tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post8459287656843347713..comments2024-03-23T10:38:50.327-07:00Comments on Sew Old - Sew New: Green Machine, the Elna Supermaticyarndivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10132680063667909853noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-5718112591050242932024-03-23T10:38:50.327-07:002024-03-23T10:38:50.327-07:00I'm looking for a teflon foot and a walking fo...I'm looking for a teflon foot and a walking foot for my 1955 Supermatic Elna to sew on vinyl. Can you recommend any that will fit my machine? Thanks!Libbetyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17374841629816689376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-3593384137974325962021-02-25T13:25:59.803-08:002021-02-25T13:25:59.803-08:00I have one, with the case and instructions! Call m...I have one, with the case and instructions! Call me<br />520 906-4488Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12146883201439403618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-17780375128273124732019-07-23T03:54:10.375-07:002019-07-23T03:54:10.375-07:00I Have OneI Have OneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10956466720884164535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-34531189811599762152019-04-23T19:22:07.511-07:002019-04-23T19:22:07.511-07:00I think your problem is just as you also feel it i...I think your problem is just as you also feel it is: the stitch length, I am not home presently to check my manual. Do you have yours? Elna has a odd set up and must be followed exactly. If needed right now find vintage Elna users group in Facebook they have many operators there!yarndivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10132680063667909853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-15549802691710961152019-04-22T05:49:44.378-07:002019-04-22T05:49:44.378-07:00I have one of these beauties, Elna Supermatic 195...I have one of these beauties, Elna Supermatic 1958. The last time I used it, she sewed perfectly. However, I've just gotten her back out. Cleaned and oiled. But I can't sew forward. It only sews a zigzag in reverse. When I adjust the stitch length and set it up for a basic straight stitch or zigzag, the fabric doesn't feed...it's like the feed dog is moving forward and back at the same time in teeny increments keeping the fabric in the same place. <br />The instructions aren't that clear to me on setting the stitch length. Can you help me?Genevieve Arthurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16410189574633063662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-19930830059433229152019-03-13T08:22:18.851-07:002019-03-13T08:22:18.851-07:00Two things come to mind: did you reset the hook ti...Two things come to mind: did you reset the hook timing? That could affect the placment of the needle as the hook passes. The other is to have aloomat the tread take up, make sure it is coming up high enough. Either problem is not a big deal to fix. There is a vibrage Elna FB page too, come on over for some help on this if needed. There are repair files.yarndivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10132680063667909853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-76691875033015106202019-03-08T00:53:06.367-08:002019-03-08T00:53:06.367-08:00I got one of these for free through a facebook gro...I got one of these for free through a facebook group - absolutely in love with it! A gear broke (hook drive pinion gear) and I managed to replace it. Or at least I thought so. I must have done something wrong because now I'm having problems with the thread getting stuck around the bobbin and the hook! The hook does catch the thread, but it doesn't even go all the way around before getting stuck and tangled. Any idea what could have gone wrong?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09139141894936298550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-7141640544763797642019-03-01T02:45:11.885-08:002019-03-01T02:45:11.885-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17604475721764878607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-81753576725249674282019-03-01T02:42:45.577-08:002019-03-01T02:42:45.577-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17604475721764878607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-82917699559271791122018-08-19T08:02:03.392-07:002018-08-19T08:02:03.392-07:00I had a simliar problem when I replaced the fricti...I had a simliar problem when I replaced the friction pulley. I had a tough time with the handwheel when re-assembling it. The washer needs to go it just right. it is a lock washer. I seem to recall a post about this on a vintage Elna Facebook Page. Search that out and join. Ask the question. I am afraid to take mine apart to show you and we both may be in trouble then!yarndivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10132680063667909853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-62586423331097082332018-08-11T15:18:31.558-07:002018-08-11T15:18:31.558-07:00I looked up heirloom site and found I have to sign...I looked up heirloom site and found I have to sign up and join yahoo and I'm a little leery to do that. Was wondering if anyone can give info on the elna supermatic 722010 fly wheel. It fell apart when I guess I unscrewed the life out of it and 3 pieces lay on the floor. I immediately reassembled and now my bobbins won't wind! Grrr....something simple I assume but I can't figure it out. Help! Anyone!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03955486720628224883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-42009706488752803882018-07-02T09:03:57.466-07:002018-07-02T09:03:57.466-07:00Sorry for the late reply, I have been away. No the...Sorry for the late reply, I have been away. No there is no switch for feed. I can't recall right now if there is a drop feed for darning but you should see the teeth moving below the plate. My machine is not with me now to check this. Sometimes there is a small feed dog cover with machines to do darning and sometimes it is a knob to lower them. <br />If it is not moving it is either stuck or the problem is the handwheel. Have you removed it recently? Does the machine turn normally otherwise? I am on a Facebook Group for vintage Elna Machines. Many people there who may be able to help faster. Join and ask plus post some pictures and details so we will help!yarndivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10132680063667909853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-742482400665925272018-06-27T06:28:28.162-07:002018-06-27T06:28:28.162-07:00Do you know if there is a feed dog switch? My feed...Do you know if there is a feed dog switch? My feed dog is not feeding, I thought perhaps it's disengaged. Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572751920178414300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-76599260085405821582018-03-31T19:00:00.757-07:002018-03-31T19:00:00.757-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.good boothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15391318857711680158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-66899523999537623712017-12-10T19:08:48.224-08:002017-12-10T19:08:48.224-08:00I guess I have always been lucky on this....I get ...I guess I have always been lucky on this....I get bobbins at the fabric store for "Elna". Usually there is a package just for them and not expensive.yarndivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10132680063667909853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-10537285026360032682017-12-09T09:39:09.813-08:002017-12-09T09:39:09.813-08:00I found one of these supermatics for $10 at a gara...I found one of these supermatics for $10 at a garage sale :-) I am limping along trying to learn. Can you tell me, what type of bobbins it takes? The #66 pack is similar with the curved top and bottom but I just don't want to use the wrong one Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11153829296454267668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-86330280460497016632017-08-18T07:43:56.403-07:002017-08-18T07:43:56.403-07:00Thanks for the post. I use this mainly because of...Thanks for the post. I use this mainly because of the cams, which are really nice as a decorative touch. That friction wheel is a pain- I agree. Good idea to remove the hand wheel for long term storage.yarndivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10132680063667909853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-67416043001658033512017-08-14T08:16:37.714-07:002017-08-14T08:16:37.714-07:00Hi, I bought my Elna Supermatic (dated September ...Hi, I bought my Elna Supermatic (dated September 16, 1957) at an annual church estate sale leftovers clearance sale in Atwater, CA back in March of2003. I paid $40.00 for the machine and its wrinkle-paint portable case. The first thing that I noticed was the knee lever... now, I don't like knee levers because I have a tendency to accidentally bump them when siting in front of the machine, and that can cause the machine to make an unintended stitch or two or three....<br />I converted my Supermatic over to an electronic foot control, and that wasn't easy. That conversion took me some time and experimentation, as I am not an 'electrical whiz-kid'. Now my Supermatic can be operated by either the knee lever or the foot control.<br />Being a John Deere man, I Love "green machines"! I must admit that I haven't used my Supermatic much at all, but I did replace its friction drive wheel to get rid of the "Supermatic Rumble" as I refer to it. As a preventive <br /> measure, I keep the hand wheel off of the machine while it is not in use...that should prevent the flat spot from forming on the drive wheel, I hope. With a collection of other vintage and antique sewing machines, I know very well that I am not a fan of friction-drive sewing machines. I also have several White, National, Eldredge, Kenmore, national and White brands of sewing machines that utilize that doggone friction wheel drive.Burnemuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05797792234103458148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-24654161253046289972017-04-04T07:01:09.033-07:002017-04-04T07:01:09.033-07:00Enjoy your machine WW. They are quite practical as...Enjoy your machine WW. They are quite practical as well as just cool looking.yarndivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10132680063667909853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-89368020351101003672017-03-27T08:36:11.735-07:002017-03-27T08:36:11.735-07:00And OH MY GOSH! I just noticed the part about the ...And OH MY GOSH! I just noticed the part about the case making a table... I never realized that before! How smart!!! WonderWhitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15307542950096629306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-77258577956842246522017-03-27T08:17:39.583-07:002017-03-27T08:17:39.583-07:00Love this machine! My mom bought me one as my firs...Love this machine! My mom bought me one as my first machine when I was four years old. Weighed more than I did, but it's what I learned to sew on and it's a fantastic mechanical marvel. I've still got it somewhere- it's in need of repairs, but I found an Elna dealer willing to work on it in my area. WonderWhitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15307542950096629306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-1510756413542796652017-02-20T17:58:53.160-08:002017-02-20T17:58:53.160-08:00I just found one of these at the local recyling ce...I just found one of these at the local recyling center. need more infobonanacroihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02460647102310519428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-30701867317490140772016-10-06T09:34:57.609-07:002016-10-06T09:34:57.609-07:00Do you have any idea how manyy amps the motors in ...Do you have any idea how manyy amps the motors in these are ? I've heard they're pretty fast but haven't found much information to substantiate that. <br /><br />ThanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08194573122068960073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-22906452495901169212016-09-15T19:20:53.726-07:002016-09-15T19:20:53.726-07:00Sorry I missed this question until now. I do not ...Sorry I missed this question until now. I do not have a Elna Automatic so can't walk through this issue-removal of the hook. For most, the shuttle comes out with the bobbin and a small screw is on the side. The screw is turned slightly to loosen or tighten. If this is not the same with yours, find help with Yahoo Group For Elnas, the name is Elna Heirloom sewing machines or something similar. yarndivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10132680063667909853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-81841804822796458012016-08-30T01:50:03.960-07:002016-08-30T01:50:03.960-07:00I have recently acquired an Elna Automatic flatbed...I have recently acquired an Elna Automatic flatbed with foot pedal. It was seized and wires to foot and walk plug completely crumbled and bare wire showing. I got it freed up, cleaned, replaced wires. It works but I have problem with bottom tension. I'm still trying to figure out how to remove the shuttle to examine it to see why tension for bobbin is too tight.Crystal Brileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07522955700724749715noreply@blogger.com