Baby Lock A-Line Series Sewing Machines User manual

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The A-Line Series from Baby Lock
No one knows your style better than your friends… and no one can help you bring your
ideas to life like your friends in the A-Line Series from Baby Lock. Spend some time with
Sofia, Audrey, Grace, Maria, Natalie or Lauren and you’ll quickly see how fun they are to have
around! These machines will be your best friends, whether you enjoy sewing cool crafting
projects or classic, timeless fashions like the A-Line skirt.
When it comes to sewing, embroidering, and serging, you can count on these durable and
easy-to-use machines to help you with whatever you like to create. Each machine in the A-Line
Series includes the features you need, plus convenient extras like a built-in needle threader, a
guide to get you started, and extra stitches and accessories to explore your creativity.
Another friend you’ll find with the A-Line Series is your Authorized Baby Lock Retailer. When
you come to them for a machine, you’ll get a free machine demo, a sewing lesson and more!
They’re always there to help you out with questions, new techniques or a quick machine
tune-up. Visit your local Baby Lock Retailer today – they’ll love to show you what the A-Line
Series is all about!
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Built-in Design Library
Sofia includes 70 built-in
fashionable embroidery
designs, 120 frame patterns
and 5 font styles, so you can
start embroidering right away!
Meet
Trend-setting Sofia is full of ideas – the
perfect friend for all of your sewing
and embroidery projects. No matter
what you’d like to create, Sofia has
something to show-off, like 70 built-in designs and 5
font styles. With a USB port, LCD Touch Screen and
embroidery card slot, you can share all of your ideas with
Sofia. If you’re ready to add a personalized, creative flair with
embroidery, Sofia is ready to inspire you.
Technology Features
• USB direct connect (Type B)
• LCD Touch Screen (120 x 64 dot matrix) with touch pen
• Embroidery card slot
• Advanced needle threader
• Automatic thread cutter
• Quick-Set, top loading bobbin
• Quick-Set bobbin winder
• Upper and lower thread sensors to alert when threads
are broken
• LED light illuminates sewing surface
Embroidery Capabilities
• Built-in Embroidery Design Library
• 70 Embroidery designs
• 120 Frame Patterns
• 5 Font styles in upper and lower case
• Embroiders up to 4” x 4” (100mm x 100mm)
embroidery field
• Reads embroidery designs with a stitch capacity
of up to 32,000 stitches per design
• Up to 12 Memory Pockets for embroidery
equaling 512KB
• Enlargement (up to 20%)
• Reduction (up to 10%)
• Mirror imaging
Embroidery Capabilities (Continued)
• 1°, 10°, and 90° pattern rotation
• LCD Touch Screen shows:
• Estimated embroidery time display
• Needle advancement (1, 10, or 100 stitch increments)
• Measurements displayed in inches or millimeters (mm)
• Thread color indicator
• On-screen hoop size indicator
• Trial function
• Embroidery speed up to 400 spm (stitches per minute)
Embroidery Hoop
Embroider every design in
Sofia’s library with the included
4 x 4 embroidery hoop.
6-7/10” x 4” Hoop Available
An optional Multi-Positioning
Hoop is perfect for embroidery
larger than 4”x 4”.
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Meet
Included Accessories
• Touch pen (stylus)
• USB cable
• 8 Snap-On Feet
• Buttonhole
• Embroidery
• Overcasting
• Monogramming
• Zipper
• Zig zag
• Blind stitch
• Button tting
• Soft cover for machine
• Embroidery bobbin thread
(White)
• Bobbins
• Seam ripper
• Twin needle
• 4” x 4” Embroidery hoop
and grid
• Plus more
Warranty
• 25-year limited
manufacturer’s warranty
• 10-year parts
• 5-year electrical
• 5-year computer
• 1-year labor
Multiple Accessories
No matter what type of project
you’re creating, Sofia makes it
easier with 8 snap-on feet and a
variety of additional accessories.
Advanced Sewing Features
• 67 Built-in stitches including:
• 46 Utility (with 10 styles of one-step buttonholes)
• 19 Decorative
• 1 Satin
• 1 Cross
• Stitch length 0.0mm - 5.0mm on sewing stitches
• Maximum Utility stitch width: 7mm
• Utility stitch editing capabilities
• Store personal stitch settings for each
utility stitch on machine
• Lock key for Utility and Decorative stitches
• Variable needle positions
• Twin needle settings key
Convenient Sewing Features
• Convenient one-touch buttons for
• Start/Stop • Reverse sewing
• Needle up/down • Thread cutter
• Sewing speed control
• Programmable needle up/down
• Needle plate with scale in inches and centimeters
• Electronic foot control with separate power cord
• Free arm with drop feed lever
• Accessory storage compartment
• Lightweight and compact size for easy travel
• Weighs under 14 lbs
• Weighs under 17 lbs with the
embroidery unit attached
Advanced Needle Threader
Sofia includes easy-to-follow,
numbered guides so you can
thread your needle with a few
simple motions.
Quick-Set Bobbin
Easily set your bobbin.
Merely drop in the top-
loading bobbin and pull the
thread through the slot. Let
Quick-Set do the rest.
Sofia is a multi-talented machine with
sewing features that are just as impressive
as her embroidery abilities. She’s ready
to share 67 stitches, one-touch buttons
and more. With 8 included feet and other accessories, Soa
has something to bring to virtually every project.
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If you’re an ambitious sewer, Grace can
help you get to the head of the class
when it comes to your sewing projects.
This versatile machine is equipped to
keep up with your creativity with project-enhancing features
such as 40 built-in stitches, 1-step buttonholes and 7 accessory
feet. Grace has thought of everything you need to make
challenging projects a breeze, like a drop-in bobbin and
a built-in needle threader. From timeless, classic fashions to
modern crafts and décor, Grace will always be there to lend
a hand.
• 40 Built-in stitches, including 5 one-step buttonholes
• Drop-in bobbin
• Built-in needle threader
• Quick-set bobbin
• Free-arm sewing
• Drop feed for free motion techniques
• Adjustable stitch length: 0-5mm
• Adjustable stitch width: 0-7mm
• Variable needle positions
• Convenient thread cutter
Built-in Buttonhole
With the buttonhole foot, your
one-step buttonhole will be
automatically sized to match
your button every time.
Quick-Set Bobbin
Easily set your bobbin. Merely
drop in the top-loading
bobbin and pull the thread
through the slot. Let Quick-Set
do the rest.
Multiple Accessories
No matter what type of project
you’re creating, Grace makes it
easier with 7 snap-on feet and a
variety of additional accessories.
Built-in Needle Threader
Grace includes easy-to-follow,
numbered guides so you can
thread your needle with a few
simple motions.
Free-Arm Sewing
Convenient for sewing in those
small hard-to-reach areas like
sleeves and pant hems.
Large Stitch Selection
Add variety to your projects
with a suite of 40 stitches.
Selection is made simple with a
pictured menu and LCD screen.
Meet
• 7 Snap-on accessory feet
• Blind stitch foot
• Button  tting foot
• Buttonhole foot
Features
Accessories
Warranty
• 25-year limited manufacturer’s warranty
• 10-year parts
• 2-year electrical
• 1-year labor
• Soft case cover
• Bobbins (4)
• Needle package
• Twin needle
• Spool caps (large, medium, and small)
• Overcasting foot
• Satin stitch foot
• Zig zag / standard foot
• Zipper foot
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Whether you’re interested in decorating,
fashion or sewing with an artistic flair,
Maria is the perfect machine to bring
those ideas to life. This multi-purpose machine includes
23 built-in stitches, a 1-step buttonhole and adjustable
stitch widths. With 5 included accessory feet and a needle
threader, Maria is outgoing enough to handle a variety of
creative projects.
Meet
Built-in Buttonhole
The buttonhole foot will help
you make perfect buttonholes
every time.
Built-in Needle Threader
Maria includes easy-to-follow,
numbered guides so you can
thread your needle with a few
simple motions.
Multiple Accessories
Maria comes with the essential
accessories, including 5
functional feet to make your
sewing easier.
Free-Arm Sewing
For sewing in those hard to
reach areas.
Large Stitch Selection
With 23 stitches you won’t have
to sacrifice variety for portability.
Button Sewing
You’ll love how easy it is to
attach buttons using the
button sewing foot.
• 23 Built-in stitches, including one-step buttonhole
• Built-in needle threader
• Free-arm sewing
• Drop feed for free motion techniques
• Adjustable stitch length: 0-4mm
• Adjustable stitch width: 0-5mm
• Convenient thread cutter
• Twin needle sewing option
• Electronic foot control
• Built-in accessory storage
• 5 Snap-on accessory feet
• Blind hem foot
• Buttonhole foot
• Button sewing foot
• Zig zag foot
• Zipper foot
• Bobbins (3)
• Needle package
• Seam ripper
• Spool caps (large and small)
Features
Accessories
Warranty
• 25-year limited manufacturer’s warranty
• 10-year parts
• 2-year electrical
• 1-year labor
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