MFG SKU: BLES4
Baby Lock Acclaim Serger Machine BLES4
Baby Lock Acclaim Serger Machine BLES4
Baby Lock has retired the Acclaim
The Acclaim is no longer made and can't be ordered new. If you were considering it, the Baby Lock Serenity is its successor, and our Quilt Fairies are happy to help you compare.
Its successor
Baby Lock Serenity Serger with 60 days Free Online Classes
Everything Acclaim owners loved is still here on the Serenity: push-button air threading, no tension dials and the Wave Stitch. It adds a Snap-on Needle System and digital speed control.
- RevolutionAir threading for needles and loopers
- Snap-on needles, no screwdriver
- Digital speed control and needle up or down
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How Does the Serenity Compare?
| Feature | Acclaim retired | Serenity current |
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| Threading The part Acclaim owners love most carries straight over. | RevolutionAir push-button threading for loopers and needles | RevolutionAir needle threading plus push-button looper threading |
| Tension Balanced stitches on any fabric without fiddling, on both machines. | Automatic Thread Delivery, no tension dials | Automatic Thread Delivery, no tension adjustments |
| Stitches Your Wave Stitch projects are still possible on the Serenity. | 4/3/2 thread serging plus the exclusive Wave Stitch | 4 thread serging, rolled hem, flatlock and the exclusive Wave Stitch |
| Needle changes Faster, easier needle swaps on the newer machine. | Standard needle screw | Snap-on Needle System, no screwdriver |
| Speed control Set a top speed for tricky seams and park the needle where you want it. | Foot control | Digital speed control and a needle up or down button |
Not Sure Which Machine Is Right for You?
The Quilt Fairies stitch on these machines every day. Tell us what you like to make and we'll point you to the right one, no pressure.
Or call the Quilt Fairies at (502) 718-7148.
For Acclaim Owners
Already own one? You're still part of the family. Here's what we can do for you.
Original Acclaim Features and Specifications
Show the original Acclaim features and specifications
A serger that threads itself at the push of a button
Threading a serger is the reason most sergers sit under a cover. The Acclaim removes that step entirely. Press one button and a gust of air carries thread through the loopers. Press another and the needles are threaded. There are no tension dials to balance either, because Automatic Thread Delivery sets tension for the stitch you have chosen and holds it across whatever fabric you feed it.
Angela Huffman, host of Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting PBS show and founder/owner of Quilted Joy.
The Quilt Fairies and I sew on Baby Lock machines every week. If you are weighing the Acclaim against a smaller serger, or wondering whether air threading is worth it for the way you actually sew, call us at (502) 718-7148. Or send us an email. We will tell you honestly if a simpler machine would serve you just as well.
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RevolutionAir™ threading, loopers and needles both
Drop your thread into a threading port, press the button, and air carries it through the tubular loopers and out exactly where it belongs. A second button threads the needles. Most air threading sergers stop at the loopers and leave the needles to you and a pair of tweezers. The Acclaim does both, which is what turns a color change from a chore into something you will actually bother doing mid project.
No tension dials to balance
Automatic Thread Delivery measures out the thread each stitch needs, so there are no tension dials on this machine at all. Choose your stitch and sew. A four thread overlock on quilting cotton and a rolled hem on a slippery rayon both come out balanced without you stopping to test on a scrap and adjust. This is the feature that makes a serger feel dependable rather than temperamental.
Four, three or two threads, plus the Wave Stitch
Switch between 4, 3 and 2 thread serging for seams, edge finishing and rolled hems, with stitch width up to 7.5mm and length up to 4mm. The Acclaim also carries Baby Lock's patented Wave Stitch, a decorative edge you will not find on other sergers. Full featured differential feed handles the two problems knits create: it gathers so seams do not stretch out, and it stretches so hems do not ripple.
Specifications
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Warranty service is handled here in Louisville by our own factory-certified technicians, so your machine does not have to travel to a stranger when it needs attention. If you live outside of Louisville, any Baby Lock dealer in the country will service your machine under warranty. It is one of the greatest perks of buying a Baby Lock.
Additional Information
| Product type | Serger Machine |
| Brand | Baby Lock |
| Manufacturer | Baby Lock |
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Baby Lock Acclaim Serger Machine BLES4 — Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Baby Lock Acclaim discontinued?
Yes. Baby Lock has retired the Acclaim serger and it can no longer be ordered new. We keep this page so Acclaim owners and shoppers can still find its features and specifications.
What replaced the Baby Lock Acclaim?
The Baby Lock Serenity is the Acclaim's successor. It keeps RevolutionAir threading, Automatic Thread Delivery and the Wave Stitch, and adds a Snap-on Needle System and digital speed control.
Can I still get service and accessories for my Acclaim?
Yes. Our factory-certified technicians service Baby Lock sergers, including retired models, and we can help you find feet, needles and other accessories that fit.
Can I trade in my Acclaim?
Yes. The Quilt Fairies will give you a trade-in quote toward a current machine. See our Trade-In Program page.
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