Midrange embroidery-only machine with a practical 6-1/4 × 10-1/4 inch field.
Best for · Midrange embroidery-only business entry
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$2,099.00
$2,529.00
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Embroidery-only single-needle machine with a 6-1/4 × 10-1/4 inch field, wireless design transfer, 293 designs, and 14 fonts.
EquipmentSelect Score
7.6 / 10
Practical embroidery-only entry with a useful field and a clear upgrade path.
Flare is the balanced validation step when Aurora is too small but business volume does not yet justify Capella or Array. Upgrade from measured queue and access constraints, not aspiration.
| Needle class | single |
|---|---|
| Machine type | flatbed |
| Embroidery field class | medium |
| Embroidery width | 6.25 in |
| Embroidery height | 10.25 in |
| Built-in designs | 293 designs |
| Built-in embroidery fonts | 14 fonts |
| Design transfer | wireless |
Best for · Six-needle repeat logo and apparel work
Six-needle Baby Lock embroidery system for small-shop production and repeat color work.
Needle class
multi
Machine type
multi-needle
Embroidery width
7.875 in
Starting at
$14,574.00
Best for · Free-arm pockets, sleeves, bags, and hats
Business-oriented single-needle free-arm machine for pockets, sleeves, bags, and hats.
Needle class
single
Machine type
free-arm
Embroidery width
7.875 in
Starting at
$8,029.00
Best for · Large-field single-needle embroidery
Large-field embroidery-only flatbed for oversized layouts and design-heavy work.
Needle class
single
Machine type
flatbed
Embroidery width
9.5 in
Starting at
$9,349.00
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Buying guide
Aug 15, 2026
A practical framework for choosing single- vs multi-needle embroidery, field size, free-arm access, and the complete production cell.
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