Elna Elna 3230

The Elna 3230 is a mid-range electronic machine: automatic thread tension, a horizontal rotary hook with a transparent cover, and a bobbin winder that disengages on its own. A dedicated key programs the needle's up or down position, useful for pivoting at corners without raising the foot by hand.

Twenty-five stitches, buttonhole included, with the buttonhole made in a single pass; maximum width is 6.5 mm and length 4 mm. The feet snap on without a screw, and the free arm lets you work in the round on cuffs and trouser legs. An LCD screen shows the selected stitch, though it isn't a touchscreen.