{"product_id":"baby-lock-vibrant-serger-machine","title":"Baby Lock Vibrant Serger Machine","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/5204\/6327\/files\/BL460B_LS_HRO8.jpg?v=1787623425\" alt=\"\"\u003eWhere serging begins\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA serger is the machine that makes a home sewn seam look bought. The Vibrant is the least intimidating way into that. Every thread path is color coded and the diagram is printed right inside the front cover, so threading is a matter of following a picture instead of remembering an order. It runs 4, 3 and 2 thread stitches plus a narrow rolled hem, which covers nearly everything a garment sewer needs to finish an edge properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 28px; align-items: center; margin: 26px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 0 1 260px; max-width: 260px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/5204\/6327\/files\/angelaloq23_5.jpg?v=1722088700\u0026amp;width=520\" alt=\"Angela Huffman sitting at the Tips Table on the set of Fons \u0026amp; Porter's Love of Quilting PBS show.\" width=\"520\" height=\"651\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 12px; display: block;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.45; color: #5a5a5a;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAngela Huffman, host of Fons \u0026amp; Porter's Love of Quilting PBS show and founder\/owner of Quilted Joy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 320px; min-width: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe Quilt Fairies and I sew on Baby Lock machines every week. The Vibrant is where a lot of our customers start, and there is nothing wrong with starting here. Call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:+15027187148\"\u003e(502) 718-7148\u003c\/a\u003e or send us an \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eemail\u003c\/a\u003e and we will tell you honestly whether it will do what you have in mind, or whether you would be happier stepping up to a machine that threads its loopers with air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 18px; border: 1px solid #cfe6f5; border-radius: 12px; background: #f2f9fe;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-weight: 600; color: #0b4599;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f6b21b; letter-spacing: 2px;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e 4.9 stars on Google and a 98% recommend rate on Facebook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003e“They seem to make an online purchase a personal experience. I am a customer forever.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #7a7a7a;\"\u003eDiane S., Google review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; flex-direction: row-reverse; gap: 26px; align-items: center; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; min-width: 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/5204\/6327\/files\/vibrant_main_1_1.webp?v=1756251416\u0026amp;width=700\" alt=\"The Baby Lock Vibrant serger with four red thread cones on the telescoping antenna, showing the two tension dials and the front cover.\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 12px; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; min-width: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eColor coded threading and lay-in tensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eEach thread path on the Vibrant is color coded and matched to a diagram printed inside the machine, so you thread by matching colors rather than memorizing a sequence. The tensions are lay-in, which means the thread drops into the disc instead of having to be forced down between two plates, and you balance the stitch with a dial. Both of those exist for one reason: so a new serger owner gets a good stitch on the first try instead of the fifth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/5204\/6327\/files\/BL460B_LS_MODEL16.jpg?v=1787623425\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGathers and ruffles on purpose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferential feed changes how fast the front feed dogs move compared to the back ones. Speed the front up and the fabric gathers as it feeds, so a ruffle comes out evenly full down its whole length instead of you pulling a basting thread and coaxing it into place. Slow it down and a stretchy knit feeds flat instead of coming out wavy. The ratio runs from 0.7 to 2.0, and it is the single control that turns a serger from an edge finisher into a construction machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 560px; margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zEhfkrAxcbA\" title=\"The Differential Feed on the Baby Lock Vibrant\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9; height: auto; border: 0; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe small things that make it easy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 22px; margin: 20px 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 0 1 250px; max-width: 250px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/5204\/6327\/files\/Vibrant_color_coded_threading.webp?v=1775053624\" alt=\"A hand threading the Baby Lock Vibrant serger beside the color-coded threading diagram printed inside the front cover.\" width=\"250\" height=\"140\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 10px; display: block;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor coded threading.\u003c\/strong\u003e Match the thread to the color on the diagram and keep going. No order to memorize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 0 1 250px; max-width: 250px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/5204\/6327\/files\/Vibrant_LayIn_Tension.webp?v=1775053624\" alt=\"The lay-in tension dials on the Baby Lock Vibrant serger.\" width=\"250\" height=\"140\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 10px; display: block;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLay-in tensions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drop the thread in rather than forcing it between plates, then dial the stitch into balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 0 1 250px; max-width: 250px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/5204\/6327\/files\/Vibrant_Differencial_Feed.webp?v=1775053624\" alt=\"Red fabric gathered into an even ruffle on a serged edge, with a pair of gold scissors resting beside it.\" width=\"250\" height=\"140\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 10px; display: block;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifferential feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gather a ruffle as you sew it, or keep a knit from stretching out along the seam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 0 1 250px; max-width: 250px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/5204\/6327\/files\/Vibrant_trim_bin.webp?v=1775053624\" alt=\"The trim bin attached to the front of the Baby Lock Vibrant serger, catching thread and fabric trimmings.\" width=\"250\" height=\"140\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 10px; display: block;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrim bin.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clips to the front and catches the trimmings, so they do not end up on the floor and the cat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 0 1 250px; max-width: 250px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/5204\/6327\/files\/Vibrant_thread_cutter.webp?v=1775053624\" alt=\"The retractable thread cutter on the Baby Lock Vibrant serger.\" width=\"250\" height=\"140\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 10px; display: block;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetractable thread cutter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Push the lever and it pops up, so you are not reaching for scissors at the end of every seam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width: 30%; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e7ec; background: #f6f7f9; color: #0b4599; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e7ec; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4\/3\/2 thread serging plus a narrow rolled hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor coded threading system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay-in tension discs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferential feed, 0.7 to 2.0 ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum stitch width 7mm, maximum stitch length 4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo needles, one LED light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: top; padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e7ec; background: #f6f7f9; color: #0b4599; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eStitches\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e7ec; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 thread seaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 thread narrow and wide overlock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNarrow rolled hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlatlock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlind hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo thread overlock conversion using the included thread convertor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDial adjustable stitch width 2.8 to 7.0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDial adjustable stitch length 1 to 4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: top; padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e7ec; background: #f6f7f9; color: #0b4599; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eThreading and tension\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e7ec; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor coded threading system, diagram printed inside the front cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay-in tension discs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetractable thread cutter with push lever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: top; padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e7ec; background: #f6f7f9; color: #0b4599; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFeeding and cutting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e7ec; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferential feed, 0.7 to 2.0 ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable stitch finger for serging and hemming conversion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim bin attaches to the front of the machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeam guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: top; padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e7ec; background: #f6f7f9; color: #0b4599; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePresser foot\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e7ec; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnap-on presser foot, one included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: top; padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e7ec; background: #f6f7f9; color: #0b4599; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWorkspace and lighting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e7ec; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne LED light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in accessory storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: top; padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e7ec; background: #f6f7f9; color: #0b4599; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eIn the box\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e7ec; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronic foot control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine cover and accessory storage bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo thread convertor and stitch finger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeedle set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLint brush and oiler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall and large screwdrivers, and a wrench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTweezers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread nets (4), spool discs (4), spool caps (4), cone thread holders (4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: top; padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e7ec; background: #f6f7f9; color: #0b4599; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e7ec; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth 12.6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight 12.6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth 11 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight 19.84 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; vertical-align: top; padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e7ec; background: #f6f7f9; color: #0b4599; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e7ec; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 year limited manufacturer's warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 year parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 year electrical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 year labor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarranty service is handled here in Louisville by our own factory-certified technicians, so your machine does not have to travel to a stranger when it needs attention. If you live outside of Louisville, any Baby Lock dealer in the country will service your machine under warranty. Every machine we sell also comes with owner classes, so you leave knowing how to thread it, how to change a stitch and how to keep it clean.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baby Lock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49171270435063,"sku":"BL460B","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/5204\/6327\/files\/vibrant_3e105533-164a-4de6-916d-018a8193fc0f.webp?v=1775053624","url":"https:\/\/quiltedjoy.live\/products\/baby-lock-vibrant-serger-machine","provider":"Quilted Joy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}