I have the older version of babylock victory (imagine) for over 10yrs. I’m 100% satisfied. The air pump is really not a problem. I have brother sewing machines and waiting for a part over 6mos!
I'd love to see you do a review on single needle embroidery machine because most of us cannot (realistically) afford a multi-needle embroidery machine if we sew for joy😉
I was very tempted by the victory when I was shopping for my serger but I went with your recommendation, (1034d)and I was very happy with it. The price difference was a lot between those two obviously but I have a little bit of an affection for brother I won’t lie. I am also a little offended by the dealers that act like they’re too good for brother. I am just a working class girl who wants respect lol. If I was shelling out for a newer fancier one , then I’d probably do what you did though and get the victory. But right now if I was going to be spending a whole heck of a lot of money, I’d probably be getting an embroidery and quilting machine that’s a lot more advanced than my basic sewing machine. I want to explore different avenues and I love my brother serger. I really appreciate your guidance that you give us on sewing machines and other equipment that is useful impractical, even if I don’t want to sew together eight layers of denim. It’s still a good test! I hope this year is going beautifully for you .
I just bought the baby lock acclaim, I love that it threads the loopers and the needles! I had ordered the 55 th anniversary edition but it came to me broken! So the company exchanged it for me! I also love the no adjusting for tension, as far as feet my dealer threw in a 6 pack of different feet! I was very thankful and grateful!
I have the older model baby lock eclipse and my mother has baby lock enlighten. We love both one has tension dials as well as air pump mechanical however the other has automatic tension control and an automated thread feeder (on the higher end price point). We both purchased our machines from local sewing machine store (been in business over 40 pluse years) gave us full tutorial and trainings on each machine. One thing you also may want to try in your testings is more on the delicate side of fabrics and run a tissue through each machine. The baby lock will surprise you on how delicate fabrics stay fully in tact. I can’t speak for the brother machine e however I do own a brother sewing machine (CS7205) in which I am very happy with and have had great success with. Hope this tip helps. Would love to see the results on the brother serger with a tissue. Love your tutorials and inspirations you give me. Look forward to your next video. Best of luck on your move. Cheers Nicole. Milton, Ontario Canada.
OMG....The stitching on the baby lock, beautiful. Thank you so much for comparing all of these machines. I always have such a hard time deciding on what machine I want. I do have the brother 1034D, so it will be a while before I can get another serger. Right now I'm working on getting my juki. 😁🙃😊😊
Perfect comparisons, after watching this video, I purchased the Brother 1034d. Perfect choice, super easy to thread, thanks to you. Can’t thank this lady enough! I love my new Brother!
Thank you for this review! I’ve got a Viking husky lock but I absolutely HATE when the lower looper breaks! I have to undo all the threads and start again… and being left handed with not perfect vision makes the job so hard. In fact 8 deliberately don’t change the threads to avoid the re-threading. Makes me think I should opt for one that threads itself!
Very interesting! If the price difference would be same here (Germany) I’d definitely choose the baby lock. But here it costs 1.450 Euro (Brother 800 Euro). That’s the only reason I have to pick brother and deal with the manual tension settings.
I have an Babylock Ovation which is awesome it does both sergering and overstitch, I am thinking about a Babylock Truimph. I would like to know what you think about it.
If I were choosing between these two sergers, I would go with the Babylock. I think the stitches were much nicer and not having to fuss with the tension is a big deal. I don't think I would layer more than 8 layers of denim and if I'm going that far, I think it needs to be an industrial. I'm wondering if you've checked out the Juki air thread machine. ??? TFS
Great review! Thanks for sharing. I may have missed it… does Baby lock Victory do rolled hem? And after all… which do you prefer between Babylock Victory vs Brother 1034? Do you have a review of a Blind stitch machine?
I'm a Brother fan, and I feel that you should select what is comfortable to you. I need to get a beginner serger before I get one lit these. I need to get out of my comfort zone. Which one should I get?
I have used the Brother 1034d for a long time but they are discontinuing it. I don’t really like any of their other sergers. I like the Juki MO series, but they are a little harder to thread in my opinion. I need to search for a new best beginner serger recommendation.
To be honest, I am not sold on either machine. I had considered the Brother; I like the push button air threading, but the manual tension lets it down. The Babylock wins on everything, apart from the manual needle threading and the less automatic air threading. So I will continue to search for my perfect overlocker and hope that I can afford it :-)
@@BlueprintDIY thanks, so the needle it came with caused the thread to break? I am about to buy one, and want to make sure it's not a persistent problem. Thanks for any update.
my Babylock Imagine worked very well for about 9 years, but then the air threader lost its mind. In spite of multiple repair sessions, it never worked well again.
If they are discontinuing the 1034D, Do you think it is worth buying it while it is still available? I have been wanting to buy it for the last couple of years. Thank you for your input!
Don't you think having different colored threads on one and not the other was unfair and made one look better? How important is it to have the tension just right? Does it affect the strength of the seam? If you mainly just finish edges does it matter at all? And how hard did you try to set the tension at the beginning? You said you weren't going to mess with it. What exactly did that mean? I don't think you emphasized the difference in needle threading. The brother needle threading technology is amazing and especially useful to us with failing near vision. The other needle threader type is a pain and has to be tried over and over. After a few tries, I usually have to get out a magnifying glass and manually thread the needles.
The baby lock wins, but can’t beat the Bernette B68 air threader. It has air threading, knee lifter, conversion to a cover stitch machine and other cool features these two don’t have
I have the victory. I dont like it. I dont think the auto tension is correct for me. open your seam. there's a big dif. the victory doesn't get the l needle tight enough and so u see that on seams. I had a 1034d for 10 yrs and loved it. had a celebrate and didnt like it. I have 5 other babylock machines I love but I just dont love their sergers. Just bought the brother. sorry not sorry. that auto tension is terrible.
I have the older version of babylock victory (imagine) for over 10yrs. I’m 100% satisfied. The air pump is really not a problem. I have brother sewing machines and waiting for a part over 6mos!
I'd love to see you do a review on single needle embroidery machine because most of us cannot (realistically) afford a multi-needle embroidery machine if we sew for joy😉
I do own a single needle. I need to do a review
The stitch on the baby lock was so pretty and the machine is compact. That would be my choice.
Yes, that stitch was superb!
Automatic tension is everything to me on a serger!
It really is!
You had me automatic tension 😭 I cannot even begin to imagine trying to get multiple threads to play nice with each other!!
I was very tempted by the victory when I was shopping for my serger but I went with your recommendation, (1034d)and I was very happy with it. The price difference was a lot between those two obviously but I have a little bit of an affection for brother I won’t lie. I am also a little offended by the dealers that act like they’re too good for brother. I am just a working class girl who wants respect lol. If I was shelling out for a newer fancier one , then I’d probably do what you did though and get the victory. But right now if I was going to be spending a whole heck of a lot of money, I’d probably be getting an embroidery and quilting machine that’s a lot more advanced than my basic sewing machine. I want to explore different avenues and I love my brother serger.
I really appreciate your guidance that you give us on sewing machines and other equipment that is useful impractical, even if I don’t want to sew together eight layers of denim. It’s still a good test!
I hope this year is going beautifully for you .
Thanks so much!! I wish you all the best as well 🫶🏾
Thanks for helping me pull the trigger on the Baby Lock Victory. Found a Boxing day sale AND free shipping. Happy early birthday to ME🎉
Yayyy!
I just bought the baby lock acclaim, I love that it threads the loopers and the needles! I had ordered the 55 th anniversary edition but it came to me broken! So the company exchanged it for me! I also love the no adjusting for tension, as far as feet my dealer threw in a 6 pack of different feet! I was very thankful and grateful!
That’s awesome!!
Going to purchase the brother, just because I have ocd and all my sewing machines need to match...and I love their warranty.
Completely understand!
@AllthingsOSK 😂I must have it too because my machines have to match too🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@mad14kt hahahaha! Must do!
I have the older model baby lock eclipse and my mother has baby lock enlighten. We love both one has tension dials as well as air pump mechanical however the other has automatic tension control and an automated thread feeder (on the higher end price point). We both purchased our machines from local sewing machine store (been in business over 40 pluse years) gave us full tutorial and trainings on each machine. One thing you also may want to try in your testings is more on the delicate side of fabrics and run a tissue through each machine. The baby lock will surprise you on how delicate fabrics stay fully in tact. I can’t speak for the brother machine e however I do own a brother sewing machine (CS7205) in which I am very happy with and have had great success with. Hope this tip helps. Would love to see the results on the brother serger with a tissue. Love your tutorials and inspirations you give me. Look forward to your next video. Best of luck on your move. Cheers Nicole. Milton, Ontario Canada.
May I ask, how old is your surgery with the air pump and tensioner.
I like the Babylock Victory the best here.
After years of avoiding changing the thread, spending hours to get it rethreaded and the tension right ... I gotta take the dive!
OMG....The stitching on the baby lock, beautiful. Thank you so much for comparing all of these machines. I always have such a hard time deciding on what machine I want. I do have the brother 1034D, so it will be a while before I can get another serger. Right now I'm working on getting my juki. 😁🙃😊😊
Yes, we love our Juki
I have the Brother AirFlow 3000 and the Babylock Triumph. Babylock Triumph all the way.
Thanks for the first hand advice!!
I like the baby for the stitches and the brother for needle threader. Thanks for ur honest review!👍🏽
Perfect comparisons, after watching this video, I purchased the Brother 1034d. Perfect choice, super easy to thread, thanks to you. Can’t thank this lady enough! I love my new Brother!
Glad I could help!
Thank you for this review! I’ve got a Viking husky lock but I absolutely HATE when the lower looper breaks! I have to undo all the threads and start again… and being left handed with not perfect vision makes the job so hard. In fact 8 deliberately don’t change the threads to avoid the re-threading. Makes me think I should opt for one that threads itself!
Yes, these would be great for you 👌🏾
Very interesting! If the price difference would be same here (Germany) I’d definitely choose the baby lock. But here it costs 1.450 Euro (Brother 800 Euro). That’s the only reason I have to pick brother and deal with the manual tension settings.
I hear you!
The baby look victory seams to be a good one
I have an Babylock Ovation which is awesome it does both sergering and overstitch, I am thinking about a Babylock Truimph. I would like to know what you think about it.
I’ll see if I can get my hands on one 👍🏾
If I were choosing between these two sergers, I would go with the Babylock. I think the stitches were much nicer and not having to fuss with the tension is a big deal. I don't think I would layer more than 8 layers of denim and if I'm going that far, I think it needs to be an industrial. I'm wondering if you've checked out the Juki air thread machine. ??? TFS
I want to test it so bad but haven’t gotten a chance.
Great review! Thanks for sharing. I may have missed it… does Baby lock Victory do rolled hem? And after all… which do you prefer between Babylock Victory vs Brother 1034? Do you have a review of a Blind stitch machine?
Thank you.
I'm a Brother fan, and I feel that you should select what is comfortable to you. I need to get a beginner serger before I get one lit these. I need to get out of my comfort zone. Which one should I get?
I have used the Brother 1034d for a long time but they are discontinuing it. I don’t really like any of their other sergers. I like the Juki MO series, but they are a little harder to thread in my opinion. I need to search for a new best beginner serger recommendation.
Thanks
To be honest, I am not sold on either machine. I had considered the Brother; I like the push button air threading, but the manual tension lets it down. The Babylock wins on everything, apart from the manual needle threading and the less automatic air threading. So I will continue to search for my perfect overlocker and hope that I can afford it :-)
I’m getting the Bernette model this weekend. Stay tuned 😉
Baby Lock Enlighten has a button to thread ❤
Would love to see the serger with a knee lift. Wish all machines had a knee lift!
Me too!
Good review.
Thanks!
Victory!🎉🎉🎉🎉
What’s the best thread. My thread is so limp it doesn’t want to feed into that hole. HELP!!!!!
I just use all purpose cone thread. It is very limp, but you can’t use thicker threads in a serger.
Hi, is the babylock victory still the best for easy threading and is it still your preferred one? Thank you for this good review!
The jury is still out because the thread kept breaking, but then I found out it needs special needles so I need to get those.
@@BlueprintDIY thanks, so the needle it came with caused the thread to break? I am about to buy one, and want to make sure it's not a persistent problem. Thanks for any update.
I had a Babylock years ago. I sold it because the air threader the majority of the time didn’t work. It was so frustrating.
my Babylock Imagine worked very well for about 9 years, but then the air threader lost its mind. In spite of multiple repair sessions, it never worked well again.
If they are discontinuing the 1034D, Do you think it is worth buying it while it is still available? I have been wanting to buy it for the last couple of years. Thank you for your input!
It’s still my favorite budget priced serger
Don't you think having different colored threads on one and not the other was unfair and made one look better? How important is it to have the tension just right? Does it affect the strength of the seam? If you mainly just finish edges does it matter at all? And how hard did you try to set the tension at the beginning? You said you weren't going to mess with it. What exactly did that mean? I don't think you emphasized the difference in needle threading. The brother needle threading technology is amazing and especially useful to us with failing near vision. The other needle threader type is a pain and has to be tried over and over. After a few tries, I usually have to get out a magnifying glass and manually thread the needles.
The baby lock wins, but can’t beat the Bernette B68 air threader. It has air threading, knee lifter, conversion to a cover stitch machine and other cool features these two don’t have
It has a knee lift 🤔 Please don’t tempt me ma’am 😂
I have the victory. I dont like it. I dont think the auto tension is correct for me. open your seam. there's a big dif. the victory doesn't get the l needle tight enough and so u see that on seams. I had a 1034d for 10 yrs and loved it. had a celebrate and didnt like it. I have 5 other babylock machines I love but I just dont love their sergers. Just bought the brother. sorry not sorry. that auto tension is terrible.