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Elnita EM16 Sewing Machine

Elnita EM16 Sewing Machine

SKU: ELEM16

Regular price $269.00
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Elnita EM16 Mechanical Sewing Machine

The Elnita EM16 is a mechanical sewing machine with 16 built-in stitches, a 4-step buttonhole, and a built-in needle threader. It is made for light projects at home or for taking to classes and guild meetings.

Elnita EM16 mechanical sewing machine with stitch selector dials

16 Stitches and 4-Step Buttonhole

The EM16 has 16 built-in stitches plus a 4-step buttonhole, with a top speed of 650 stitches per minute. Four presser feet come in the box: zigzag, zipper, blind hem, and a slide type buttonhole foot.

Elnita EM16 needle plate and presser foot close-up

Needle Plate and Presser Foot

Maximum zigzag stitch width is 5 mm and maximum stitch length is 4 mm. Quilters will find a drop feed and extra high presser foot lift on the EM16.

Elnita EM16 free arm with the accessory box removed

Free Arm Convertible

The EM16 is free arm convertible. Its extension table detaches to open the free arm. Four bobbins, a needle set, a seam ripper, a screwdriver, and a spool pin are also included, along with one small and one large spool holder.

Elnita EM16 sewing machine view from above

Top View of the Controls

The EM16 has a built-in needle threader, a bright LED lamp, an auto declutch bobbin winder, and adjustable thread tension. A convertible free arm and an extra high presser foot lift give more room around the needle and under the foot.

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Specifications

Key Specs
  • 16 Built-in Stitches
  • 4-Step Buttonhole
  • Maximum Sewing Speed: 650 SPM
  • Maximum Zigzag Width: 5 mm
  • Built-in Needle Threader
  • 4 Presser Feet Included
Sewing Features
  • 16 built-in stitches
  • 4-step buttonhole
  • Maximum zigzag stitch width: 5 mm
  • Maximum stitch length: 4 mm
  • Drop feed
  • Extra high presser foot lift
  • Adjustable thread tension
Threading & Convenience
  • Built-in needle threader
  • Auto declutch bobbin winder
  • Adjustable thread tension
Workspace & Display
  • Bright LED lamp
  • Convertible free arm
Included Feet
  • Zigzag foot
  • Zipper foot
  • Blind hem foot
  • Buttonhole foot (slide type)
Included Accessories
  • Bobbins (4)
  • Needle set
  • Seam ripper
  • Screwdriver
  • Spool pin
  • Spool holders: 1 small, 1 large
Warranty
  • 25-Year Limited Warranty on Manufacturer Defects
  • 5-Year Limited Warranty on Electrical Components
  • 1-Year Limited Warranty on Service and Labor
  • 1-Year Quality Sewing Warranty

Frequently Asked Questions

How many stitches does the Elnita EM16 have?

The EM16 has 16 built-in stitches plus a 4-step buttonhole. Maximum zigzag width is 5 mm and maximum stitch length is 4 mm. Top speed is 650 stitches per minute. A built-in needle threader and auto declutch bobbin winder come standard.

Is the Elnita EM16 a mechanical or computerized machine?

It is a mechanical sewing machine that uses dials rather than a screen. A built-in needle threader and a bright LED lamp are also included.

Does the EM16 have a free arm?

Yes. The free arm converts and the extension table detaches to open it. It is also made for taking to classes and guild meetings.

What comes with the Elnita EM16?

The standard accessories list four presser feet: zigzag, zipper, blind hem, and a slide-type buttonhole foot. You also get four bobbins, a needle set, a seam ripper, a screwdriver, a spool pin, and two spool holders.

What warranty does the Elnita EM16 have?

Elna covers manufacturer defects for 25 years and electrical components for 5 years, and service and labor for 1 year under its limited warranty. Quality Sewing adds its own 1-Year Quality Sewing Warranty on top of that.

Where can I compare mechanical sewing machines?

Browse our full selection of mechanical sewing machines to compare Elna with other brands. Our team can also help you choose the right machine.