The Husqvarna Viking Amber Air S 500 combines overlocking, coverstitching and chainstitching in one capable machine. Its one-touch electronic air-threading loopers, automatic tension dial and extensive range of 23 stitches help you produce beautifully finished seams, edges and hems with less setup.
From activewear and stretch garments to home décor and tailored projects, the Amber Air S 500 gives confident sewists the versatility and control needed for polished, professional-looking results.
The Amber Air S 500 is a true coverlock machine, combining the fabric-trimming and seam-finishing capabilities of an overlocker with the professional hemming capabilities of a coverstitch machine.
Create durable overlocked seams, neat rolled edges, flat decorative stitching, stretchy cover hems and strong chainstitch construction without needing two separate machines.
Place the looper threads into the threading ports and press the button. A controlled burst of air sends the threads through the machine's loopers, reducing one of the most time-consuming parts of setting up a coverlock.
Select your stitch using the clearly marked dial and the machine sets the recommended thread tensions. Fine-tuning controls remain available when a particular fabric or thread needs adjustment.
Choose from a comprehensive selection of overlock, safety, coverstitch, chainstitch, flatlock, narrow-edge and rolled-edge options using two to five threads.
Adjust the amount of looper thread for consistently balanced stitches when changing between lightweight fabrics, heavier materials or decorative threads.
Remove the accessory bed for easier access to cuffs and other tubular garments. The included knee lift raises the presser foot while your hands continue guiding the project.
The included extension table adds approximately 30cm of stable working space, making it easier to support larger garments and home-furnishing projects.
Threading a multi-thread coverlock can be intimidating. The Amber Air S 500 simplifies the process with colour-coded threading paths and electronic air threading for the loopers.
The needle threads are guided through clearly marked paths and can be threaded using the supplied needle-threader accessory.
Select the stitch that suits your fabric and desired finish, from everyday four-thread overlocking to professional cover hems and strong five-thread safety seams.
Adjustable differential feed helps prevent unwanted stretching, rippling or puckering as fabric passes under the presser foot. It can also be used creatively to produce gathering or a lettuce-edge effect.
Electronic piercing power supports consistent performance as you work across changing fabric thicknesses, while adjustable presser foot pressure gives you further control over how the fabric feeds.
Flexible seams and professional cover hems.
Comfortable, durable and neatly enclosed seams.
Reliable construction and ready-to-wear finishing.
Controlled finishing for larger decorative projects.
Both models combine overlocking and coverstitching with electronic air-threading loopers. The S 500 is an excellent choice for sewists who prefer straightforward dial-operated controls, while the S 600 adds touchscreen-guided operation and further automation.
| Feature | Amber Air S 500 | Amber Air S 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Stitch selection | Mechanical selection dial | Colour touchscreen |
| Number of stitches | 23 stitches | 26 stitches |
| Looper threading | One-touch electronic air threading | One-touch electronic air threading |
| Tension | Automatic tension dial with fine adjustment | Electronically controlled automatic tension |
| Differential feed | Manual adjustment | Automatic recommendation with adjustment |
| Sewing guidance | Stitch reference and dial settings | On-screen Sewing Advisor guidance |
| Maximum sewing speed | 1,100 stitches per minute | 1,300 stitches per minute |
| Speed settings | Two maximum-speed settings | Five maximum-speed settings |
| Best suited to | Sewists wanting capable, direct dial control | Sewists wanting maximum digital guidance and automation |
| Machine type | Combination overlocker and coverstitch machine |
|---|---|
| Thread capability | Five, four, three or two threads |
| Built-in stitches | 23 |
| Maximum speed | Up to 1,100 stitches per minute |
| Speed control | Two maximum-speed settings |
| Looper threading | One-touch electronic air threading |
| Lighting | Five LED lights |
| Workspace | Approximately 123mm wide × 64mm high to the right of the needle |
| Extension table | Included; adds approximately 30cm of workspace |
| Differential feed | Adjustable, approximately 0.6–2.0 |
| Stitch length | Adjustable, approximately 1–5mm |
| Overlock width | Adjustable, approximately 3.5–7.5mm |
| Needle system | EL × 705 |
| Approximate dimensions | 440mm wide × 300mm deep × 310mm high |
| Approximate weight | 11kg |
The Amber Air S 500 includes a practical range of accessories for threading, maintenance and everyday overlocking and coverstitching.
Included accessories can occasionally vary by production run or region. Please contact Direct Sewing if you would like the contents of the current New Zealand package confirmed before purchasing.
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It is both. The S 500 is a combination coverlock machine that can create overlocked seams and edge finishes as well as professional coverstitch hems and chainstitching.
The one-touch electronic air system threads the machine's loopers. The needle threads follow clearly marked manual paths, with a needle-threader accessory supplied to assist.
It offers 23 stitches using five, four, three or two threads. These include coverstitches, chainstitch, safety stitches, overlock stitches, rolled edges, narrow edges and flatlock stitches.
Yes. Selecting a stitch on the automatic tension dial sets the recommended thread tensions. Fine adjustments can still be made for specialised fabric or thread combinations.
The S 500 can sew triple coverstitch, wide double coverstitch, narrow double coverstitch and chainstitch.
Yes. The coverstitch options are ideal for creating flexible, ready-to-wear-style hems on T-shirts, activewear and other knit garments.
Yes. The differential feed is manually adjustable to help control stretching or puckering. It can also be used to create gathering and decorative lettuce-edge effects.
Its electronic piercing power, adjustable presser-foot pressure and extra presser-foot height help it manage a wide variety of fabrics. Needle, thread and stitch settings should always be matched to the material and number of layers being sewn.
Yes. Removing the accessory bed reveals the free arm, which makes it easier to sew cuffs, children's clothing and other tubular areas.
Yes. The extension table and knee lift are included with the standard machine package.
The S 500 uses direct dial controls, offers 23 stitches and sews at up to 1,100 stitches per minute. The S 600 adds a colour touchscreen, on-screen Sewing Advisor, additional automation, 26 stitches and a higher maximum speed.
Direct Sewing provides experienced product advice, genuine New Zealand warranty support, nationwide delivery and ongoing assistance through its Henderson showroom and workshop.
Contact our experienced team for current availability, package details and advice on whether the Amber Air S 500 is the right coverlock for your sewing.
