<p>&quot;Feed-off-the-arm sewing machines – A feed off the arm sewing machine’s design is unusual in that its arm bridges a u-shaped bed. Such machines are ideal for seaming the inseams of pants and jeans as well as the sides, sleeves, and shoulders of shirts.&quot;</p>
<p><a href="https://www.abcsewingmachine.com/blogs/features/62525253-the-different-types-of-industrial-sewing-machines-body-design" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.abcsewingmachine.com/blogs/features/62525253-the-different-types-of-industrial-sewing-machines-body-design</a></p>

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2021-04-09T20:45:02.017Z
And in the OP's case, a three- or triple needle one.
Joachim
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2021-04-10T13:46:38.100Z
@Joachim for my purposes I really want a generic home machine (lockstitch, zig zig) with a really long arm.  Several models are available as well as cylinder bed, lockstitch, zig zag units.
Andyz Smith
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Andyz Smith
<p>This post about sewing tubes without a presser foot or feed dogs suggests using a specialized machine.</p>
<p>What is the second machine in <a href="https://crafts.stackexchange.com/a/5908/6388">Elmy's answer here</a> called?</p>
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What is this long free arm machine called?
Andyz Smith
# What is this long free arm machine called?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2021-04-09)

This post about sewing tubes without a presser foot or feed dogs suggests using a specialized machine.

What is the second machine in [Elmy's answer here](https://crafts.stackexchange.com/a/5908/6388) called?

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### Answer by username_0 on 2021-04-09. Score: 4

"Feed-off-the-arm sewing machines – A feed off the arm sewing machine’s design is unusual in that its arm bridges a u-shaped bed. Such machines are ideal for seaming the inseams of pants and jeans as well as the sides, sleeves, and shoulders of shirts."

<https://www.abcsewingmachine.com/blogs/features/62525253-the-different-types-of-industrial-sewing-machines-body-design>

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: And in the OP's case, a three- or triple needle one.  
> **username_0**: @username_1 for my purposes I really want a generic home machine (lockstitch, zig zig) with a really long arm.  Several models are available as well as cylinder bed, lockstitch, zig zag units.  

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