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From: emermuffin
Date: 10-26-2003, 09:43 AM (1 of 8)
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Ok, folks. I've been looking everywhere for a walking foot that will work with my Elna TSP. I ordered one from an elna dealer but it won't work - the bobbin extractor is in the way. I have all these great bulky fabrics to sew but no foot that will handle the bulk! My machine does not have adjustable presser foot pressure so I'm pretty sure I need a walking foot to work with bulky stuff. Still searching but I could use your help! You guys always have great tips so I thought I'd ask. Thank you! emermuffin
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User: emermuffin
Member since: 03-29-2003 Total posts: 55 |
From: wghmch
Date: 10-26-2003, 11:39 AM (2 of 8)
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The old time Elna expert is Ray White at: http://www.whitesewingcenter.com/index.php Bill Holman |
User: wghmch
Member since: 03-04-2003 Total posts: 249 |
From: emermuffin
Date: 10-26-2003, 09:42 PM (3 of 8)
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Thank you Bill. However, it was Ray White from whom I ordered that walking foot. He had some walking feet he had discontinued b/c the quality was so poor. He sold one to me with no guarantees but was pretty sure it would work. I wasn't too disappointed that it didn't work. Mr. White seemed to know his stuff and I was just happy to find someone specializing in make of machine. I also ordered a snap on foot package from him that I am quite pleased with. Perhaps someone knows another older elna specialist? Thanks y'all! emermuffin
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User: emermuffin
Member since: 03-29-2003 Total posts: 55 |
From: wghmch
Date: 10-26-2003, 11:01 PM (4 of 8)
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If you want to e-mail me, (using your real name & location) I will give you another contact. Bill Holman |
User: wghmch
Member since: 03-04-2003 Total posts: 249 |
From: Debzy
Date: 01-02-2004, 02:38 PM (5 of 8)
this might sound like a stoopid Q... but have you contacted elna direct? emailed or phoned? 
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User: Debzy
Member since: 06-02-2003 Total posts: 71 |
From: MartySews
Date: 01-02-2004, 06:39 PM (6 of 8)
Nancy's Notions offers different presser feet. Just let her know the type of machine you have. I've had good luck in ordering from her catalog as well as Clotilde. Before I bought my Pfaff, I had a Kenmore that had been discontinued but was able to get parts from these sources since Sears didn't carry the parts anymore. Hope it helps. Happy Stitching! Marty
It takes one moment to change a life.
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User: MartySews
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 504 
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From: Skye
Date: 01-02-2004, 11:39 PM (7 of 8)
On my older elna SU and on DD lotusI just taped the bobbin remover up out of the way while using the walking foot That seemed to work fine for me. Of course now I have a elna 6005 Love that needle up and down Skye |
User: Skye
Member since: 09-28-2000 Total posts: 233 |
From: emermuffin
Date: 01-03-2004, 12:58 AM (8 of 8)
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I did actually contact elna and they said to push the bobbin extractor aside. That didn't work! I was quite disappointed that the manufacturer didn't have a better suggestion than that. Taping it back is a good idea someone suggested. I'll have to try that. As for trying Nancy's Notions or Clotilde - that's a real forehead slapper. I just didn't think of them! Thanks for reminding me. emermuffin
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User: emermuffin
Member since: 03-29-2003 Total posts: 55 |
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