Thankyou for your serger videos. There really is very little information out there on restoring "vintage" sergers and I have found your videos invaluable. I wish you would do more of them. Surprising how little information is out there on the sergers from the 60s to the 80s.
Hi Patricia. I suspect one reason you don't see much on these early Sergers is because they were not as common as sewing machines. They were new to the market (and thus expensive) so many people made do with their home sewing machines. By the time Sergers became more commonplace, they were made will less durability in mind.
@@VintageSewingMachineGarage, yes they were very expensive when they came out. As a teen in the 80s I learnt on a Japanese generic beautiful "no name" straight stitch machine, the overlocker was out of the reach of our families budget. You would think because of that and the fact that the early ones are all metal that they would be prized as having longevity. The few I see here in Australia now, sell for very little, but they don't appear that often. Thanks again for all your videos. Love em.❤️
@@eyemaoziAU I just bought a Babylock EA-605 here in Australia for $200 in really great condition. Looking forward to seeing how it goes. It's amazing, the build quality.
J.C. Pennys corp sold the Penncrest line. And I totally blame you for my newly purchased 2ed hand Singer serger from Japan that needs soooo much cleaning and a few repairs/parts. ; )
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU again for all your wonderful videos! Because of your efforts, I’ve gained the confidence to restore, repair, and service several vintage Singer machines, for my personal use, all by myself. My current stockpile - I refuse to call it a “collection” only because I want to use them all - includes a 15-91 (my original gateway drug), a black 301, a beige 301a, several 401a models (all but one I plan to clean up and gift to family and friends), a 403, and an absolutely gorgeous, pale green, enameled. 15-125 (my favorite). I also have two beautiful Pfaff 362s, both of which fell into my lap, as well as the original Pfaff oak-veneered sewing cabinet one of them came in. (I’m refinishing it now.) Not long after seeing this video, I went looking for a serger (my first), and I stumbled upon a brand-new, never-been-used BL3-407. It still had its pedal and other accessories in their original plastic coverings, all of which, along with the machine itself, were still in the machine’s original cardboard box. I can, therefore, attest to the fact that the label on the foot pedal is original, as is the clear vinyl protective cover. The netting is a stretchy cover for a cone of serger thread (when it’s not in use), and the key-looking item is a flat-edge screwdriver. I’ve never used a serger before, and I’m excited to try this one. None of this, and the joy that using and working on the machines brings me, would’ve been possible without you. So thank you again for taking the intimidation factor out of all these vintage beauties. Keep up the great work and have a safe and happy holiday season.
You are so welcome. Its great to hear more machines are getting the care they need. I could spend a lifetime overhauling forgotten vintage machines and it would not put a dent into the shear number that are out there, so its wonderful that you are diving into the 'hobby'!! FYI, take extra care with your Pfaffs and any older Serger. Unlike vintage Singers and White Rotary models, European brands of sewing machines and ANY brand of vintage serger can make for long searches for parts at times. Sounds like you have a great collection and the nice thing is that these old machines can appreciate in value over time.
Hi there! I just came upon this video today in searching by the model of this machine. BL3-406 What I am actually looking for is manual for it. I am reaching out to you to see if you were able to locate one and, if so, would you mind sharing where you found it. I found one as a download and I couldn't even use it. Still looking! If there is any chance you did find one I would really appreciate some help! Thank you in advance for any help!! Dorothy
I always wondered how Baby Lock got so big so fast. I had never heard of them, then suddenly they were everywhere, even Nancy had one of the tacky things, and she had always been a high end machine girl.
Hi. I just came across your video looking for an instructional video on how to thread the serger I just picked up at a thrift store. It looks this one. It's a Simplicity Baby Lock SL800 in the original box, made in Japan, with the manual, all the tools, case, foot pedal and accessories. It looks like it's just been stored in the box and hardly ever been used. It's clean and in perfect condition. Nothing is damaged at all. I'm actually a total beginner at sewing and I don't know much, I just bought this because it was super cheap. I would love more information about it. Do you have any idea what year it was made?
Great find Kassi!! It likely saw little use if the original owner found the threading of the serger challenging (many do) and dealer support was not always available.
I have that exact one. Used for years. Great machine!
The threading diagram is on the storage cover.the cover that's has the model code opens to the left
I have this babylock and have used it for years. Your videos are the best help !! Thank you!
Great to hear!
Thankyou for your serger videos. There really is very little information out there on restoring "vintage" sergers and I have found your videos invaluable. I wish you would do more of them. Surprising how little information is out there on the sergers from the 60s to the 80s.
Hi Patricia. I suspect one reason you don't see much on these early Sergers is because they were not as common as sewing machines. They were new to the market (and thus expensive) so many people made do with their home sewing machines. By the time Sergers became more commonplace, they were made will less durability in mind.
@@VintageSewingMachineGarage, yes they were very expensive when they came out. As a teen in the 80s I learnt on a Japanese generic beautiful "no name" straight stitch machine, the overlocker was out of the reach of our families budget. You would think because of that and the fact that the early ones are all metal that they would be prized as having longevity. The few I see here in Australia now, sell for very little, but they don't appear that often. Thanks again for all your videos. Love em.❤️
@@eyemaoziAU I just bought a Babylock EA-605 here in Australia for $200 in really great condition. Looking forward to seeing how it goes. It's amazing, the build quality.
J.C. Pennys corp sold the Penncrest line. And I totally blame you for my newly purchased 2ed hand Singer serger from Japan that needs soooo much cleaning and a few repairs/parts. ; )
I just bought a baby lock BL3 - 408. The presser foot also has that label on it. The net goes over thread spools. Key might be to unscrew sewing plate
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU again for all your wonderful videos! Because of your efforts, I’ve gained the confidence to restore, repair, and service several vintage Singer machines, for my personal use, all by myself. My current stockpile - I refuse to call it a “collection” only because I want to use them all - includes a 15-91 (my original gateway drug), a black 301, a beige 301a, several 401a models (all but one I plan to clean up and gift to family and friends), a 403, and an absolutely gorgeous, pale green, enameled. 15-125 (my favorite). I also have two beautiful Pfaff 362s, both of which fell into my lap, as well as the original Pfaff oak-veneered sewing cabinet one of them came in. (I’m refinishing it now.) Not long after seeing this video, I went looking for a serger (my first), and I stumbled upon a brand-new, never-been-used BL3-407. It still had its pedal and other accessories in their original plastic coverings, all of which, along with the machine itself, were still in the machine’s original cardboard box. I can, therefore, attest to the fact that the label on the foot pedal is original, as is the clear vinyl protective cover. The netting is a stretchy cover for a cone of serger thread (when it’s not in use), and the key-looking item is a flat-edge screwdriver. I’ve never used a serger before, and I’m excited to try this one. None of this, and the joy that using and working on the machines brings me, would’ve been possible without you. So thank you again for taking the intimidation factor out of all these vintage beauties. Keep up the great work and have a safe and happy holiday season.
You are so welcome. Its great to hear more machines are getting the care they need. I could spend a lifetime overhauling forgotten vintage machines and it would not put a dent into the shear number that are out there, so its wonderful that you are diving into the 'hobby'!! FYI, take extra care with your Pfaffs and any older Serger. Unlike vintage Singers and White Rotary models, European brands of sewing machines and ANY brand of vintage serger can make for long searches for parts at times. Sounds like you have a great collection and the nice thing is that these old machines can appreciate in value over time.
Gracias por compartir
Hi there! I just came upon this video today in searching by the model of this machine. BL3-406 What I am actually looking for is manual for it. I am reaching out to you to see if you were able to locate one and, if so, would you mind sharing where you found it. I found one as a download and I couldn't even use it. Still looking! If there is any chance you did find one I would really appreciate some help! Thank you in advance for any help!! Dorothy
Hey I got a bl4 714 and the feed dogs aren’t moving you got any idea how to adjust em?
I always wondered how Baby Lock got so big so fast. I had never heard of them, then suddenly they were everywhere, even Nancy had one of the tacky things, and she had always been a high end machine girl.
Good day, I enjoyed your video but I can not find out if you did get the Babylock running in a subsequent video(s)?
Not yet!
I have a BL3-418 babylock serger, feed dogs not working, Do you know how to adjust the stitch
I lost the screw while changing the needle on my juki 418 baby lock serger. Anyone know how how to figure out what size screw to replace it?
Yay, another serger!!!
Can anyone help me to figure out what screw size I need to replace my needle clamp screw on my juki 418 baby lock serger.?
Did you get the Juki serger working? I just got one and would really like to see you demonstrate. Thanks!
Not yet, but it is in the hopper!
I really love this machine. I also want to buy for me.
I have a necchi nl4 with no date on manual.
Hi. I just came across your video looking for an instructional video on how to thread the serger I just picked up at a thrift store. It looks this one. It's a Simplicity Baby Lock SL800 in the original box, made in Japan, with the manual, all the tools, case, foot pedal and accessories. It looks like it's just been stored in the box and hardly ever been used. It's clean and in perfect condition. Nothing is damaged at all. I'm actually a total beginner at sewing and I don't know much, I just bought this because it was super cheap. I would love more information about it. Do you have any idea what year it was made?
Great find Kassi!! It likely saw little use if the original owner found the threading of the serger challenging (many do) and dealer support was not always available.
Penncrest was JC Penney. Montgomery Ward and JC Penney copied everything Sears did (not successfully).
Hi, what is your contact info please. Thank you