Is This Machine Right For You?
Expert insights for the JUKI AMERICA MO-655 2/3/4/5 Thread Overlock and Chainstitch with Differential Feed and Rolled Hem
This machine is great if you:
- Sew garments regularly
- Want both overlock and chainstitch capability
- Work with knit fabrics often
- Need professional seam finishing
- Prefer a versatile serger machine
This machine may NOT be ideal if you:
- Need regular sewing stitches
- Only sew occasionally
- Want embroidery capability
- Sew mostly quilting projects
- Prefer computerized sewing machines
Why Many People Love This Machine
The JUKI AMERICA MO-655 2/3/4/5 Thread Overlock and Chainstitch with Differential Feed and Rolled Hem offers flexible stitching options for garment construction. Many sewists appreciate the ability to create durable seams and chainstitch finishes.
Popular Projects for This Machine
"A versatile serger for sewists who want both overlock and chainstitch functions in one machine."
Features
Wide Range of Overlock Stitch Variations
With this 5 thread overlocker, you can meet new sewing challenges with a wide range of overlock stitch variations. The MO-655N performs a 2-thread chain stitch making it possible to sew a secure 5-thread safety stitch other features include differential feed and automatic rolled hemming!
2-Thread Chain Stich
5-Thread Safety Stitch
Differential Feed
Differential Feed is easily controlled and adjusted by a dial located on the exterior right hand side.
Materials that stretch easily such as knit fabrics can be finished beautifully using shirring stitch.
Materials that are likely to cause stitch gathering can be finished beautifully using stretching stitch.
Lower Looper Threader
Lower Looper Threader allows for easy threading in seconds. Just slide the thread into the slot and snap the looper into place.
Chain Looper Threader
Chain Looper Threader is out of the way when overlocking. To thread, simply push a button and the looper snaps down for easy threading.
Other Features
Foot Pressure
can be adjusted according to the fabric. Adjusting the pressure to lightweight, medium weight or heavy weight fabrics allows you to sew beautifully.
Color-Coded Threading Guides
throughout the machine make threading easy and efficient.
Adjust Stitch Length
by simply turning dial located on the exterior right hand side within the range of 1 to 4mm.
Lower Knife Adjustment Knob
adjusts the lower knife quickly to change the width of fabric in the seam allowance, for perfect seams and rolled edges.
Heavy-Duty Knife System
operates with a dedicated drive to assure consistent and easy cutting of light to heavy weight fabrics.
Upper Knife Releasing System
removes the upper knife so that threading is made safer and easier.
Automatic Rolled Hemming
can now be created quickly and easily with built-in fingertip control. There is no need to change the foot or plate.
Multi-Purpose Foot
comes equipped with a slotted tape guide, which can be used to sew woven tape, elastic, sequins and ribbon.
Bright LED Lighting
The workspace is brightly illuminated. The long-life, energy-efficient lights will not heat up, even after a long period of use.
SPEC / ACCESSORIES
| Table header 0 | Table header 1 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 315 (W) x 345 (D) x 295 (H) mm |
| Weight | 7.4kg |
| Sewing speed | Max. 1,500spm |
| 4-Thread overlock | ✓ |
| 3-Thread overlock | ✓ |
| 2-Thread overcast | ✓ |
| Rolled hem | ✓ |
| Narrow overlock | ✓ |
| Frill 3-thread rolled hem with diff. feed | ✓ |
| 3-thread flatlock | ✓ |
| Interlock | ✓ |
| Chain stitch | ✓ |
| Number of needles | 1/2/3 Needles |
| Needle | 130/705H |
| Number of threads | 2/3/4/5 Threads |
| Differential feed ratio | 0.7-2.0 Ratio |
| Lower looper threader | ✓ |
| Presser foot pressure adjustment | Stepless adjustment |
| Automatic rolled hemming | Automatic rolled hemming lever |
| Retractable upper knife | ✓ |
| 2-Thread converter | ✓ |
| Thread cutter | ✓ (on the presser foot shank) |
| Ajusting cutting width | ✓ |
| Safety design | ✓ |
| Light | LED |
| Presser foot lift (1 step/2 steps) | 5mm |
| Stitch length | 1-4mm |
| Stitch width | Left needle： ６mm
Right needle： 4mm Rolled hem： 2mm Chain needle： 10mm |
| Waste collector | Option |
| Operation support | Youtube |
| Accessories | Foot control
Lower knife blade 2/3 thread converter Nets Spool caps Tweezers Cleaning brush Needle threader Needles in the needle box Screwdriver Oiler Accessory bag Dust cover Chain stitch seam guide plate Instruction manual |
Blind Stitch Presser Foot
Universal Blind Stitch Presser Foot
Elasticator Presser Foot
Cording Presser Foot
Beading Presser Foot
Curved Beading Presser Foot
Piping Presser Foot
Gathering Presser Foot
Waste Collector
4-Thread Overlock
Uses 2 needles and 4 threads to securely sew together knitted fabrics.
3-Thread Overlock
This basic stitch of overlock machines prevents fabric from fraying.
2-Thread Overcast
Simply sew fabric edges with 2 threads to prevent fraying.
3-Thread Rolled Hem
The fabric edge is rolled, then covered with thread.
3-Thread Narrow Overlock
The fabric edge is rolled, then sewn with very narrow overlocking.
Frill 3-Thread Rolled Hem With Diff. Feed
Uses 3-thread rolled hemming and the differential feed on stretch fabrics to create richly designed articles.
3-Thread Flatlock
Use this stitch as an accent on clothes, interior items and accessories.
5-Thread Safety Stitch
