Elna 664 / 664 Pro Questions & Answers

Spotlight.

https://www.spotlightstores.com/sewing-fabrics/sewing-equipment/overlockers/elna-elina-pro-overlocker/BP80410338
https://www.sewingmachines.com.au/store/elina-pro-overlocker
https://www.janomesewingcentre.com.au/shop/overlockers/elna-overlockers/elna-664pro-overlocker/

Here are the links to three places with various prices. No idea what postage costs would be,

Varies between $499 - $799 look for specials

I paid $499.0 for mine on sale.

Yes the stitch width and length are adjustable on the Elna Pro. My favourite overlocker.

Start small. Use YouTube and the machine manual. Practice and practice start with simple tasks

Good advice Pegasus.....thankyou!

All the correct (and exact) settings are contained in the manual that comes with the machine.

To answer your question KristenK one would have to own more than one overlocker - unless you are in sales. I do know that the Elna Pro is easier to thread than most of the others. The manual is very clear on the instructions. Maybe you could check out the descriptions provided by Spotlight Australia as they would give some clues to the machines features.

You might get $100.00 for it, it may not have been used but it is still second hand.

I think you could better $100.00 as they sell for $799 new unless on special.

Most likely the belt came off or broke.

No I can't help but it sounds like you need to have it fixed and serviced at a sewing machine shop. Good luck.

Yes, there are a few. The blind hem foot is nice. http://www.elna.com/en-au/accessories.php?type=9

There are several accessory feet that you can use with the 664 & 664 Pro. I like the beading foot, elastic foot, yarn foot, lace foot, a clear foot, gathering foot and a hemmer foot (they call it a blind hem foot but it is not truly a blind hem like you sew with your sewing machine) and probably a few others that I do not have or cannot think of. I hope this helps.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=elna+664+pro+overlocker Here are a few videos on YouTube about the Elna overlocker

It would be best to Google this as the prices change over time. I got mine on sale from Spotlight and as a VIP card holder (free) I also got a great discount. Good luck.

The pro has the very helpful dial with suggested settings for the different stitches. Also it can do some 2 thread stitches that the 664 can't. I haven't yet used a 2 thread stitch but I use the dial all the time.

To my knowledge, over-locker blades (both upper and lower) are always replaced, not sharpened. Are there shops that sharpen over-locker blades - maybe; have I ever found one that does: no.

Make sure it is the correct needle (Ha-1sp) for the 664 pro. If your needle is not inserted so that it is touching the top of the neele bar, the serger will not perform as it should.

Hi
Not sure of your definition of a cover stitch. I'd look at the Elna website directly for machine specifications or manual.
Hope that is of use.

I would go on the Elna website for the manual. Although I have this machine I only use it for basic overlooking as I have a fabulous sewing machine for everything else. I am relative new to these machines and sewing and during summer I haven't used it at all as I have horses to keep me busy...lol. Looking forward to winter to learn a lot more about my machines and what I can do. It will be me asking the questions...watch out girls!!!

Hi Tamara, The only thing I can come up with is that maybe the needle could be slightly bent, hence the clanging noise...if you haven't already, change the needles, hopefully that will work... fingers crossed!!

This sounds to me like a technical problem - I never have broken threads. I would contact Elna Australasia at [email protected] . I contacted them regarding me Elna sewing machine and they were most helpful. Good luck

I remember when I bought the Elna Pro, it was on special, around $500. I don't know the current retail price. The major chain of sewing and fabric stores I bought it from often have reductions and I bought the Elna Pro as well as another Elna sewing machine solely for the 'one step' buttonhole function it featured.
Hope this is of help

Thank you

I looked up a few online and the best price I saw was $AUD 575