive about using an overlocker due to its reputation for complexity, especially with the intimidating knife. However, my worries quickly vanished as I discovered how user-friendly and hassle-free this machine truly is.Threading the Brother M343D proved to be a straightforward process, thanks to a YouTube tutorial for the initial threading. My subsequent rethreading attempts were equally effortless, even without any instructional assistance. The machine's design and intuitive threading mechanism truly made the process a breeze.I've pushed the boundaries of the Brother M343D by experimenting with various fabric types, and it has handled each one with ease. From delicate silks to sturdy denims, the overlocker consistently delivered impeccable results, ensuring my creations were of the highest quality.While my experience with the Brother M343D Overlocker has been overwhelmingly positive, I encountered a minor setback when it came to oiling the machine. The manual lacked specific instructions on where to apply the oil, prompting me to search for a tutorial online. Nonetheless, once I located the necessary information, it was a minor inconvenience that did not detract from the overall satisfaction I derived from using the machine. For all beginners I strongly suggest taking photos of the how the Machine looks when it arrives. When you go to change needles or need to remember what the default settings were the photos are a great help.

I returned the item and am trying a replacement...it arrived with the test overlock sew patch you get that showed there was a thread jam...and the threading itself was jammed...looped twice around the lower looper arm, which cause a looping over the lower loop giving five or six threads sowing....so it was a reject item or a badly reconditioned item. It sewed ok ...the threading was super easy..i did it do many times to try getting rid of the double looping when itnstarted tonsow....but the fabric jammed into the tread every time because of the extra looping which meant the sewing was wrecked trying to free the fabric and so I gave up trying to find a sweet spot for the the tension and rethreading.... in case that was the cause....when i decided to change the needles in case that helped and i couldnt for love of money remove the left needle...even with pliers!.... i gave up. Sent it in for replacement....lets see.... I am beginning to suspect Amazon is now selling faulty, rejected or reconditioned items. Then you have to lug them back to the post office to return them.....oh...and amazon got me to buy a four year maintenance....but it comes with a 3 year manufacturer guarantee!! So does Brother drag their feet repairing unless you have bought a maintenance insurance policy to rev them up? I will wait for my replacement and see if this is also a dud and in fact Amazon is selling duds.Two days later....It was replaced and the replacement works like magic. It chains before and after just as its supposed to. Dreadful LED light. Yes it is basic, yes it is easy to thread, yes it does its job. Yes it was a great bargain!

Very happy with this purchase. It arrived well packaged with DVD and manual. No thread, except a few lengths which are prethreaded for demonstration. After studying the instructions it was not too difficult to set up. I was delighted to have it threaded from scratch and working within half an hour or so. Not bad for a first go. I can now change threads in 5 minutes. Hurray. Obviously it takes a little investment of time and effort if you haven't used an overlocker before which I hadn't but I was pleasantly surprised how straightforward it was to thread having been a bit intimidated by overlockers generally! The coloured threading guides are a big help as is the manual booklet. The lower looper is the trickiest bit to thread but has an ingenious sliding lever which makes it much easier. It took a few practice goes to get the hang of but I was soon overlocking confidently on fabric ranging from thin cotton to thicker corduroy and trouser fabric and I'm pleased with the results so far. Stitching looks neat and professional. I don't find it too noisy at all but I sew in a room away from the family. Slightly noisier than my sewing machine but not a bother to me. It may be a basic model and there are more expensive ones with more features but this one does what I want to do with no fuss or problem Glad I bought it.