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International Sewing Machine Collectors' Society

The purpose of the International Sewing Machine Collectors' Society is to foster the collecting of, and research into, sewing machines.

Machines

  • Air Electronic Series
  • Explore the air-powered foot control of these 1970s marvels, offering smoother speed transitions and advanced stitch options.
  • Automatic
  • Discover Elna’s ‘Automatic’ line, featuring built-in utility stitches and optional discs for decorative patterns (1959–1973).
  • Elna 1
  • Elna’s first free-arm portable (1940–1952), nicknamed the “Grasshopper” for its distinctive green color and innovative design.
  • Elnita
  • Meet the robust Elnita range (1976–1980), offering both straight-stitch and multi-stitch models for everyday sewing needs.
  • Lotus
  • Compact and award-winning, the Lotus introduced fold-out flaps, onboard accessory storage, and stylish Swiss engineering.
  • Special
  • A look at Elna’s “Special” machines (1966–1977), known for practical built-in stitches and Star Series innovations.
  • Stella
  • Elna’s Stella (1980–1989) debuted the air electronic foot control, combining smooth speed regulation with a clever free-arm layout.
  • Straight Stitch Series
  • From the Transforma to the Elna 1, this series showcases Elna’s single-stitch classics, each with signature Swiss craftsmanship.
  • Supermatic Series
  • The legendary Supermatic (1952–1977) introduced embroidery cams, bridging practicality with decorative creativity.
  • Top Special
  • A premium Star Series model (1974–1977), the “TSP” offered both automatic and superautomatic stitches for versatile sewing.
  • Zig Zag Series
  • Follow Elna’s evolution of zigzag machines (1950s–1977), highlighting design updates, new color finishes, and improved functionality.