Baby Lock Capella
Baby Lock Capella
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Product Information
Baby Lock
Capella (BMCAP)
The Baby Lock Capella single-needle, free-arm embroidery machine is ideal for your small embroidery business or boutique! Its single-needle free-arm architecture allows sewists to easily embroider an array of designs in hard-to-reach areas such as inside pockets, hats, sleeve cuffs, tote bags, and plush items. Featuring a generous 7-7/8" x 11-3/4" embroidery field, an Embroidery Crosshair Positioning Laser, high-definition TruView™ Designer color LCD touchscreen, rapid 1,000 SPM stitching speed, and an automatic needle threader, the Capella delivers commercial-quality performance in a compact footprint.
A generous embroidery field size, even on this compact free-arm machine.
Preview layout and adjust position and angle for precise alignment every time.
High-speed stitching performance to keep production moving.
An extensive built-in design library ready to stitch out of the box.
Tubular Versatility & Pinpoint Alignment
Single-Needle Free-Arm & Crosshair Positioning Laser
The free arm easily slips inside tubular goods, pockets, and bags. The red crosshair laser projects onto fabric to preview, rotate, and align placement for exact positioning every time.
HD Color Touch Control
TruView™ Designer LCD Screen & On-Screen Customizing
The TruView™ touchscreen displays 260,000+ colors for lifelike editing. Edit on-screen: combine designs, rotate (1°, 10°, 90°), multi-line text, character spacing, automatic basting, color sorting, and size changes (-10% to +20%).
Workflow Automation
Independent Bobbin Winder & Front-Loading Bobbin
The Quick-Set built-in bobbin winder features an independent motor and thread seat that stops automatically when full. The front-loading vertical rotary hook bobbin system accepts Class L prewound bobbins.
Ease of Operation
Automatic Threader & Production Conveniences
Push-button automatic needle threader, automatic upper/lower thread trimmer, upper thread breakage sensors, manual tension controls, hoop size sensor, and 2 LED lights.
Key Features
- Single-needle free-arm architecture designed specifically for hard-to-reach tubular items, pockets, caps, and tote bags
- Generous 7-7/8" x 11-3/4" maximum embroidery field size
- Embroidery Crosshair Positioning Laser to preview layout and adjust position and angle for precise alignment
- High-definition TruView™ Designer LCD color touchscreen displaying over 260,000 vivid colors
- High-speed stitching performance up to 1,000 stitches per minute (SPM)
- 481 built-in embroidery designs (39 fonts, 3 monogram fonts plus a 3D font, and 120 frame combinations)
- Quick-Set built-in bobbin winder powered by its own independent motor with automatic full-bobbin stop
- On-screen editing: combine designs, rotate (1°, 10°, 90°), multi-line text, character spacing, automatic basting, color sorting, size changes (-10% to +20%)
- Push-button automatic needle threader, automatic upper/lower thread trimmer, upper thread breakage sensors
- Manual tension controls, hoop size sensor, and 2 LED lights
Included Accessories
- 2 embroidery hoops: 7-7/8"x11-3/4" (200mm x 300mm) and 4"x4" (100mm x 100mm)
- Frame holders A & B
- Touch pen (stylus)
- Prewound bobbins
- Tools
What Makes It Different
- Single-needle free-arm design — slips inside hats, pockets, cuffs, and tote bags that flatbed embroidery machines can't reach
- Built for small embroidery businesses and boutiques
- Commercial-quality performance in a compact footprint
Details
Product Details
| Embroidery Field | 7-7/8" x 11-3/4" (200mm x 300mm) |
| Maximum Stitching Speed | Up to 1,000 Stitches Per Minute (SPM) |
| Architecture | Single-needle, free-arm — designed for tubular goods, pockets, caps, and tote bags |
| Bobbin System / Memory | Front-loading vertical rotary hook (Class L bobbins); 1MB built-in memory |
| Built-In Designs | 481 (39 fonts, 3 monogram fonts plus a 3D font, and 120 frame combinations) |
| Crosshair Positioning Laser | Previews layout and adjusts position and angle for precise alignment |
| Display | TruView™ Designer LCD color touchscreen, 260,000+ colors |
| On-Screen Editing | Combine designs, rotate (1°, 10°, 90°), multi-line text, character spacing, automatic basting, color sorting, size changes (-10% to +20%) |
| Bobbin Winder | Quick-Set built-in bobbin winder with independent motor and automatic full-bobbin stop |
| Needle Threading | Push-button automatic needle threader |
| Thread Trimmer / Sensors | Automatic upper/lower thread trimmer; upper thread breakage sensors |
| Tension Control | Manual tension controls |
| Hoop Detection | Hoop size sensor |
| Lighting | 2 LED lights |
| Included Hoops | 7-7/8"x11-3/4" (200mm x 300mm) and 4"x4" (100mm x 100mm) |
Baby Lock Warranty Coverage
Baby Lock machines are built for sewists and embroiderers who want precision without the frustration. The Capella's warranty reflects that same commitment to quality.
- Product Casting Warranty — 25 years
- Parts — 2-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
What makes the Baby Lock Capella different from other embroidery machines?
What is the Embroidery Crosshair Positioning Laser?
How big is the embroidery field on the Capella?
What is the warranty on the Baby Lock Capella?
Include Feet
- Embroidery frame holder A
- Embroidery frame holder B
- Embroidery hoops
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.