Is This Machine Right For You?
Expert insights for the Brother ST4031HD Strong & Tough 3/4 Thread Serger with Differential Feed Sergers
This machine is great if you:
- Sew garments regularly
- Work with knit fabrics and stretch materials
- Need durable seam finishing
- Prefer a heavy-duty serger
- Want faster garment construction
This machine may NOT be ideal if you:
- Need regular sewing stitches
- Only sew occasionally
- Want embroidery capability
- Sew mostly quilting projects
- Prefer computerized sewing machines
Why Many People Love This Machine
The Brother ST4031HD Strong & Tough 3/4 Thread Serger with Differential Feed Sergers offers durable seam finishing for garments and stretch fabrics. Many users appreciate its strength and reliable stitching on heavier materials.
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"A strong choice for sewists who need a durable serger for garment sewing and professional seam finishes."

ABOUT THE PRODUCT
Get professional results on everything from heavy duty fabrics to lightweight knits with the Strong & Tough Serger from Brother. The extra hard, high durability metal blade is manufactured of carbon steel that can cut evenly and smoothly, even through multiple layers of denim. The heavy duty metal frame provides stability while serging at high speeds, and durability for many years of extended use. The ST4031HD gives you the creative freedom to serge layers of denim, difficult knits and other tough projects with ease.
Main Features
• Reliable, high performance, 3 or 4 thread serger tackles heavy duty projects such as multiple layers of denim with ease
• High durability blade Made from extra hard metal produces a smoother cut edge, for a more Professional finish
• Heavy duty metal frame interior and metal thread antenna for enhanced durability
• Large extension table helps prevent heavy fabric from pulling the needle and thread, for better finishing
• Includes standard foot, blind stitch foot and gathering foot for a wide range of uses such as finishing seams, Serging decorative edges, and creating Gathers on knits and woven fabrics

Brother ST4031HD Strong & Tough Serger

Get professional results on everything from heavy duty fabrics to lightweight knits
• The Strong & Tough high durability blade is manufactured of carbon steel that can cut evenly and smoothly, even through multiple layers of denim
• The heavy duty metal frame provides stability while serging at high speeds, and durability for many years of extended use
• The ST4031HD gives you the creative freedom to tackle layers of denim, difficult knits and other tough projects with ease
ST4031HD Features

Heavy Duty Metal Frame
The strong interior metal frame helps ensure your serger remains stable on your work surface, even at very high speeds. This heavy duty frame is built for durability and longevity, for many years of extended use.

Tackle Heavy Fabrics
Serge with confidence on multiple layers of denim, layered knits and heavy duty fabrics. Professionally cut and finish in one easy step on a wide range of projects.

Up to 1,300 Stitches Per Minute
Get more serging done, faster, with the ability to sew up to 1,300 stitches per minute. Simply using less pressure on the foot controller allows you to sew slower, to suit your comfort level and project.

Wide Table
The wide, detachable table keeps heavy fabrics on a level surface with the needle, helping to prevent excess pulling on the needle and thread, for better finishing.

Color-Coded Threading Guides
The color-coded guides printed on the machine show you exactly where to place each thread, for trouble-free threading. No need to pull out the manual when you want to thread your machine!

Removable Trim Trap
The trim trap collects the fabric trim as the serger knife trims your project, and can be easily detached from the serger. Also, the trim trap can conviently store your foot controller when not in use.

Differential Feed Ratio 0.7 to 2.0
The differential feed controls the movement of the feed dogs that move the fabric through the machine. The ability to adjust the feed dogs helps provide smooth, even stitching and versatility. With a turn of the this dial, you can help prevent puckers in lightweight fabrics, create gathers, or create decorative lettuce edges.

Differential Feed Ratio 0.7 to 2.0
Simply turn the stitch width adjustment dial to change your stitch width between 5.0mm (3/16 inch) and 7.0mm (9/32 inch). Adjusting the stitch width allows you to create serged seam finishes that lie flat, especially on lightweight fabrics.
Included feet for versatility

Standard foot
The included Standard serging foot is a great general purpose foot for a wide range of everyday serging projects such as seams and rolled hems. Your fabric edge will be sewn and trimmed in one easy step.

Blind hem stitch foot
Create blind hems on a variety of fabrics. This foot is perfect for edge stitching, attaching lace or fabric, and edge joining. An adjustable, open-toed guide makes this a great foot for both embellishing and utility stitching.

Gathering foot
Easy gathering, connecting fabric and edge finishing in one step. A channel on the foot secures fabric, helping to eliminate the need for pins as you create a serged edge and gather single or double layers of fabric.
