# Overlockers

**URL:** <https://talk.folksy.com/t/overlockers/4049>\
**Category:** Craft Talk\
**Created:** [6 October 2014 14:01 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/overlockers/4049 "2014-10-06T14:01:46Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![Ickletotz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/3da27b/32.png) [@Ickletotz](https://talk.folksy.com/u/Ickletotz)\
**Post date:** [6 October 2014 14:01 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/overlockers/4049/1 "2014-10-06T14:01:46Z")

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Hi, hoping to get some advice on purchasing an overlocker. To buy or not to buy? Had one (Janome) a few years back and it was a nightmare to thread … Anyone else find they are particularly difficult to set up, or is it just me, or was I just unlucky with that particular machine.  
I design and make children’s clothes and would really love a more professional finish to the seams, but needless to say I’m wary about what to buy for the best.

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**Author:** ![GrimmExhibition](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/folksy/user_avatar/talk.folksy.com/grimmexhibition/32/4093_2.png) [@GrimmExhibition](https://talk.folksy.com/u/GrimmExhibition)\
**Post date:** [6 October 2014 16:31 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/overlockers/4049/2 "2014-10-06T16:31:46Z")

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I have MyLock204D, had it for a few years and stil doing well although I dont use it as much as id like. Im no expert so I cant really advise.Yes, i totally hate the thought of having to rethread a different colour but I realise the first 2 of them are easy, 3rd is quite tricky and the 4th is easier than the 3rd. Just breath and take your time.

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**Author:** ![KBCreations](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/folksy/user_avatar/talk.folksy.com/kbcreations/32/6094_2.png) [@KBCreations](https://talk.folksy.com/u/KBCreations)\
**Post date:** [6 October 2014 18:52 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/overlockers/4049/3 "2014-10-06T18:52:14Z")

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I have had my Brother 1034D overlocker for a few years now and it’s brilliant.  
It’s easy to thread and easy to use, and a good price if you don’t want to spend a lot.  
It’s a very popular one and gets good reviews. It also comes with an instructional DVD  
Here is a link to it  
[http://www.gursewingmachines.com/brother-1034d-overlocker-2567?gclid=CjwKEAjw-8ihBRD2t9qT3NaW7igSJAD3\_sNVv50\_FflDD6uvQiUAP6-6XM7R2lguEKAzYXPmP1y18RoCFdvw\_wcB](http://www.gursewingmachines.com/brother-1034d-overlocker-2567?gclid=CjwKEAjw-8ihBRD2t9qT3NaW7igSJAD3_sNVv50_FflDD6uvQiUAP6-6XM7R2lguEKAzYXPmP1y18RoCFdvw_wcB)

Kim  
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