The Baby Lock Joy (model BL25B, often searched as the Babylock Joy) makes mending, hemming, and creative sewing feel fun instead of frustrating. With 19 built-in stitches, a built-in needle threader, and a quick-set, drop-in bobbin, this lightweight machine is perfect for beginners, casual sewists, and anyone who wants a reliable go-to for everyday sewing.
19 built-in stitches, including a four-step buttonhole
Built-in needle threader to help you start stitching faster
Quick-set, drop-in bobbin that stays in place while you sew
Free-arm sewing for cuffs, sleeves, and small areas
Model#: BL25B · Lightweight mechanical machine for everyday sewing
Discover the Joy of Sewing at Flash Sew & Quilt
When you choose your Baby Lock Joy from Flash Sew & Quilt, you’re getting more than a starter machine—you’re getting friendly guidance and local expertise from an authorized Baby Lock dealer with stores in Jupiter, Naples, and Sarasota, FL. Our team helps new sewists learn the basics, grow their skills, and feel confident tackling everyday repairs and fun projects.
Perfect For New sewists • Apartment & dorm sewing • Everyday repairs • Crafts and simple garments
Skill Level Beginners • Casual sewists • Returning sewists who want something simple and dependable
Top Features
19 Built-in Stitches
Joy includes 19 utility and decorative stitches, plus a four-step buttonhole so you can hem, mend, topstitch, and add decorative touches without being overwhelmed by options.
Easy Four-step Buttonhole
Use the included buttonhole foot and Joy’s four-step buttonhole to make neat buttonholes sized to your button—great for shirts, pillow covers, and kid clothes.
Built-in Needle Threader
Skip the squinting and fussing—Joy’s built-in needle threader gets you ready to sew in just a few motions so you can spend more time stitching and less time threading.
Quick-set, Drop-in Bobbin
Just drop in a Class 15 bobbin, guide the thread, and get sewing. The clear cover makes it easy to see how much thread you have left.
Free-arm Sewing
Remove the flatbed to use Joy’s free arm—perfect for hemming pants, sewing sleeves, or working on small, tubular projects.
Convenient Thread Cutter
No need to hunt for scissors—use the built-in thread cutter to trim threads quickly and keep your sewing flow going.
The Baby Lock Joy is an ideal first machine or simple backup—lightweight, friendly, and equipped with just the right features for everyday sewing. From hemming pants and mending seams to making pillows, bags, and simple garments, Joy keeps the process straightforward and fun.
Paired with Flash Sew & Quilt’s classes and support, the Joy gives new sewists a confidence-building start and experienced sewists a reliable, grab-and-go machine for quick projects.
The Baby Lock Joy (BL25B) is $299 at Flash Sew & Quilt, with free shipping in the U.S. Every Joy purchased from us includes new-owner lessons and in-store support at our Jupiter, Naples, and Sarasota, FL stores.
Yes. It has 19 stitches, a built-in needle threader, a drop-in bobbin, and simple manual controls, so new sewists can learn without being overwhelmed.
19 built-in stitches, including a four-step buttonhole, with a 5 mm maximum stitch width and 4 mm maximum stitch length.
About 11.5 lb. It measures approx. 10¼" H × 14⅞" W × 6¼" D.
Yes. Remove the flatbed for free-arm sewing on cuffs, sleeves, and pant hems.
A quick-set, drop-in Class 15 bobbin with a clear cover so you can see how much thread is left.
4 snap-on presser feet (including a buttonhole foot), Class 15 bobbins, needles, seam ripper, screwdriver, cleaning brush, spool caps, and the instruction manual.