Machine 160288 have one needle, a central bobbin and oscillating shuttle, and make the lock stitch. Machine 16U288 is designed for sewing cloth or light or medium weight leather and is used in the manufacture of automobile curtains, waterproof covers, bags, tarpaulins , leather leggings, carriage trimmings, etc. Ihis machine is equipped with upper and under feeding mechanism, each of which can be adjusted independently. By this means, the upper or lower plies of fabric can be fed faster or slower as may be desired.