Elna Supermatic How to Thread, Changing Cams, Case Features, Buttonhole and Shirt Hemming

I show how to thread an Elna Supermatic, how to change a decorative stitch cam, The unique case features of this package, the basics of manually forming a buttonhole and how the shirt hemmer foot works.
This is a super nice machine that is a free arm and the case serves as a work surface.
Music: Web Funk Aalibrary - Evren Edler

[@sallysassa]

Thanks for this demonstration. I have had this machine for 43 years bought 2nd hand; a real Rolls Royce. It sounds beautiful.

[@cratecruncher6687]

Nice overview. I love all things mechanical and especially like the box design - so clever.

[@markofashion1790]

I pick one up early 1950s Elna all green and don't have push pop cams I have lifting cams. great machine.

[@advedo]

grateful for the attention

[@kermitefrog64]

My Mom has one of these machines and for many years she made us clothing. Many skills that used to be common have become a lost art.

[@AlexanderDyer]

It is up to you to find them.

[@JebbAdams]

Great video for this Elna new owner! Thanks to you!

[@AlexanderDyer]

Enjoy your new acquisition!

[@dimitrijmalikov3109]

Thanks, very good information!

[@goddessinthegroove]

Thanks! I just found one of these at an estate sale, missing the case, which I will have to find now!

[@amberriley5764]

the fabric is fed through with the feed dogs pulling correct? I'll be replacing my pulley and want to know if that will fix the issues with fabric not being pulled by my feed dogs?

[@isiscastellanos2947]

how to thread the bobbin base?

[@advedo]

You have how to get the belt of the supermatic elna, I have one and broke the belt and here in Brazil I can not find.

[@Sentioflamenco13]

Thank you so much!! I have the manual, but it is a lot less clear than your video.

[@LOLA8872]

Que maravilla de máquina. Yo la heredé de mi tía abuela, estoy tratando de hacerla funcionar pero no se nada de maquinas de cocer😊

[@brettster3331]

Hi Alexander, I so enjoy your videos, one comment on this one, I think this model of Supermatic had a setting for an automatic buttonhole, it is turned on with a small lever to the left of the cam compartment as you face the machine. Inside the compartment.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Such a cool machine. Thank you.

[@alicearmen5601]

I have a green one which I adore.

[@AlexanderDyer]

🍀

[@claudiaroman2018]

gracias por tu video! me sirvió mucho a pesar de que no entiendo nada en ingles!

[@AlexanderDyer]

+Claudia Roman muy bien, gracias

[@sandrahernandez6307]

Doña Claudia disculpe por el abuso de confianza, yo tengo una Elna de esas viejitas la mía es muy parecida a esa del video es color crema y tiene para coser con dos o una aguja y también tiene los discos de bordado pero yo no tengo instrucciones de ella y luego de pasarla a otro aposento de la casa algo se le descompuso porque sólo cose bien puntada recta si le pongo uno de los discos sólo cose en retroceso y no hace la puntada que le corresponde a lo que mi duda es si usted tiene una igual y si podría saber que le sucede o que estoy haciendo mal al usarla talvez usted tenga instrucciones en español que pueda compartirme. Le agradezco y bendigo desde ya. Buenas noches. De usted muy atentamente Sandra Hernández desde Costa Rica.

[@cats.m.2853]

Thank you this was very helpful. The manual is quite confusing to me and I couldn’t figure out how to get it threaded right haha.

[@AlexanderDyer]

😄

[@jennithorman8804]

Does anyone know where I can purchase the automatic monogram attachment from? Would love to use one!

[@ProfoundConfusion]

The Elna monogram attachment is really hard to find.....for every Elna monogrammer, there's probably 500 Singer monogrammers for sale. Your best bet is to look on Ebay or Etsy but I haven't seen one for a while. Btw you can use ANY brand of Monogrammer on an Elna Supermatic as long as it's made for a *low shank* sewing machine. There's some really good KZbin videos showing different models of monogram attachments. Good Luck!

[@TheLsiw]

Hey, i Hope someone of you could help me! I've got the elna supermatic from my uncle but i don't really Know how to use it... Maybe someone Knows a Tutorial with Shows everything which is important to Knows about the machine! Thanks!!!

[@Braz1956]

Where do you find the machines you work on? I find plenty of home machines at local thrift stores but unsure where to find industrial machines at good prices.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Mostly auctions and craigslist. I have bought a few on ebay too.

[@tinabroberg1881]

I got my elna at a second hand store. It's a 1956 I'm very exicited about it, but it did'nt have any bobbins. Do you know where I can get some.

[@AlexanderDyer]

i found these by searching "Elna Supermatic bobbins" www.ebay.com/itm/10-BOBBINS-fits-ELNA-AIR-ELECTRIC-STAR-LOTUS-SUPERMATIC-STELLA-426000-/120959971388?_trksid=p2054897.l5660

[@jimhooper4252]

Hi there again . I have just been given a My Lock differential feed 134D overlocker . I wonder did you ever come across one ? I live in the U.K. thanks so much .

[@AlexanderDyer]

No, not that one but I have had several overlock sewing machines including a Bernette 234 given to me from my mother. I live in Missouri.

[@vanessavalero7076]

Can you make an embroidery demostration???? Please

[@user-lm4oo8cr7q]

Qisiera saver el truco para manejarla yaqe seve muy practica y muy comoda porqe no ocupa casi espacio

[@artcraftjournals]

I inherited a beige super attic but the fabric won’t move so it just stitches in one place. Can anyone help please?

[@AlexanderDyer]

Two areas to check. Your feed dogs and your foot pressure.

[@LeBouledog]

Someone know where I can buy an accesory box? I'm not from US.

[@amyforbes4087]

Would you happen to have a video showing how to thread the bobbin? I get as far as the first notch but don’t know what to do after that. The manual is not very clear with the instructins. Thanks in advance.

[@AlexanderDyer]

I don't have that particular machine but I found something from my stash that might help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZi6cnVqf7ynmM0m16s

[@amyforbes4087]

Thanks. My Supermatic is like yours, though... drop in, rather than with a removable case as in Singer machines. But thanks for takng the time. Cheers!

[@AlexanderDyer]

Oh, My bad. Maybe this one will help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKeopIKBpsmDkJYm46s

[@larryholcomb8407]

Amy Forbes b

[@sunnasmilieu]

I've got one waiting for a drive pulley. It's great, but noisy in its current condition.

[@AlexanderDyer]

I have a video on that too if your interested check it out.

[@Blackford86]

Sir, What would the price be if you could find one in excellent shape?

[@AlexanderDyer]

Prices vary a great deal. Many need maintenance.

[@vertigomagenta]

Hi, first of all i thank you so much for keeping this inspiring channel. I've been watching your videos for some time. I just bought a machine like this one. I was reading comments on this video and saw that you no longer have this machine. Can I ask you why? did you not enjoy working with it? Thanks

[@AlexanderDyer]

Ever since I got into sewing I wanted to get an industrial sewing machine. They are expensive so I began buying old home sewing machines that I liked and then began to sell them to make money to fund my eventual industrial sewing machine(s). Those home machines were great and taught me a great deal and I still like those all metal machines. The Elna is a cool machine, nothing wrong with them, I think you will like yours. Keep me posted. Thanks.

[@vertigomagenta]

Alexander Dyer that’s what I wanted to know. That nothings wrong with it. I had to ask because I’ve seen you sewing in so many different machines that I thought if you were a collector there must have been a good explanation for not keeping this particular one. Thank you for replying, you’ve come a long way! Nice to see your artistry. Regards from Portugal

[@GamingKing-ql6fq]

@@AlexanderDyerCan this Elna sewing machine sew leather?

[@LeBouledog]

Excelent video!!! I really need help about learning how to use my Elna. My native language is spanish and I also got the manual in english.

[@kkerstens1]

The thread should pass through the thread bar after the take up lever as you bring it down to the next guide. I have the manual and it indicates threading that way.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Very good, Thank you.

[@josehernandezjimenez4973]

Tengo una máquina de esas y no he podido seguir usándola porqué no le consigo un repuesto que se le dañó alguien me podría ayudar a conseguilo?

[@mariechristinelebrun1363]

Super. J ai une Elna supermatic de ma maman je recherche des discs

[@user-lm4oo8cr7q]

Tengu una pero no epodido manejarla

[@sarahmimi200]

لا يوجد ترجمة للعربية

[@vetar3372]

Have a Elna 1 from 1947 almost new!

[@merlesanchezpiedra2144]

Pueden traducirlo al español??????

[@AlexanderDyer]

+Merle Sanchez Piedra Lo sentimos, no hablo español. You Tube se puede traducir, pero no sé. Gracias por ver mi video usted. (Traductor Google)

[@merlesanchezpiedra2144]

gracias por responder.

[@OneJadePrincess]

It does look like ducks!

[@ProfoundConfusion]

That "little ducks" stitch pattern doesn't look right (there aren't supposed to large spaces between & underneath the ducks). EASY FIX..... you simply turn the stitch length knob/lever *slightly* to the left or right. Turning the stitch length knob/lever to the *right* shortens the stitches (Double Discs Only). It makes the pattern a bit "tighter" & eliminates the big spaces in the pattern. Turning the same knob to the *left* does the opposite, stretching the pattern out (Double Discs Only). The knob only needs to be turned *slightly*. Just a tiny bit! A fraction of an inch, either way. Some Supermatics have a +/- stamped on that little black or chrome knob. If you're lucky, your Supermatic has a chrome knob, so the +/- is permanent. Other Supermatics have a black plastic knob & unfortunately those makings were just painted on & usually wore-off over the years. That's probably why so few people realize they can adjust those automatic stitches! So, even if there's no markings on that knob, it can shorten/lengthen the *double* disc patterns. This applies to *double disc* patterns only ......the single disc patterns & straight stitches are lengthened/shortened the usual way, by moving that same knob/lever up & down. I hope this information helps somebody.

[@thepaulhowell]

At the 1:03 point of the video you show to put the thread behind the metal bar. Do not do this. The purpose of the steel bar is to allow the thread to pass over it instead of the painted aluminum casting. The thread is under tension and will eventually cut a groove into the aluminum. For that reason they put a steel bar for the thread to slide over.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Thanks Paul Howell. I see the wisdom of your comment.

[@AlexanderDyer]

I no longer have this machine and I never had the manual but going back and watching the video, it looks to me like the thread does ride on the metal bar as threaded since the take-up arm sets forward of the bar a fair degree. I am sure your way works too.

[@irmar]

The explanation of threading was good enough, but for the rest... Not enough zoom, not enough showing how to put on things in detail. Whoever doesn't know how to do a buttonhole sure won't learn it from here! I suppose we've been spoiled by the excellent video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGGmfKKwotpshac

[@AlexanderDyer]

Valid. I have learned these things and more by making over one hundred videos. I hope that perhaps you can find something that interests, educates and entertains on my channel. kzbin.info Thank you so much for your input.