What are the causes of material gathering when using Elna TSP Air electronic Sewing machine

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It may depend on the particular model but the following manual may be helpful:

ELNA TSP AIR ELECTRONIC Manual Page 11

I'd suggest www.sewingpartsonline.com if you are in USA.

https://www.sewingpartsonline.com/air-foot-control-elna-436410-20.aspx

Or you could try the Elna Guru, White Sewing Center www.whitesewingcenter.com, he's the specialist supplier for all things Swiss Elna.

The air control foot is the same for all the Elna Air Electronics, whether Stella, SU, TSP, TX etc.

could you describe when you hear the popping noise? is it during stitching as a blunt needle will definitely make a popping or squeaking sound. To get into your AE TSP, unplug from the power, then there are two screws on the top cover holding it down that need to be removed. You can then juggle the top cover around the handle and move it to the back giving you access to the inside.

Getting into the right side behind the flywheel is a bit more difficult and you need to be careful as there is an electronic panel there connected to the internals.

The TSP would be circa 1985-89; if it hasn't had a service in last five years, then maybe consider finding an Elna dealer and taking it in as if it is the electrical side panel, it should be repairable. If you are in USA, White Sewing Centre is the place to talk to, they carry many Swiss Elna spare parts still.

Im confused, Stella TSP air electronic has a round black and white air foot with a black air line to the side of the machine like this.



or the earlier Lotus TSP has a electric foot and cable which is made of older style plastics, these are harder to find now but Sewingpartsonline.com carry an aftermarket one like this


No, not cheap parts but beautiful machines that with TLC work so well.

I have a constant problem on my Elna TSP Electronic, for no reason it get stuck and everytime I have to take in all the consultant says is I know what is wrong eveytime a bill. I am sooo frustrated.

I would suggest that you join the Yahoo newsgroup called "Elna Heirlooms" then check out their "Files", one of the members may have this item scanned there for members to refer to. If not, there are some really experienced members too who may be able to help you with information on how to do this repair. But you'll need to specify which TSP, Elna made a TSP in the Star Series, and Stella air electronic and the bill air electronics too. Your side panel will have the model 2 digit number so just include that when you ask for help on Yahoo.

Hi Anne-Marie, I believe your TSP would look like this one below?

there is a manual available for download at www.diplodocs.com, just search with "Elna 58 tsp" and you should find it.

There is also a great website in the USA, www.whitesewingcenter.com where there is lots of Swiss Elna manuals, accessories and spare parts for sale, really great resource as Tavaro SA no longer operates and the current Elnas are made in Asia. They do sell O/S but you may need to pay by bank draft.

I trust that this helps you with your TSP, it was a well made machine.