Elna
Elna EL2000
I teach on this model, it’s perfectly ok for beginners, has a good range of practical stitches, is simple to use and no nasty habits. The bobbin… Read more
winding is easily selected by pulling out handwheel. The front loading bobbin case system is reliable, providing you read your manual and load it correctly. It’s a bit rattly but that’s the nature of front loading. We have 7 machines, used weekly now for three years and no issues at all. Light is ok too. The only setting you can’t alter is stitch width, this is pre-set by the stitch selector for all. You can adjust stitch length through 0-4. But for the price it’s a worthy. Thinners machine.
Elna 792D
I’ve lost my manual – Does this model do a plain seam at same time
Elna 654
My children bought me an elna eXtend 864air Overlocker from Cavendish store, Cape Town. It is truly wonderful to have a self-threading overlocker,… Read more
but what has made it an even more wonderful is having Wardia as a teacher. Thank you Wardia for your patience, kindness, suggestions and obvious love for your job! You have made what I thought would have been a daunting experience into something exciting and simple.
Elna 664 / 664 Pro
now had for 2 years – Bought this machine as alternative to industrial type due to cost. Note, I am a carpenter joiner cabinet maker with very little sewing experience. I… Read more
needed a machine to stitch abshade nylon uv exclusion mesh to make large ( 19m l x 4m w x 3m tall ). Took a few goes to get it right but this machine has done a Mamoth job & I have now made 7 grow houses from 19m long to 5.4m long including sticthing on hd velcro for doors. struggle a bit here but still got the job done. I have used over sized uv nylon thread on the bottom hooks and made a holder for industrial bobbins. Easy to use, great instructions(yes I did read em) pictures are clear and precise. only thing is the hook on catcher. needs a lock on hook to stop it falling off when bumped. Got it from spotlite on special and can recommend this machine due to it's quality and performance.
Inconsistent stitching, tension problems – The machine feels plastic, the bed isn’t large, and the stitching was inconsistent (some long, some short). But I stuck with it for a few years and… Read more
was able to make some basic garments. It’s difficult to get the tension right though, so I’m going to upgrade to a more heavy duty (and expensive) machine.
Elna Mini 525 — Don’t waste your money – This is a very small sewing machine touted as a starter model. I think anyone starting out trying to use this sewing machine would very quickly give… Read more
up the entire notion of sewing. If you are an adult or in your senior years with normally sized digits and do not have excellent vision, definitely DO NOT BUY THIS MODEL. For a start all the parts including the power pedal are sized to suit a nine year old child. This machine should be sold as a toy because basically that’s what it is. Adult sized fingers will find it difficult if not impossible to even thread this machine, that’s if you can follow the instructions including the very poor diagrams. None of the mechanisms have defined adjustment points so that trying to adjust tension or stitch type leaves you turning a plastic knob which simply does not have designated notches so the adjustments can easily change if even slightly moved by your material and sewing movements. It has taken me an enormous amount of time to even thread the machine as there is no in built light on the needle plate which makes it near impossible to see what you are doing. I bought this machine for the odd piece of sewing which might need a machine stitch but as yet I have been unable to use it with any success. There’s really nothing on the market for those of us who don’t wish to undertake elaborate sewing projects, but would like to have a sturdy reliable machine on hand for small jobs which go beyond hand sewing. Unfortunately there are very few designated sewing machine stores and we have no option but to buy at Spotlight or Lincraft where getting staff assistance is near impossible. Like shopping at the supermarket you serve yourself, wait in line to pay and off you go with a sub standard item which you may never have bought had you known better.
Great machine – Very easy machine to use for a first timer. The automatic button hole option is a pro. I would highly recommend it for anyone who has reservations with using a computerised sewing machine.
Solid machine – Bought this to sew curtain hems. It has performed well, and is able to get through quite thick material. Even managed to hem the edge of rugs. The… Read more
cable is short so you will need extension lead.
Quite heavy, but comes with a built in handle to carry around.
Elna 845
Sewing is fun again! Loving this overlocker – I have always wanted an overlocker but always put it off as I'd heard how complicated they were to thread. But I have been sewing a few things… Read more
lately and thought I'd take the plunge. I went in to purchase a different model, but this one sewed well in the shop and it has the coverstitch, which means I can sew knits and jerseys, a HUGE plus. I'm an intermediate skilled sewer and I am loving that I can make things so much more quickly. It is a little noisy but better than others. I've not had issues threading (I find the DVD easiest to refer to if I forget) and it sews so nicely, no missed threads or skipped stitches. The Elna 845 is the same as one of the Janomes - Janome owns Elna now but I liked the look of the Elna better. Quality machine, my only gripe is there is no carry handle on the machine so it's awkward when putting away. But that is such a minor gripe, I'm really so happy with my Elna. Wish I had purchased one before now, it truly makes sewing fun again!
Elna 745
Worst experience I've had in 50 years of sewing – I bought this machine new as I wanted an over locker that does a cover stitch. Has been in repair shop almost continuously over the first 3 years of… Read more
warranty. Over locks well but still not able to do a cover stitch without trouble. Now timing has slipped. Don't think that it's worth taking back to be repaired yet again. Very disappointing as I sew almost every day. Continually borrowing a friends over locker.
Elna 8600
htis is a perfect sewing machine as i do a lot of quilting and comared to the other one i have it fa – this machine does every thing from hems button holes fantastic for quilting and hundreds of other things it does its own tension fantastic for doing hems putting in zippers and of course overlocks as well
I've finally been given an answer to ne of it's problems. The machine foot pedal doesn't work when… Read more