Elna 2005 I don't have the manual. Which setting is for the stretch stitch?

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/912164/Elna-6004.html?page=16#manual

Try adjusting balance... see page 14.


Elna International Corps. SA
When pattern "8" is sewn with the feed balancing dial D at the normal setting mark (?) the
sewn pattern should be as indicated in the mark 0 in the following figure.
1. Set the adjustable pattern mode.
(Turn on the power switch while pressing the reverse button. Choose pattern 8
within 2.5 seconds. Display screen should read "CHECK PATTERN 8").
2. Set the feed balancing dial at normal setting mark (?)
3. Depress the controller. (Eight patterns "8" will be sewn and stop automatically).
4. Remove the base. (See page 2).
5. Adjust the stretch stitch feed balance by turning the adjusting screw D in direction A or B.
6. Attach the base (See page 2)
Note: If you know the position of adjusting screw C, this adjustment can al so be made by
removing only the oblong metal plate on the base cover.

Here's a copy of your owner's manual:

ELNA 500 ELECTRONIC Manual Page 16

Although it does not show a "stretch" stitch per se, there are several that can work. Machines without any stretch stitch can simply use a zig-zag.

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Looks like stitch #06 might be a stretch stitch. You could probably also use a slight 08 or 09 zig-zag. Unless you are sewing something really stretchy (lycra) IMHO, a slight zig-zag is fine and actually is a lot faster than a stretch stitch which takes a few stitches forward and then one or two stitches in reverse. The stitch #09 is something that I use frequently for stretch fabrics.

Elina 40 Question and Answers

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I have looked but can't see a manual, but looks like push button stitch selection on front of machine, often it will be same as straight stitch, but need to take stitch width from 0 to 4

This isn't possible. There needs to be slack in the thread in the direction of the stretch in order to achieve this and there is none to speak of in a straight stitch.

The best you can do is to use one of the zig-zag types, depending on what you need to sew.

For manuals, look here: http://sewingonline.co.uk/elna-manuals.html
and here: http://www.whitesewingcenter.com/manuals.php#elna
and here: Elna Sewing Machine Instruction and Service Manuals
and here: Elna Instruction Manuals

The last link may be your best bet (scroll down the list) and whitesewingcentre.com is very also good but you'll need to state the exact machine type - there are more than one Elna Jubilee models.

It is in Stretch Stich mode....(SS)

Check your manual to reset in normal mode

Needs to be a ball point needle for stretch fabric, sounds like you are using universal sharp needle. Stretch fabrics require ball point to push between the fibres, also, a slight zig zag stitch is more durable as when you stretch the garment during wear a straight stitch will often break, need some elasticity in the seams. Some machines have a stretch stitch too.

I've got a Supermatic manual but I think maybe you mean the earlier model perhaps. On the supermatic you set the stitch width to 2 and stitch lenth to 2+ for a zig zag. In this image, the stitch width selector is marked "3" and the stitch length selector is marked "4".

I've got a feeling that on the earlier model you may need to use a zig zag (single) disc in the Elnagraph to get the needle swing function.

As you probably don't have a manual, you may want to join the Yahoo group called Elna Heirlooms as the members there share info on these vintage machines, and some manuals are there.

Go to www.yahoo.com, sign up, then go to "Groups" and search for "elna Heirlooms". You will need to ask the moderator to join the group but once accepted, you'll find lots of helpful information, check out "Files" for shared documents.

Hope this is of help to you.

I have the same model, have you turned the first knob on left, the stitch selector, to the stitch you want? Then turn the middle knob, the stitch width to "4". Use the colour guide marks shown in the little picture on left of the knobs so you are dialing up the right settings. So for the zig zag, elastic blind hem, scallop, overcasting and multi-stretch stiches, 1-6 on the diagram you'll be setting the left knob to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 respectively and the stitch width and length knobs to "green", you can vary the length and width to suit what you want.

Then for the cams, you need to set everything zero, turn stitch selector to 7, the cam setting. then turn the width to orange again (3-4) and the stitch lenth selector to the orange setting, right around the knob. This engages the "Elnagraph" the device under the flap on top of the machine to read the discs. Basically the green stitches the needle is swinging from side to side while the feed dogs move the fabric forward, making your zig zags, blind hems etc.
But when you engage the Elna graph, the machine matches stiches by moving the fabric "forward and backwards at certain times, while the needle does its thing from side to side. This is what makes elastic or stretchy type stitches because you are putting "stretch" into the seam by sewing forwards and backwards.

Please note: always turn your stitch width and length back to Zero BEFORE you make any changes to the left knob and select a new stitch as this saves on wear and tear to the moving parts in these wonderful machines.

I do hope this assists you and I haven't just told you stuff you already knew!

Oh yes, a ballpoint needle would indeed help.

Good luck and let me know if this solves the problem.