Introduction

Here at the baby lock shop, we regularly get asked which is the best overlocker? Well, we only stock baby lock because, in our option, they are the best – we love them, trust them and get professional results every time. We're here to help you choose your fabulous new baby lock overlocker. Carry on reading to find your perfect machine!

Are you new to the world of overlockers and think they look scary with all that threading and fiddling with the tension dials and don’t even get started on the dreaded overlocker lower looper … 

Or you have an overlocker that’s not a baby lock and are fed up with overlocker threading tantrums and tension traumas and would love a machine that air-threads the loopers and has automatic tension giving overlocking joy not pain?

Trust us, and Jane has used lots and lots and lots of overlockers in her time as a dressmaking tutor, together we can overcome your overlocking fears and solve your overlocker problems!

But you're not sure which is the baby lock overlocker model for you? It’s a big decision, we know it is a lot of money to spend but, whether you are a hobby sewist, small scale fashion brand, textile artist, quilter, crafter or costume maker, the perfect machine just waiting for you.

Have a read of our baby lock overlocker overview and start your baby lock journey with the baby lock shop.

 The 4 fabulous baby lock overlockers

What makes a baby lock overlocker different to the rest? Well, all baby lock overlockers feature air-threading loopers, 3 have automatic tension control on the loopers and needles and all have a needle threader - which customers tell us is a complete game changer when it comes to threading an overlocker.

2, 3 and 4 thread overlocking, narrow and rolled hemming, 2 and 3 thread flat lock, differential feed, stitch length and width dials and LED lighting are standard on all baby lock models.

What is air-threading? It’s simple – just pop the end of the thread in the looper port/hole, press a button or push a lever and whoosh – the loopers are threaded!

1. BABY LOCK ACCLAIM

Baby lock’s top of the range and newest model. With push button RevolutionAir air threading loopers. Plus, the air-threading needles are an industry first. Especially helpful if you have arthritis or struggle to see the needles. Features automatic looper and automatic needle tension. The decorative wave stitch adds stylish detail to your projects. A great, no-nonsense, all the bells and whistles option for confident professional sewing.

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2. BABY LOCK ENLIGHTEN

Does what the Acclaim does with the ExtraordinAir threading loopers, automatic loopers and automatic needle tension but with a built-in manual needle threader rather than air-threading needles. A good alternative if you would love an Acclaim but don’t quite have the budget or you don’t find manual needle threaders a problem.

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3. BABY LOCK VICTORY

Slightly more compact than the Acclaim and Enlighten, it features the push lever Jet-Airair-threading looper system, automatic looper and automatic needle tension and a built-in manual needle threader. No wave stitch but still a fabulous little workhorse. Worth considering if you want a slightly lighter machine or don’t have a lot of space. A number of our customers have purchased this model as a second machine to take on their travels or to classes and workshops.

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4. BABY LOCK ENSPIRE

A compact but mighty machine with Jet-Air air-threading loopers. This model has manual looper and needle tension dials for fine tuning and a built-in manual needle threader. The starter machine in the baby lock overlocker range, it’s a great option if you’re budget won’t quite stretch to the auto-tension models but you still want to easy to thread loopers, or you want a second machine as a back up or to take to classes.

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Why is making the right choice for you is important to us at the baby lock shop?

Here at the baby lock shop, we don’t aim to sell you the most expensive machine in the range. Whilst the top of the range baby lock machine would be amazing, it might not be the right fit for your sewing.

The flip side of the this is, of course, by going for the starter machine you might outgrow it pretty quickly and wish you’d gone for that more expensive model!

Buying a baby lock air-threading, automatic tension overlocker is an investment we are confident you will love and an investment that will offer many years of reliability, performance and above all sewing fun and creativity.

We are with you from new baby lock owner and beyond

We pride ourselves on not only on helping you chose the best machine for you but we will help you get started with your new machine with an introductory tutorial*. We are on hand with ongoing support, tuition and our baby lock workshops.

baby lock shop owner Jane says - Why buy from the baby lock shop?

“That’s a very good question and one you are quite right to ask before you part with your hard-earned money!

 I am a bit different in the world of machine sales. I’m not a ‘shop’ in the traditional sense of the word. I not only run the baby lock shop but also  Jane White Couture Tuition - my sewing school with a passion for passing on practical skills in a fun way wherever you are on your own sewing journey. 

My fabulous baby lock demonstration machines don’t just sit on a shelf until someone wants to try one out. No, we put them through their paces every day in class. And boy, have they seen some action! From PJs to countless woven and jersey garments, the Toaster sweater being up there as a firm favourite. 

We spare them no task. 3 and 4 thread overlocking, rolled hemming, narrow hemming, flat locking and add baby lock accessories from beading to piping, you name it, we’ve probably done it with a baby lock. Done it with ease and a professional finish every time.”

We'd love you to, Get in touch, give us a call, book a demonstration – we do Zoom as well as in-person demonstrations, because we love to pass on our love of all things baby lock and help you start you on your own happy baby lock sewing adventure.

Thank you for reading.

 

Author

Jane White, City & Guilds Fashion Adv. PGCE. 

Jane is qualified with City & Guilds in design, pattern cutting and couture sewing to degree level and has been sewing as long as she can remember. Her journey took off with Great Aunt Margaret’s hand Singer sewing machine aged 9. Technology has advanced a lot since then but her passion for making garments and textiles that are a bit different and her love of sharing practical skills, supporting sewers and loving her baby lock machines is at the heart of what she does.

 

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