Originally Posted by ewecansew
Originally Posted by Ava
I have my Mothers Featherweight. Not sure how old it is.
I would love to use it but I cann't get use to the foot feed. Guess I need to practice. When I do use it I get so frustrated I guit and go to my Bernia.
Are you thinking of a treadle? A featherweight just has a regular foot peddle and the machine usually comes in a little bax that looks almost like an overnight suitcase.
I know what Ava's saying.......my foot pedal on my FW is rather awkward to use. I'm not sure if I should use my heel, or my toe, and it's only on one side, the bump on the other side is stationary. I can't use it with shoes on - I have to use bare feet. Any advice on using the FW foot pedals? There must be a trick to it!