I bought my 1034D two months ago, after years of wanting a serger. I did some review checking and thought this was my best and most economic option at this time. It took me 6 weeks to open the box. I read the suggested Serger Handbook by Chris James, front to back, as soon as it arrived but I was a bit intimidated about threading the machine. Well I did it Monday, this is Thursday and I am not kidding when I tell you I have spent probably 30 hours using the machine. I had a lot of catching up to do and a lot of projects on the table. I am thoroughly enjoying it. Only thing I see negative is one of the small spool tops was missing from the original spools of thread on the machine when I unpacked. I will need to get one. Also think I should be looking for a case for this as well. Thanks Brother. I am a Singer and Pfaff owner previously. Now this Brother is a welcome addition.