Necchi Necchi K132A
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This is a mechanical machine with a vertical oscillating hook and 32 stitches – basic, decorative and elastic – adjustable up to 4 mm in length and 5 mm in width. The buttonhole is sewn in a single automatic pass, identical every time, and the needle threader is automatic: two steps that usually slow beginners down happen instantly here.
The free arm appears once the flat bed is removed, useful for sleeves, cuffs and trouser hems. The thread cutter is a small blade on the side that you pull the thread across by hand, not a button; the handwheel and stitch selector are finished in soft-touch material, and an LED light lights up the work area.
It suits someone starting to sew simple garments and repairs regularly, without a screen to manage: the elastic stitches are enough for lightweight jersey, but anyone after wide decorative stitching or stored settings should look at an electronic machine.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5.7 kg (12.6 lb) | manufacturer website |
| Power supply | 70 W | manufacturer website |
| Power consumption | 70 W | Declared by the brand |
| Built-in stitches | 32 | Declared by the brand |
| Buttonhole type | One-step | Declared by the brand |
| Stitch types | Straight stitch, Zigzag stitch, Triple stretch straight stitch, Triple stretch zigzag, Blind hem stitch, Stretch blind hem stitch | Declared by the brand |
| Maximum stitch width | 5 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Maximum stitch length | 4 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Hook type | Vertical oscillating | Declared by the brand |
| Needle threader | Automatic | Declared by the brand |
| Free arm | Yes | Declared by the brand |
Pros and cons
In favour
- The buttonhole is sewn in a single automatic pass, identical every time.
- The automatic needle threader means no more searching for the eye by hand.
- The free arm is exposed by removing the flat bed, useful for sleeves and trouser hems.
- The vertical oscillating hook is the simplest mechanism to adjust and maintain.
Worth knowing
- Stitch width tops out at 5 mm, so wider decorative stitching is out of reach.
- The thread cutter is a side blade you pull the thread across by hand, not a push-button one. source
Alternatives in the catalogue
Chosen by the declared use tier and footprint, not by price: we don't publish prices.
Simpler, entry level
Same tier, different manufacturer


