baby lock Sewing Machines

baby lock is best known for pioneering easy-to-use overlockers, and in particular its Jet Air Threading system that threads the loopers with a puff of air at the push of a button, removing the fiddliest part of overlocking. The brand carries that focus on effortless, enjoyable sewing across its sewing, embroidery and quilting machines too. If threading has ever put you off an overlocker, baby lock is worth a close look.

Jet Air Threading (also known as ExtraordinAir) is baby lock's signature system that threads the overlocker loopers automatically using a jet of air. Instead of guiding thread through tight looper paths by hand, you simply feed the thread into a port and press a button. This removes the main learning curve of overlocking, which means you spend more time sewing and less time setting up.

Yes, this is a real strength of the brand. Because Jet Air Threading removes the trickiest part of using an overlocker, baby lock models are among the most approachable for newer sewers, alongside colour-coded guides and automatic settings on many machines. If you have wanted a professional edge finish but felt nervous about threading, a baby lock overlocker makes it far more achievable. See our full overlocker range to compare.

Yes. While baby lock built its name on overlockers and coverstitch machines, the brand also makes sewing machines, combined sewing and embroidery machines and dedicated quilting machines, all sharing the same focus on ease of use. This means you can build a full baby lock setup, from a main sewing machine to an overlocker for finishing, all from one brand.

Yes. baby lock offers machines suited to quilting, including models with a generous throat space (the area to the right of the needle), free-motion capability and quilting stitches, plus dedicated quilting machines at the top of the range. The brand's user-friendly approach carries through, which means quilting features that are easy to set up and use. Our Machine Match Service can recommend the right model.

They do different finishing jobs and many sewers own both. A baby lock overlocker trims and neatens raw edges and sews stretch seams, while a coverstitch machine creates the professional twin line of hemming seen on ready-to-wear knits. baby lock also makes combination machines that do both. Our overlocker and coverstitch buyers guide explains which setup suits your sewing.

baby lock is a premium brand, with pricing that reflects features such as Jet Air Threading. Entry-level machines start in the mid hundreds, air-threading overlockers and mid-range sewing machines run into the high hundreds and low thousands, and advanced embroidery and quilting machines cost more. To spread the cost, we offer interest-free finance on eligible machines.