Source-backed model reference · US

Baby Lock Zeal / BL35B needle size

The exact machine name and needle system determine fit. This page transcribes the cited manufacturer manual and keeps fabric use, insertion and specialty-needle notes together.

Fabric and size chart

• Lightweight fabrics → 65/9–75/11
• Medium fabrics → 75/11–90/14
• Heavy fabrics → 90/14–100/16, with 110/18 listed for heavier/topstitching use
• Stretch, fine and synthetic fabrics → the blue-tip/ball-point options in the official chart

Insert and replace

With the flat side of the needle toward the rear, push the needle against the stopper pin and tighten the clamp screw.

Other manual notes

• The accessories section identifies HA×1 size 14 and size 11 needles plus a stretch needle.

Manufacturer source

Baby Lock Zeal Instruction Manual ↗

Source market: US (Baby Lock official machine manual); English + French · Checked October 23, 2026. Verify the full model label, fabric and current manual before sewing.

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