Elna eXtend 264 Serger

Sale price $ 449.00 Regular price $ 499.00


Pickup available at Sparks

Usually ready in 24 hours

Description

Quick Summary: 

The Elna 264 is the perfect entry-way into the world of serging. Compact, approachable, and incredibly functional, this 4/3-thread overlock machine is designed to neatly cut, seam, and finish your raw edges all in one pass. It eliminates the intimidation factor of serging while delivering the professional, retail-quality finishes your handmade garments deserve. 

Whether you are constructing a cozy French terry sweater or finishing the raw seams on woven fabrics to prevent fraying, the Elna 264 offers high-speed performance up to 1,300 stitches per minute, ensuring your projects look just as beautiful on the inside as they do on the outside.

Best for:

This machine is ideal for beginners or occasional sewists ready to step up their garment construction game. If you've been finishing your seams with a zigzag stitch on a standard sewing machine and are ready for clean, professional edges that stretch with your fabric, this is your perfect starter serger.

Why we Love it: 

  • We know how intimidating that first serger can be. We curated the Elna 264 because it strips away the complexity and focuses entirely on the essentials of garment finishing. It's an incredibly sturdy, reliable machine that proves you don't need a massive budget or a complicated computer screen to get flawless, ready-to-wear (RTW) knit seams.

Key Features:

  • Mastering Knits: Thanks to the adjustable differential feed, you can perfectly gather or stretch your knit fabrics as you sew, completely eliminating wavy seams, stretched-out necklines, or puckered edges.
  • Instant Rolled Hems: A built-in quick-change rolled hem device allows you to easily switch modes to create beautiful, delicate rolled edges on lightweight scarves, napkins, or ruffles without having to completely change the needle plate.
  • Approachable Threading: With clear color-coded thread guides and an easily accessible lower looper mechanism, it takes the frustration out of the typical serger threading process.

Specifications:

  • Speed: Up to 1,300 Stitches Per Minute (SPM)
  • Threads & Stitches: 3 or 4-thread overlock capabilities with 7 built-in stitch programs
  • Max Stitch Width / Length: 3.1 to 7.3 mm cutting width / 1 to 4 mm stitch length
  • Feed System: Adjustable Differential Feed (0.5 to 2.25 ratio)
  • Convenience: Color-coded threading routes, easily accessible lower looper, adjustable foot pressure, and a quick-change rolled hem device

FAQ:

Is it hard to thread? While it requires manual threading, the Elna 264 is designed with a very clear, color-coded threading route mapped right on the machine, plus an accessible lower looper guide to make the process as straightforward as possible for beginners.

Can it handle thick fabrics like denim? Yes! With an adjustable foot pressure dial and an easily retractable upper knife, you can adjust the machine to glide over heavier fabrics for neat, overcast edges on denim or canvas bags.

Does it do a coverstitch for hemming t-shirts? No, the Elna 264 is a dedicated overlock/serger machine that trims and binds the edge of a seam. If you want a coverstitch (the double-line hem seen on the bottom of store-bought t-shirts), you will need a dedicated coverstitch machine like the Elna eXtend Covermax.
Things to Know Before Buying:

This is a manual, foundational serger. It does not feature the automated "air threading" systems found on our premium models, meaning you will need to thread the loopers by hand using the color-coded guides. It also sews strictly with 3 or 4 threads—if you require a 2-thread flatlock stitch, you will need to look at an upgraded model.

Closest Comparisons:
  • Elna 264 vs. Elna 664 Pro V2: The 664 Pro V2 is the next step up in the Elna serger line. While the 264 is strictly a 3/4-thread machine, the 664 Pro V2 adds 2-thread capabilities, a tilting needle clamp for easier needle changes, and a built-in program reference panel right on the front of the machine that tells you exactly how to set your tension dials.
  • Elna 264 vs. Janome AirThread 2000D: The AirThread 2000D is a premium machine that literally threads its own loopers with a blast of air, whereas the Elna 264 requires manual, guided threading.
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Specialized Features

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Why We Love it

Are your fabrics sold by the yard or half yard?

Everything's sold by the yard with a few exceptions.  Certain Ribbing & Quilting Cottons are sold by the half yard (but this is stated in the title). 

What is your order processing time?

As of Feb 20th, we're zipping through orders in 2-4 business days! 🚀 Please be patient with fabric bundles though, these do take us just a little be longer since they are curated specially for you.

Just a heads up, though - during the holiday frenzy or after a mega sale like Black Friday, it might take up to 10 business days. We're on it, though, aiming to get those gorgeous fabrics in your hands within 5 days!

Do you Combine Shipping?

Absolutely! Place any orders within 3 business days of each other, and we'll snug them together. If they're further apart, just shoot us an email at bohofabrics@gmail.com, and we'll see what we can do. Any shipping overages will come back to you as a Boho Giftcard. 🎁

Do you Refund Shipping Overages?

Great News!  We now offer FREE SHIPPING for all orders over $175 within the Contiguous USA!  If your order is less than $175, we offer flat rate shipping for $12.95.  Due to our new Flat Rate Shipping policy, we do not refund shipping overages.  

Can I cancel my order?

You bet, as long as we haven't printed that shipping label. We'll refund your order minus a 5% fee.

How much is Shipping?

For orders over $175, shipping's on us within the Contiguous USA! Orders under $175 have a flat rate of $12.95. Really big orders might need to bypass PO Boxes and head straight to a traditional address via UPS or FedEx.

*Excludes Shipping to PO Boxes, Alaska, Hawaii & Puerto Rico. Shipping overages will be invoiced to customers for packages being shipped to those regions.

What is your Return Policy?

Gotcha covered! If the fabric isn't quite what you envisioned, send it back within 14 days of receiving it, uncut and unwashed, for a refund

Please note that shipping costs are non-refundable as this is a cost incurred and not refunded to us by the carriers.

We recommend obtaining tracking for any returns you send as well as sending us an email so that we can be on alert for the package (and to process your return faster!)

Please send returns to:

Boho Fabrics LLC

14600 York Road, Suite J

Sparks, MD 21152

For any issues with quality or damaged fabric, please send an email to bohofabrics@gmail.com so that we can work on a resolution for you. 

Do you offer local pickup?

Of course!  Select Pick-Up at check-out and we will send you an email/pick-up notification once it's ready.

Do you offer International Shipping?

Worldwide, baby! 🌍 Email us for a quote. It's a bit pricier, but we'll make sure you get the best rate possible. Just a note: Special deals including shipping might have extra charges for international orders.

* These are flat-rate equivalent estimates.  If fabric does not fit into the USPS Flat Rate boxes, customers will be billed shipping overages before their order ships.

Canada 

PFRE $29.95

Medium Flat Rate Box $55.95

Large Flat Rate Box $73.95

Europe

PRFE $40.95

MFRB $84.95

LFRB $110.95

Australia & New Zealand 

PRFE $42.95

MFRB $93.95

LFRB $117.95

 

Got more questions? Drop us a line to: bohofabrics@gmail.com. We're all ears and ready to help you get back to creating beautiful things! 

 

Sewing Insiders

COMING SOON

Quick Summary: 

The Elna 264 is the perfect entry-way into the world of serging. Compact, approachable, and incredibly functional, this 4/3-thread overlock machine is designed to neatly cut, seam, and finish your raw edges all in one pass. It eliminates the intimidation factor of serging while delivering the professional, retail-quality finishes your handmade garments deserve. 

Whether you are constructing a cozy French terry sweater or finishing the raw seams on woven fabrics to prevent fraying, the Elna 264 offers high-speed performance up to 1,300 stitches per minute, ensuring your projects look just as beautiful on the inside as they do on the outside.

Best for:

This machine is ideal for beginners or occasional sewists ready to step up their garment construction game. If you've been finishing your seams with a zigzag stitch on a standard sewing machine and are ready for clean, professional edges that stretch with your fabric, this is your perfect starter serger.

Why we Love it: 

  • We know how intimidating that first serger can be. We curated the Elna 264 because it strips away the complexity and focuses entirely on the essentials of garment finishing. It's an incredibly sturdy, reliable machine that proves you don't need a massive budget or a complicated computer screen to get flawless, ready-to-wear (RTW) knit seams.

Key Features:

  • Mastering Knits: Thanks to the adjustable differential feed, you can perfectly gather or stretch your knit fabrics as you sew, completely eliminating wavy seams, stretched-out necklines, or puckered edges.
  • Instant Rolled Hems: A built-in quick-change rolled hem device allows you to easily switch modes to create beautiful, delicate rolled edges on lightweight scarves, napkins, or ruffles without having to completely change the needle plate.
  • Approachable Threading: With clear color-coded thread guides and an easily accessible lower looper mechanism, it takes the frustration out of the typical serger threading process.

Specifications:

  • Speed: Up to 1,300 Stitches Per Minute (SPM)
  • Threads & Stitches: 3 or 4-thread overlock capabilities with 7 built-in stitch programs
  • Max Stitch Width / Length: 3.1 to 7.3 mm cutting width / 1 to 4 mm stitch length
  • Feed System: Adjustable Differential Feed (0.5 to 2.25 ratio)
  • Convenience: Color-coded threading routes, easily accessible lower looper, adjustable foot pressure, and a quick-change rolled hem device

FAQ:

Is it hard to thread? While it requires manual threading, the Elna 264 is designed with a very clear, color-coded threading route mapped right on the machine, plus an accessible lower looper guide to make the process as straightforward as possible for beginners.

Can it handle thick fabrics like denim? Yes! With an adjustable foot pressure dial and an easily retractable upper knife, you can adjust the machine to glide over heavier fabrics for neat, overcast edges on denim or canvas bags.

Does it do a coverstitch for hemming t-shirts? No, the Elna 264 is a dedicated overlock/serger machine that trims and binds the edge of a seam. If you want a coverstitch (the double-line hem seen on the bottom of store-bought t-shirts), you will need a dedicated coverstitch machine like the Elna eXtend Covermax.
Things to Know Before Buying:

This is a manual, foundational serger. It does not feature the automated "air threading" systems found on our premium models, meaning you will need to thread the loopers by hand using the color-coded guides. It also sews strictly with 3 or 4 threads—if you require a 2-thread flatlock stitch, you will need to look at an upgraded model.

Closest Comparisons:
  • Elna 264 vs. Elna 664 Pro V2: The 664 Pro V2 is the next step up in the Elna serger line. While the 264 is strictly a 3/4-thread machine, the 664 Pro V2 adds 2-thread capabilities, a tilting needle clamp for easier needle changes, and a built-in program reference panel right on the front of the machine that tells you exactly how to set your tension dials.
  • Elna 264 vs. Janome AirThread 2000D: The AirThread 2000D is a premium machine that literally threads its own loopers with a blast of air, whereas the Elna 264 requires manual, guided threading.