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PDFMAILER.DE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your Elna model 6001 sewing machine is designed and constructed for HOUSEHOLD use only. Read all instructions before using this machine. DANGER – To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. Your sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. 2. Always unplug before replacing light bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 12 Volts, 5 watts. 3.
PDFMAILER.DE TABLE OF CONTENTS Stretch Seam ......................................................... 36 Decorative Stretch Stitches ................................... 37 Super Stretch Stitch ............................................... 37 Super Overlock Stitch ............................................ 38 Double Overlock Stitch .......................................... 38 Buttonhole Variations ........................................ 39-42 Corded Buttonhole .........................................
PDFMAILER.DE 3 SECTION I 2 4 1 Machine Parts and Functions 5 Part Names 18 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32.
PDFMAILER.DE 3 2 Accessory Storage 4 Foot Compartment 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 5 1 6 Set of needles Quilt guide G: Blind hem foot D: Hemmer foot (optional) C: Overlock foot (optional) E: Zipper foot A: Standard metal foot F: Satin stitch foot 7 8 Extension Table (Accessory Storage Box) 10 9 11 Many sewing accessories are stored in the extension table. Pull lid towards you to open the storage box. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.
PDFMAILER.DE Presser Foot Definitions A: STANDARD METAL FOOT A This foot comes attached to your machine. It is mainly used for straight stitches and zigzag stitches longer than 1.0. The button locks the foot in a horizontal position helping to sew over multiple layered seams. C: OVERLOCK FOOT (optional) Prevent fabric edges from raveling by finishing the edge with a zigzag stitch. The brush on the foot helps the stitch lie flatter and reduces puckering. Use with medium weight fabrics.
PDFMAILER.DE Extension Table (Accessory Storage Box) and Free Arm Extension Table The extension table provides more sewing space to make sewing easier. The extension can be easily removed for free arm sewing. Free arm sewing is good for circle areas like sleeves, waistbands and pant legs. If socks, knee or elbow areas need mending, the free arm will be best to use. Pull the end of the extension table away from the machine, as shown in the drawing.
PDFMAILER.DE How To Drop the Feed Dog 1 2 1 The feed dog drops out of position for special sewing techniques: free motion embroidery, button sewing, etc. 2 The feed dog must always be up for regular sewing. Locate the feed dog lever on the back of the free arm. Slide the lever either to the right (down) j or to the left (up) k. To bring up the feed dog, hand turn the flywheel after sliding lever to the left. Foot Pressure Dial Set the pressure dial j at “3” for regular sewing.
PDFMAILER.DE Additional Presser Foot Clearance You can raise the presser foot about 6.5 mm (1/4”) higher than the normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot or to place heavy fabrics under the presser foot. Pull the presser foot lever • up beyond the normal up position. 1 1 2 Seam Allowance Lines The lines on the needle plate and bobbin cover plate help you measure seam width. The number indicates the distance between the center needle position 3.5 and the seam allowance line.
PDFMAILER.DE Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension 1 Choosing the Correct Tension - Straight Stitch The ideal straight stitch will have threads locked between the two layers of fabric, as shown left (magnified to show detail). Needle thread tension can range from 3 – 5 and is normally set on 4 j. 2 If you look at the needle thread k (top thread) and bobbin thread l (bottom thread), you will notice that there are no gaps. Each stitch is smooth and even.
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PDFMAILER.DE Needle Definitions The illustration identifies the main parts of a sewing machine needle. 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Body Shaft Long groove (round side of needle) Short groove (flat side of needle) Eye Point 2 3 4 5 6 Universal – an all-purpose needle that handles most woven and knit fabrics. A universal needle size 14/90 comes inserted in your machine. Ball point – the point spreads the fibers, preventing tears and is especially suited for knit fabrics. Not recommended for embroidery.
PDFMAILER.DE Connecting Machine To Power Supply Before connecting the power cord, make sure the voltage and frequency shown on the machine are identical to your electrical power. 4 To connect the foot control … , turn off the power switch „ . Insert the foot control plug • and machine plug ‚ into the machine and the power supply plug ƒ into the wall socket. 2 1 Your machine may come equipped with a polarized plug (one prong wider than the other). A polarized plug reduces the risk of electrical shock.
PDFMAILER.DE Main Function 5 6 Lift front cover up and away to reveal the Selection Keys and LED readout. Switch on the machine. (Test lights run in LED readout.) 1 2 3 4 1. Up/Down Needle Key If the needle is up when you press this key, the needle will go down to its lowest position. The needle will continue to stop in the down position. If the needle is down when you press this key, the needle will go to its highest position. The needle will continue to stop in the up position. 2.
PDFMAILER.DE 3. Reverse Key If you are sewing a straight stitch, zigzag stitch or 3-step zigzag stitch, press and hold this key. The machine will sew in reverse until you release the key. 1 16 15 a 31 30 * If you are sewing utility or decorative stitches, the machine will immediately stop and sew a locking stitch when you press this key. 46 45 60 4. Indicator Lights and LED Readout a. When this light is lit, the readout displays the selected stitch. b b.
PDFMAILER.DE 6. Stitch Length Key Press this key to display pre-programmed stitch length. Depending on the stitch selected, stitch length can be set between 0.0 and 5.0. To decrease stitch length, press – side of key. To increase stitch length, press + side of key. • 1.0 5.0 2.5 The reverse stitch length will not sew any longer than 2.5 mm (approx. 1/8”). NOTE: Fine fabrics should have a stitch length between 1.5 and 2.5, medium fabrics between 2.0 and 3.0 and heavier fabrics between 3.0 and 4.0. 7.
PDFMAILER.DE Winding a Bobbin To remove bobbin, slide bobbin cover plate release button to the right and lift away the bobbin cover plate. Lift out the bobbin. • Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown. Attach the spool holder and press it firmly against the spool of thread. A NOTE: Spool holder needs to be changed according to the type of thread spool A. Large spool B.
PDFMAILER.DE n Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle and push it to the right. The LED readout will display “SP.” 5 o Holding the free end of the thread, press the foot control. Stop the machine when it has made a few turns and cut the thread tail close to the hole in the bobbin. Press the foot control again. When the bobbin is fully wound, it will stop auto matically. 6 p Move the spindle to the left to return the bobbin winder to its original position. Cut the thread as shown.
PDFMAILER.DE Inserting the Bobbin Place the bobbin in the bobbin case with the thread running counterclockwise. Guide the thread into notch A on the front side of the bobbin case. Hold the bobbin with your right hand and pull the thread to the left, through the tension spring blades. Continue pulling the thread lightly until the thread slips into notch B. Pull out about 15 cm (6”) of thread. Replace the bobbin cover plate. Refer to the chart shown on the bobbin cover plate to check the threading.
PDFMAILER.DE Threading the Machine 5 3 j Raise the presser foot. k Press the key until the needle is in an up position. 2 l Pull the thread around the upper thread guide. 1 6 7 4 3 m Guide the thread down and around the check spring holder. n Firmly pull the thread from right to left, over the take-up lever and down into the take-up lever eye. o Proceed down through the lower thread guide. 4 p Slide the thread to the left behind the needle bar thread guide.
PDFMAILER.DE Built-in Needle Threader Press the tion. key until the needle is in an up posi- Lower the needle threader lever as far as it will go. Hook A is automatically inserted into the needle eye. Bring the thread around Guide B and under Hook A. B A Release the lever and let the needle threader return to its original position. Pull the thread loop to the back to manually bring the thread through the needle eye. • The needle threader can be used with #11 to #16 size needles.
PDFMAILER.DE Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread Raise the presser foot and hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand. Press the j twice to pick up the bobbin thread. Draw up the needle thread together with a loop of bobbin thread. 1 Slide 10 cm (4”) of both threads to the back under the presser foot.
PDFMAILER.DE SECTION III Sewing Example of How To Read the Machine Set-Up Information 01 1 2 3 Select Stitch j Press 1-15 key to select stitch 01. LED readout shows 01. Which Presser Foot to Use k Use presser foot shown (A: Metal foot) for the best sewing result. See page 5 for presser foot definitions. Set Thread Tension l Set thread tension to 4. See page 9. Each stitch has a pre-programmed length and/or width. Some techniques require other settings. These will indicated when necessary.
PDFMAILER.DE Finishing Off a Seam To fasten the threads at the end of a seam, press and hold the key while sewing. Raise the presser foot. Remove the fabric; pull the threads to the back and cut threads using the thread cutter. (The threads are cut the proper length to start the next seam.) Changing Sewing Direction Stop the machine and press the key to bring the needle down into the fabric. Raise the presser foot. Pivot the fabric around the needle to change sewing direction. Lower the presser foot.
PDFMAILER.DE Gathering 01 Gathering with straight stitches works best on light to medium weight fabrics. Decrease tension to between 1 and 3. Increase stitch length to 5.0. Sew two rows of parallel stitches. Sew first row next to raw edge using foot A as guide. Sew second row next to first row using foot A as guide. Leave long thread tails at beginning and end of each row. Pull on the bobbin threads simultaneously from each end of the fabric until the desired amount is gathered.
PDFMAILER.DE Zipper Insertion Lapped Application Lapped zippers are usually inserted into a side seam of skirts or pants, for example. Attach the pin on zipper foot E to the groove on the shank. • • To sew the left side of the zipper, attach the zipper foot on the right-hand side. To sew the right side of the zipper, attach the zipper foot on the left-hand side. Fabric Preparation Add 1 cm (3/8”) to the zipper size. Use this measurement and mark the opening for the zipper.
PDFMAILER.DE Close zipper. Turn zipper face up (right seam allowance forms a small fold at basting line) and smooth zipper teeth away from seam. Attach foot with right side pin. Reset straight stitch length to 2.2. Starting at the bottom, sew through the folded seam allowance and zipper tape. Stop just before the zipper foot reaches the slider on the zipper tape. Lower the needle slightly into the fabric. Raise the zipper foot and open the zipper. Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam.
PDFMAILER.DE Pintucks 01 Pintucks should be added to your fabric before cutting out the pattern piece. 1. Use a washable fabric marker and draw lines for pintucks on the fabric right side. 2. Fold the fabric together on the first line with wrong sides together. 1 3. Place folded fabric under presser foot against the blind hem foot guide. Decide how wide you want the pintucks and move the thumb nut j to move the guide. 4. Sew using the foot as a guide for the folded edge. 5. Sew all pintucks.
PDFMAILER.DE Rolled Hem (optional foot) 01 An easy, professional way to sew hems using the straight stitch. Recommended for fine, sheer fabrics used in bridal wear. Make a double 3 mm (1/8”) fold approximately 8 cm (3”) in length. Lower needle into fabric at point where sewing is to begin. Lower presser foot. Sew 3 or 4 stitches while holding needle and bobbin threads. Lower needle into fabric and raise presser foot. Insert folded portion of fabric into curl of foot.
PDFMAILER.DE Twin Needle Hem 01 A twin needle hem is quick and easy. This is an excellent hemming method for knit fabrics because the bobbin thread zigzags, allowing the hem to stretch with the fabric. Be sure to use a stretch twin needle for knit fabrics. 3 Turn off the power switch and insert a twin needle. 1 Insert the additional spool pin and put the spool pin felt and second spool on it. See page 17. Threading the Machine j – l Thread 1 through 3 in the same manner as single thread. See page 19.
PDFMAILER.DE Zigzag Stitch 02 The zigzag stitch is a very versatile stitch. Simply change its width and length. Use the zigzag to finish raw seam edges, sew narrow hems, sew satin stitch appliques and create beautiful monograms. Adjusting Stitch Width and Length Press the – or + side of the keys to change the stitch width and length.
PDFMAILER.DE Whip and Roll Hem 02 This technique produces a beautiful edge on ruffles and hems. It should only be used for lightweight fabrics and is commonly used in heirloom sewing. Decrease stitch width to 3.5 and stitch length to 0.8. The fabric edge must be clean cut with no unraveling threads. Lay the fabric edge in the center of the foot. The zigzag will catch the edge on the left and clear the raw edge on the right, rolling the fabric. .
PDFMAILER.DE How To Sew On a Button 02 Hand sewing buttons to a garment is very time-consuming. Sew them on in one quick, easy step. Drop the feed dog. See page 7. • Set the stitch width according to the position of the holes in the button. Mark button placement on fabric. Use washable glue or transparent tape to temporarily secure the button. Place the button and fabric under the presser foot. Match the holes in the button to the horizontal slot on the presser foot.
PDFMAILER.DE 3-Step Zigzag 03 The 3-step zigzag (sometimes called a multiple zigzag) is used to finish raw seam edges on synthetics and other fabrics that tend to pucker. This stitch gives a flatter edge finish than the regular zigzag and is excellent for darning and mending tears in fabric. Place the fabric under the presser foot so the needle swings off the fabric to the right.
PDFMAILER.DE Blind Hem Stitches 05 The woven blind hem is a great method of finishing a hemline or sleeve. Finish the raw hem edge with a zigzag or 3 step zigzag before sewing the blind hem. 04 Use the stretch blind hem on knit fabrics. . 2 1 Fold up the hem allowance and press. Fold under the hem toward right side of garment. Leave a 6.510 mm (1/4” to 3/8”) extension k at the right j Wrong side of fabric. Position the fabric so the folded edge is to the left side of the guide n.
PDFMAILER.DE Shell Tuck 06 This is a pretty hem finish for lingerie and tricot fabrics. Can also be used for decorative rows of stitching. Use a lightweight fabric such as tricot. Fold and stitch on the bias. Set the stitch width and length as you desire. You may need to tighten the top thread slightly. Allow the needle to just clear the folded edge of the fabric when it swings off the fabric to the right. If you sew rows of shell stitches, space the rows at least 1.5 cm (5/8”) apart.
PDFMAILER.DE 08 Triple Seam This strong, durable stitch is recommended where both elasticity and strength are needed. Because of its durability, once in place, this stitch is not easily removed. Use it to reinforce areas such as crotch and armhole seams or to construct items such as backpacks. This stitch can also be used for topstitching. Elna invented this stitch in 1952. Using a straight stitch (stitch length 4), baste a seam together. Verify the fit. Reset the machine for triple seam and sew.
PDFMAILER.DE Decorative Stretch Stitches 11 Choose a decorative stretch stitch for applying a hem to knit fabrics. 1. Fold and press under hem allowance. 2. Place the fabric under the presser foot. Lower the presser foot. Sew hem. 3. Trim away any excess hem fabric. Super Stretch Stitch 13 This stitch is recommended for sewing fabrics such as swimwear and stretch velour as it provides the greatest amount of stretchability and strength. Seams lie flat and do not lose their shape.
PDFMAILER.DE Super Overlock Stitch 14 This industrial inspired overlock stitch is excellent for assembling and finishing fabrics together in one step. Apply ribbing to knits and garment retains its shape. Place the fabric edges together under the presser foot next to the right side edge of the presser foot. Elna invented this stitch in 1982. Double Overlock Stitch 15 This stitch finishes the edges of your seams similar to a commercial overlock machine stitch.
PDFMAILER.DE Buttonhole Variations 16 1 17 2 18 3 All buttonholes should use interfacing that is the same weight as the fabric. Interfacing is especially important when sewing on stretch fabrics. j Classic Buttonhole The most common buttonhole, found on blouses, shirts, pants, etc. It consists of a bartack at each end and a compact zigzag stitch along each side. Set the stitch width to narrow for lightweight fabrics and wide for heavyweight fabrics.
PDFMAILER.DE Extend the buttonholder to the back and place the button in it. Push the holder together tightly around the button. Placing the button in the automatic buttonhole foot automatically sets the size of the buttonhole. The buttonholder on the foot adjusts for a button up to 2.5 cm (1”) in diameter. Pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go. Mark the buttonhole area on the fabric. Place both threads to the left under the foot.
PDFMAILER.DE #16 Classic Buttonhole 4 3 1 The buttonhole will automatically sew: 2 j k l m the front bartack and zigzag on left side straight stitch on right side to front bartack zigzag on right side back bartack and stop Variation – Reinforced Buttonhole Suitable for heavyweight fabric. When Classic Buttonhole sewing is complete, do not lift up presser foot. Simply begin sewing again and sew over first buttonhole.
PDFMAILER.DE Remove the fabric and place a pin just inside the bartack at each end to prevent accidentally cutting bartacks. Cut buttonhole open with the seam ripper. When buttonhole sewing is finished, push the buttonhole lever upward as far as it will go. If the button is extremely thick and difficult to fit through the test buttonhole, you can lengthen the buttonhole by pulling the buttonholder on the foot back a little extra. The length of the hole will increase by that same amount.
PDFMAILER.DE Corded Buttonhole 16 Corded buttonholes are found on coats and other garments that require extra strong buttonholes. The cording reinforces and accentuates the buttonhole. Sew a corded buttonhole using the same procedure described on pages 39-42 for a classic buttonhole. 2 1 • Set the stitch width to match the thickness of the cording. 1 3 1 With the buttonhole foot raised, hook the filler cord j on the spur k at the back of the buttonhole foot.
PDFMAILER.DE Buttonhole Applique 20 A favorite method of applying small pieces of fabric to quilts for decoration. Use fine embroidery thread (50 weight or finer) and needle appropriate to fabric. You may need to set the foot pressure dial to 2. 1. In this type of applique, raw edges are folded under. 1 To prepare raw edge, first cut applique design out of paper. 3 2 2. Press fusible webbing to wrong side of applique fabric. 3. Cut the fabric slightly larger than paper pattern. 4.
PDFMAILER.DE Fringing 20 Fringing adds a special touch on table linens and shawls. Choose a firm, woven fabric like linen where threads can be removed easily. Carefully cut the fabric on grain. Remove a single yarn or thread where the fringing is to begin. Sew down the left side so the right hand stitches fall in the open space. Remove all excess yarn to create fringe. Stitch 27 can also be used. Hemstitches Hemstitching, also known as French hand sewing, was traditionally only a hand sewn art.
PDFMAILER.DE Drawn Work 21 Drawn work uses the same method as fringing. Choose a firm, woven fabric like linen where threads can be removed easily. Carefully cut fabric on grain. Determine width of the drawn work and remove one yarn or fabric thread at each end. Sew down right side, guiding fabric so left hand stitches fall in open space. After finishing left side, turn the fabric around 180 °. Sew down other side. Remove the yarn or fabric threads between the stitching.
PDFMAILER.DE Patchwork 24 Sew a straight stitch seam and press seam allowance open. Sew patchwork stitch on right side of garment centering it over the seam. These stitches can also be used: 26 Twin Needle Decorative Stitches Sew decorative stitches with a twin needle and two different needle thread colors. Turn off power switch and insert twin needle. Thread machine. See page 29. Decrease stitch width to 3.5 or less. NOTE: Twin needles are available in many different sizes and widths.
PDFMAILER.DE Scallop Edges 32 Scallop stitches can be used to attractively finish the edges of collars, pockets and placemats. To edge a collar, place interfacing between upper and under collar and sew the scallop on the seam line. After sewing, trim fabric close to stitching. Do not cut the scallops. This stitch can also be used. 35 Complete Pattern – Auto-Lock Key Choose any of the stitches 31-60 for decorative sewing. • Remember to use stabilizer appropriate to the fabric.
PDFMAILER.DE Smocking 01 Smocking is a delicate, decorative treatment on children’s clothing or women’s blouses. Choose a soft, lightweight fabric such as batiste, gingham or challis. Cut the fabric three times the finished width. 1 Increase stitch length to 5.0. Sew rows of straight stitches about 1 cm (3/8”) apart, across the area to be smocked. (A looser needle thread tension will make gathering easier.) j Straight stitching lines – 1 cm (3/8”) apart 51 Tie the threads along one edge.
PDFMAILER.DE SECTION IV 03 Exclusive Optional Elna Accessories Elastic Gatherer Plate Apply elastic in one step without creating a casing. The elastic gatherer stretches the elastic as it is sewn to the fabric, a quick and easy method. Available in 3 sizes – 7 mm, 10 mm or 13 mm (1/4”, 3/8” or 1/2”). Increase stitch length to 3.0. Remove bobbin cover plate. 1 Loosen the adjusting screw j on the elastic gatherer. Angle cut elastic end and insert elastic into slot k.
PDFMAILER.DE SECTION V Taking Care of Your Machine Your Elna 6001 has been meticulously designed and manufactured to give you a lifetime of sewing pleasure. Do not store the machine in a high humidity area, near a heat radiator or in direct sunlight. The machine is self-lubricating, however, the area around the bobbin and hook must be cleaned each time the machine has had extensive use. Do not dismantle the machine further than explained on these pages.
PDFMAILER.DE 3 ƒ Clean the feed dog and hook area with the lint brush. Wipe out gently with soft, dry cloth. (You can also use a small vacuum cleaner.) 1 4 Replacing the Bobbin Case m Insert the bobbin case so the knob fits next to the stopper in the hook area. 1. Stopper 2. Knob 2 5 n Replace the needle plate, inserting the two needle plate guide pins into the holes in the needle plate. Replace the screw. After cleaning, be sure to replace the needle, presser foot and bobbin.
PDFMAILER.DE TROUBLESHOOTING Condition Cause Needle thread breaks 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Bobbin thread breaks Needle breaks Skipped stitches Seam puckering Slipping fabric Fabric does not feed smoothly Gathering Machine does not work Stitches are distorted Automatic buttonhole stitches do not work Noisy operation Machine stops and the message Lo appears. Machine stops and the message E1 appears. See page(s) The needle is not threaded properly. The needle thread tension is too tight.
PDFMAILER.DE INDEX A Accessories ...................................................... 4 Accessory Storage ........................................... 4 Applique .................................................... 31, 44 Auto-Lock Key .................................... 13, 47, 48 B Blind Hem Stitches ........................................ 34 Bobbin Drawing Up Bobbin Thread .................... 21 Inserting .................................................. 18 Winding .................................
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