I've wanted an Elna "Grasshopper" sewing machine for several years now. My dad bought one new for my mom when I was born. He sewed me two little sun suits by copying one I already had. He'd never sewn before. I still have those sun suits somewhere. I'll try to find them and post a picture.
I taught myself to sew on my mom's Elna. It only did a straight stitch, but I was able to make a lot of clothes on that little thing.
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| The accessory box fits right behind the needle and the silver thing folds down. |
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| These items are rare to have with a Grasshopper. |
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| The case becomes a sewing area and the knee control takes the place of a foot pedal. |
Now I have a replacement. I saw it up high in a local sewing shop and asked if it was for sale. The man said he wasn't sure. "Tell me what you want to pay and I'll think about it." I had an idea, but thought it was too low. I came back a few weeks later and we made a deal. It was a purely nostalgic purchase, even though it does work quite well. I may even try to reprise one of those little sun suits...just because.
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