Top 20 Elna 2005 Mechanical Sewing Machine Questions & Answers

Sometimes it helps to try to remove the needle and the bobbincase. If you can get the bobbincase loose, the thread nest can then be removed. ..

one of three issues: top tension too tight, bottom tension too tight, needle timing off.

Here are a few sites that may be helpful in diagnosing your problem: NUMBER ONE SUGGESTION--install a brand new needle. Sewists are known to be very frugal about changing needles but it is usually the easiest and least expensive fix for a lot of problems. Remove all the thread from your machine, clean the bobbin area of any lint, threads, etc. Be sure that you RAISE the presser foot BEFORE you thread the upper thread. This releases the tension disks so the thread will seat properly. Now, re-thread from the beginning verifying you are following the correct threading sequence (consult your manual). The standard factory tension setting is the midpoint, ie of the range is 1-10, set the tension at 5 and then adjust from there. Why is my thread breaking Why Does My Top Thread Keep Breaking Sewing Machine Why Does My Thread Keep Breaking While Sew Sewing Machine Problem 1 Thread Breakage ...........

The standard factory tension setting is the midpoint--midway between the highest and lowest. Tension will need to be adjusted to suit the needle, thread, and fabric for the current project. A sewist should be comfortable making these adjustments to achieve the best tension. The correct tension is achieved when the upper thread and bobbin thread meet in the middle of the fabric--neither the bobbin thread is pulled to the top of the fabric nor is the upper thread being pulled to the underside of the fabric. ...

Start the upper tension at the midpoint--halfway between the highest and lowest. ...

try a new needle and see if that helps

I know this question was posted a long time ago, but just in case anyone else has the same problem thought I'd share this: it's from the instruction manual for the Elna 2003, 2005, 2007.

try rethreading the machine top & bobbinput in a new needlemake sure the bobbin is not over woundmake sure the bobbin is turned the right way in the bobbin casemake sure the bobbin case is inserted correctly in to the machineif the machine still doesn't pick up the bobbin thread it's possible thatthe machine is out of time

SKIPPED STITCHES 1.the needle is not inserted correctly 2.the needle is damaged 3.the wrong size needle is being used 4.the foot is not attached correctly

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try this link to download a manual for your Elna 2003.

http://www.arizonaexpressionz.com/elna_instruction_manuals/2003-2005-2007_instruction_Manual_En.pdf

Try www.sewing-machine-manuals.com

I am certain that we demonstrated this stitch with voile or hankerchief linen and using a wing needle and fine silk thread or rayon machine embroidery thread with the turkish hemstitch cam, cam number 140.

For the non heirloom sewers out there entredeaux looks like this.


Here is disc 140in the Elna discs sampler flyer

I am a member of the yahoo newsgroup called "Elna Heirlooms" and the following image was contributed by a member. I believe that members also list any Elna items they may wish to sell.


Or you could contact White sewing centre to order this cam if you don't already have it.
www.whitesewingcenter.com

If you find these images are just too small, feel free to email me on [email protected] and I'll send you the jpgs.

Hi there,
you can download an instruction manual for your machine from this link
http://www.arizonaexpressionz.com/elna_instruction_manuals/2003-2005-2007_instruction_Manual_En.pdf
This manual covers three models - the 2003, 2005 and 2007, just read carefully when looking at specific functions - the manual will state which models differnet functions apply to.

To obtain a new foot control and power cord:

Firstly check that the machine is the same voltage as the power supply for the country you are in. Check plate on the right side, usually near the power inlet plug. This will state model, serial number and voltage. Make a note of these details.

Then go to this page http://www.elna.com/?country=246
and choose your country, then go to the page "contact us" and ring Elna head office in your country. They should be able to give you a price and availability on the foot control and power lead or direct you to a local dealer who can sell you these items.

There is also several good sewing parts and info websites:
www.sewingpartsonline.com and www.sewusa.com for USA
and www.sewingparts.co.uk for UK
however I can't see the items you require on these sites so best to contact Elna direct. However, you may find other accessories such as bobbins for sale on one of these sites.

I trust that this assists you: 4 thumbs up please if so. All the best with getting to know your 2005.
cheers
Tally Girl

Ideally you want a foot that looks like this with a very small hole where the needle goes down, to maximise the pressure onto the fabric. Just don't move the stitch setting to anything that swings the needle or you'll smash the needle onto the foot and risk damaging the machine.

But unless you are having issues with the fabric being pulled down into the feed dogs, the regular clear sewing foot should be fine for most work and is certainly easier to see what you are sewing.

A lot of quilters go for a 1/4" foot too which gives you consistent 1/4" seam widths when piecing quilts. There is a excellent website on sewing machine feet and their different purposes, link is
http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/2009/06/feet-feet-feet/ and she has great images of 1/4" foot in use along with others such as Open Toed or Roller foot.

If you are shopping for different machine feet, you may like to look at www.sewingpartsonline.com, great website with lots of different brands. Your machine would be classified as a "low Shank" machine I think; often you can buy a generic brand foot which will work on different brand machines once you are sure of the shank type.

Most sewers find that there will be one foot they prefer to use for much of their work depending on their projects. My all time fav is the Elna Teflon foot, a black teflon coated foot which works great on many different fabrics; I've worn the black off the bottom of two of them!!

I would suggest you contact Elna NZ, they should be able to advise price and availability or direct you to a local dealer.

Elna Australasia
A division of Janome New Zealand Ltd
Unit 5/325 Ti Rakau Drive
East Tamaki
Auckland
New Zealand
+64 9 271 4148
+64 9 271 4149
[email protected]

have you got the manual for this machine? You can download one from here: http://www.ps2netdrivers.net/manual/elna.2005/

It is a front loading bobbin and removabel bobbin case so I think the bobbin is a plastic "Class 15" - like this http://www.sewingpartsonline.com/bobbins-class-15-plastic-10-pack.aspx

Thread breaking could be caused several factors such as the thread actually being old and brittle, the needle or needle plate having burrs and catching the thread, incorrect threading, bobbin in bobbin case the wrong way, or top tension discs playing up/too tight or thread catching somewhere in the threading path.

I'd suggest that you trouble shoot this and refer to the manual for cleaning instructions. If you can access them clean between the tension discs (turn tension down to zero and "floss" between the by running the selvage edge of a piece of clean cotton scrap through the discs to remove any lint/dye buildup). Wind a fresh bobbin and rethread referring to the manual to ensure the bobbin is turning the right way. New needle and rethread top thread refering to threading diagram. Tension on 5 and test sew again.

If you are still having problems, then the machine may benefit from a service by your local Elna dealer, a good service and clean at least every 2 years is recommended.

Guide the thread through the sewing machine, stopping just before you have to put the thread through the needle.

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Turn the hand wheel on the side of the sewing machine to bring the needle to its highest position.

3

Locate the automatic needle threader lever beside the needle shank that holds the needle in place. Pull down the threader lever partway to lower the thread guide. Hook the thread under the guide.

4

Bring the threader lever down the rest of the way, causing the mechanism to twist and a looped end opposite the thread guide to be pushed through the eye of the needle.

5

Continue to hold the lever down while catching the thread on the looped end. Pull the thread taut.

6

Release the lever and the thread at the same time. The threader will quickly snap back, bringing the looped end and a loop of thread through the needle.

7

Grasp the loop of thread and pull it until the end of the thread passes through the needle.

Read more: How to Use an Automatic Needle Threader on a Machine ' eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_6064394_use-automatic-needle-threader-machine.html#ixzz1MPiN2Bgl

try this website

http://www.arizonaexpressionz.com/elna_instruction_manuals/2003-2005-2007_instruction_Manual_En.pdf

hi! click here for the manual http://www.tradebit.com/filedetail.php/30879220-elna-2003-2005-2007-sewing-machine-instruction
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