The Baby Lock Applaud Creative Top Cover Stitch Serger offers the ultimate sewing experience, seamlessly blending functionality and creativity for every sewist. Featuring the Creative Top Cover Stitch and dual wiper system, it creates unique, one-of-a-kind stitches that elevate any project. From embellishing to hemming garments to exquisite details for home décor, this serger takes your creativity to the next level. Plus, with the array of optional attachments and accessories, you can add details that set your projects apart.  Enjoy effortless sewing with features like needle up/down, speed control, adjustable presser foot height, and drop feed system. Stitch lengths from 1mm to 4mm and a high-speed 1500 stitches per minute ensure precision and efficiency in every project.

The Applaud's top features include:

• Creative Top Cover Stitch & Chain and Cover Stitch Options
• Patented Dual Wiper System
• ExtraordinAir Threading
• ATD: No Tension Adjustments
• Needle Up/Down
• Speed Control Lever

EXTRAORDINAIR® THREADING

With just a gust of air, ExtraordinAir instantly takes thread through the looper. Threading has never been this fast, easy or extraordinary!


Cover Stitch/Chain Stitch Options

Chain Stitch, Left Narrow, Right Narrow, Wide and Triple Cover Stitches
Top Chain & Cover Stitch:  Triple, Wide, Left Narrow, Right Narrow, both wiper threads or one wiper thread and Chain Stitch with one or both wiper threads
Cover Stitch and Top Cover Stitch with 3 mm or 6 mm width
Stitch Length adjustable from 1 mm to 4 mm length

Dual Wiper System for the Creative Top Cover Stitch

Watch the Applaud’s patented dual wiper system deliver thread back and forth in front of the needles and over the fabric surface to create the Creative Top Cover Stitch. Choose to thread both wipers or only one wiper for the selected stitch.

Needle Up/Down Function

Whether using the Needle Up/Down key to advance forward in the fabric, start on fabric, form a single or partial stitch, or program the needle(s) to stop in the down or up position this feature allows you precise positioning of the needle(s) at all times during a project.

Speed Control Lever

Applaud's speed control lever lets you decide how fast to sew, for precise decorative techniques.  With 1500 stiches per minute you can get your projects done faster than ever!

Automatic Thread Delivery (ATD)

With Automatic Thread Delivery (ATD) system the exact amount of thread is delivered for the Chain or Cover Stitch variations regardless of thread type or stitch length.



Adjustable Presser Foot Height and Drop Feed System

The Drop Feed System is a game changer.  Raise the presser foot, and the feed dogs lower automatically (moving them out of the way) so it is easy to place your fabric under the presser foot.  The Presser Foot Pressure Dial allows the user to adjust the pressure foot pressure higher or lower based on fabric type and thickness.




Included Accessories:

Foot Control
Knee Lifter
Machine Cover
Two Guide fixing screws for table
Lint brush/needle insert tool
Package of needles
Allen screwdriver
Tweezers
Stitch guide fixing screw
Two Spool Pin Disks (Large)
Looper threading tool
Screwdriver
Four thread nets
Four spool caps
Four sponge disks
Standard presser foot and shank

Optional Accessories

Belt Loop Binder ¾” (BLE8-S12)
Belt Loop Binder 1 ½” (BLE8-S11)
Single Fold Bias Binder 28mm (BLE8-S4)
Single Fold Bias Binder 40mm (BLE8-S5)
Double Fold Bias Binder 28mm (BLE8-S3)
Double Fold Bias Binder 36mm (BLE8-S2)
Fabric Guide (BLES8-FG)
Plain Hemmer ¼” (BLE8-S7)
Plain Hemmer ½” (BLE8-S6)
Single Downturn Feller ¼” (BLE8-S10)
Single Downturn Feller 5/8″ (BLE8-S8)
Single Downturn Feller 1″ (BLE8-S9)
Knit/Woven Double Fold Bias Binder 8mm (BLCS-DFBB8)
Knit/Woven Double Fold Bias Binder 10mm (BLCS-DFBB10)
Knit/Woven Double Fold Bias Binder 15mm (BLCS-DFBB15)
Knit/Woven Single Fold Bias Binder 10mm (BLES8-SFB10)
Knit/Woven Single Fold Bias Binder 15mm (BLES8-SFB15)
Swing Guide (BLES8-SG)
Fabric and Hemming Guide (BLC4-FHG)
10-Piece Foot Kit (BLP6FTKIT)
Extension Table (BLES8-ET)

Specifications

Machine Weight Only : 26.8 lbs
Feeding System Type: Single Unit Differential
Lighting : LED, 3
Tension System : Chain/Cover/Looper
Accessory Storage : 1
Maximum Number of Threads : 6
Maximum Stitch Width : 6mm
Maximum Stitch Length : 4mm
Cover Stitch Capability : 3 - Triple, Wide, Narrow or with the Top Cover 12 options
Number of Needles : 3
Presser Foot Type : 2 – Integrated and Snap-on
Thread Delivery System : Automatic
Looper Threading: ExtraordinAir
Needle Threader Type :  Advanced Needle Threader System
Thread Cutter Type : Built-In
Number of Feet Included : 2 
Machine Only Depth : 11 ½"
Machine Only Width : 17 ½"
Machine Only Height : 12"
Needle to Right of Machine Distance : 5"