How to use your baby lock BL3 3-cone serger overlock machine - just the basics

Short video on getting started with the baby lock BL3-406 serger - pretty much the same as the BL-408 or most other BL3 overlock sewing machines.
You'll need DCX1 serger needles, #7 to #14, or schmetz 621.
Good luck!

[@katherineboyle2234]

Just inherited this machine Had no idea where to start as I had never owned an overlocker. Your video got me started.Works wonderfully now! Thanks

[@Absdgaf]

So excited to have picked up this workhorse at a yard sale! Love the 3 thread for lingerie sewing. Thank you for the video. I found Organ needles in every size on Amazon for a decent price. I had to wait a month, but I’m set for a while. Best of luck with your machine!

[@nabya6757]

Hi, I just bought 418 from a garage sale and this video has helped me in, atleast, understanding the machine. Thanks a lot.

[@beautyinthebinding7784]

Thank you so much! Got my BL3-416 back going. Would love the manual if you have it uploaded, but I didn’t see it. Thanks, again!

[@mitzidsouza471]

Thanks so much for doing this video. I just bought one today, with the hope I could find help on TH-cam to help with it. A manual would be great.

[@deintraumseintraum6131]

Thank you for this video! I just got almost the same machine and I was afraid until now to use it 😅

[@user-ve7hh6wk5u]

This is so helpful,kinda got me started . I just got the machine. Thanks.

[@sharonlamontagne6894]

The ballpoint needles are used for knits, the regular points are used for wovens, like the denim you are showing.

[@blackwomanjoyworkman7574]

Thanks

[@TheGardenKitten]

thank you so much, I just got one of these but a 408 from a thrift store. Thanks again

[@traciseville]

Thank you for this video!! I was able to get my machine working again

[@vmdude1]

I would love the manual! I was just given one of these and need to replace the cord then read the manual! Thanks!

[@gibcq]

Thanks for the video. Very helpful. I would like a copy of the manual if possible. Thanks

[@Execprod5]

Thank you!

[@jaapweel1]

FWIW Wawak sells just about any type of sewing machine needle, industrial or domestic.

[@perplexed2031]

Hi! I own a Pinnock-1 since the 80s. I love it!
Yesterday I broke a needle for the first time, re-threaded it, but now my 3 threads wont interlock? I've checked several times but can't see what I've done wrong?
Would you by chance know why this happens? Any feedback would be awesome! Thanks.

[@veronicasotelo229]

Hola soy de Mexicali baja California México mi suegra me regaló una igual hace dos semanas y se me ocurrió usarla para hacer el remate a una colcha peluda y se me rompió la aguja y por dios gracias a ti buscaré en amazon

[@rociobach4642]

thank you! great video help me a lot!!

[@ChrissySheltonSongs]

I would love the manual please!

[@Guppygoods]

I have this serger and this was helpful. I still can’t figure out the tension! Any tips?

[@hisham56hamilton50]

Thank you very much

[@susanwagner8234]

I ended up just cutting off regular needles to the right length

[@mariyamb6995]

Ur an angel

[@fayecurnow1918]

Hi. I inherited a similar/ same Baby Lock. Can you show how to adjust tension? Mine is off.

[@c.b.jr.1539]

Trying to help out someone with a machine similar to this one. Any idea why it wouldn't be cutting the fabric? Thank you

[@KeeshiaPie]

Thanks for this! Is there anything you could teach about the blade? Not sure mines working…. 🧐

[@brittanyl431]

Awesome video! Thank you! And, ca you share the manual if you have a chance please? 😊

[@stanpramik213]

How to change knives.

[@robinbiles2797]

I just picked up a 408, looks similar enough, and I bought a download of what appears to be a copy of a copy, so it's not very clear. If you have a link to a manual, I'd sure appreciate it!

[@carolinehay3887]

Hi, very helpful, but I'm still not getting a stitch, I have threaded like you said with correct needle, it is cutting and chaining, but no stitch. Any ideas?

[@brokeunemployed5208]

Any chance I can get the manual

hi
please sent to me your manual
thank you

[@praiseHim2]

yes do you have the manual?

[@veronicasotelo229]

Ojalá y subas o envíes manual

[@hannetoprak]

Can you make the stich tighter

[@bdprist]

Yes, the 3 plastic knobs will adjust the stitch tightness for each thread. Best to adjust slowly, maybe a half turn at a time.

[@glockstitch]

Any info on adjusting the feed dogs? Mine aren’t moving

[@marilyncouncil5505]

Is there a on and off switch

[@carolinehay3887]

I had to open up the base and adjust the screw a tiny bit

[@mansooralam9816]

Asslam o alikum .hum logom ko machine ka pta ni chal rahe kya ap humy whtasapp py bta skty hai plz

[@user-rx3vc4pk8z]

Здравствуйте, я купила б/ у оверлок и о горе педали нет проверить несмотря г ла достала педаль и опять🤔

[@user-rx3vc4pk8z]

Ткань надвигается по полотну и нет строчки в чем может быть неполадки