which hand and which foot?
#43
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: N.E. FLA
Posts: 250
I am right-handed and usually sew with right foot. I, too, was told that changing and using the left foot would help back and hip pain. I have noticed improvement in back pain when I use the left foot. It does take a little time to get used to it. I forget and start feeling around with my right foot for the pedal and then I remember it is on the left side.
#44
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Alabama
Posts: 179
I am left handed and use my right foot for the pedal. That is the way I have always sewn, but it could be because my Mom taught me to sew and she is right handed. It does seem to come natural like driving a car.
#45
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Schenectady, NY
Posts: 37
I had my right knee replaced several years ago. Within 3 weeks I was ready to try sewing again. I used my left foot and quickly became used to it - so used to it that once I could use my right foot again, I found that I kept using my left foot. It took a while to "train" myself to go back to right foot sewing. So go have the knee surgury and sew with your left foot!
#48
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Texas
Posts: 283
I am left-handed and now its almost like I am ambidextrous as well now since I have been going to BOM classes. Teacher has been teaching us to use both hands and feet when quilting, cutting, and sewing. Hey practice makes perfect Before your surgery start practicing You will be amazed at how easy it comes to you
ps good luck on your surgery I had mine done 10 years ago but into 2 yrs I fell and broke the femur bone on my total knee doctor told me the knee was not moving and thats why my femur broke but that when I do something I do it well a 45 degree brake all the way to my hip however back to your left right question work with it before you have your surgery
ps good luck on your surgery I had mine done 10 years ago but into 2 yrs I fell and broke the femur bone on my total knee doctor told me the knee was not moving and thats why my femur broke but that when I do something I do it well a 45 degree brake all the way to my hip however back to your left right question work with it before you have your surgery
#49
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Lansing, MI
Posts: 1,038
right-handed and right-footed. but when I broke my right foot a few months ago, I was surprised how easy it was to use my left foot on the pedal.... wouldn't worry about it. You'll be fine! My doc's talking knee replacement too. Not looking forward to it. Good Luck!!
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