Elna 2007 Mechanical Sewing Machine - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

ELNA Carina Instruction ManualPerhaps the spindle where the cam sets needs a drop of good quality sewing machine oil, like Tri-Flow Synthetic Lube. Be sure the stitch length & width are set to Zero. Elna Carina Electronic SU Duplex Review How to remove can from an elna Carina Its stuck and can remove it My...

If your machine did not come with a little screw driver, you will need to purchase a r flat tip screw driver. Usually, you can find small screw drivers in an eye glass kits too. Take your needle, your foot, bobbin, etc. all moving parts off and set aside. Then use your screw driver to remove the bottom plate. Sometimes it could be sitting right there you might can turn your machine upside down and you should here where it's at without having to disassemble the whole bobbing casing. I hope this was helpful.

Perhaps the manual would be helpful: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjv-KjEyNLXAhXDwFQKHZJtD4sQFggmMAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Ffiles.tv-sewingcenter.com%2F2015%2F04%2Felna-sew-fun-instruction-manual.pdf&usg=AOvVaw08q0vhbb6YSyyVVTwMCUKH ELNA Sew Fun Instruction Manual The feed dogs on your machine do not drop. Instead, the machine has a darning plate that covers the feed dogs (see the accessories listed in the manual). If the darning plate is installed properly, it should prevent the feed dogs from contacting the fabric. Make sure the stitch length dial is set @ 2 or higher. This will insure the fabric will move as the machine stitches. ..

this sounds like the internal clutch drive is worn, it probably is not the foot pedal at all. It may be possible to repair it if you can track down an Elna serviceman. My Air Electronic SU got worn internally and my serviceman was able to repair it once for me.

If the fly wheel is going around then the clutch isn't disengaged to wind the bobbin, you need to pull out the flywheel on your model to disengage the clutch for bobbin winding.


Take thread from thread spool across to bobbin winder thread guide, then back to bobbin and thread the tail through the hole on top of the bobbin. Place bobbin onto spindle on top of machine and then push it against the stop to engage the bobbin winding motor. HOld the thread tail up and start winding slowly until the bobbin core has been covered including the starting point. Stop and trim off the thread tail with scissors. COntinue winding bobbin and give the thread a nudge if needed to wind evening top middle and bottom of the bobbin. A good smooth wind is important. Also don't wind at full speed and keep an eye on the thread reel that the thread is coming off, you don't want it bouncing around as this will **** the thread and stretch then relax it affecting your bobbin wind.

Obviously if you know this and the bobbin winding mechanisim is just not working, then it will need a service/replacement by an Elna repair person.

Probably unevenly wound on the bobbin. Or tension needing adjusting, be careful to note where tension spring started before adjusting and do in very small increments. Perhaps the spring has some fluff stuck on it and thread cannot slide through easily. Take out bobbin and clean

Normally the light bulb function should not affect the machine's ability to operate, however, it could be if your machine is a computerized model. Try replacing the bulb and then test. ...

knotted up thread under the material indicates that the needle thread tension is incorrect ( needs tightening) once you have that correct the material, will feed normally use scrap when adjusting and the correct tension is when the top and bottom threads meet at the join ( middle -center )of the materials being sewn

make sure your needle's flat bit shows to the back and it is in deep anough. else your timing is out.

I have a manual for the SU Air Electronic if you are still looking? you can email me on tallygirl98 at yahoo dot com and I'll send you a scan

The question was regarding the Elna 2002 not 2007 and it wasn't a problem. I just do not understand how the pattern selection works. Thank you.

Mechanical.

Here is an overview - http://www.oksewingandvacuum.com/3007.htm

Sounds like the air electronic bellows sensor bit inside the machine is faulting, it can be repaired if you can find an old school Elna technician. Mine would do this too, and I did the same as you, worth putting up with as I love my AE SU machine. if you are technical yourself and you do want to see if you can repair it, I would suggest joining the Yahoo Group called Elna Heirlooms, the members are very good at sharing knowledge on repairing the Swiss made Elna machines and I'm sure Ive read a thread on this fault.

This is one manual I do not yet have.

check the internet make model

I have one as a PDF. Free.Contact me I can email the 1.2 MB file

No the grasshopper has fixed feed dogs. There was a feed dog cover plate when the machine came out. This part is no longer available

These machines are mechanical and electrical computerized wonders. Unless you are a trained certified Technician, I don't suggest you try yo make repairs yourself. There are also many special tools and bit tips that may be required to remove the case... Please, take it to a proper sewing machine repair shop with experienced technicians. Cheers, Kelly San Diego, CA

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Www.sewingpartsonline.com and presser feet. or www.elna.com and go to your country. Then look up dealers and ring your local dealer.