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     Happy Earth Day! Even though Earth Day typically isn't a holiday that's celebrated in traditional ways, it's purpose is too important to overlook. There are things that we can do every day to live more sustainably and reduce the impact that we have on our environment. We've all heard the 3 R's of waste management: Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. When you think about what that looks like, you might think of recycling the materials from products that you've purchased, walking instead of driving, or donating items that no longer serve a purpose in your house, rather than throwing them...

Baby Lock Triumph Serger    Purchase a Baby Lock Triumph 8-Thread Serger at MSRP and receive a Koala Studios Serger Center at no additional charge. Shipping and delivery not included. Normal delivery fees apply. Offer good while supplies last. OFFER VALID 4/1/22 - 4/30/22 only at authorized participating Baby Lock retailers in the United States. Cannot be combined with other offers. See retailer for details. Solaris 2 Sewing, Quilting & Embroidery Machine     Purchase a Baby Lock Solaris 2 Embroidery and Sewing Machine at MSRP and receive a 5-Day Virtual Embroidery Getaway at no additional charge. Offer good while supplies...

Although the past couple of years were tough, we are so thankful we were given the tools to serve our wonderful customer base...

Can sewing machine oil go bad? In a word, yes, the oil for sewing machines will expire. On average sewing machine oil lasts for around five years. However if your oil isn’t stored properly that lifespan can be shortened. To have the longest life for your machine oil it’s recommended to not store your oil in extreme temperatures or in direct sunlight. It’s possible it could have an affect on the amount of air that resides within the container and this can degrade the oil to have a lesser lifespan. While oil itself is a liquid substance if it’s mixed...

Sewing machine without foot pedal or sewing machine without pedal Sometimes carrying around and or using a foot pedal might be obnoxious so can you use a sewing machine without a foot pedal? As with most answers to such broad questions, yes you can but only with certain machines. In fact there are numerous machines that can be used without a foot pedal and are listed by brand below.  These machines all generally have a start/stop button as well as the ability to change the speed on the machine to your liking. Here are a couple examples on Baby Lock...

Are sewing machine needles universal? Most sewing machine needles will work in the majority of sewing machines. There are some exceptions that you need to look out for such as if you are going to use a serger, longarm quilting or embroidery machine. With embroidery needles they are specifically designed and feature a wider hole to allow for multiple thread strands to pass freely. These are also ideal for people who have a hard time seeing.  Longarm quilting machines, like our Baby Lock Regalia and Coronet, take a round shank needle in contrast to a flat shank generally found in...