Help with Baby Lock
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Passadumkeag, Me
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I have a baby lock sewing machine that i won last august in a quilt show, when it runs correctly it is a dream but when it does not it is painful. And of course the closes repair shop that will deal with the warranty is over 4 hours away. For whatever reason the machine will speed up for about 4 seconds and stop, speed up for 4 seconds and stop. It drives me crazy, does anyone have any suggestions.
#4
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 9
I have the BL Grace and initially loved it. However, I now find that I constantly have trouble with the bobbin. I have gone back to my trusty old Singer to finish the quilt top I am working on. Am not sure if I could recommend the BL at this point.
#5
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: on the Iron Range in northern Minnesota
Posts: 364
Hi,
I have no idea what's up with your machine, I have 3 Babylocks and have had no trouble with them at all, ever. I adore them!
Have you cleaned it, new needle, etc.? I have been taught to oil mine occasionally....not very often.....but think that could be an issue?
Can the dealer help you over the phone at all? Mine would help me. Could be something simple.
Sorry you are having issues......I'd buy nothing but my Babylocks.
Bev
I have no idea what's up with your machine, I have 3 Babylocks and have had no trouble with them at all, ever. I adore them!
Have you cleaned it, new needle, etc.? I have been taught to oil mine occasionally....not very often.....but think that could be an issue?
Can the dealer help you over the phone at all? Mine would help me. Could be something simple.
Sorry you are having issues......I'd buy nothing but my Babylocks.
Bev
#6
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 9
Hi Bev-Thanks for your input re my Babylock problem. Yes, I have taken the bobbin area apart and cleaned it thoroughly. If I can find someone nearby, I am going to take it in to have it checked as when it is running properly, I absolutely love it. Guess I am a someone who believes if you buy a good product and take care of it as recommended, it should last for years and not give you any problems. Yours in quilting, Carol
#8
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Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 2
I had this same problem, sprayed a very small amount of contact cleaner on my finger and rubbed it on the end of the foot pedal (that which attaches to the sewing machine) - no more problems. Also, use a small air compressor to clear any dust/carpet fibers which could be building up in the foot pedal, most important was the contact cleaner.
#9
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 2
I have a Baby Lock Quest that I purchased 2 years ago. During that time it has made many trips back to the dealer (during the warranty period) and many trips to a closer repair shop the second year. It was even sent back to the factory for repair once (but at my expense). The primary problem is with the stitch, perhaps tension. Right now it is back in the shop for the top thread looping on the bottom.
I am interested in hearing from anyone who has had problems and been able to get them resolved in some manner.
I am interested in hearing from anyone who has had problems and been able to get them resolved in some manner.
#10
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Clay Springs AZ
Posts: 3,229
When I bought my Baby Lock Jane the shop told me that they do not make their machines but use other brands and put the Baby Lock name on them.
My Jane is a Brother machine.
So far it is a good machine with no problems.
My Jane is a Brother machine.
So far it is a good machine with no problems.
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