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Timeless meets trend in our new Turtleneck Tunic. We love this design for its oversized fit, cozy turtleneck and soft body crafted from a blend of baby alpaca & organic pima cotton. Available in new Grey Marl. Each of our sweaters are handcrafted in Peru from ethically-sourced alpaca, preserving age old Peruvian traditions. They are made in beautiful, family-operated studios under fair working conditions for fair wages. Made with 78% Baby Alpaca, 22% Organic Pima Cotton Produced by a World Fair Trade certified manufacturer. Handmade in Peru Handwash, lay flat to dry. Meet the Model: Savannah wears a size OS. Height – 5 8 Bust – 32 Waist – 25 Hip – 35 Dress – 0 Timeless meets trend in our new Turtleneck Tunic. We love this design for its oversized fit, cozy turtleneck and soft body crafted from a blend of baby alpaca & organic pima cotton. Available in new Grey Marl. Each of our sweaters are handcrafted in Peru from ethically-sourced alpaca, preserving age old Peruvian traditions. They are made in beautiful, family-operated studios under fair working conditions for fair wages. Made with 78% Baby Alpaca, 22% Organic Pima Cotton Produced by a World Fair Trade certified manufacturer. Handmade in Peru Handwash, lay flat to dry. Meet the Model: Savannah wears a size OS. Height - 5 8 Bust - 32 Waist - 25 Hip - 35 Dress - 0
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The Elna Supermatic's design is one of those you love or hate. It has a very confident look about it, for sure. That color, that greeeeeeeen! Myself, I love it. It has very sleek modern styling, especially considering the year it was introduced: 1952. Later years had slightly different colors, so if this is too much, consider the other which was light green Later models were beige and not so flashy. The Supermatic was the next sewing machine made by Tavaro of Switzerland. The first being the Number 1, of the The Grasshopper. It has all of the feature of that little one, notably the free arm, and more. From what I can tell, this model introduced the cam to the home sewing machine market. They were called "discs" and fit onto the Elnagraph inside the sewing machine itself. That was how designs were made. It can do many stitches this way, but what I use most are the stretch and zig zag. Because it can use those discs, it's hard to imagine this machine being as old as it is. The advertisements do place it in time, though. This was a time for buying a sewing machine, no doubt. Lot s of advertisements to introduce Americans to this Swiss company. The competition must have been fierce. In my house alone I have several sewing machines made at this time. So many new families just starting out after the WWII. The pressure for innovation made for some great results, the Elna Supermatic was a good example of this. Technical details *Low shank. That means it will take all those fun things like 1/4" foot and walking foot. *Uses 15x1 Needles *Uses "Elna" bobbins, available at fabric stores. * Works best when oiled properly. Will be noisy of you don't. *The Supermatic comes with a knee control. I do not like those, but it does save floor space. Many people love the knee control, however. As far as I know, it was not offered with a foot control. Not a big deal. Bobbin is inserted behind the presser foot. The only part that was a bit of a mystery to me when I first brought it home was this: How do the discs work? Do you need them to do zig zag? There were no discs with my machine when I got it so this was not a problem but lo and behold I found a whole box of them later. They are a mix, some from a later Elna and some from a Supermatic. To answer the main question in my mind back then: Yes, you do need a disc for zig zag. Single and Double Discs. Lots of them. That brings me to a similar topic. You can use presser feet from later Elnas and Cams as well. They do fit and work fine. How to use the Discs I write this as it did cause me some trouble at first. Maybe this will help someone. Set the stitch length and width to "0". The manual says to do this, and that is to make room to set the disc in correctly. I can't tell you how many tries I made before actually breaking down and reading that very thing, and then it worked perfectly (sigh). Set to "0" Unscrew the plastic/ bakelite nut on the shaft or Elnagraph. This knob is removable. Place the new disc onto the shaft, matching up the little pin on the vase to your disc's hole. It will snap into place. Replace the bakelite nut, it must be on tightly. What the stitches look like Now you can sew as normal. Like any cam, it takes a little experimentation as to how long a stitch or width you like. Here is an example. To remove, bring it back to "0" on both settings. Unscrew the nut and remove the discs. I use a screwdriver head very gently as my machine does not have it's disc lifter accessory. You will need something to help. When it is loose, I use my hands to get it out. Be very careful, set to "0" again and lift. Done! The Case The case is so cool, I have to show it. It is almost as heavy as the machine is, and become a table by folding it origami style. Sturdy table from the case. Very nice travel case. Problem The Supermatic has a pretty good reputation but also a flaw many people come up against. I was one of those people. If left for a long time, the friction pulley can become flat on the side. That doesn't stop the machine but will make it very ....and I mean VERY loud. Like a helicopter. Thankfully there is a fix for this. I got a rental tool and a part from White Sewing Center: Elna Parts If you are in this predicament, do not give up, try this. There are many other things for older Elna's there too. In Summary There are many sewing machine that are more smooth and quiet. That said, this beauty is more versatile than most vintage sewing machines. With the stretch stitch discs it is comparable to most sewing machines made into the 1980's. It can handle all sorts of modern threads with no problem. It is not terribly strong, but does very well with garment fabrics from denim to batiste. Fun to use, simple and not fussy....... and it's green. What's not to love?
Do you sometimes feel discouraged and bogged down by guilt and shame? Do life’s circumstances leave you feeling hopeless and insecure? Sometimes the burdens and difficulties of life can feel like a heavy garment weighing us down. Instead of walking through life with heavy burdens from the sin and shame of our past, we […]
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