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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I – Machine Parts and Functions
Part Names ............................................................ 4
Standard Accessories ............................................ 4
Extension Table (Accessory Storage Box)
and Free Arm .................................................... 6
Centimeter/Inch Measurements .......... ...................6
Circular Sewing Pivot Points .................................. 6
Foot Pressure Dial ................................................. 6
Additional Presser Foot Clearance ........................ 8
How to Snap Presser Foot Off and On .................. 8
How to Remove and Attach the Shank .................. 8
Seam Allowance Lines ......................................... 10
How to Drop the Feed Dog .................................. 10
Stitch Selection Knob ........................................... 10
Stitch Length Knob ............................................... 12
Fine Tuning Stretch Stitches ................................ 12
Stitch Width/Needle Position Dial ........................ 12
Reverse Stitch Lever ............................................ 12
Thread Tension Dial ............................................. 14
SECTION II – Getting Ready to Sew
Selecting the Correct Needle and Thread ............ 16
Changing the Needle ........................................... 18
Needle Definitions ........................................... 18-20
Connecting the Machine to Power Supply ........... 22
Foot Control and Sewing Speed .......................... 24
Removing the Bobbin Case ................................. 24
Spool Pins ............................................................ 24
Winding a Bobbin ................................................. 26
Inserting the Bobbin ............................................. 28
Threading the Machine ........................................ 30
Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread ............................ 32
SECTION III – Sewing Basics
Example of How to Read the Machine Set-Up
Information ..................................................... 34
Which Presser Foot To Use ................................. 34
Straight Stitch ....................................................... 36
Starting to Sew ..................................................... 36
Finishing Off a Seam............................................ 36
Changing Sewing Direction .................................. 36
Gathering ............................................................. 38
Zipper Insertion ............................................... 40-42
Pintucks................................................................ 44
Twin Needle Hem (Optional needle) .................... 46
Zigzag Stitch ........................................................... 46
Overcasting ............................................................. 46
Whip and Roll Hem ................................................. 48
Satin Stitch Applique ............................................... 48
3-Step Zigzag .......................................................... 50
Mending a Tear.................................................. 50
Stretch Blind Hem or Woven Blind Hem ................. 52
Shell Tuck................................................................ 54
Box Stitch ................................................................ 54
Picot Stitch .............................................................. 56
Automatic Buttonhole (Model 240 only ) ........... 58-60
4-Step Buttonhole (Model 220 only ) ...................... 62
Corded Buttonhole .................................................. 64
How to Sew on a Button ......................................... 66
SECTION IV – Stretch Stitches
Triple Seam ............................................................. 68
Decorative Stretch Stitches ..................................... 68
Smocking ................................................................ 70
Super Stretch Stitch ................................................ 72
Double Overlock Stitch ........................................... 72
SECTION V – Satin Stitches
Scallop Edges ......................................................... 74
SECTION VI – Taking Care of Your Machine
Cleaning the Bobbin Case and Hook ...................... 76
Cleaning the Feed Dog ........................................... 78
Oiling ....................................................................... 78
Changing the Light Bulb .......................................... 78
TROUBLESHOOTING........................ 80
INDEX ................................................. 83
NOTE: Information found in this instruction
manual is current at the time of printing. Elna
reserves the right to change and update specifi-
cations and information as needed.
Needle Threader................................................... 30
