Any feedback on the Elna Elina 40 Sewing Machine?
#1
My local fabric/homewares store has the Elna Elina 40 Computerised Sewing Machine on sale at 50% off (now down to $400 AUD). I'm tempted as it has needle up/down, variable speed settings, one step button hole and other nice features.
If any of you have that model I would love to hear your feedback on how it performs. e.g. is it quiet, how does it go at multiple layers such as when you are doing corners when binding or hemming jeans, any reliability issues.
I'm mostly interested in it from a piecing & general dress-making point of view as I haven't graduated to machine quilting yet.
If any of you have that model I would love to hear your feedback on how it performs. e.g. is it quiet, how does it go at multiple layers such as when you are doing corners when binding or hemming jeans, any reliability issues.
I'm mostly interested in it from a piecing & general dress-making point of view as I haven't graduated to machine quilting yet.
#2
Originally Posted by mosaicthinking
My local fabric/homewares store has the Elna Elina 40 Computerised Sewing Machine on sale at 50% off (now down to $400 AUD). I'm tempted as it has needle up/down, variable speed settings, one step button hole and other nice features.
If any of you have that model I would love to hear your feedback on how it performs. e.g. is it quiet, how does it go at multiple layers such as when you are doing corners when binding or hemming jeans, any reliability issues.
I'm mostly interested in it from a piecing & general dress-making point of view as I haven't graduated to machine quilting yet.
If any of you have that model I would love to hear your feedback on how it performs. e.g. is it quiet, how does it go at multiple layers such as when you are doing corners when binding or hemming jeans, any reliability issues.
I'm mostly interested in it from a piecing & general dress-making point of view as I haven't graduated to machine quilting yet.
#3
Thanks Sandy-Lou. I'm soooo tempted but my Husqvarna Viking in 1980's chocolate brown still works fine so I really have to ask myself if I NEED it or just WANT it.
Hope you're able to get over and collect your machine soon. Really appreciate the feedback.
Hope you're able to get over and collect your machine soon. Really appreciate the feedback.
#4
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Originally Posted by Sandy-lou
Originally Posted by mosaicthinking
My local fabric/homewares store has the Elna Elina 40 Computerised Sewing Machine on sale at 50% off (now down to $400 AUD). I'm tempted as it has needle up/down, variable speed settings, one step button hole and other nice features.
If any of you have that model I would love to hear your feedback on how it performs. e.g. is it quiet, how does it go at multiple layers such as when you are doing corners when binding or hemming jeans, any reliability issues.
I'm mostly interested in it from a piecing & general dress-making point of view as I haven't graduated to machine quilting yet.
If any of you have that model I would love to hear your feedback on how it performs. e.g. is it quiet, how does it go at multiple layers such as when you are doing corners when binding or hemming jeans, any reliability issues.
I'm mostly interested in it from a piecing & general dress-making point of view as I haven't graduated to machine quilting yet.
#5
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Location: Ballan, Victoria
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Elina 40, ELNA free motion foot / darning foot just does'nt work!!! Doesn't fit!!! On the Elina 40.
the brother foot at spotlight does fit. (xc1972-002) F040N. Have a look in the accessories rack $18.95.
Jo-Anne loves the machine, it sew really well , and I'm fiddling with free motion quilting.
I've dropped the dogs, set to slowest speed, with fingers crossed I shall attempt free motion quilting,
Wish me luck ... Bye for now
the brother foot at spotlight does fit. (xc1972-002) F040N. Have a look in the accessories rack $18.95.
Jo-Anne loves the machine, it sew really well , and I'm fiddling with free motion quilting.
I've dropped the dogs, set to slowest speed, with fingers crossed I shall attempt free motion quilting,
Wish me luck ... Bye for now
#6
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Join Date: Jul 2013
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I have purchased a Elina 40 from Spotlight a while back. I am now into quilting but did not have a walking foot for this machine. I purchased one from Spotlight, but for some reason my quilts are pucker by the machine. I have tried everything under the sun but it keep on doing that, can anybody help here?
Regards
Alet
Regards
Alet
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