Baby Lock Ellure (ESL)

I bought mine several years back I think 2003.

I only had to have it serviced once and that was because the tension up in side where you thread it caught my thread and it was wound up pretty good.The whole unit had to be replaced at the cost of 145.00.Since this was done I haven’t had any problems.
Lots of problems with thread up inside machine breaking.Not sure if this is an issue with the manufacturing of it or not,but it seams a lot of us have had the same problems with thread issues.

For this being my first sewing machine, I am very happy. Has lots of capabilities with the sewing and the embroidery. The company where I purchase it is a little pricey but they are very helpful when I have questions. I have only had to take my machine in for my cleanings, for 3 years I feel that is good.

the first time for me about baby lock the thread jammed and they dont want to fixed and the dealer didnt givn me class on my baby lock can some help me please.

I have had mine for about 4 years and has only been in the shop once for jammed thread. It is a real workhorse and I use it 2-3 times a week. I paid about $650 for it and it is much less finicky than my expensive Bernina. Would highly recommend it.

If you value your time and money…DO NOT PURCHASE THIS MACHINE!!! I have had it ten months…..repaired 3 times. Thread shreds and “the thread wrapped around the arm and broke it”…..EMBROIDERY THREAD BROKE AN ARM??????????? And by the way…if you move during the warranty period…TOUGH. If you don not take it back to the store you bought it at…you will be charged. It doesnt matter if its an authorized dealer or not. You can request babylock to fix it but THEY CHARGE YOU TO SHIP IT TO THEM AND CHARGE FOR THE REPAIRS…. stick with a husqvarna!!!!

My babylock ellure works finr except for threading the bobin. The manual gives the bobbin model number of the correct bobbin to use. It also tells you that use of the wrong bobbin will cause the bobbin winder to malfunction. I think that is why mine doesn’t work any more. I’m not sure how the company expects anyone to be able to distinguish between numbers when most of the baby lock bobbins work interchangeably when you sew with them. This is a frustrating problem for me.

I have had my machine for 3 years and have had to have it repaired 3 times each time for thread caught up inside where you can’t get it. Have replaced the bobbin case once. Usually works okay would like a bigger review screen but if you use the computer then load the designs works great.

i love my machine, but i just can not find the right bobbins for my ellure (ESL) i even bought some off the babylock web site and do not fit. i only have two for my ellure.
thank you ,
patti mierly

I’ve had my Ellure Plus 8 months. Had to bring it in because the thread was shredding in the tension area and the automatic needle threader wouldn’t work. The technician said it was due to “abuse”. Abuse??????
And to never sew with clear thread. Funny the Salesperson never mentioned it to me at time of purchase. I find it too complicated to take apart to remove the shredded thread from inside the machine. My older models of Kenmore are not as sensitive, though they are not embroidery machines. The dealer is open only Tues. - Friday 10 - 4 and never available to help. Had I known, I’d buy a Brother (same maker) from a chain fabric store.

I have have taken my Ellure plus back to the place of purchase it at least 6 times…I have a horrible time with the button hole feature it hangs up and stiches in place. Heaven forbid should I try an embroidery pattern the tread contantly breaks and hangs up in the machine (I have tried special emboidery needles and they ae no different than the universal in performance) also the bobbin tread gets hung up and loopy I have tossed out many ruined pieces of fabric because of this.
When I purchaed the machine they assured me it would sew through many layers heavy fabrics and even demonstrated that fact to me in the store by sewing through 6 layers of denim. I was impressed so bought the machine. I had it no more that 5 or 6 months and it broke (smething to do with the part that makes the needle go up and down). The machine was in the shop for a week and when I got it back he told me the machine was not to be used on heavy fabrics ( By the way I was sewing on light weight fabric when it broke) Well Hello! One of the first questions I asked when I bought the machine was “will it sew though denim?” Needles to say I am very unhappy with this machine and will never buy another one…I fact I have been sewing on my cheap little Kenmore machine that the shop I purchesed the Babylock from wouldn’t even consider as a trade in. I have to tell you I am glad they didn’t take it because I wouldn’t have anything dependable to sew on.

It sews and embroiders well and the price is very attractive. The display is not big enough and not enough design editing feature. For instance, rotating a design only by 90 degree increments. This is to be expected because of its price. I find the low bobbin thread warning goes off to early. It’s great for those wanting to get into machine embroidery. I paid approx. $950 for mine so at that price alone and the fact that there really isn’t any major flaw; it’s hard not to give the Ellure a perfect score.