"The Elna #1/Grasshopper stored it its case. The machine fits in the bottom section. The silver kneebar folds up and the bottom half folds in on itself while in the case. Immediately behind the freearm (not visible in this pic) is the accessory box."
New info directly from the Elna company themselves:
The first Elna sewing machines and Elnapresses were first designed and manufactured in Geneva, Switzerland in 1934. The Elna #1 was designed by a refugee from the Spanish Civil War, Dr. Ramon Casas. The designs by Dr. Casas were produced and the first compact, portable, electric sewing machine with a free arm was produced in 1940. The Elna #1 was in production from 1940-1952.
The first Elna sewing machines and Elnapresses were first designed and manufactured in Geneva, Switzerland in 1934. The Elna #1 was designed by a refugee from the Spanish Civil War, Dr. Ramon Casas. The designs by Dr. Casas were produced and the first compact, portable, electric sewing machine with a free arm was produced in 1940. The Elna #1 was in production from 1940-1952.
Swiss made Elna sewing machines have the precision of a swiss watch. Since 1940 Elna has produced quality machines like Elna 7200, Elna 945 serger, Elna 3007 to the awesome Elna 8600.
Even though Elna hasn't been around as long as some of the other sewing machine manufacturers, the company has earned its reputation for making fine machines.
Elna's first sewing machine was the Elna #1, introduced in 1940. The Elna #1 was the first compact portable electric sewing machine, and it had a free arm that folded. Instead of the usual drab black, this model was green.
Even though Elna hasn't been around as long as some of the other sewing machine manufacturers, the company has earned its reputation for making fine machines.
Elna's first sewing machine was the Elna #1, introduced in 1940. The Elna #1 was the first compact portable electric sewing machine, and it had a free arm that folded. Instead of the usual drab black, this model was green.
In 1952, Elna introduced its Elna Supermatic, which featured zigzag stitching and interchangable cams that allowed the sewer to produce different stitches.
Elna Lotus came into production in 1968 and it was another compact sewing machine.
Since then, Elna has continued to produce fine machines: basic mechanical models, high tech computerized models and models to do quilting or embroider.
Elna Lotus came into production in 1968 and it was another compact sewing machine.
Since then, Elna has continued to produce fine machines: basic mechanical models, high tech computerized models and models to do quilting or embroider.
