tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156196178932753360.post8280435810389171097..comments2024-02-28T10:29:23.315+11:00Comments on Buttontree Lane: My little ElnaMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18054854689952896339noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156196178932753360.post-11717003875281740532021-01-10T07:02:40.398+11:002021-01-10T07:02:40.398+11:00Can anyone signpost me to adjusting tension, I hav...Can anyone signpost me to adjusting tension, I have Elna Lotus SP, its not producing perfect stitch length and therefore leaving gaps, also when it does stitch closely it ruckles up the material - can you please help?<br />Thank you ClareAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00399992130372274366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156196178932753360.post-11721574244292482212019-08-10T09:47:31.005+10:002019-08-10T09:47:31.005+10:00I found one of these adorable machines in the loca...I found one of these adorable machines in the local Goodwill store in the US. I've had it for a couple years looking for a transformer. Finally found one, and I'm in love!!!!<br />Cindynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156196178932753360.post-82653124936208364962018-04-04T18:29:19.815+10:002018-04-04T18:29:19.815+10:00I have one that needs a motor as the original moto...I have one that needs a motor as the original motor has checked out- can anyone help???sheebshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606396028224108929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156196178932753360.post-77086124829038034852017-06-21T21:51:06.731+10:002017-06-21T21:51:06.731+10:00I have an Elna Lotus, lovely little machine, it do...I have an Elna Lotus, lovely little machine, it dose not have the foot control so I called a sewing centre on Goodwood Road Adelaide to see if they had a second hand one. The sewing shop had a second hand one and the mechanic wanted $60 Australian dollars for it, WHAT A RIPP-OFF, I told him I would go somewhere else.Its best to look around and be patient rather than pay for something at a ridiculous price. Wonder if he would do a trade in on a foot controller I have of another machine I do not use.WHOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00135664031811209640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156196178932753360.post-83402980849209678682017-06-21T21:43:06.075+10:002017-06-21T21:43:06.075+10:00I have an Elna Lotus minus the power and foot cont...I have an Elna Lotus minus the power and foot control, lovely little machine. I rang a sewing centre on Goodwood Road Adelaide for the cost of a second hand foot controller, he told me the price would be $60 Australian, WHAT A RIPPOFF. The dealer will probably never use the pedal again but they like to ripp people off when they can. Good luck to the dealer I hope no one buys it.WHOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00135664031811209640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156196178932753360.post-49142053846816583572016-09-30T10:52:55.650+10:002016-09-30T10:52:55.650+10:00Anyone have a needle plate or bobbin accessory spa...Anyone have a needle plate or bobbin accessory spare, or a machine with these that they do not want. I have an Elna LotusZZ which I use constantly but want to do some machine embroidery on it, and it is missing the plate that goes over the teeth.Diane Turner, Queensland Australiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11240475276661601066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156196178932753360.post-24588732881186104642016-01-31T22:00:59.947+11:002016-01-31T22:00:59.947+11:00Me again ..... if you got my message, don't wo...Me again ..... if you got my message, don't worry about it. I found the error, thanks to http://needlebar.org/main/elna/<br />the rotary hook tension setting was incorrect on my machine. <br />Let's hope she runs smoothly now and I can finish the roman blinds for the children's room.Simone Allershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06603283970649260609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156196178932753360.post-77921257505921448962016-01-31T21:51:21.487+11:002016-01-31T21:51:21.487+11:00wow, fancy me stumbling over this blog post 3 year...wow, fancy me stumbling over this blog post 3 years later!<br />I have an Elna Lotus. She was given to me by my mother in law.<br />She has been working just fine for 2 years without major problems, but now I have one: I'm looking for the Sewing Guide 2 that is mentioned in her Instruction Booklet.<br />Or maybe you can help me? Something is out of wack with her stitching. On top the stitch looks fine, but when I turn the fabric over it looks like a crow's nest! Then finally the rotary hook will cease.<br />Anyway, I know this is a long shot, but hopefully someone can respond.<br />Lovely post thank youSimone Allershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06603283970649260609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156196178932753360.post-37197053317975961942015-08-23T10:27:16.725+10:002015-08-23T10:27:16.725+10:00I'm so sorry. I'm not too sure! You could ...I'm so sorry. I'm not too sure! You could try to contact your Elna dealer. I got a 1/4 inch-ish foot from them which was new. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18054854689952896339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156196178932753360.post-47150558959379008352015-08-10T11:45:51.192+10:002015-08-10T11:45:51.192+10:00I have the exact same machine. I love her, she r...I have the exact same machine. I love her, she runs like a dream. I am doing quilting and she is struggling with the thicker layers. I don't think i can get a waking for for her. Any suggestions. Scarlet Childrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06291824148435526748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156196178932753360.post-26922908181826739422014-03-01T15:25:35.257+11:002014-03-01T15:25:35.257+11:00I've just moved into a very small house in Hob...I've just moved into a very small house in Hobart and have been on the lookout for a small sewing machine at Op shops and garage sales. I finally spotted a compact sewing machine, an Elna Lotus SP, at a garage sale which was in lovely condition, with user manuals and original warranty card from 1971. I've never seen this machine before but it was love at first sight! It is indeed a design masterpiece.<br />It's working beautifully and I will treasure it always. <br />Thank you for the great blog post and excellent photos.MBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02030850281026656500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156196178932753360.post-38205981840029531682013-10-17T05:35:45.503+11:002013-10-17T05:35:45.503+11:00Hello I have an elna Lotus and read your blog I li...Hello I have an elna Lotus and read your blog I live in an Airstream Trailer and the machine is a perfect fit for my little home on wheels I had to get rid of a lot of sewing equipment but I could not part with my special tiny Elna so it is the perfect tool in small space living Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12265932988860183013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156196178932753360.post-85466196495147728682013-04-30T14:45:50.632+10:002013-04-30T14:45:50.632+10:00My friend/writing tutor,Jenny,gave me one of those...My friend/writing tutor,Jenny,gave me one of those little Elna's a few years ago, when I asked her if she knew of anyone who had a machine to sell.It is so compact and a great little sewer. I didn't realize they were so highly prized...not that I want to sell it. It's a lovely gift from a thoughtful friend.<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756970970760064940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156196178932753360.post-78078213377254870782013-03-25T09:31:39.373+11:002013-03-25T09:31:39.373+11:00I saw a new one of these in Spotlight on the weeke...I saw a new one of these in Spotlight on the weekend for $999! I thought of you immediately. It's not a sexy as these models, but it still has the fold up sides which is funky.<br /><br />I know you don't go in much for the "blogging" but I just wanted to let you know that I've nominated you for the Liebster Award because I think you're grouse! You can find out more here: http://gnomeangel.com/liebster-award-ive-been-nominated/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04166502151832502779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156196178932753360.post-82050666577231412122013-03-19T07:35:48.395+11:002013-03-19T07:35:48.395+11:00It's really cute!It's really cute! Magpie Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358868096434596203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156196178932753360.post-52584975677975637652013-03-18T21:41:51.281+11:002013-03-18T21:41:51.281+11:00I have an Elna Stella which is very close to the L...I have an Elna Stella which is very close to the Lotus. It used to be my Nan's sewing machine but now it is the spare for if my or my mum's machine needs to be serviced - because we don't cope very well with being sewing machineless. It's also there if an interstate craft camper needs a machine and for Grace to play on. It's brilliant. Although I love, love my big old heavy as anything Elna. Yep, we are an (old) Elna family. Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03229973177266678746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156196178932753360.post-87685705577976702892013-03-18T09:27:52.507+11:002013-03-18T09:27:52.507+11:00Love these little machines ... I learnt to sew on ...Love these little machines ... I learnt to sew on one of these at school ...way back in 1980 ... they were fanastic. Great find, and many happy hours of sewing :-)<br />Happy stitching, PPerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08376832773590343315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156196178932753360.post-43145793162134607592013-03-18T07:07:29.181+11:002013-03-18T07:07:29.181+11:00I do all my sewing on a Lotus. Mine's the mode...I do all my sewing on a Lotus. Mine's the model below yours, the ZZ. I have all the original accessories in the top tray, except the quick-unpick, although I have bought one which fits in the slot. In the time I've owned it, I've sewn everything from jeans for my son, suede footstool covers, curtains and blinds, through to dresses for me, and of course quilts. It's the one possession I would want to grab if my house was on fire.Vireyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16464838238295059335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156196178932753360.post-60257955158736549932013-03-18T01:53:48.428+11:002013-03-18T01:53:48.428+11:00My Mum has one of those machines too - I'd for...My Mum has one of those machines too - I'd forgotten some of those details - you've brought back many good memories for me. xNessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029381870073249449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156196178932753360.post-27402904665555216692013-03-18T00:44:06.391+11:002013-03-18T00:44:06.391+11:00I have one of those! It was my mums when she moved...I have one of those! It was my mums when she moved out of home in the early 70s, then I had it when I started sewing about 11 years ago. I made my first quilt on it. Then I bought a modern machine and I haven't used the elna since. It's being stored at mum and dads again. I didn't realise they are worth so much, but then I don't want to sell it. Like you I want to keep it for love!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16902931991446033427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156196178932753360.post-9863316867510076132013-03-17T22:59:26.538+11:002013-03-17T22:59:26.538+11:00oooo I have a lotus too - since about 1986 when I ...oooo I have a lotus too - since about 1986 when I got her in Canberra for about $75 which at the time I thought was ALOT of money.<br /><br />She has been my only machine until last year when I bought a bernina <br /><br />My lotus has sewn hundreds and hundreds of kilometers of fabric for events, theatre shows and tv shows and i get her regularly serviced and she still goes like a dream - <br /><br />thanks so much for the post I had no idea of the design history of this fantastic machinemissfeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06081767274398500758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156196178932753360.post-17069113931522718672013-03-17T22:59:20.538+11:002013-03-17T22:59:20.538+11:00I had a friend give me one a few years to 'see...I had a friend give me one a few years to 'see if I could get it working'. It sat in my house for about a year, and I eventually gave it back still unworking! I asked her for it, and she (rightly) refused haha. and she's not even a sewer! They are really cute, and grandma (there with her grandchildren, one of whom was using it) in a quilt class once had one and I was impressed! bechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10896137784154285124noreply@blogger.com