ScubaK

Hello all!
Does anyone have this machine and can tell me any opinions (good/bad) about the machine? I am not sure how the machine can get a "scant" 1/4" inch? Even though it says 1/4"Inch with foot and setting. Thanks for all your help.
Kirsten

Iceblossom

One of the ladies in my new sewing group is a Elna fan and sold them for many years as well. I'll ask her tomorrow if she has any comments. I know she brings an Elna to group but I'm not sure what model.

dunster

I'm not sure I understand the question. Any machine can sew a scant 1/4". There's no magic machine or foot that can determine just what the setting should be for your fabric and thread. On my Bernina I know that with the fabrics and thread that I usually sew with, I can use my 1/4" foot and move the needle to the right one click. On my vintage 301, I put tape on the machine bed to tell me where to align the fabric. The amount of "scantness" needed varies for different fabrics and threads.

mkc

I believe that's the Elna twin to the Janome 8200 QCP (Elna is no longer a manufacturer; Janome bought the brand name years ago). I'd suggest expanding your searches to include that model as well.

While there is a 1/4" foot and likely a specific stitch number that moves the needle and sets the stitch length, if you have or buy a machine don't assume you'll automatically get that scant 1/4". You might need to adjust the needle position further. Case in point, my Janome 7700 has a 1/4" AcuFeed foot with a suggested 5.6 or 5.7 needle position for the foot. I have to use 6.5 to get an accurate scant 1/4 inch.

nlclubb

you need to set your needle 6.5 to get the scant 1/4"

KalamaQuilts

I use the 6.5 on my Janome's too. 6.0 on my Eversewn. That said the foot is really imaterial, it is how/where you feed your fabric. I know where the edge of my material needs to be on the toot. To learn that, over the years I've stitched dozens of 3.5" 9 patch test blocks
Incidentally I use a clear open toe foot for piecing to see better. Same needle setting as for the 1/4" foot.
Of course, precise cutting is key too.

Iceblossom

I think you go the answer you were seeking. The lady at group is still an Elna fan but most of her experience was with non-computerized machines so didn't have any specific experience with your machine.

ElaineCovid

I have the 740 and it is/has been an excellent machine. Not sure if that helps...