Troubleshooting Your Baby Lock Serger
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- Having a few hiccups with your serger? In this video as Sara shares a few troubleshooting tips to help guide you back to perfect stitches every time.
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I bought a used Imagine and I had almost given up on fixing my tension issues. This video showed me that it was a wrong setting, NOT the tension. THANKS.
Hi K H, we are sorry to hear that you are experiencing tension issues with your Imagine. Here are a few recommended steps to hopefully help fix the tension issues you may be experiencing - rethread the machine, check the stitch selector, check to make sure the thread is well-seated in the thread slots and check that the looper thread. If you continue to have issues, please give our Customer Support team a call here - babylock.com/support/contact
I bought a used Imagine ten years ago, and it still amazes me. Best sewing purchase ever.
I was unaware of the needle inspection holes, which solved a problem I was experiencing. I had replaced the needles and one thread was not included in the chain. I re-threaded the whole machine and after watching the video realized the left needle wasn't all the way in and saw daylight in the needle inspection hole. Thanks so much for the visual!!!
Yes! somehow I had never created this problem before but managed to have both needles too low and got no stitches at all.
You are a great teacher, always be so energetic
Fabulous. Very useful. Thanks!
I have owned my Imagine for 10 years and I have made every one of those mistakes at least once. It's easy to do, especially if you're not using it everyday. This was a very good video. Thank you and thank you for wonderful sewing machines. I also own a decorator's choice that is 16 years old and got sent all the way back to Baby Lock headquarters for a major repair.😞
You got me serious brownie points for helping my wife figure out it was the pressure foot. Subscribed
We SEW love hearing that! 😄
Thank you. Perfect timing. Great demonstration!
One of the best serger videos I’ve ever seen! Thank you!
I did all of the mistakes.You make things very clear.Thank you.
Thank you soooo much for this video! It helped me troubleshoot and solve my issue. I had the wrong stitch selector for the stitch I was trying to make. Joy!
Great tips. Thank you. Who knew there were inspection holes.
Thank you sooooo much! I spent half an hour last night trying to figure out why my loop threads were so loose. I had accidentally hit the differential feed arm. I shrieked and my husband spilled his coffee on his tee shirt! If you were within arm’s lengthen right now you would get a big hug from me!!😊😊🤗
Yay! We're so glad this was so helpful for you! Thank you so much for taking the time to let us know!!
Aleta - so glad I could help! I’m sending you a virtual hug right now!!
Thank you. The needle not all the way up was the culprit. Wish I’d have found you six hours ago ! Thread kept breaking on either needle alternately.
I'm going to buy the victory when back in stock. This video was amazing, I'm sure it will help with those beginner mistakes. Thank you
Thank you! My problem was included in this video! I a new to serging but enjoy using it and realize each time I am learning a new skill in the machine and also what it can do to help me with my project. Thank you Sara for this calm organized presentation. I'll come back to it with my next problem.
Yay! We're so glad this was helpful for you! We have several serger classes over at Sew at Home classes (some free)! sewathomeclasses.com/ Happy serging!
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Excellent video!
Thank you so much, I usually tie off and pull the looper threads through, but the thread came off and I spent 30 minutes trying to lock the lock lever until I finally got your video!! I finally got the thread through the lower looper!!!
Excellent info!
Thank you! I recently got an Enlighten- but was having trouble troubleshooting. My Diff. Feed had been knocked way off- and I did not see that my stitch selector needed to be changed to B for a three thread overlock stitch.
It looks wonderful now. I cannot thank you enough! :)
I just want to say thank you your video completely saved my day 🎉it was very easy to understand & quite helpful ❤
We love hearing that! Happy serging!
Thank you!! Saved me a trip to the sewing machine store!
Thank you thank you thank you thank you. Never used an overlocker before. Could not get my second hand one to work and no one could work it out when i showed them... it was the needle!!!! Thank you once again 😄😄😄😄😄
Hey! I have an image wave self threader and the thread closest to me on the right isn’t pushing through with the air pump. Do you know what I can do? It only goes half way and then I cant get it through the other way
Excellent, clear and to the point. Well done!
Thank you so much for taking the time to let us know! We are happy you liked it!
That was very helpful, I must have done all the wrong things. Thanks
My biggest issue with my Baby-lock Imagine is that when I feed two pieces of fabric under the presser foot without lifting the presser foot, the first few stitches bunch the fabric - in other words, the first and second layer of fabric don’t go under the presser foot evenly.
I read that maybe my knife was dull but even with a new knife installed it doesn’t feed in evenly and seems to push the top layer forward. Tough to put into words, but I’m hoping someone else is also having this problem and that you may have a solution. Thanks for a lovely, informative video, beautifully delivered.
I really appreciate all your videos special this video that was so helpful for fixing my Serger Celebrate.
Thank you; this was very helpful and Sara is very pleasant!
When the switch is put on B with the left needle in place, I get a perfect 3 thread narrow. The needle does NOT have to be removed. The piercings can even be used asa guide to attach elastic f.ex. with the coverstitch afterwards.
Also, compare evolution, ovation and accolade, and their differences
great explanation of trouble shooting on serger.
Great video! Very professional and such handy information. Thanks.
I truly love my ovation. The knee lift takes care of one of these issues.
Thank you
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Thank you
Very good tuition. I have difficulty threading my imagine machine as static electricity keeps the thread clinging to the metal just where you have to insert the thread. What do you suggest?
Mohammad, maybe this video will help with the Technique: ruclips.net/video/DKMd14EFRkw/видео.html
Can the looper system get blocked? The suction goes to where the tubes connect (when I open it I can see the thread, but when I pull it, it us only 1/2” in) the wind can be felt where I put the thread in? Thanks, Alta
Great troubleshooting video! Thank you.
I would have bet my house this was Pam from The Office when I first started watching
Can you please tell me the benefits of buying an accolade over an ovation serger/coverstitch machine? Thank you
The Ovation and the Accolade are both 8-thread sergers that are also coverstitch machines. The Ovation is not a current model in our serger line-up, so we would recommend the Accolade.
Hi! I’ve got victory & also imagine… how do I work the presser foot tension dial/screw thing on the top left. I can’t find any info in the manual about it other than the name of it. & I can’t find a video either. Please help! Thanks
Please reach out to our consumer support hotline: 1-800-313-4110 or email at productsupport@babylock.com. They will likely be able to walk you through the process and make suggestions.
I tried threading the R looper, but the vacuum does not push the thread through. All the steps followed- sounds like the air is coming out (even pushed the thread out) ? Help, thanks- Alta
My needle thread keeps coming out at the end with extra thread that seems to be getting stuck in the needle plate somewhere. I have to pull the thread out with some difficulty, and then cut the extra "loop" of thread. What's going on???
Same problem! Did u figure it out??
I have an Imagine. I have had mine for two years. I bought it from a babylock retailor.......used because I couldnt afford a new one......I am so bummed because it has never worked for me. I had it serviced when I first got it then something has happened to the blade.. not working well at all. I spent about 800.00 on it and trying to sell it to get a better one.
I have the Evolve, which I purchased back in 2001. The lock button is jammed, the handwheel is jammed and won't move, and the lever to the left of the lock button is all the way to the right and won't move. I had my machine stored in a closet over the last 10 years (didn't use it) and I don't know how those items jammed, but they did. And when pushing the lock button to try and release the handwheel, the plastic nub that covers the lock button split and fell off. :(. I sure hope this jam is something that repair can easily fix; my machine's never been serviced before.
There is no 'daylight' behind the needle inspection holes on my Celebrate. In fact I'm never sure if the needles are all the way in or not.
Oh thank you! Bought an eclipse last year and afraid to do anything !!
Hi Terri, thanks for the feedback! We also wanted to share with you the free Getting to Know Your Baby Lock Eclipse DX Serger Class available here: sewathomeclasses.com/getting-to-know-baby-lock-exclipsedx Happy Serging!
Baby Lock Sewing Machines how wonderful of you!! Thank you so much!!
I've had my Celebrate for about a year & it scares me to death! I've used it a few times, took both free classes at my dealer, but uts been in its trolly for a very long time
This was excellent thank you.
I work with a different Serger brand and would love a Babylock if these examples are anything to go by, but for the meantime, I've sorted out a number of problems with your brilliant video - thank you. As a suggestion, could you do one for a Coverstitch machine, as this can be a nightmare too?
Thanks for your comment! We do have a couple of free serger classes over at Sew at Home on the Baby Lock Ovation and Evolution sergers (that cover off on the Cover Stitch, that may provide some tips and tricks)! sewathomeclasses.com/ Happy serging!!
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I'm new at this and I have an important question that might sound stupid! I purchased a used imagine babylock and I don't know how to remove the thread that it came with. It came already threaded. I see videos and in the manual how to thread it but not how to remove it.
I’m just answering based on my experience. You should just cut the threads at the cones and then just serge until all the thread is pushed through the machine.
I have a Babylock Imagine serger and I cannot get the lever to move to D. A.B,and C work perfectly. What am I doing wrong? It worked in the past.
Hi Mary, we are sorry to hear that your Imagine's stitch selector has suddenly stopped working. We recommend visiting your local Baby Lock retailer to have one of their technicians take a look at the serger to find the root cause of the issue.
My Babylock imagine pre tension plate won't hold one of the threads. How do I fix it?
Hi Vanessa, please contact our Baby Lock Consumer Support team for assistance- babylock.com/support
What would be causing my new to me Imagine serger to be making a knocking noise when I add a pointe knit under the pressure foot. It is still making a beautiful stitch.
Thanks so much, huge help!!
Is it in the owner's manual for the ovation a description for what letter is for what on the stitch selector? I sometimes have trouble with knits looping off the edge and I adjust the stitch selector until it is good. Thank you.
thank you for this. I did have the extra loop issue on my Imagine, but not so far on the Ovation. what exactly do the setting on the right do? A B C D? you showed the B setting for 3 thread, and I know the A setting, but what about the others?
My mom has a Babylock machine and her screen is a little dimmer than normal , she say's .. It Just got back from a cleaning and servicing .. Is there any setting's on the screen for brightness...?
I have an Evolve Baby Lock. Its a workhorse! It just started squeaking. What do I need to do? Its 10 years old and has never been a problem
I just love Baby Lock 👍 my server is doing something weird, when I press on the pedal nothing happens :( and you can’t turn the hand wheel at all. We don’t have an authorized dealer or repair shop in our area so I am hoping you tuber can help. Thank you for sharing these great tips. 👍
I am having the same problem right now and can't figure it out. Did you find out what was wrong?
Roberta Wright No I’m sorry I didn’t, I took it to a sewing shop and they wanted $75 just to look at it. So I sold it at a yard sale for $25.00 sad 😞. Good luck though 👍🏻
Oh that is sad. I. Sorry. I can't even take it in because the shops are all closed due to the virus. Thanks for your response.
Roberta Wright Thank you, I was taken advantage of when I bought it, it was an elderly couple and I just took her word for it that it worked. Low and behold I got it him plugged it in all excited and it ran 1 second and locked up. I googled it for years but no help. I was already out $150 for it and couldn’t afford the repair diagnosis. Live and learn. I hope you get yours figured out though. Stay safe healthy and happy 👍🏻
@@Spokenfan ouch! I found a group on FB and it seems it's most likely locked up from lack of use. I will take it in when things open up again. You be safe and happy too.
🤦♀️ the presser foot wasn’t down, thank you!!!!
Great video but I have a question.... How do you engage and disengage the subsidiary loopers? Mine stays in the engaged position and I can't figure out how to disengage it. I have the Babylock Evolution.
Hi Eva! Check out this full free class on the Baby Lock Evolution at 6 minutes and 35 seconds. The instructor shows you how to engage/disengage the subsidiary looper! :) Hope this helps! sewathomeclasses.com/getting-to-know-your-serger
Thank You so much! Perfect!
my U and L doesn’t seem to be taking thread through even though engaged. how do i make sure something isn’t wrong with the suction
Hi, we recommend contacting a member of our Product Support team to further discuss your issue with your upper and lower threading ports. Please send our team a message here: babylock.com/support/contact
am having a problem with my baby lock eclipse it's a fairly used if am trying to thread it gives me a lot of problem the lower looper and upper looper is not pumping out thread, please what will I do?
Hello, thanks for reaching out to us. We recommend reviewing the troubleshooting section of the serger instruction and reference guide to learn about possible causes. We also recommend bringing your serger into your local Baby Lock retailer for inspection.
Thanks
Hi! I have an older machine- NecchiLock probably produced in the 70s- it is doing the last troubleshooting problem but I don’t think it has air tubes? Any thoughts? Thank you so much!
My serger has needles A and B. Needle A simply will not stitch. I have
changed the needle, cleaned the machine and threaded and rethreaded it
again and again. All the other needles stitch perfectly. Why wont needle
A stitch?
On my imagine my thread comes off on all the top thread guides , any suggestions ?
On an Ovation...what am I doing wrong that the cover stitch won't chain off anymore than a 1/4 inch or so and then it makes kind of a clicking or catching sound and stops chaining an more like twisting and knotting and even breaks a needle thread every now and then. Everything else stitches fine.
Hi Linda, thanks for reaching out to us. We recommend contacting our customer support team at 800-313-4110 so we can further assist you in troubleshooting the problem that is occurring.
Hello, I've found this video to be quite helpful! I am having problems with my baby lock imagine feeding the fabric, but my foot is down. I've made sure there was no thread or lint under the stitch plate, rethreaded my machine, adjusted the differential feed to be the right setting for my fabrics, and adjusted my stitch length and with. Any tips are helpful! Thank you in advance
Hi Paulina! You've checked all of the right things! My best advice would be to take it to your Baby Lock retailer so they can see it in person and find a solution!
I just bought the Triump, when I use the serger all of the threads didn’t engaged. Can you show how to thread the Triumph serger please. Thanks
My right needle keeps breaking on my Acclaim. I’ve rethreaded 5 times & it still breaks…whatever am I doing wrong, help please x
Please reach out to our consumer support hotline: 1-800-313-4110 or email at productsupport@babylock.com.
Are there any babylock videos for the enspire. I don't find the booklet that come with it very easy to understand and am trying to do a rolled hem but it just doesn't look good enough. I know it looked much better when demonstrated in the showroom,.
Hi Amanda! Thank you for asking! Have you purchased your serger outside of the USA? We are Baby Lock USA and we have a free online class on the Baby Lock Eclipse DX which looks like the Enspire! sewathomeclasses.com/getting-to-know-baby-lock-exclipsedx
Thank you. i didn't know it had a different name in the US. these videos will certainly help me to get to know my new machine.
My Evolve did not come with an Instruction manual. How/where can I find videos of how to thread the machine?
Why won’t the lights on my ovation turn on when I plugged it in to the outlet?
Ok. I have an imagine, loose loopers with differential set to N, what now?
If you're still having trouble, Please reach out to our consumer support hotline: 1-800-313-4110 or email at productsupport@babylock.com.
@@babylocksewing they weren’t any help either. I’m going to take it be serviced.
@@lizabethmccool2990 sorry to hear that did not solve the problem- hopefully the retailer will be able to help.
Thanks for a great video!
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I can not get the left looper to thread through the hole
Hi, my evolution 4 way stretch is not stretching much and when I stretch the fabric the stitches break. I work with spandex so I need maximum stretch. Is it tension? Should I take it for service? Please advise. Anyone. Thanks!!!
Hello, thanks for reaching out to us. Our in-house experts would be happy to further help you with this issue. Please give them a call at 800-313-4110 or fill out this contact us form: babylock.com/support/contact
I have the Babylock 097, always a finicky model... been working on my daughter's wedding dress... Rolled Hem... Managed to get The first two layer completed... But, this little machine just Will. Not. Do. Chiffon! Please! Help!
Hi Denise! Sorry for the trouble you've been experiencing. If it's been awhile since your machine has been service, I highly recommend taking it in to have it cleaned, oiled, and adjusted. You could also call our help line to do some troubleshooting! www.babylock.com/contact-us/ Best wishes!
the bottom looper is going over both needles
En español!!!!!!!!! aunque sea subtitulado, gracias
I know this video is 2 years old, but so hoping you can still answer a question for me, my jet air will not send the thread through, any idea why, if you could answer my question I would so appreciate it, thank you !
Hi! Great question! Occasionally, some thread fuzz can stop up the tube. Take it to your local Baby Lock retailer and they can help you quickly clear it!
Thank you so very much for responding to my question !
I talked to a guy at the store where I bought my Baby Lock , he told me to thread it with the wire that came with my machine , that specialty thread is suppose to be threaded with, must have had lint in port, because when I ran the wire thru the port, it now threads correctly, so glad I called the store, as I live 65 miles away ,and would have been two trips, hopefully if anyone else has this problem , it will help them also .
That's a great idea! Thank you for sharing! So glad it was quick and easy and you're back serging again!
Are there any videos for Baby Lock pro line BL5000. I inherited this machine & do not know how to use. Please help. Thank you.
Hi Patricia! Our video program has only existed a handful of years, so unfortunately we do not have a video that goes back to the Baby Lock Pro Line BL5000. We do however, have a free class on the Baby Lock Molly, which looks similar to this machine. Maybe it could be helpful? sewathomeclasses.com/getting-to-know-molly If not, perhaps try to find your local Baby Lock retailer and they could help you!
Troubleshooting why led lights went out on my ovation serger
Hello, Please reach out to our consumer support hotline: 1-800-313-4110 or email at productsupport@babylock.com.
What happens when none of your threads aren't threading?
What do you think could be the problem when I use my Imagine jet threading and it takes a long time to thread it? Is like not enough air. I have checked everything.
Hi Bertha alva! It is difficult to diagnose without seeing it, but, if it hasn't been serviced in awhile, it may be time to give it a tune-up! Or, perhaps the looper tubes just need a cleaning. Please seek advise from your local Baby Lock retailer so they can help you get to the bottom of it! Thank you!
Thanks.
Thank you I had a stroke and forgot many things
I knew what was wrong when I looked at the machine.
only picks up 3 threads. will not pick up left needle thread. Have re-threaded and adjusted tension and replaced both needles, and tried different thread spools. Completely lost, please help. Can not find any help for my BABYLOCK Model #BL5280ENS
Hi Armando Barnhart! Thanks for contacting us; sorry for the frustration. It is difficult to diagnose the issue without seeing your machine. Please take you serger to your local Baby Lock retailer to have a Baby Lock certified technician take a look at it. Best wishes!
Do you know of any Baby Lock Techs close to my zip code 34142 , Immokalee, Fla.?
Hello again! Oh yes! I should have give you the following link! You can type in your zip code and find the closest Baby Lock retailers! You should find a Baby Lock technician at any Baby Lock retailer. Here you go! www.babylock.com/where-to-buy/
Simple serger 102
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Enough of that silly guitar background sound please.
Thank you
Thanks for a great video!
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My thread isn’t going thru the upper looper. Help
Please contact the Baby Lock Product Support Team for further assistance: babylock.com/support/contact