Originally Posted by emmah
Looks like they are all good machines. I really like the 99, it is so simply designed and easy to use and maintain. My favorite machine for piecing. I think the "press thing on the side" that you are talking about is a knee control. In some ways they are easier than a foot pedal.....you don't have to keep hunting for it with your foot. Just lean your leg sideways.
Yes, you can control it with your knee. It doesn't have a pedal with it and if it did I don't know where it would actually plug in. I like it, it's different that is for sure. :)