Gloria – baby lock combination sewing machine

The Gloria has two innovative air threading systems. With the ExtraordinAir system, a compressor activated at the touch of a button threads the hook threads reliably and quickly. The RevolutionAir system even enables the needles to be threaded using air. These systems make threading the Gloria child’s play. Simply select the desired thread, insert it, press the corresponding button and the thread is threaded automatically.

Rolled hem, flatlock seam or coverstitch: With its up to 8 threads, the Gloria enables a very large selection of decorative effects or seam combinations and, of course, the unique wave seam is also included.

Our combined baby lock machines are designed so that they can be used both as a fully-fledged overlock machine and as a fully-fledged cover machine. However, combination machines can do even more, as both areas work together. This means that, in principle, any overlock seam can be sewn in combination with any coverstitch seam. So you can experiment and combine to your heart’s content.

The appearance of the stitching can be greatly improved using the differential feed. Unwanted seam puckering, unattractive gathered or wavy seams can be easily prevented, as the differential feed ensures optimum fabric feed. The adjustment options can also be used to achieve imaginative gathering.

When the stitch width dial is adjusted, the stitch finger and the upper blade move together. Thanks to this special technology, the seam width can be adjusted very easily. The actual seam width changes and not just the cutting width as is the case with conventional machines. Overcuts and undercuts are prevented and there is no need to adjust the amount of looper thread. The stitch becomes wider or narrower without the need for annoying and time-consuming adjustment.

Clearly arranged and accessible at all times, the stitch length can be set with just one dial. The stitch length can be varied from 0.75 to 4 to suit the project. The setting values are on a simple scale. At the same time, you can easily switch to the rolled hem function without having to carry out any additional steps. In the rolled hem setting, the stitch finger is in a lowered position. This enables a very narrow seam.

Thread paths and thread guides have been further simplified on the Gloria. The needle thread guide has been altered and the thread path for the chain looper has been improved. There is a small eyelet to bypass the chain looper, making it even easier to thread woolly lock or other thicker fancy yarns.

Another pleasant feature of the baby lock Gloria is the fact that the foot lift is on the side. This means that the foot can be easily raised and lowered from the front with the right hand. This not only optimises the working area. It also means you can always clearly see if the foot is still up. Alternatively, you might use the knee lift. This leaves both hands free to guide the fabric safely, as the presser foot is raised or lowered with the knee. The sewing machine also has an extra high, two-stage foot lift of up to 8 mm. This accommodates even higher layers of fabric.

More freedom for your creative projects! The extra wide opening of the Gloria allows you to control even larger sewing projects with ease. Large quantities of fabric can be easily processed and cover stitch can be placed in the centre of a project thanks to the 140 mm wide opening.

For two-thread seams, the Gloria’s subsidiary looper is easily engaged. As it is firmly connected to the upper looper, it cannot be misplaced or lost.

The foot pressure control on the Gloria allows you to customise the pressure to suit the type of fabric. Whether fine, firm or heavy fabric – the presser foot pressure can be easily adjusted accordingly. With the help of the easy-to-read scale, you can recognise and alter the pressure, and easily reset to the default.

You can store important utensils in the practical accessory compartment located under the spool holder. The scope of delivery includes

• Tweezers
• needles
• Spare needle screws
• Spare knife
• Screwdriver for needle screws
• Brush with guide for inserting the needles

While most machines use angled needles, which can push and damage the fabric, the needles on baby lock sewing machines are inserted vertically, piercing directly into the fabric. This exclusive function gives better needle penetration for heavier fabrics. It also gives you greater stitch reliability and strength when sewing.

All baby lock sewing machines are extremely user-friendly and comfortable to use. The features are more extensive than already mentioned!. For example, all machines have long-lasting and powerful LED lighting, a high level of stitch safety and a stable telescopic thread guide. With the Gloria, you can also look forward to speed regulation and a magnetic needle collection tray. The short blade/needle distance supports sharper curves. The needle screws are also secured with a small plate. This is convenient and thread-saving, as the screws no longer need to be tightened when a needle is removed.

Wherever sewing takes place, fibers fly. Regular cleaning is essential due to the sewing dust. This prevents large amounts of lint from piling up under the stitch plate and affecting sewing. The side flap on the Gloria can be opened, which makes cleaning much easier.

The Gloria also has a safety feature. The machine does not sew if the covers are open, or the foot up. This reduces potential sources of error.