# Brother 1034D vs bernette b48 FUNLOCK: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Brother 1034D (Brother) and bernette b48 FUNLOCK (bernette (BERNINA)) among sergers.

## Side by side

| Spec | Brother 1034D | bernette b48 FUNLOCK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $319.99 | not published |
| Brand | Brother | bernette (BERNINA) |
| Thread count | 3/4 | 2/3/4/5 |
| Stitch options | 5 | 23 |
| Stitches per minute | 1300 | 1300 |
| Differential feed | Yes | Yes |
| Air threading | No | No |
| Free arm | Yes | No |
| Presser foot lift (in) | — | — |
| Needles | 2 needles (system code not published) | ELx705 |

## Key differences

- Thread count: Brother 1034D 3/4 vs bernette b48 FUNLOCK 2/3/4/5
- Stitch options: Brother 1034D 5 vs bernette b48 FUNLOCK 23
- Free arm: Brother 1034D Yes vs bernette b48 FUNLOCK No
- Needles: Brother 1034D 2 needles (system code not published) vs bernette b48 FUNLOCK ELx705

## Sources

- Brother 1034D: https://www.brother-usa.com/p/sergers-coverstitch/1034D (brother-usa.com, verified 2026-08-01)
- bernette b48 FUNLOCK: https://www.bernette.com/en-US/models/bernette-48-funlock (bernette.com, verified 2026-08-01)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/sergers/brother-1034d-vs-bernette-b48-funlock/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Brother 1034D ($319.99) vs bernette b48 FUNLOCK (not published) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/sergers/brother-1034d-vs-bernette-b48-funlock/
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