Always In Stitches Elna 680+ Excellence Sewing Machine

Learn the basic operation of this hard working sewing machine.

[@elainekasaboski8741]

I have an Elna Q 7200,. I love it although it's an older machine. Thanks for the video. Well done,

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

You're welcome!

[@sdcgren6301]

Hi it’s me again, thank you again for this brilliant review, explanation of this Elma 680 plus machine, I’ve been persuaded, really, to actually buy this one, as I’ve been comparing it with another make, that had loads less gizmos included. Thank you again. I’ll go and spend my saved pennies now.

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

That's awesome!

[@user-wc3sr5sc8j]

I am expecting my Elna to be delivered soon so trying to find as much information about it as possible. Your video is the best presentation I have found, very detailed and clear. Thank you! 🙏 The only one thing I was missing is circular pivot pin use as I never met that technique before. Hopefully I will find out in written instructions coming with my machine. Soo excited! 😊

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

Glad it was helpful!

[@melodywright3249]

You kept me giggling. I love you teaching me. You are a answer to prayer

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

You are so welcome

[@irenejhuang]

I am so excited to watch your video! I just purchased a same model machine and brought it home last night! Even I got a beginning tutoring class. But your video definitely help me a lot! Thanks for your teaching and explaining on each basic step and each accessory. I like your teaching very much. I could not wait to try my new sewing machine! I will looking forward your next video about how to use this model sewing machine

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

How exciting! Thank you for the feedback! We look forward to seeing what you make!

[@ronmiller682]

Very nice video, Im In the process of learning the what to do and how to do. Lol. Thank you for sharing

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

You are so welcome

[@kathyl.3647]

Thank you! Thank you! Bought one of these yesterday. Tried without the tutorial and kept having little things not work. Watching your video helped me tremendously!! Pace and instruction was perfect!

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

We are happy you benefited from it!

[@kelleyamador8838]

This was a fantastic demo. I love my machine but there were a few things I learned by watching you that I didn’t know about before this demo.

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bevvandahl4000]

Loved the presentation. Very helpful.

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

Glad it was helpful!

[@xueyan2223]

Thank you so much for your video ! I live in France and just ordered this machine online (they are all out of stock over here). Your tutorial will be super helpful when I'll start using it. Can't wait to have it and discover all it can do !

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

That's great! Happy to hear it!

[@lindabrady3735]

I just bought one of these a couple of weeks ago and could not find anything. Thank you for this and I have subscribed so I'm looking forward to learning from you.

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

Thank you! Happy stitching!

[@gracieallen8285]

My first sewing project, 60 years ago, was an apron, I was eleven I used a neighbor’s sewing machine, but the machine went so fast the seams were wavy. No matter how hard I tried I couldn’t sew a straight line. In those days sewing machines didn’t come with speed control. So speed control is handy.

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

Yes!

[@marcomama1]

Thank you so much, I purchased this machine and then Covid hit so I couldn’t go in for classes.

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

Glad this video helped you get started!

[@janefranklin33]

This was great! I bought the machine a year ago and had the introductory class but I surely needed a review and this was excellent. Would you be kind enough to show us how to make a buttonhole? I loved the way you presented!

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

That is a great idea thanks!

[@sdcgren6301]

Hi I absolutely love your explanation about this machine, does it take the Schmerz needles, as I have a complete set of them?

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

For best results you will want to follow the manufactures recommendation!

[@emeritacarmen7579]

Just bought this machine. I was searching for a tutorial on it, well you're is fantastic! When using the lettering is there a maximum number of letters/numbers you can keep in memory. for example: "For Elizabeth Brown (heart) Mommy Mar 2020" would this be to long to keep in memory or sewing at one time?

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

It should be able to hold that amount fifty letters in combination

[@lauralmiller]

I have the Elna Excellence 680, how different is this machine the 680+ from my machine. This tutorial is very helpful. The dealer I purchased my machine gave a quick review when I purchased the machine over a year ago and I needed a refresher. Thank You! I do have a question about using the 1/4 foot, When piecing where would I put the stitch width?

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

It may have to do with the different feet and table that come with it!

[@lyndaconaghan5853]

Any chance you could do something similar for the 780+ excellence please?

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

We would love to but we don't have one in the store!

[@adrienneboulet6846]

Just one question : when you're filling the bobbin, why don't you cut off the "starting" thread with the thread cutter that's right under the bobbin support before winding it ?

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

Yes, you could. But we find that thread cutter under the bobbin can catch the thread and sometimes clog the winder. When using it just be sure the piece of thread cut makes it to the trash. Thanks for noticing that option.

[@cyke83]

Hello, thanks for your video, is very useful. Mi mother in law has already bought the machine and she doesn't know how to switch off. In the shop, told her that a house icon has to appear in the screen but we can't find It. Can you help us? (Sorry for my english, i'm spanish).

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

It should have a power switch on the side!

[@sallyfolk1294]

I cleaned my machine and the cutter still does not cut! What can I do to fix it?

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

A service repair person could possible replace the blade!

[@elizawong5164]

This machine is same as janome skyline s5?

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

It shares a lot of similarities!

[@frankjanvari8650]

hello very beautiful sewing machine for those who prefer to use it please kindly film how to operate the sewing machine electric foot pedal how it's used to sew please ok? Please kindly reply back ok?thank you very much

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

Ok, thank you

[@boxgirl51]

Does this machine have acufeed?

[@alwaysinstitches5388]

This machine does not have accufeed!

[@boxgirl51]

@@alwaysinstitches5388 that is too bad.. on to my research then.