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Is Elna a good embroidery machine?

Is Elna a good embroidery machine?

Swiss designed Elna sewing machine range host a wide choose, everything from basic mechanical models to sophisticated computerised machines capable of sewing delicate embroidery. Recognised as being well-built, reliable & excellent quality Elna’s strong reputation still stands today.

Will Janome feet fit Elna?

Snap on presser feet in this category will fit all Janome made top loading bobbin Elna sewing machines with a maximum 7mm stitch width. Some require an adapter and that will be noted with each foot. Swiss made Elna models use feet from the Generic category.

Is Elna a low shank machine?

Janome, Elna, Kenmore High/Low Adapter Fits all high shank Janome machines, both 7mm and 9mm stitch width models.

What’s the difference between Janome 8200 and Elna 730?

Janome 8200 vs Elna 730 Even though they are both made by the same company these two models do have a few differences to them. The Janome 8200 comes with 170 different stitches and 10 buttonholes while the Elna 730 only has 120 and 7 respectively.

Are there any Elna sewing machines still made?

According to their website, Elna sewing machines are still made today. At least the sewing machines produced for that part of the market carry the Elna badge. But since 2004 all Elna machines have been made by Janome. In a good business move, the owners of Janome kept the Swiss design operation intact and in Europe.

Where is the design wing of Elna located?

The design wing of Elna is still located in Switzerland but most of the manufacturing of its machines takes place in Thailand, Japan, and Taiwan. The last word is that Janome still owns Elna and seems to have no plans to sell that division of its global corporate structure.

What’s the difference between Janome and Elna presser feet?

For Elnas and Janome’s that use the 7mm and the 9mm stitch, those are the only ones that use Janome presser feet. There really is little to compare after 2004. The Elna machines were made by Janome so they are basically Janome machines in the Elna suit of clothes.

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Ruth Doyle