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Which Baby Lock is Right for Me?

Our Team has created this comparison chart to help you decide which of our mechanical sewing machines are right for you. If you have any further questions, contact us.
Zeal
BL35B
Joy
BL25B
Zest
BL15B
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Machine Price
$349.99
$249.99
$169.99
Shipping
Free Shipping from Mr. Sewing Machine within the US
# of feet included
6
4
4
Buttonholer Type
1-step Buttonholer
4-step Buttonholer
4-step Buttonholer
Presser Foot Type
Snap-On Feet
Snap-On Feet
Snap-On Feet
Number of Stitches
25
19
15
Built-In Needle Threader
Yes
Yes
No
Free-Arm Sewing Capability
Yes
Yes
Yes
Detractable Feed Dogs
Yes
Yes
Yes (must use darning plate)
Thread Cutter
Yes
Side of Machine
Yes
Side of Machine
Yes
Behind Presser Bar
Bobbin Loading Type
Drop-In Bobbin
Rotary Hook
Drop-In Bobbin
Rotary Hook
Front-Loading
Oscillating Hook
Bobbin Size
Class 15
Class 15
Class 15
Number of Needle Positions 
Variable
Left, Center, Right
Variable
Left, Center
Fixed
Left, Center
Stitch Manipulation Options
Stitch length
(max 4mm)
Stitch width
(max 5mm)
Stitch length
(max 4mm)
Stitch width
(max 5mm)
Stitch length
(max 4mm)
Throat Space
6.5 in
6.5 in
6.5 in
Machine Dimension Measurements
10 ¾ in height
16  in width
8 in depth
10 ¼ in height
14  in width
6 ¼ in depth
12 ½ in height
15 ½ in width
5 ¾ in depth
Machine Weight
14.9 lbs
13.0 lbs
11.5 lbs
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