SusieNC, I ordered a new, full-foot electronic foot control instead of the "little button" foot which drives me nuts also! I have the original foot stored away in a safe place just in case I ever decide to resell the Featherweight; keep that for value purposes. I love the new foot; it's what I'm used to so I find it much easier. I did order mine from Nova but there are plenty of shops online that sell the foot.