Originally Posted by
Tartan
It sounds like it might be the arching of your foot to press on the tall foot pedal? Could someone make you a wooden box or platform to put your foot pedal into that is big enough for your foot to rest on also. You could inset the foot pedal down into it so you pressing down rather than up?
This is a great idea. Have the box so both feet rest on it though to prevent uneven strain on your other leg & foot. the box top could even have a slight angle in it to help provide more relief.
Remember you might want to adjust your chair height accordingly and maybe your sewing surface height.
guess it depends on how short/tall you are and how comfortable you'd be.
Personally, I'd try for a new foot pedal, one not quite so high.
ali