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Early machines used the pedal as power. Th operator would pedal in order to make the machine sew. In modern machines in control the sewing action by stopping and starting and controlling the rate.

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It is basically a straight stitch machine that is designed to feed materials evenly, top and bottom pieces. It features a two piece foot that moves one side at a time in concert with the feed. As it moves, it appears to walk.

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It is the device that is raised and lowered with a lever next to the sewing needle that holds the fabric down onto the device that moves the fabric along, which is underneath the flat surface of the sewing machine.

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The foot pedal controls the speed of the sewing machine - the harder you press on the foot pedal, the faster the machine accelerates.

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