baby lock Gloria Coverlock Machine

Gloria is a solid and robust machine designed to sit firmly on a workbench through continuous use. The industrial-style looper system gives the loopers the mechanical reliability to handle not just standard sewing threads but textured yarns and specialty threads as well - anything that fits through the looper can be used. The wide throat space is achieved through the machine’s full-sized footprint, giving you genuine room to move large volumes of fabric through without forcing it.

The four built-in safety switches are part of the machine’s design rather than an afterthought: the Gloria will not start sewing with the side cover open, front cover open, presser foot raised or needle threader engaged. A magnetic needle catch tray collects needles during changes. The presser foot lifter is positioned on the side of the machine, keeping the workspace in front of the needle clear. Accessory storage is built into the machine body, under the thread spool holder, keeping tools within reach during sewing.

The ATD system reads three variables continuously: stitch width, stitch length and fabric thickness. Each sensor feeds information to the thread delivery mechanism so that tension stays consistent as conditions change - moving from a single layer of jersey to a doubled seam allowance, for example, or switching stitch type. The two manual tension dials allow fine-tuning on thread-and-fabric combinations that fall outside the ATD system’s automatic range.

On the Gloria, the stitch width cutter and the chaining finger move together when you adjust the stitch width dial. This means it is the actual seam width that changes, not just the cutting width as on conventional machines, which prevents overcutting and undercutting. The same stitch length dial also controls the rolled hem setting - turn it to the rolled hem position and the stitch finger drops automatically, with no additional adjustment needed. Stitch length adjusts from 0.75mm to 4mm.

At 1,500 stitches per minute, the Gloria moves through garment work at pace. The variable speed slider sets the maximum speed ceiling, so you can run at full speed on straight runs and slow right down for curved seams or detailed sections. The knee lift keeps both hands on the fabric when repositioning, and the automatic chain-off function on cover stitch means you can start and stop cover stitching without the manual tail handling that most machines require.

The industrial-style looper system handles years of regular use without the precision degrading. Its full-sized body keeps the machine stable under load rather than shifting across the table at high speeds. baby lock backs the Gloria with a 2-year warranty as standard, with a further 2 years available on registration.

As authorised baby lock retailers, our team can advise on the Gloria before and after purchase - on everything from which stitch modes suit your project type to how to get the most from the Wave Stitch for decorative seam work. Call, chat or email for guidance at any stage.

The Gloria comes with a quick reference threading guide and RevolutionAir™ needle threading guide in the box, covering setup for all eight threads. Our YouTube channel carries additional tutorials to help you work through the machine’s full stitch range and get consistent results from the ATD system across different fabric types.

The knee lift handles presser foot operation hands-free, which means your hands stay on the fabric for complete control on detailed work. The side-mounted presser foot lifter keeps the area in front of the needle unobstructed. Six LED lights illuminate the work area so thread colours and seam lines are clearly visible. The adjustable presser foot pressure dial lets you set the right amount of foot pressure for fine fabrics, firm wovens or heavier materials without guesswork.