@janwuppertal @vulgalour There are also some early or specialized sewing machines that you operate by standing at the end, and the machine sews right to left, like right-handed hand stitching. Check out this antique fur sewing machine with rotating feeds and a left hand crank: https://c8.alamy.com/comp/J3GW8P/the-fur-sewing-machine-dating-from-around-1900-was-designed-specifically-J3GW8P.jpg