Baby Lock Altair 2
Baby Lock Altair 2
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Product Information
Baby Lock
Altair 2 (BLTA2)
Working as both an embroidery and a sewing machine, the Altair 2 is packed with power and technology allowing your creative side to take control. With IQ Technology®, you can seamlessly transfer images to your machine from your smart device using the IQ Intuition Positioning® App for perfect design placement in the hoop, or design creation in IQ Designer.
One of the largest embroidery fields available, giving you room for bold, oversized designs.
An extensive built-in design library, ready to stitch out of the box.
From everyday utility stitches to decorative work, there's a stitch for every project.
Wirelessly transfer designs and track your project's progress right from your phone.
Perfect Placement
IQ Intuition Positioning® App
Use this positioning app to take a photo of your fabric in a special hoop and wirelessly transfer it to your machine. The image will display onscreen in high resolution in lifelike color, allowing you to perfectly position your design exactly where you want it, how you want it, every time.
Create Anything
IQ Designer
Create your own designs with ease! You can draw on the screen, scan your favorite artwork, upload an existing file using a USB drive, or wirelessly send artwork to your machine. Whatever your preference, your art instantly converts for embroidery!
Pinpoint Alignment
2-Point Positioning
Use the 2-point positioning function, with needle beam, to preview the position of your embroidery design. Then, adjust the position and angle for precise alignment. Your embroidery will be perfectly placed every time.
Stay in the Know
IQ Intuition Monitoring® App
Keep track of your project's progress with this convenient feature that alerts your phone when the bobbin needs to be changed, if a thread breaks, if a thread needs to be changed, and when stitching is done.
Sharp Angles, Clean Corners
Stitch Tapering
Match your project's sharp angles or create mitered corners with Altair 2's Stitch Tapering. With 12 angle settings, two ending methods, and 20 decorative stitches, you can customize a variety of sewing projects.
Beyond the Design
Quilting Around an Embroidery Pattern
Add stippling, echo quilting, or any of the 30 Decorative Fill patterns from IQ Designer around a selected design. Line spacing, distance, and frame size are all easily adjustable.
Key Features
- 11.25" workspace to the right of the needle
- Sewing speed control
- Convenient one-touch buttonholes
- Quick-Set top-loading bobbin with sensor
- Quick-Set independent bobbin winding system with variable speed
- NeverMiss™ Automatic Advanced Needle Threading System
- Automatic thread cutter (with on/off capability)
- Auto presser foot lift
- Needle plate with scale in inches and centimeters
- Free arm
- Wi-Fi notification of available updates
Included Accessories
- Hands-free knee lift
- Touch pen (stylus)
- 2 thread spool stand for larger cones
- Straight stitch needle plate
- Alternate bobbin case and bobbin center pin for prewound bobbins
- Bobbins (10)
- Embroidery positioning stickers (sheets of 64)
- Lens calibration sheet for use with the positioning app
- Presser foot adaptor
- Embroidery needle plate cover
- Advanced Multi-Function Foot Control
- Bobbin covers: cord guide, plain, and seam guide marks
- Compact Digital Dual Feed System
- Chalk pencil
- IQ Intuition Positioning® embroidery hoops and grids: 9.5"x14", 9.5"x9.5", 5"x7", 4"x4"
Included Presser Feet
- Advanced monogramming N+ foot
- Embroidery foot with LED pointer
- Embroidery couching foot and guide
- Plus 11 additional snap-on feet (14 total included)
Details
Product Details
| Workspace | 11.25" to the right of the needle |
| Embroidery Field | 9-1/2" x 14" (240mm x 360mm) — one of the largest available |
| Built-In Embroidery Designs | 957 |
| Built-In Stitches | 774 total |
| IQ Intuition Positioning® App | Photograph fabric in a special hoop and wirelessly transfer to the machine for precise design placement; also supports 2-point positioning with needle beam preview |
| IQ Intuition Monitoring® App | Phone alerts for bobbin changes, thread breaks, thread changes, and stitch-out completion |
| IQ Designer | Draw on-screen, scan artwork, upload via USB, or wirelessly send designs for instant embroidery conversion |
| Stitch Tapering | 12 angle settings, 2 ending methods, 20 decorative stitches |
| Quilting Around an Embroidery Pattern | Stippling, echo quilting, or any of 30 Decorative Fill patterns from IQ Designer, with adjustable line spacing, distance, and frame size |
| Needle Threading | NeverMiss™ Automatic Advanced Needle Threading System |
| Needle Plate Markings | Scale in inches and centimeters |
| Bobbin | Quick-Set top-loading bobbin with sensor; Quick-Set independent bobbin winding system with variable speed |
| Thread Cutting / Foot Lift | Automatic thread cutter (on/off capability); auto presser foot lift |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi notification of available updates |
| Presser Feet Included | 14 snap-on feet total (see Included Presser Feet list) |
Baby Lock Warranty Coverage
Baby Lock machines are built for sewists who want precision without the frustration. The Altair 2's warranty reflects that same commitment to quality.
- Limited Warranty — 25 years
- Parts — 10-year warranty
- Circuit Boards — 5-year warranty
- Electrical Components — 5-year warranty
- Labor & Adjustments — 1 year free, performed by an authorized Baby Lock retailer
Baby Lock's warranty is one of the strongest in the industry. It covers manufacturer defects in materials and workmanship. Normal wear items (needles, belts, light bulbs) are excluded. Must be purchased from an authorized Baby Lock retailer — registering your product is strongly recommended to avoid needing the original receipt for service.
Your Baby Lock warranty is valid at any authorized retailer nationwide — take your machine anywhere for service.
Why Buy From Us
When you buy from Sew It Online, you're covered — before, during, and after the sale.
- Real Support When You Need It — call us first. Our techs and education specialists solve a lot over video, find you a local repair shop, or walk you through shipping it back. Just keep your box.
- Warranty Valid at Any Authorized Dealer — your coverage travels with you. Take your machine anywhere for service, no questions asked.
Plus, every machine purchase includes access to our full education library — see the Education tab.
What Education Is Included
Every machine purchase includes access to our full education library:
- ✂️ Sew What's Possible Challenge — start sewing real projects fast.
- 📚 Beyond The Basics — level up your technique.
- 🧵 Machine Maintenance Course — keep your machine running right.
- 🏆 From Box to Confidence — sewing the same day it arrives.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is the embroidery field on the Baby Lock Altair 2?
What is the IQ Intuition Positioning® App?
How many stitches and designs are built into the Altair 2?
What is the warranty on the Baby Lock Altair 2?
Include Feet
- General purpose zigzag foot
- Blind stitch foot
- Buttonhole foot
- Button fitting foot
- Free-motion open toe quilting foot
- Free-motion quilting foot
- Free-motion echo quilting foot
- Monogramming foot
- Overcasting foot
- 1/4" Quilting foot with guide
- Straight stitch foot
- Zipper foot
- Embroidery foot with LED pointer
- Digital Dual-Feed System Foot
What's Included & Why Sew It Online
Everyone sells this machine for the same price.
Only we teach you how to use it.
When you buy from Sew It Online, you’re covered — before, during, and after the sale.
- Real Support When You Need It — call us first. Our techs and education specialists solve a lot over video, find you a local repair shop, or walk you through shipping it back. Just keep your box.
- Warranty Valid at Any Authorized Dealer — your coverage travels with you. Take your machine anywhere for service, no questions asked.
Plus, every machine purchase includes access to:
✂️ Sew What’s Possible Challenge start sewing real projects fast.
📚 Beyond The Basics level up your technique.
🧵 Machine Maintenance Course keep your machine running right.
🎬 Episodes Fresh content that keeps you inspired
🏆 From Box to Confidence sewing same day it arrives.
Your warranty is valid at any authorized dealer location across the country — you’re never tied to us for service. But we’ll always be here when you want the support.