The machine was great for a year then the bottom thread started to get loopy and uneven. I replaced the bobbin case and everything is great again. I use my machine allot (everyday) so apart from the bobbin casing issue, it is perfect. Only annoying thing is there is no on/off switch.

Will never recommend this to anyone or buy this crap ever agian.It has either not stitched together my clothes properly or it tears holes into my garments causing a massive mess .Also very high maintenance so steer clear of this one!!!!
Will never buy this crap again smh.But i guess you get what you pay for!!!

We got one used Elna 1000 from a friend, she misplaced the machine's manual, I e-mailed the company to get a pdf copy, they replied with instruction on how to find their dealers and buying the manual from them, what a cheap company that profit from instruction paper?!

Straight stitching of two layers of fabric is fine; struggles with seams and skips with two layers of flannel.
Does not like the bobbin being low On thread, stitches unevenly.
Breaks the thread often in the feeds before it gets near the needle.
Purchased machine for a beginner quilter and started using it when she experienced numerous issues, some due to ignorance, others were the machine.
I do not recommend this machine for quilting or sewing thick fabric

The machine sews fine if you only require to use the straight stitch, as soon as you use the other options the tension adjusts itself ??? I purchased mine only two weeks ago and when I contacted the store they told me “ your tension is too tight “ given I’ve beensewingfor over 30 years I was annoyed they thought I was stupid