2600 -2800 T E C H N I C A L F E AT U R E S Large, easy to view stitch display 2800 2600 X X Built-in needle threader X Instant reverse lever X X Strong needle penetration on all fabrics X X Easy declutch for bobbin winding X X Drop-in bobbin X X Drop feed dog X X Clip-on presser feet X X Adjustable foot pressure X X Extra presser foot lift X X 1 Horizontal spool pin X X 1 Vertical spool pin (detachable) for bobbin winding X X Built-in thread cutter X X Sewing light
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your Elna 2600/2800 series 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 bayonet socket type, 15W max. 3.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHES Names of Parts .............................................................. Standard Accessories .................................................... Accessory Storage ......................................................... Extension Table ............................................................. Free Arm Sewing ........................................................... 2 3 3 4 4 Basic Zigzag ............................
SECTION 1.
Standard Accessories w q q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 !6 r e u y t i o !1 !0 !2 !3 !4 !5 Overlock foot C (Model 2800 only) Zipper foot E Blind hem foot G Satin stitch foot F Automatic buttonhole foot R (Model 2800 only) Sliding buttonhole foot J (Model 2600 only) Needles Bobbins Screwdriver Lint brush Seam ripper (buttonhole opener) Quilt guide (Model 2800 only) Spool holder (large) Spool holder (small) Additional spool pin Felt cushion !65 Accessory storage The standard accessorie
Extension Table To detach: Pull the extension table to the left. To attach: Insert the pin into the hole and push the extension table to snap it in place. q Pin w Hole w q Free Arm Sewing Free arm sewing is used for stitching sleeves, waistbands, pant legs or any other tubular garment. It is also useful for darning socks or mending knees or elbows.
SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Power Supply q z x c v r t e w Turn the power switch off. Insert the machine plug into the machine socket. Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet. Turn the power switch on. q Power switch w Machine plug e Machine socket r Power supply plug t Wall outlet NOTE: Before connecting to the power supply, make sure the voltage shown on the machine conforms to your electrical power.
Reverse Stitch Lever Push the reverse stitch lever down to sew in reverse. The machine will sew in reverse while the lever is pushed. Foot Pressure Dial Turn the foot pressure dial to adjust the foot pressure. The foot pressure dial should be set at “3” for regular sewing. Reduce the pressure to “2” for appliqué, cutwork, drawn work and basting. q q Setting mark Dropping the Feed Dog The drop feed lever is located underneath the free arm bed on the backside of the machine.
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot The presser foot lever raises and lowers the presser foot. e You can raise the foot about 1/4" (0.6 cm) higher than the raised position for easy removal of the presser foot, or to place heavy fabric under the foot. q Lowered position w Raised position e Extra high position e w w q Changing the Presser Foot To remove: Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the flywheel counterclockwise.
Changing Needles CAUTION: w q q Always make sure to turn the power switch off and disconnect the machine from power supply before changing the needle. Turn off the power switch. Raise the needle by turning the flywheel and lower the presser foot. e z Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the clamp. q Needle clamp screw x Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side of the needle to the rear.
Winding the Bobbin (A) Setting the spool Place a spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as illustrated. A: Press the large spool holder firmly against the spool of thread. q Large spool holder q (B) B: For a small spool, use the small spool holder. w Small spool holder w Additional spool pin The additional spool pin is for bobbin winding without unthreading the machine. Insert the additional spool pin into the hole. Place the felt cushion and thread on the pin.
w Winding the bobbin e z q z Pull out the flywheel to disengage the clutch. q flywheel w x x Draw the thread from the spool. Guide the thread around the bobbin winder thread guide. w Bobbin winder thread guide c Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside. Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle with the free end of the thread coming out at the top. e Bobbin winder spindle c e v Push the bobbin to the right.
Inserting the bobbin q z z Place the bobbin in the bobbin case with the thread running off as illustrated. q Thread x x Guide the thread into the front notch on the front side of the bobbin case. Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension spring blades. w Front notch e Tension spring blade w e c Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread slips into the side notch. r Side notch c r v Pull out about 4” (10 cm) of thread. Attach the bobbin cover plate.
c Threading the Machine z To set the needle thread: Raise the thread take-up lever to the highest position by turning the flywheel. Raise the presser foot. WARNING: Turn OFF the power switch before threading the needle. x v b q z Draw the thread from the spool and pass it under the thread guide. Then draw it down along the right channel. q Thread guide w Right channel z w x Draw the thread up around the bottom of the thread guide plate.
Needle threader z Raise the needle to its highest position and lower the presser foot. Push down the needle threader lever as far as it will go. The hook inserts itself through the needle eye. q Threader lever z q x Draw the thread from the left around the guide and under the hook. w Guide e Hook x w e c c Release the lever slowly while holding the thread end with your hand. A loop of the thread is pulled up through the needle eye. v v Pull out the end of the thread through the needle eye.
Drawing up the Bobbin Thread z Raise the presser foot and hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand. q Needle thread z q x Turn the flywheel slowly towards you one complete turn. Bring the bobbin thread up by pulling the needle thread as illustrated. q Needle thread w Bobbin thread x w q c Pull 4” (10 cm) of both threads back and under the presser foot.
Selecting a Stitch Raise the needle to its highest position. Model 2800 Model 2600 Stitch selector dial To select a stitch, turn the stitch selector dial until the setting mark points to the stitch. q Stitch selector dial w Setting mark w CAUTION: Do not turn the stitch selector dial while the needle is in the fabric; the needle may bend or break. Model 2800 To select the stretch stitches (12–22 in model 2800 or 10–18 in model 2600), set the stitch length dial on S.S.
Fine Tuning Stretch Stitches To select the stretch stitches, set the stitch length dial at S.S. If the stretch stitches are uneven when you sew on a particular fabric, correct them by turning the stitch length dial. . S.S “–” If the stitches are drawn out, correct them by setting the dial to the “–” side. “+” If the stitches are compressed, correct them by setting the dial to the “+” side. Stitch Width Dial q Turn the stitch width dial until stitch width number is aligned with setting mark.
Balancing Needle Thread Tension The thread tension should be adjusted depending on the sewing materials, layers of fabric and sewing method. To adjust the thread tension, turn the thread tension dial. q Thread tension dial q w t Balanced tension: The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fabric, as illustrated.
SECTION 3. BASIC SEWING q 1 r w Straight Stitch Sewing e Machine setting: q Stitch: 1 w Stitch width: 0 or 5 e Stitch length: 1.5 – 4 r Thread tension: 2 – 6 t Presser foot: A t . S.S Starting to sew Raise the presser foot and place the fabric under the foot. Lower the needle into the fabric. Lower the presser foot and smooth the threads toward the back. Depress the foot control. NOTE: To fasten the beginning of the seam, first sew several stitches in reverse then sew forward.
Seam guides on the needle plate The seam guides on the needle plate help you to measure seam allowance. The numbers indicate the distance between the center needle position and the seam guide. q Seam guides Number Spacing (cm) q Spacing (inch) 15 20 4/8 5/8 6/8 1.5 2.0 1.3 1.6 1.9 (5/8) (3/4) 1/2 5/8 3/4 Turning a square corner The cornering guide helps you maintain a 5/8” (1.6 cm) seam allowance when sewing a corner.
SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHES q 2 r w Basic Zigzag e Machine setting q Stitch: 2 w Stitch width: 1–5 e Stitch length: 0.5 – 3 r Thread tension: 2 – 5 t Presser foot: A t . S.S Simple zigzag stitching is widely used for overcasting, sewing on buttons, etc. Adjust the stitch length to suit your sewing needs. NOTE: Use a stabilizer for stretch fabrics such as tricot and knits to prevent puckering.
q 17/15 r Super Stretch Stitch e w Machine setting q Stitch: 17 (Model 2800) 15 (Model 2600) w Stitch width: 5 e Stitch length: S.S. r Thread tension: 3 – 7 t Presser foot: C (Model 2800) A (Model 2600) t . S.S Model 2800: This stitch is ideal for finishing edges of stretch fabrics. It seams and finishes the fabric edges simultaneously. Place the edge of the fabric next to the guide of foot and sew while guiding the fabric edge along the guide.
q 12/10 r w Triple Seam e Machine setting q Stitch: 12 (Model 2800) 10 (Model 2600) w Stitch width: 0 or 5 e Stitch length: S.S. r Thread tension: 2 – 5 t Presser foot: A t . S.S The triple seam is sewn with two stitches forward and one stitch backward, forming a seam that does not rip easily. Use it to reinforce areas such as crotch and armhole seams. Also use it when constructing items such as backpacks for extra strength. Carefully guide the fabric while sewing as the fabric moves back and forth.
q 2 Button Sewing w e r Machine setting q Stitch: 2 w Stitch width: Adjust as necessary e Stitch length: Any r Thread tension: 3 – 7 t Presser foot: F y Feed dog: Lowered t y . S.S Adjust the stitch width to match it with the span of the holes in the button. Turn the flywheel to check if the needle enters into each hole in the button. Lower the foot to hold the button in place. The holes in the button should align with the slot of the foot. A pin can be placed on the foot to form a shank.
q Automatic Buttonhole (Model 2800) w r e Machine setting q Stitch: w Stitch width: 4–5 e Stitch length: 0.5 – 1 r Thread tension: 1 – 5 t Presser foot: R t . S.S NOTES: The size of buttonhole is automatically determined by placing the button in the automatic buttonhole foot. The button holder of the foot takes a button size up to 1" (2.5 cm) in diameter. Make a test buttonhole on a sample duplicating the fabric, interfacing and seams of the actual garment to check the settings.
c Pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go. r Buttonhole lever c r v Raise the foot and pass the needle thread through the opening in the foot. Draw both needle and bobbin threads to the left. Insert the fabric under the foot and lower the needle into the fabric at the starting point. Lower the foot. t Needle thread y Bobbin thread u Opening i Starting point v u t i y NOTE: Make sure there is no gap between the slider and front stopper.
To sew another buttonhole, turn the stitch selector to “RESET”, then back to “ ” again. Move fabric and sew another buttonhole. m When buttonhole sewing is finished, push the buttonhole lever up as far as it will go. m Adjusting the buttonhole stitch density Turn the stitch length dial within the range of “ to adjust the buttonhole stitch density. q Stitch length dial . S.
q 4-Step Buttonhole (Model 2600) w e Machine setting q Stitch: w Stitch width: 4–5 e Stitch length: 0.5 – 1 r Thread tension: 1 – 5 t Presser foot: J t r . S.S z Set the stitch selector dial on “ ”. Carefully mark buttonhole length on fabric. Place the fabric under the foot with the buttonhole marking running toward you. Draw both needle and bobbin threads to the left. Move the slider toward you so that the top mark w on the slider meets the start mark q.
Corded Buttonhole (Model 2800) w q r e Machine setting q Stitch: w Stitch width: 4–5 e Stitch length: 0.5 – 1 r Thread tension: 1 – 5 t Presser foot: R t . S.S z With the buttonhole foot raised, hook the filler cord on the spur at the back of the foot. Bring the ends toward you under the foot, clearing the front end. Hook the filler cord into the forks on the front of the foot to hold them tight. q Spur w Forks z w q x x Draw both needle and bobbin thread to the left.
Corded Buttonhole (Model 2600) w q r e Machine setting q Stitch: w Stitch width: 4–5 e Stitch length: 0.5 – 1 r Thread tension: 1 – 5 t Presser foot: J t . S.S z With the buttonhole foot raised, hook the filler cord on the spur at the back of the foot. Bring the ends toward you under the foot, clearing the front end. Hook the filler cord into the forks on the front of the foot to hold them tight. q Spur w Forks z q w x x Draw both needle and bobbin threads to the left.
Manual Buttonhole (Model 2800) w q e Machine setting q Stitch: w Stitch width: 4–5 e Stitch length: 0.5 – 1 r Thread tension: 1 – 5 t Presser foot: F or optional B t r . S.S If the diameter of the button is more than 1" (2.5 cm), buttonholes must be made manually. z Pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go. Draw needle and bobbin threads to the left. Lower the needle into the fabric at the starting point, and lower the foot.
q Zipper Application w 11 e Machine setting q Stitch: 1 w Stitch width: 5 (center needle position) e Stitch length: 1.5 – 4 r Thread tension: 3 – 6 t Presser foot: E t r . S.S Attaching the zipper foot A: To sew the left side of the zipper, attach zipper foot with the right side pin. w q (A) B: To sew the right side of zipper, attach the zipper foot with the left side pin. q Groove w Pin (B) o Fabric preparation u z Add 3/8” (1 cm) to the zipper length. This is the overall opening size.
To sew q z z Attach zipper foot with the right side pin. Fold back the upper layer seam allowance. Fold back the lower layer seam allowance to leave a 1/8" (0.4 cm) margin of fabric. q Lower layer w End of the opening e Zipper teeth r 1/8” (0.4 cm) margin t Upper layer y Opening size u Folded edge i Basting e w r y t u i x Place zipper teeth next to margin edge and baste the zipper tape to the lower fabric layer. Return thread tension and stitch length to original settings.
b Raise the foot and detach it. Re-attach it with the left side pin. Starting just below zipper bottom stop, sew across fabric to about 3/8" (1 cm) distance from the basting line. Turn fabric 90 degrees and sew a seam the entire length of the zipper tape. Before reaching the slider, stop the machine with needle in fabric and raise the foot. Use seam ripper to open a few inches of basting stitch. !3 Unstitch basting !4 3/8" (1 cm) b !4 !3 n Unzip a few inches to clear a path for stitching.
q 4 5 Blind Hem Stitches w r e Machine setting q Stitch: 4 or 5 w Stitch width: 2–3 e Stitch length: 2 – 3 r Thread tension:1 – 4 t Presser foot: G t . S.S z z On heavy weight fabrics that ravel, the raw edge should be overcast first. Fold the hem under the fabric as illustrated for fine or medium fabrics. Fold a hem with the wrong side up forming a 1/8” (0.5 cm) allowance. q Wrong side of the fabric w 1/8” (0.
SECTION 5. DECORATIVE STITCHES Decorative Satin Stitches w q Machine setting q Stitch: 8 – 11 (Model 2800) 9 (Model 2600) w Stitch width: 3–5 e Stitch length: 0.5 – 1 r Thread tension:1 – 4 t Presser foot: F Model 2800 e Model 2600 t r . S.S Determine the appropriate stitch density by test sewing. For a delicate fabric such as chiffon, use a single layer with a tear-away backing, if necessary. Reduce the needle thread tension slightly to achieve the better result.
q 14/12 Smocking w e r Machine setting q Stitch: 14 (Model 2800) 12 (Model 2600) w Stitch width: 3–5 e Stitch length: S.S. r Thread tension:1 – 4 t Presser foot: F t . S.S Step 1: Choose a soft and lightweight fabric such as batiste, gingham or challis. Cut the fabric three times wider than the finished width. Increase the stitch length to “4” and loosen thread tension to “1”. Sew rows of straight stitches 3/8" (1 cm) apart across the area to be smocked.
q Quilt guide (Model 2800 only) w 1 e Machine setting q Stitch: 1 w Stitch width: 0 or 5 e Stitch length: 1.5 – 4 r Thread tension:3 – 6 t Presser foot: A y Quilt guide (Model 2800 only) t r y . S.S The quilt guide will help keep the seam spacing constant. w q Insert the quilt guide into the opening and set the quilt guide at the desired seam spacing. q Quilt guide w Opening for the quilt guide Sew, tracing the previous row of stitching with the quilt guide.
q 1 Pintucks w e Machine setting q Stitch: 1 w Stitch width: 0 or 5 e Stitch length: 1.5 – 3 r Thread tension:2 – 6 t Presser foot: G r t . S.S Fold fabric with wrong sides together. Lower the needle into the fabric 0.1 – 0.2 cm inside the folded edge. Lower the foot and turn the screw to align the guide on the foot with the folded edge. Sew slowly while guiding the folded edge along the guide. Open the fabric and press the tucks to one side.
Fagoting q 7 r w e Machine setting q Stitch: 7 w Stitch width: 3–5 e Stitch length: 1 – 3 r Thread tension:1 – 4 t Presser foot: F t . S.S Use this stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create an open work appearance, and to add design interest. Fold under each fabric edge 1/2" (1.3 cm) and press. Baste the two edges to a piece of wash-away stabilizer. q Wash-away stabilizer Sew slowly, guiding the fabric so the needle catches the folded edge on each side.
Satin Stitch Appliqué q 2 w Machine setting q Stitch: 2 w Stitch width: 3–5 e Stitch length: 0.5 – 1 r Thread tension:1 – 4 t Presser foot: F y Foot pressure: “2” r t e y NOTE: Apply stabilizer to the fabric for the stitch to form correctly. . S.S Baste appliqué pieces on the fabric, or fuse the appliqué pieces on with fusible webbing. Stitch around the appliqué, making sure the needle swings off to the right side of the appliqué outside edge.
SECTION 6. CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning. NOTE: Do not dismantle the machine in any way other than what is explained in this section. Clean the outside of the machine with a soft cloth and mild soap. Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog z z Remove the presser foot and needle. Remove screw on the needle plate with the screwdriver. Remove the needle plate and take out the bobbin. q Screw q x Lift up the bobbin case and remove it.
Replacing the Bobbin Case z z Insert the bobbin case into the hook race. x x Make sure the knob of the bobbin case fits next to the stopper on the race. q Knob w Stopper w c Replace the bobbin. Attach the needle plate, inserting the two guide pins into the holes in the needle plate. Tighten the screw firmly with the screwdriver. e Guide holes r Screw q c e r e Clean the machine with a soft cloth. Do not use chemical solvents. Store the machine in cool and dry place.
Troubleshooting Cause 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. 3. The needle is bent or blunt. 4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. 5. The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not drawn to the rear and set properly under the presser foot when sewing starts. 6. The fabric is not drawn to the rear when sewing is finished. 7. The thread is too heavy or too fine for the needle. 1. The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the bobbin case. 2.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Many standard accessories are provided with your machine but your unique creations may require something more. Therefore, Elna offers a vast array of optional accessories. Please contact your authorized Elna dealer or service center to learn more about all the possibilities OR visit us at our website: www.elna.com. RECYCLING The following information is published to be in accordance with directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament.
