20 Most Recent Elna 1010 - Page 2 Questions & Answers

here is a link for a manualhttp://www.sewingpartsonline.com/instruction-manual-elna-1010.aspx

Unfortunately, I think you'll need to figure out the model type somehow. I'd try a google image search for Elna sewing machines and try to find one that matches yours. Hopefully that image will have the model. That's what I had to do with my Husqvarna. Several of these machines at the link have images if you click on each one. Good luck. http://www.sewusa.com/Sewing_Machine_Manuals/Elna_Sewing_Machines.htm

Try USA eBay...

sewing machine shop technican's have special tools to adjust the timing on sewing machines.if you do take the machine to be timed, when you get the machinehome,, sew on the machine right then to make sure that it sewsthe way it's suppose to,

http://c965842.r42.cf2.rackcdn.com/IME1010.jpgI'm not sure the link will work, if it doesn't the manual is on the website of sewingpartsonline.comjust look for the name of the machine & then the model number

Firstly remove the bobbin and case and give the whole area around the bobbin a good brush out, removing all lint and fibres from the area completely, don't blow it inside the machine deeper. Then if it has marked oiling points, give them a drop of clear quality sewing machine oil.Now, check that the bobbin thread is fully into tension spring and that the bobbin is in and rotating the right way in the case. Also check the way the thread is wound onto the bobbin, many users have never been shown the right way to wind and just go flat out. You need the bobbin to be wound smoothly and evenly right across the middle top and bottom and you don't want the thread to be wound on with varying tensions on it or it relaxes unevenly in the seam causing puckers.See my tip on bobbin winding here: http://www.fixya.com/support/r10598580-winding_bobbin_correctlyThen check top tension is set at the mid range number, usually 4 or 5 and that it is also fully seated into the tension discs. Always thread with the pressure foot raised so the discs are open for the thread to seat in.Change the needle, and check stitch length is appropriate for the weight of fabric being sewn, usually 2.5 length is fine.Now test sew again and hopefully the stitching is now more even.

Have you actually tried to stitch yet? Turn the flywheel towards you through a stitch sequence and they should reengage as the needle rises.

Hi Peggy,I would suggest that you check the machine's id plate on the side by the power inlet and look for a 2 digit code, this is the model number. Then check out www.sewingpartsonline.com or www.sewusa.com and see if they have the manual for sale. You probably won't find free downloads.Other option is to join the Yahoo group "Elna Heirlooms", just start at www.yahoo.com, register, then go to "Groups" and search for this name. This news group shares information on the Swiss Elnas and many of the members are very knowledgable. I've learnt so much from them and you may find what you are looking for there.

Hello, vintage..........this is for any future problemsI am trying to help you out here. Maybe this will help some? I am known on Fixya as the cleanup expert pro. Which means I spend my own personal time to seek out customers that maybe have not had there problem yet solved. I do this on my own time for free. Think of me as a Specialized Trouble Shooter.I have found out that it appears that lots of customers appreciate my efforts and help. So, I thought I would take some of my own personal time to see if I can help you. Even though this Informational site may not have your exact model or brand, But this site will help you a lot. Here is the site link about everything you want to know about Sewing Machines and possibly yours, from repair to trouble shooting it.http://home.howstuffworks.com/sewing-machine.htmPlease if this helped you at all, if you can find the time and in your heart to rate my help and some kind words written would be appreciated for my free help. It would make my time worth. Like I said I just try to help, If anything this is good information for future problems. If you felt that my free help was a waist of time for you, I'm sorry. I do not get paid to help people on the site, I do it cause I like to help and maybe make a smile on someones face.Here is also my direct link to my own pages of other areas of my expertise for other problems you might have in Automotive, Appliance, and Electronics. Drop In anytime for my help. http://beta.fixya.com/users/mc1bean Thanks Mike

Hello, theI am trying to help you out here. Maybe this will help some? I am known on Fixya as the cleanup expert pro. Which means I spend my own personal time to seek out customers that maybe have not had there problem yet solved. I do this on my own time for free. Think of me as a Specialized Trouble Shooter.I have found out that it appears that lots of customers appreciate my efforts and help. So, I thought I would take some of my own personal time to see if I can help you. Even though this Informational site may not have your exact model or brand, But this site will help you a lot. Here is the site link about everything you want to know about Sewing Machines and possibly yours, from repair to trouble shooting it.http://home.howstuffworks.com/sewing-machine.htmPlease if this helped you at all, if you can find the time and in your heart to rate my help and some kind words written would be appreciated for my free help. It would make my time worth. Like I said I just try to help, If anything this is good information for future problems. If you felt that my free help was a waist of time for you, I'm sorry. I do not get paid to help people on the site, I do it cause I like to help and maybe make a smile on someones face.Here is also my direct link to my own pages of other areas of my expertise for other problems you might have in Automotive, Appliance, and Electronics. Drop In anytime for my help. http://beta.fixya.com/users/mc1bean Thanks Mike

Hello, brcI am trying to help you out here. Maybe this will help some? I am known on Fixya as the cleanup expert pro. Which means I spend my own personal time to seek out customers that maybe have not had there problem yet solved. I do this on my own time for free. Think of me as a Specialized Trouble Shooter.I have found out that it appears that lots of customers appreciate my efforts and help. So, I thought I would take some of my own personal time to see if I can help you. Even though this Informational site may not have your exact model or brand, But this site will help you a lot. Here is the site link about everything you want to know about Sewing Machines and possibly yours, from repair to trouble shooting it.http://home.howstuffworks.com/sewing-machine.htmPlease if this helped you at all, if you can find the time and in your heart to rate my help and some kind words written would be appreciated for my free help. It would make my time worth. Like I said I just try to help, If anything this is good information for future problems. If you felt that my free help was a waist of time for you, I'm sorry. I do not get paid to help people on the site, I do it cause I like to help and maybe make a smile on someones face.Here is also my direct link to my own pages of other areas of my expertise for other problems you might have in Automotive, Appliance, and Electronics. Drop In anytime for my help. http://beta.fixya.com/users/mc1bean Thanks Mike

Hello, frascI am trying to help you out here. Maybe this will help some? I am known on Fixya as the cleanup expert pro. Which means I spend my own personal time to seek out customers that maybe have not had there problem yet solved. I do this on my own time for free. Think of me as a Specialized Trouble Shooter.I have found out that it appears that lots of customers appreciate my efforts and help. So, I thought I would take some of my own personal time to see if I can help you. Even though this Informational site may not have your exact model or brand, But this site will help you a lot. Here is the site link about everything you want to know about Sewing Machines and possibly yours, from repair to trouble shooting it.http://home.howstuffworks.com/sewing-machine.htmPlease if this helped you at all, if you can find the time and in your heart to rate my help and some kind words written would be appreciated for my free help. It would make my time worth. Like I said I just try to help, If anything this is good information for future problems. If you felt that my free help was a waist of time for you, I'm sorry. I do not get paid to help people on the site, I do it cause I like to help and maybe make a smile on someones face.Here is also my direct link to my own pages of other areas of my expertise for other problems you might have in Automotive, Appliance, and Electronics. Drop In anytime for my help. http://beta.fixya.com/users/mc1bean Thanks Mike

Hello, kullyI am trying to help you out here. Maybe this will help some? I am known on Fixya as the cleanup expert pro. Which means I spend my own personal time to seek out customers that maybe have not had there problem yet solved. I do this on my own time for free. Think of me as a Specialized Trouble Shooter.I have found out that it appears that lots of customers appreciate my efforts and help. So, I thought I would take some of my own personal time to see if I can help you. Even though this Informational site may not have your exact model or brand, But this site will help you a lot. Here is the site link about everything you want to know about Sewing Machines and possibly yours, from repair to trouble shooting it.http://home.howstuffworks.com/sewing-machine.htmPlease if this helped you at all, if you can find the time and in your heart to rate my help and some kind words written would be appreciated for my free help. It would make my time worth. Like I said I just try to help, If anything this is good information for future problems. If you felt that my free help was a waist of time for you, I'm sorry. I do not get paid to help people on the site, I do it cause I like to help and maybe make a smile on someones face.Here is also my direct link to my own pages of other areas of my expertise for other problems you might have in Automotive, Appliance, and Electronics. Drop In anytime for my help. http://beta.fixya.com/users/mc1bean Thanks Mike

Hello, skidooI am trying to help you out here. Maybe this will help some? I am known on Fixya as the cleanup expert pro. Which means I spend my own personal time to seek out customers that maybe have not had there problem yet solved. I do this on my own time for free. Think of me as a Specialized Trouble Shooter.I have found out that it appears that lots of customers appreciate my efforts and help. So, I thought I would take some of my own personal time to see if I can help you. Even though this Informational site may not have your exact model or brand, But this site will help you a lot. Here is the site link about everything you want to know about Sewing Machines and possibly yours, from repair to trouble shooting it.http://home.howstuffworks.com/sewing-machine.htmPlease if this helped you at all, if you can find the time and in your heart to rate my help and some kind words written would be appreciated for my free help. It would make my time worth. Like I said I just try to help, If anything this is good information for future problems. If you felt that my free help was a waist of time for you, I'm sorry. I do not get paid to help people on the site, I do it cause I like to help and maybe make a smile on someones face.Here is also my direct link to my own pages of other areas of my expertise for other problems you might have in Automotive, Appliance, and Electronics. Drop In anytime for my help. http://beta.fixya.com/users/mc1bean Thanks Mike

Hello, hI am trying to help you out here. Maybe this will help some? I am known on Fixya as the cleanup expert pro. Which means I spend my own personal time to seek out customers that maybe have not had there problem yet solved. I do this on my own time for free. Think of me as a Specialized Trouble Shooter.I have found out that it appears that lots of customers appreciate my efforts and help. So, I thought I would take some of my own personal time to see if I can help you. Even though this Informational site may not have your exact model or brand, But this site will help you a lot. Here is the site link about everything you want to know about Sewing Machines and possibly yours, from repair to trouble shooting it.http://home.howstuffworks.com/sewing-machine.htmPlease if this helped you at all, if you can find the time and in your heart to rate my help and some kind words written would be appreciated for my free help. It would make my time worth. Like I said I just try to help, If anything this is good information for future problems. If you felt that my free help was a waist of time for you, I'm sorry. I do not get paid to help people on the site, I do it cause I like to help and maybe make a smile on someones face.Here is also my direct link to my own pages of other areas of my expertise for other problems you might have in Automotive, Appliance, and Electronics. Drop In anytime for my help. http://beta.fixya.com/users/mc1bean Thanks Mike

Hello, joleI am trying to help you out here. Maybe this will help some? I am known on Fixya as the cleanup expert pro. Which means I spend my own personal time to seek out customers that maybe have not had there problem yet solved. I do this on my own time for free. Think of me as a Specialized Trouble Shooter.I have found out that it appears that lots of customers appreciate my efforts and help. So, I thought I would take some of my own personal time to see if I can help you. Even though this Informational site may not have your exact model or brand, But this site will help you a lot. Here is the site link about everything you want to know about Sewing Machines and possibly yours, from repair to trouble shooting it.http://home.howstuffworks.com/sewing-machine.htmPlease if this helped you at all, if you can find the time and in your heart to rate my help and some kind words written would be appreciated for my free help. It would make my time worth. Like I said I just try to help, If anything this is good information for future problems. If you felt that my free help was a waist of time for you, I'm sorry. I do not get paid to help people on the site, I do it cause I like to help and maybe make a smile on someones face.Here is also my direct link to my own pages of other areas of my expertise for other problems you might have in Automotive, Appliance, and Electronics. Drop In anytime for my help. http://beta.fixya.com/users/mc1bean Thanks Mike