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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.
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Where are Phaff sewing machines made?
The Phaff sewing machines are made in Germany, Europe.
What do people think of a sewing machine?
people have a variation of opinions on sewing machines people have a variation of opinions on sewing machines
Who made Morse sewing machines?
Morse Sewing machines were originally made by Toyota in Japan.
Where are tacsew industrial sewing machines made?
where are tacsewing machines made
Where was elgin sewing machines made?
when was the first electricty elgin sewing made
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 before electricity?
Before sewing machines people sewed by hand.
How where old sewing machines powered?
rotation, pedal power.
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 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.
What is the difference between sewing machines years ago and now?
The sewing machine now is run by electricity, when back then the sewing machine had a peddle.
What are the best sewing machines?
Juki and Brother make sewing machines that are good.
Are there any easily portable sewing machines?
Sewing machines are very heavy. As such, there is no such thing as a portable sewing machine.
Do sewing machines come with instructions?
Yes, new sewing machines come with instructions.
How is a sewing machine classified?
Present day sewing machines are complex electrical machines.
Where are Phaff sewing machines made?
The Phaff sewing machines are made in Germany, Europe.
