Baby Lock Victory Serger
Pros
- User Friendly: The Baby Lock Victory serger is unintimidating and easy to operate.
- Jet Air Threading: This patented threading system erases all threading frustrations.
- Quiet Operation: Solid construction ensures smooth, relatively noise-free operation.
Cons
- Availability: New Baby Lock sergers are only available via authorized dealers.
- Price: This serger is more expensive than some comparable models.
Where to Find the Best Value
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Review
This lightweight compact serger from Baby Lock is sophisticated enough to impress experienced users but easy enough to use that beginners will quickly grasp the basics. It includes nearly all the great automatic features of its more expensive counterparts, yet the price is manageable. The Jet-Air Threading™ system removes all frustrations typically related to that task and the automatic needle threader does the same. The Victory produces smooth, even stitches, and its reduced weight and size make it a true portable.
Stitch Options
In addition to a 4-thread overlock stitch, the Victory includes a 3-thread wide and narrow overlock stitch, a 3-thread flatlock, rolled edge, narrow hem, lettuce edge, sheer seam and belt or button loop stitch. You also have the options of choosing a 2-thread overlock stitch, wide or narrow flatlock stitch, or blanket, ladder and blind hem stitch. Stitch length can be easily adjusted between 0.75mm to 4mm and stitch width is adjustable between 1.5mm and 7.5mm by using one dial. The dial also includes a setting that retracts the stitch width finger when you want to produce a rolled hem.
Specifications
Speed: 1,500 stitches per minute
Threads: 2-3-4
Color-Coded: No
Light: 2 LED
Weight: 16 lbs.
Dimensions: 11.5 inches by 12.5 inches by 11 inches
Product Features
Jet-Air Looper Threading
This proprietary feature makes threading the loopers a one-touch breeze. Feeding the thread ends into the port, then pushing a lever instantly sends the threads smoothly through the looper system. You’ll never have to deal with manually threading the loopers again. It’s time to sew as soon as you press that lever!
Single-Unit Differential Feed
Like many high-end Baby Lock sergers, the Victory was designed to include a higher level of technology with the efficient single-unit differential feed. In addition to ensuring more secure, precise fabric feeding, this adjustable unit produces even gathering and stretching results on all fabric types. It provides a true 2 to 1 ratio when gathering and a 3 to 4 ratio when working on stretchy fabrics.
Fabric Support System
This advanced system works to produce consistently balanced, flat stitches – even at top speed on a variety of fabric types. It ensures you always have complete control over the fabric you’re working on. The built-in stitch fingers move at the same speed as the knife blade, which allows the system to make instant seam adjustments. This function produces a perfectly even cutting width.
Tubular Looper System
The Victory includes this exclusive protective looper system that prevents threading frustration and the possibility of thread snags and tangles. Being able to thread each protective tube in the order of your choice is another plus. Simply insert each thread end into a port and press a lever. The Victory also includes a handy guide inside the looper cover for fast reference.
Warranties
The Baby Lock Victory serger includes a 25-year limited warranty on the machine, a 10-year warranty on parts, 5 years of coverage on electrical components and a 1-year warranty on labor.
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Verdict
The Baby Lock Victory is not your average portable serger. In addition to having a larger cutting blade that slices easily through thicker fabrics, it includes several exclusive automatic features found on the company’s more expensive models. The unique thread delivery system eliminates the need to make multiple tension adjustments while producing clean, smooth stitches on all fabric types. This little machine also handles a wide range of specialty threads with ease. If you’re looking for a sturdy, well-built portable serger that will provide you with years of great service, the Victory is worth a look.