Machine 12 K 221 has a high arm, a flat bed, and a horizonfal-axis sewing hook. A stop motion device permits the operator to stop the machine instantly with the needle bar up, having a working space of 1 inch from bottom of needle stripper bar to top of throat plate. The machine has no feeding mechanism and is used for tacking coat pads and shoulder pads, and for basting heavy coats. Federal Stitch Type No. 301.