Here are some tips on what to try if your sewing machine doesn’t pick up the bobbin thread. If you’re lucky, it will just be a matter of changing the needle and checking threading. But if not, it could be something else, like the issue this machine has. I’m demonstrating this with the elna lotus […]
If your elna lotus is not picking up the bobbin thread then the hook pinion gear may be broken. Check the basic troubleshooting procedures first by checking out my previous video – https://youtu.be/T7-K90rfoFA Models covered – elna lotus ec, sp, zz, tsp, electronic and more. The hook pinion gear is responsible for driving the hook […]
How to bring your Swiss Beauty back to specs. Ordered parts from Whites Sewing Center. Glad I did as Frank helped me with a major problem. After waiting for the parts I was so looking forward to this repair. All went great BUT the bobbin winder would not turn. Called Frank and he took all […]
The bobbin case and hook is the same for all the older Swiss made models of Elna sewing machines. Don’t remove any other screws but the holding screws. A setting for a sewing machine tension…
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This video demonstrates a Vintage Elna Lotus Zig Zag Portable Sewing Machine serial number F511819. In the video I accidentally say its F511813. eBay item # …
Elna Elnita SP removing covers and tension unit Please take care and always make sure the machine is disconnected from the power.