The combination of bottom feed and needle feed of the lockstitch machine 272 ensures absolutely displacement-free seams in thick and thin material. As in case of all machines of the 270 series, the sophisticated sewing kinematics provides an exemplary stitch pattern, even at maximum speed and with minimum thread tension and stress. Because of its durable, robust and service-friendly design the 272 should be available as basic machine wherever trousers, jackets and coats are produced. With integrated sewing drive.