Model-specific buying note Embroidery Only
Baby Lock Alliance
Last checked 2026-05-16. Verify current bundles, dealer support, and return policy before buying.
Hoop field
8 x 8
Largest listed embroidery area, in inches.
Street price
$4,999
Needles
1
Speed
1000 spm
Hats
Supported
Design import
USB
Best for
- +small shops needing free-arm access
- +sleeves, pockets, bags, and caps
- +businesses not ready for multi-needle cost
Skip if
- -you want automatic color changes
- -you primarily stitch wide jacket-back designs
Pros
- free-arm access for awkward blanks
- cap frame accessory path
- fast 1000 SPM single-needle operation
Cons
- single needle still needs color changes
- 8 x 8 field is square not long
- heavier and pricier than flatbeds
Accessory path
Starter stabilizer and thread kit
Cutaway and tearaway stabilizer, 40-weight polyester embroidery thread, Embroidery needles
Apparel blanks and hooping basics
Medium-weight cutaway stabilizer, No-show mesh for knits, T-shirt placement ruler