Instead of comparing similar machines, let’s look at the Brother Designio Series. It includes a serger, a computerized sewing and quilting machine, and a straight stitch machine, too. You might find that you want all three models to complete your projects.
On the other hand, if you’re trying to decide which machine is the best fit for the crafts you like to make, we’ll cover the best features of each one.
Brother Designio Series DZ1234 Serger
The Brother Designio DZ1234 is a powerful serger capable of 1300 stitches per minute. You can use it in either a three or four thread configuration. And its differential feed system keeps every seam looking professionally sewn, even on knits and sheer fabric.
If you’re intimidated by setup, the DZ1234 has the solution. It has a color-coded threading system. And it comes with an instructional DVD to help you begin using it as quickly as possible.
While you use the DZ1234, it can cut your fabric and your thread for you. That makes hemming pants a snap. Meanwhile, the free arm lets you easily sew sleeves and cuffs. And the adjustable presser foot makes sewing layers smoother.
When it arrives, the serger comes with two sets of thread, plus accessories like a piping foot, a gathering foot, and a blind hem stitch foot. Those will help you create elegant hems, add zippers, and join edges on a variety of projects.
You can adjust the stitches between 3mm and 7mm in width, too. They include 4-thread overlock, 3-thread overlock, rolled hem, narrow hem, and ribbon lock stitches, plus seventeen more. The only thing it lacks are buttonhole stitches.
Of course, the DZ1234 comes standard with a built-in work light. And it has a storage compartment to keep all the accessories handy.
More features of the Brother Designio DZ1234 serger:
- Covered by a 25-year limited warranty
- Comes with instruction book plus CDs, a soft case, and other accessories
Brother Designio Series DZ2400 Computerized Sewing & Quilting Machine
While the DZ1234 serger is handy for certain kinds of sewing projects, you might prefer a general purpose machine like the Designio DZ2400. It’s ready to help you make crafts and clothes and quilts, too.
The DZ2400 has a whopping 185 built-in stitches with eight one-step buttonholes and fifty-five alphanumeric characters for monogramming and labels. The hardest part about using this machine might be deciding which stitches you want to try next. Otherwise, it’s packed with user-friendly functions.
For example, there is a one-touch lever that automatically threads the needle for you. And the machine has a start/stop button with a speed control slider switch. As a result, you won’t need to use a foot controller.
Next, you can sew without fear of jams because the bobbin protects against them. All you need to do is drop in the bobbin and get to work. Meanwhile, you can keep an eye on the amount of thread remaining because your work area is brightly lit by an LED light
Although there is no knee lifter or presser foot pressure adjustment on the DZ2400, you can drop the feed system for free motion sewing. You can also change the size of the stitches up to 7mm in width and 5mm in length.
In conclusion, the DZ2400 comes with a large, wide table that’s excellent for quilting and sewing large items. But if you prefer a very fast machine that will let you perform needle felting, take a look at the DZ1500F below.
More features of the Brother Designio DZ2400 sewing machine:
- Covered by a 25-year limited warranty
- Comes with a variety of presser feet like overcasting, blind stitch, quilting, walking, zigzag, buttonhole, zipper, monogramming, and button-sewing
Brother Designio Series DZ1500F High-Speed Straight Stitch Sewing Machine
The final model in our review does one thing very well and very fast. The Designio DZ1500F is a straight stitch sewing machine that speeds up to 1500 stitches per minute. And it comes with a needle felting attachment package that lets you create unique works of art.
Of course, this is a one-stitch machine although it comes with a handful of presser feet for functions like sewing zippers, quilting, piping, and hemming. And it comes with an extra large extension table to handle large projects.
The easy needle threading system and independent bobbin winding motor will help you get to work without long delays. Plus, the thread stand keeps extra spools ready to use. And the pin feed system keeps the fabric flowing smoothly under the needle for tight, even stitches.
While you sew, you can adjust the presser foot pressure and also drop the feed for free motion sewing. In fact, there’s even a knee lifter to raise the foot without you needing to move your hands from your project. Then at the end, the automatic thread cutter snips the upper and lower threads, so you don’t need to reach for scissors.
More features of the Brother Designio DZ1500F straight stitch sewing machine:
- Covered by a 25-year limited warranty
- Comes with various accessories including a protective case, metal bobbins, and needle set
- The needle felting kit is also known as a yarn roving kit
Recommendation
Any one of these three machines is an asset to enthusiastic sewers, quilters, and fashionistas. In fact, you may decide to purchase all three. But if you must decide between them, let’s go over the highlights.
First, the DZ1234 serger is almost as fast as the DZ1500F straight stitch machine, but it offers the advantage of more built-in stitches and the ability to sew with three or four threads at once. It also trims the fabric, too, which makes sewing hems very fast and easy. The main downside is that the workspace is small.
Next, the DZ2400 is perfect for a wide range of crafts, from quilting to garment construction and home decorations. While it may be the slowest of the three machines, it has an enormous number of stitches, and those include buttonholes and monograms, too. While it comes with an extension table, the DZ1500F has an even larger workspace.
Finally, the DZ1500F only performs one stitch, but it does it at industrial speed. It also comes with a knee lifter and a felting attachment, plus a very large extension table.