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Experts recommend Bernette 05 Academy more than Brother Serger 1034D

As of 8 Jan 2025, experts prefer Bernette 05 Academy over Brother Serger 1034D, but both Sewing Machines have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, Bernette 05 Academy received 2 recommendations: from Today (25 Mar 2021) and The Strategist (23 Feb 2023). Brother Serger 1034D was also endorsed 2 times: by The Spruce (9 Dec 2024) and Real Simple (16 Aug 2024). However, experts generally ranked Brother Serger 1034D lower than Bernette 05 Academy in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.

Rank Change Price Sewing Machine
The Spruce
Wirecutter
Today
Good Housekeeping
Sewing Spot
Crafts Selection
Business Insider
Real Simple
The Strategist
TechGearLab
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+2 $399
Bernette 05 Academy
The Bernette 05 Academy Sewing Machine is a versatile and reliable machine suitable for both beginners and experienced sewers, offering a wide range of stitch options, easy-to-use interface, comprehensive set of presser feet, and durable construction.
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Brother Serger 1034D
The Brother Serger 1034D is a highly recommended serger that offers a wide range of stitch options, is easy to use, and has a durable build.
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About our ranking methodology

Endorsement summary:

  • On 25 Mar 2021 Today ranked Bernette 05 Academy as #1
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    #1 out of 14 Bernette 05 Academy
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  • On 23 Feb 2023 The Strategist ranked Bernette 05 Academy as #3
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    #3 out of 10 Bernette 05 Academy
    Best portable sewing machine
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    Source: nymag.com
  • On 9 Dec 2024 The Spruce ranked Brother Serger 1034D as #4
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    #4 out of 5 Brother Serger 1034D
    Best Serger
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  • On 16 Aug 2024 Real Simple ranked Brother Serger 1034D as #3
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    #3 out of 8 Brother Serger 1034D
    Best Serger Machine
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After counting and adding up the 84 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Bernette 05 Academy outranks Brother Serger 1034D. This is not to say that Brother Serger 1034D is a bad option. Like Bernette 05 Academy, it is recommended by experts, but less.

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, Bernette 05 Academy outranks Brother Serger 1034D by 6 positions. This indicates that, as of 8 Jan 2025, Bernette 05 Academy is more critically acclaimed than Brother Serger 1034D.
Rank Change Price Sewing Machine
The Spruce
Wirecutter
Today
Good Housekeeping
Sewing Spot
Crafts Selection
Business Insider
Real Simple
The Strategist
TechGearLab
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Singer Quantum 9960
The Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 Sewing Machine is a versatile and durable machine with an extensive range of stitch options and accessories, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced sewers.
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Brother XR9550PRW
The Brother XR9550PRW Sewing Machine is a versatile and user-friendly machine with 165 built-in stitches, including stretch stitches, and comes with useful accessories and a 25-year limited warranty, making it suitable for both beginners and advanced sewers who require a durable machine for frequent use or on-the-go projects.
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Brother CS7000X
The Brother CS7000X sewing machine is a versatile and user-friendly machine that offers a wide range of stitch options, making it suitable for various sewing projects, and is highly praised for its ease of use and intuitive user interface, making it an excellent choice for beginners.
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Bernette 05 Academy
The Bernette 05 Academy Sewing Machine is a versatile and reliable machine suitable for both beginners and experienced sewers, offering a wide range of stitch options, easy-to-use interface, comprehensive set of presser feet, and durable construction.
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [4]

No critic scores
Total expert reviews: 4
  • with a score: 0
  • without a score: 4

Expert reviews [21]

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Total expert reviews: 21
  • with a score: 1
  • without a score: 20
Highest score by Sewing Pattern Review
100
Average score based on 21 reviews
100
Lowest score by Sewing Pattern Review
100

Score distribution:

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From Seller:
  • Functions: Equipped with a wide range of functions, 30 exclusive stitches, and a fast motor, the b05 Academy lets you quickly realize your wildest ideas. For tricky projects that require a slower pace, you can reduce the maximum sewing speed
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