This double needle machine has a dual tension mechanism, with which the machine can support high tension sewing with thick thread. This means that the machine produces seams of excellent quality on a broader range of materials, extending from light to heavy weight materials.  The high 16mm presser foot lift enables easy material handling for heavy sewing.  The 1560s’ maximum stitch length of 9mm(2 ½ stitches per inch) allows a broader range of uses, such as awnings and sacks.  The stitch length is easily adjusted by the stitch dial.  The 1560 has the Climbing device that allows the user to simply dial in the walk height of the Walking Foot. This prevents the Walking Foot from snagging on thicker material.