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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Serging Why You Should Use a Serger to Sew Garments

Sergers can be really intimidating, but they don’t have to be! Sewing garments has never been easier, faster or more professional-looking than...
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Embroidery, Garment Sewing What I Learned as a Beginner Embroiderer

Baby Lock Ambassador Faith St. Juliette shares her experience as an experienced sewist learning embroidery for the first time.
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Videos, Serging What can a Baby Lock Serger do?

Watch this video with Linda Pacini and learn all the amazing things that a serger can bring to your sewing room! Find...
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Category: Tips & Tricks Wavy Line Grid Quilting Tutorial

If you’ve shied away from machine quilting your own quilts, let this be the year you overcome your fear! A twist on...
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Videos, Serging Using a Serger's 4-Thread Overlock Stitch

Serging with knits is easy with the 4-thread overlock stitch on a Baby Lock serger. It preserves the stretch and creates sturdy...
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Category: Tips & Tricks Underground Crafter’s Guide to Buying a Sewing Machine for Beginners

Whether you’re new to sewing or looking to purchase your first very own sewing machine, this guide will walk you through everything...
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Category: Tips & Tricks Top 13 Sewing Tools All Beginners Need

There are many tools out there and it can be a little overwhelming to choose which ones you need. Check out this...
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Category: Tips & Tricks Top 10 Tips For Sewing With Kids

Are you interested in teaching your kid how to sew? Check out these 10 tips on what you should know about teaching...
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Category: Tips & Tricks Three Ways to Make Half-Square Triangles

In this video tutorial, learn how to create half-square triangles, three different ways. Carmen Geddes walks you through how its done.
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Category: Tips & Tricks The Patch Pocket

Sew It Seams - the Sewing Series Introducing the Series You’re all excited. You’ve squirreled away some time and space. You’ve selected...
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Categories: Inspiration, Tips & Tricks The Floral Dress Simplicity 8888 Pattern Hack

Hi everyone! I am back with another beautiful creation that I have sewn up on my Baby Lock machines. This summer has...
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Category: Tips & Tricks Taking it in with Darts

In this article, we’ll explore the basic single-point and double-point (fish-eye) darts, and how to sew them successfully. Darts are one of...
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Videos, Serging Stabilizing Knits on a Serger

Easily run twill or stabilizer tape through your Baby Lock serger for perfect placement on knit fabric. Watch this short video to...
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Categories: Sewing Basics, Tips & Tricks Sewing Machine Presser Feet Tips

Are you unsure what presser foot to use for different stitches or fabric? Marie Segares with Underground Crafter has created a helpful...
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Category: Tips & Tricks Sew It New

Got an old dress, pants, or top laying around? I know that many of us do. Turn them into a fun and...
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Sergers 101- an interview with Baby Lock Expert Chris Tryon

Categories: Machines, Tips & Tricks, Serging Sergers 101

At Baby Lock, we know the decision to buy a serger can be intimidating. We want all of our customers to be...
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Serging Serger Threading Made Easy With Jet Air Threading™

Baby Lock sergers come with a variety of easy-to-use features like Jet Air Threading™. In just a few quick steps, your loopers...
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Serging Serger Techniques and Accessories

Happy National Serger Month! Are you wanting to learn more about serger techniques and accessories? Listen below as one of our Baby...
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Category: Tips & Tricks Sequin Christmas Jacket

Hi everyone! I am back with another beautiful creation that I have sewn up on my Baby Lock machines. It is my...
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Categories: Inspiration, Tips & Tricks Sentimental Remake

Hi everyone! I hope all is well with you all. I am sure many mamas can relate to me when it comes...
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Category: Tips & Tricks Sashiko Facebook Live with Chris Tryon Recording

Want to learn more about the Baby Lock Sashiko? Watch this recorded Facebook Live featuring Chris Tryon from the Baby Lock Education...
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Videos Sashiko and Plain Hemmer Attachment in Action

Join Evy Hawkin's from A Bit of Stitch as she showcases the Plain Hemmer attachment in action on the Baby Lock Sashiko....
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Categories: Inspiration, Tips & Tricks Regent in the News!

Vivika Denegre with Quilting Arts Magazine sat down with Baby Lock team member Kelly Laws to learn all things Regent. Check out...
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Serging Reduce Sewing Time with a Serger

Are you wanting to sew garments quicker and easier? Using a Baby Lock serger is the answer! Not only does a serger...
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Categories: Inspiration, Tips & Tricks Red Dress Pattern Hack

Hi everyone! It is the month of love, and I am so very excited, because love is my favorite language. February is...
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Categories: General, Tips & Tricks, Videos Pattern Fitting Know-How

Nancy Zieman is a guru when it comes to sewing, especially pattern fitting. She's been hosting a PBS show, Sewing with Nancy,...
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Category: Tips & Tricks Marking Tool Tips

So, you have all these great marking tools, but you're not sure when to use each one. Or, you're not sure what...
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Serging Make Neatly Serged Seam Ends

Love to serge but have a hard time with the serger tails? Follow these next couple steps from Threads magazine to have...
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Categories: Projects, Sewing Places and Spaces, Tips & Tricks Make a Design Board

Ever had trouble planning out your quilt blocks and how they'll go together? Try this design board from quilter Lindsay Conner! Also...
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Category: Tips & Tricks Machine Embroidery on Knits

Erica Bunker shares how she used her Baby Lock Aventura II to add a design to her top.
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Serging Learn More about Serger Stitches with this Podcast!

Want to know more about serger stitches and their usefulness? Listen to an episode about serger stitches on Mallory and Zede Donohue's...
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Category: Tips & Tricks I Miter' Cheated

Check out this new blog, I Miter' Cheated, from Evy Hawkins of A Bit of Stitch. The blog features the Baby Lock...
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Categories: Sewing Basics, Tips & Tricks How to Use a Sewing Machine for Beginners

Are you new to sewing or need to brush up on the basics of sewing? Marie Segares with Underground Crafter shares a...
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Serging How to Use a Serger for Beginners

Sergers can be intimidating. Baby Lock Ambassador Anita from Anita By Design demonstrates how you can easily use a serger. In this...
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Videos, Projects How to Sew with Knits! + How to Make Headbands!

Conquer sewing with knits with these helpful tips by Dana from MADE Everday! Not only will you be learning how to sew...
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Categories: Inspiration, Tips & Tricks How to Select Thread Colors for Your Quilt

Not sure which thread colors to choose when sewing your quilt top? Watch as Amy Ellis with Amy's Creative Side shares some...
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Category: Tips & Tricks How to Quilt as You Go

Did you know you can quilt as you go? Watch as Carolina with Always Expect Moore shows you how to make a...
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Videos, Serging How to make piping on a serger 

Watch as Pam Damour, the Decorating Diva, shows you how easy it is to make your own custom piping on a serger....
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Serging How to Make a Quilt on a Serger

Did you know that you can use a serger to make a quilt? Quilting with a serger creates strong seams and allows...
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Category: Tips & Tricks How to Free Motion Quilt on the Baby Lock Jazz II

With 12" of space to the right of the needle, the Baby Lock Jazz II is perfect for free motion quilting. Our...
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Projects, Embroidery How to Embroider a Stocking

Learn how to embroider a stocking you purchased from the store! With a few easy steps, you can add a design and...
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Projects, Embroidery How to Embroider a Pajama Top

Easily personalize a pair of pajamas for your little one and their doll.
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How to Create Perfect, Sharp Collar Points

Categories: Sewing Basics, Tips & Tricks How to Create Perfect, Sharp Collar Points on Your Shirts

Achieve perfect, sharp collar points with this helpful tutorial by Russell Conte of SewpBox Productions. Collar points are commonly found on men's...
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Category: Tips & Tricks How to Bind a Quilt with a Sewing Machine

Binding a quilt can be quick and easy when you use a sewing machine. Watch as Carolina Moore with Always Expect Moore...
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Category: Tips & Tricks How to Add Pockets to A Dress

Are you looking to add pockets to a dress? Check out this video tutorial from Alex from My Sew Bliss. She shares...
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Category: Tips & Tricks How to Add Cuffs to Your Garments - Two Ways

Alex from My Sew Bliss shares two ways you can easily add cuffs to your garment sleeves with a Baby Lock serger.
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Videos Free Baby Lock webinars!

Do you have a new machine and need a little help getting familiar with it? Or have you recently purchased software and...
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Serging Four Techniques to Get Even More Out of Your Serger

Want to ensure all of your projects have perfectly finished serger techniques and finishes? Learn how to create simple gathers or lettuce...
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Category: Tips & Tricks Exploring Couching and IQ Designer on the Baby Lock Solaris

Learn how to easily add dimension and texture to your projects in this recorded Facebook Live presentation by National Training Manager Patty...
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Videos, Serging Decorative Cover Stitching on a Serger

Create beautiful cross hatching with the cover stitch on a Baby Lock serger using decorative thread. With 5” to the right of...
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Videos, Serging Create an extra frilly hem with your serger 

In this video, Joi Mahon shows you how to create a fun extra frilly hem with some fishing line, a wooden dowel,...
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Categories: Tips & Tricks, Videos Binding Basics

In this detailed video learn the ins and outs of binding. Cindy Cloward from Riley Blake Designs demonstrates a few different ways...
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Category: Tips & Tricks Best Pressing Tools You May Not Know About

How you press your garment or quilt project makes a HUGE difference! Russell Conte of SewpBox Productions shares a few pressing tools...
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Categories: Sewing Supplies, Tips & Tricks Beginner’s Guide to Embroidery Stabilizers by Bev McCullough

I’ve been having a blast with my Baby Lock Embroidery machine and one of the things I’ve been working on is how...
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Categories: Inspiration, Tips & Tricks Adding An Embroidery Design to Pattern

Erica Bunker shares how she added not one but two designs to her jacket and pants set. The jacket is McCall's 7730...
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Categories: Inspiration, Tips & Tricks, Projects A Summer Suit with Decorative Stitching

Erica Bunker created a beautiful two-piece summer outfit with Simplicity 8891 pattern. She transformed her jacket and shorts by adding decorative stitches.
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Category: Tips & Tricks 5 Accessories to Make Machine Quilting Easy and Fun

Looking for ways to step up your machine quilting in the new year? Quilting accessories can give you that extra boost you...
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Category: Tips & Tricks 11 Quilting Tips for Flawless Foundation Paper Piecing

When it comes to foundation paper piecing, some quilters are intimidated by the process. If you've given it a try and had...
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