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Before sewing machines people sewed by hand.

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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 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.


What impact has the sewing machine had on the environment?

Using sewing machines uses electricity which means you are polluting the environment.


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.


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 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.


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.


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.


Is the opening in a sewing machine table a universal size that will work with all sewing machines?

The opening in a sewing machine table is normally adjustble to accomodate different sies of machines. You should always check the dimesions before ordering when possible.