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W6 Wertarbeit W6 Overlock N 656D Freiarm
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This is a 2-needle, free-arm serger for someone sewing regularly: it goes up to 4 threads and offers a choice of 16 sewing and finishing programs, from overcast to stretch seams. Stitch length reaches 5 mm and overlock width 7 mm, with cutting width adjustable to suit fabric thickness.
Needle threading stays manual, but the lower looper has automated threading that skips the fiddliest hand step; the thread path is still colour-coded to help with the rest. Presser foot pressure adjusts freely, and the free arm allows work on cuffs and trouser legs. It reaches 1,300 stitches per minute.
It weighs 7.35 kg. It suits someone finishing edges and sewing stretch fabric regularly at home, not a workshop: needle threading stays a manual step, helped only by the colour code.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.35 kg (16.2 lb) | manufacturer website |
| Power supply | 90 W | manufacturer website |
| Maximum threads | 4 | Declared by the brand |
| Needles, maximum | 2 | Declared by the brand |
| Available stitches | 16 | Declared by the brand |
| Stitch length (maximum) | 5 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Overlock width (maximum) | 7 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Looper threading | Assisted | Declared by the brand |
| Needle threader | Manual | Declared by the brand |
| Adjustable cutting width | Yes | Declared by the brand |
| Free arm | Yes | Declared by the brand |
| Space to the right of the needle | 45 mm | Declared by the brand |
| Adjustable presser foot pressure | Yes | Declared by the brand |
| Maximum speed | 1300 spm | Declared by the brand |
Pros and cons
In favour
- The lower looper has automated threading, the fiddliest step to do by hand otherwise.
- The free arm allows work on cuffs and trouser legs.
- At 7.35 kg it moves easily between the table and its case. source
Worth knowing
- Needle threading stays manual, helped only by the colour-coded path.
- Sixteen programs cover basic finishing, not the range of decorative stitches of higher-end models.
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