Originally Posted by hobbykat1955
Does anyone have an Elna Grasshopper...I just purchased one this morning complete with case that turns into a sewing table with original paper work and booklets...I found it on Esty for 85 in mint condition and did research that it's like a Featherweight in weight made by the Swiss. Then found one on ebay that was already up to 150 with two days to go...So on impulse I bought it on Esty...Hope I made the right decision...
I have an Elna Supermatic, which is the next model after the original Grasshopper (which is it's nickname BTW). They are just SUPER little machines, sew like "Butter", and you can find parts all over the place. You got a good deal...mine cost $87 a year ago on eBay, but I haven't had time to really mess with it, so it sits in it's little case waiting for me!! :-) I did name her Kitten...maybe she should have been Kermita. :-)