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Baby Lock Zest Sewing & Quilting Machine

Baby Lock Zest Sewing Machine

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Baby Lock Zest Sewing Machine

Baby Lock Zest Sewing Machine

Ready to spark your creativity? The Baby Lock Zest Sewing Machine is the perfect starting point for anyone curious about sewing. Compact, light, and simple to use, it’s ideal for first-time sewists, dorm rooms, RVs, and take-to-class machines.

With 15 built-in stitches, a handy four-step buttonhole, free-arm capability, and a front-loading Class 15 bobbin, the Zest (BL15B) gives you the essentials you need to hem, mend, and create with confidence.

Start Sewing with Flash Sew & Quilt

When you choose your Baby Lock Zest from Flash Sew & Quilt, you don’t have to learn alone. Enjoy new-owner guidance, friendly in-store support, and expert service from our certified team. Visit us in Naples, Sarasota, or Jupiter FL – or shop online anywhere in the U.S.

Perfect For New sewists • Simple projects • Travel & classes • Everyday mending
Key Strengths 15 stitches • 4-step buttonhole • Free-arm sewing • Front-loading bobbin • Built-in thread cutter
Skill Level Beginners, young sewists (with supervision), & casual hobbyists

Key Features

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15 Built-In Stitches

Explore 15 built-in stitches, from straight and zigzag stitches to simple decorative options, plus a four-step buttonhole so your buttons look neat and consistent every time.

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Free-Arm Sewing

Remove the flatbed to switch to free-arm mode. It’s perfect for hemming pants, sewing sleeves, and reaching into smaller circular areas with ease.

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Lightweight & Portable

Weighing just 13 lbs with a convenient handle, the Zest is easy to carry to classes, retreats, sewing groups, or between rooms at home.

Front-Loading Bobbin

The front-loading Class 15 bobbin system is reliable and familiar — just pop open the front, insert the bobbin, and you’re ready to sew.

A built-in thread cutter and standard bobbin winding keep setup simple for beginners.

Adjustable Stitch Length

Customize your stitches with adjustable stitch length up to 4 mm, so you can baste, topstitch, and sew seams with the look and strength you want.

Combined with manual tension control and standard feeding, Zest handles everyday fabrics for basic sewing and craft projects.

Specifications

Model BL15B
Total Built-In Stitches 15
Buttonholes 1 four-step buttonhole
Maximum Stitch Length 4 mm
Needle Positions Variable
Lighting 1 standard light
Presser Foot Type / Feet Included Snap-on presser feet; 4 feet included
Bobbin Size & Type Class 15; front-loading bobbin; Quick-Set winding
Thread Cutter Built-in
Feeding System Standard feed dogs
Free Arm Capability Yes
Tension System Manual
Accessory Storage Built-in storage
Machine Dimensions (H x W x D) 12-1/2" x 15-1/2" x 5-3/4"
Machine Weight 13 lbs
Sewing Bed Width 6"

Why Choose the Baby Lock Zest?

The Baby Lock Zest Sewing Machine is designed to make sewing approachable, affordable, and fun. Its simple controls, free-arm design, and portable size make it a great choice for learning the basics, keeping a second machine for travel, or having a lightweight backup in your sewing room.

From quick fixes and school projects to simple garments and décor, Zest gives you the core features you need to build skills and finish projects you’re proud of.