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How were sewing machines powered before electricity?
Before sewing machines people sewed by hand.
What is the difference between modern day and old day sewing machines?
The difference between a modern day sewing machine and an olden day sewing machine is the modern day sewing machines are powered by electric and not done by hand.
How were the early sewing machines powered?
They were powered by handANS 2 -Many early sewing machines were powered by foot. Your feet worked back and forward on a 'treadle' at the base of the machine.
How were sewing machines powered in 1900?
Using a treadle. (a lever worked by the foot that imparts motion to a machine.)
What were sewing machines powered by in the 1950?
Same thing used today. Mostly small electric motors.
How much are old harrison sewing machines worth?
+- r 7500,00
What are the best sewing machines?
Juki and Brother make sewing machines that are good.
How were sewing machines powered back then?
Just like they do now, except foot powered. Flywheel connected to paddles, band of leather connected to drive shaft. The bobbins and internals have changed minimally.
Are there any easily portable sewing machines?
Sewing machines are very heavy. As such, there is no such thing as a portable sewing machine.
What is an old sewing machine that starts with a T called?
Are you asking about a treadle machine? These were the ones used before electric sewing machines.
Do sewing machines come with instructions?
Yes, new sewing machines come with instructions.
Where are Phaff sewing machines made?
The Phaff sewing machines are made in Germany, Europe.
