An overlocker is what makes a home-made garment stop looking home-made. The 2504D trims, sews and finishes the seam edge in one pass — the clean interior finish you see on shop-bought clothes, and the reason knits stop stretching out of shape.
Who this machine is for
Garment sewists who want professional seam finishes without a second thought.
Anyone sewing knits or jersey — t-shirts, leggings, babywear.
Home alteration businesses where a neat inside finish is part of the job.
Note: an overlocker does not replace a sewing machine. It works alongside one — you still need a sewing machine for buttonholes, topstitching and zips.
What it does well
2, 3 and 4-thread overlocking — covers rolled hems, narrow hems, seam finishing and stretch seams
Built-in knife trims the seam allowance as you sew
Adjustable stitch length and cutting width
Colour-coded threading guide
Free arm for cuffs and sleeves
At a glance
Machine type
Overlocker (serger)
Threads
2, 3 and 4-thread
Differential feed
Yes
Knife
Built-in trimming knife
Threading
Colour-coded manual threading
Warranty
1 year carry-in (Brother South Africa)
What's in the box
2504D overlocker, foot pedal and power cord
Standard accessory set including tweezers, needle set and spool caps
Waste catcher and dust cover
Manual with threading diagrams
Warranty, service & training
1-year Brother carry-in warranty, automatic from purchase, no registration required.
Servicing and repairs go to Brother-authorised service partners nationwide — email us for your nearest.
Training through our partner Brother & Empisal Machines CC in Durban. Overlockers are the machine people most often want a lesson on — threading order matters.
Dispatched within 1–3 business days of payment clearing
Delivered in 2–7 business days, anywhere in South Africa
Signature required on delivery. Collection can be arranged on request.
Questions people ask
Is threading it as hard as people say? The first few times, a bit. The colour-coded guide and correct threading order solve it. If you want it made painless, the Airflow 3000 threads its loopers with a puff of air.
Do I still need my sewing machine? Yes. They do different jobs and most sewing rooms have both.
What is differential feed for? It stops stretchy fabric from rippling along the seam — the single most useful feature on the machine.
