Elna eXperience 550 Sewing Machine Review

If you’re in the market for a little sewing machine that’s a step above a basic mechanical machine...

You’ll want to take a look at the Elna eXperience 550 Sewing Machine. This sewing machine is a great option for the occasional hobby sewist or a beginner who wants something easy to use and compact.

You’ll notice that this machine is small. But it is also mighty! The Elna eXperience 550 Sewing Machine is strong enough to handle some thicker fabrics while also being great for quilting weight and lighter fabrics that are delicate. That means you’ll be able to create beautiful quilts and lovely garments of many different types. It’s a great machine to learn techniques on, but also a great machine for quilting and piecing!

The eXperience 550 features 50 unique stitches. That includes 3 different automatic 1-step buttonholes, too! If you’re looking to hone your garment sewing skills, you’ll love having access to a variety of buttonholes so that you can add buttonholes to different kinds of fabric and won’t have to worry about puckering or tearing. And you’ll be able to customise your stitches by length and width, giving you a maximum stitch width of 7mm!

The screen on this computerised sewing machine is clear and concise, giving you all the important information about the different stitches as you select them. You’ll see what the stitch width and length are, as well as which presser foot you should be using. Typically they show the presser feet that come with the machine to begin with, so if you purchase extra presser feet they won’t show up on the screen. But, many presser feet are interchangeable, such as the zigzag foot and a walking foot can be interchangeable.

You’ll love having features that make your sewing experience easier and more convenient. Features like a built-in needle threader, an automatic needle up/down button, and a speed control slider will help you not only streamline the processes of threading the machine and sewing, but also help you to feel more comfortable using the machine.

The available workspace on the Elna eXperience 550 sewing machine is great for such an inexpensive machine! You’ll find that you have 6 inches of workspace to the right of the needle, which is enough to work on moderately sized quilts and other similarly sized projects. You’ll also find that this sewing machine comes with an extension table! Extension tables are great for those larger projects that need a little bit of extra support so that the fabric doesn’t pull away from the needle. It can also offer you extra space for piling already pieced fabric in order to get a whole view of what you’ve already done.

What do you think about the Elna eXperience 550 Sewing Machine? Does it sound like the perfect machine for you or someone you want to purchase a new sewing machine for? Contact the Sewing Studio! We can help you make your purchase, or if you’re still trying to decide, we can help you with that, too! We are experts in sewing machines and can help set up a demonstration for you and answer any questions you may have about this machine or any other machine we carry!