Table Of Contents - ELNA 6200 Instruction Manual

SECTION I - Machine Parts and Functions
Part Names .................................................... 3
Standard Accessories .................................... 4
Presser Foot and Accessory Definitions .... 5-6
Extension Table and Free Arm ...................... 6
Circular Sewing Pivot Points ......................... 7
Using the Fine Adjustment Screw .................. 7
How to Drop the Feed Dog ............................ 7
Foot Pressure Dial ......................................... 8
Presser Foot Lever and Additional
Presser Foot Clearance ........................... 8
Attaching and Removing Presser Feet .......... 8
Attaching and Removing Shank .................... 9
Seam Allowance Lines ................................... 9
Controlling Sewing Speed ............................. 9
Adjusting Needle Thread Tension ................ 10
SECTION II - Getting Ready to Sew
Connecting Machine to Power Supply ......... 11
Selecting the Correct Needle and Thread ... 12
Changing Needles ....................................... 12
Needle Definitions ........................................ 13
Keys and LED Readout ......................... 14-16
Winding a Bobbin ................................... 17-18
Additional Spool Pin ..................................... 18
Inserting the Bobbin ..................................... 19
Threading the Machine ................................ 20
Built-in Needle Threader .............................. 21
Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread ................... 22
SECTION III - Basic Sewing
Example of How to Read the Machine
Set-up Information .................................. 23
Straight Stitch .............................................. 23
Starting to Sew ............................................ 23
Finishing Off a Seam ................................... 24
Cutting the Threads ..................................... 24
Changing Sewing Direction ......................... 24
Sewing Over Seams and on Heavy
Fabrics ................................................... 25
Gathering ..................................................... 25
Zipper Insertion ...................................... 26-27
Rolled Hem .................................................. 28
Twin Needle Sewing .................................... 29
Twin Needle Hem ........................................ 29
Zigzag Stitch ................................................ 30
Overcasting .................................................. 30
How to Sew on a Button .............................. 31
3-Step Zigzag ............................................... 32
Mending a Tear ............................................ 32
Apply 7 mm (1/4") Elastic ............................ 32
Blind Hem Stitches ...................................... 33
Shell Tuck .................................................... 34

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Triple Seam .................................................. 34
Stretch Seam ............................................... 34
Super Stretch Stitch ..................................... 35
Double Overlock Stitch ................................ 35
Buttonhole Variations ............................. 36-39
Corded Buttonhole ....................................... 40
Super Overlock Stitch .................................. 41
SECTION IV - Decorative Sewing
Single Design - Auto-Lock Key ................... 41
Complete Design - Auto-Lock Key .............. 41
Combining Designs ...................................... 42
Corded Trim ................................................. 42
Single Cord For Gathering Heavy Fabric .... 42
Satin Stitch Appliqué .................................... 43
Scallop Edges .............................................. 43
Circle Sewing ............................................... 43
Large Scallop Border ................................... 44
Twin Needle Decorative Designs ................. 44
SECTION V - Heirloom
Pintucks ....................................................... 45
Whip and Roll Hem ...................................... 45
Bridging (Fagoting) ...................................... 46
Hemstitches ................................................. 46
Fringing ........................................................ 47
Drawn Work ................................................. 47
Smocking ..................................................... 48
SECTION VI - Quilting
Piecing Fabrics Together ............................. 49
Quilt Guide ................................................... 49
Patchwork .................................................... 50
Quilt Stitch .................................................... 50
Buttonhole Appliqué ..................................... 51
SECTION VII - Taking Care of Your
Machine
Cleaning the Bobbin Area ............................ 52
Cleaning the Hook Area and
Feed Dog .......................................... 52-53
Replacing the Bobbin Case ......................... 53
Changing the Light Bulb .............................. 53
STITCH CHART ........................................... 54
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ........................ 55
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................. 56
INDEX .................................................... 57-58
NOTE: Information found in this instruction
manual is current at the time of printing. Elna
reserves the right to change and update
specifications and information as needed.
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