Question about sergers. Comparing two options. Sewing Machines Parts and Sales in Los Angeles

I’m comparing these two sergers at the moment. The brother DZ1234 and the Juki MO644D. I have zero experience with sergers. I want one to up my clothing sewing game. I want to sew tights and dresses and hem pants in the blink of an eye.

They have similar stats, which I’ve listed. The main difference is that the Brother has a free arm/flat bed convertible sewing surface while the Juki does not. I’m torn.. Do I get the slightly more expensive Juki because it’s a more desirable brand, has a high MSRP, has a dedicated cutting drive and can stitch faster or do I get the Brother because of the free arm surface? Does the free arm surface make a big difference when sewing cylinders like sleeves?

Thank you!!!

Here’s technical details and links:

Brother Designio Series DZ1234 Serger $224.84 MSRP $599

http://www.amazon.com/Brother-Designio-Series-DZ1234-Serger/dp/B00EJW5OTC/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8

1300 Stitches per minute, 4.5-7mm length, 2-4mm width comes with blind hem & gathering foot. Removable deck for sewing sleeves. 18lbs

4 thread overlock, 3 thread overlock, narrow hem, rolled hem, and ribbon lock stitches. Differential feed

http://www.brother-usa.com/homesewing/ModelDetail.aspx?ProductID=DZ1234#.Vmr4aWCFNaQ

JUKI MO644D Portable Serger – $279.00 MSRP $980.00

http://www.amazon.com/JUKI-MO-644D-MO644D-Portable-Serger/dp/B0014134IO/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8#Ask

Juki is seen as a desirable brand of machine.

1500 Stitches per minute, 2.5-4mm length, 2-6mm width. 18lbs

4-Thread Overlock, 3-Thread Flatlock, 3-Thread Narrow Overlock, 3-Thread Overlock, 3-Thread Rolled Hem, 2-Thread Rolled Hem optional, 2-Thread Overcast optional . Differential feed

Dedicated knife drive with cutting width adjustment. Flip a switch for rolled hem

Optional feet are not included. Deck is not removable. Machine is capable of blind hem with blind hem foot