The 697 has been equipped with bottom feed, needle and alternating top feed as well as with fullness distribution control (optional at the top or bottom) and with a stitch loosening device. When attaching a shoulder pad, the stitch loosening finger (that may be engaged manually or automatically) prevents the pad from being compressed.

. Post-bed construction for easy handling of work-pieces

Fullness distribution by means of bottom feed, needle feed and alternating foot top feed

Integrated fullness control and stitch loosening device (manually or automatically engageable) for constantly high quality

Edge trimmer (Class 697-24155) with various trimming margins available

Robust and durable design