We did not buy it in a cabinet. Knee contol was not part of this machine set up. In a cabinet that just presses the foot control. "Portable" was a cool concept at the time! It has served me well. My parents bought this for me when I was in high school. I know that it was a major purchase for them. It meant so much to me that they sacrificed for my passion for sewing. I used this machine for ever until I bought my sew/embroidery Janome 9700 in 2005. This Stylist needs a major oiling, cleaning. I will find the cords when I have the time to look.
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