SINGER Heavy Duty 4423 High Speed Sewing Machine with Accessory Kit | Strong Motor With Enhanced Piercing Power, 97 Stitch Applications, Full Metal frame, 1-step Buttonhole & LED Light

I have had a second hand machine for years that never worked properly, the tensions couldn't be balanced, the speed was difficult to control. I learned how to sew on my mother's Singer and I longed to get one for myself, but back then sewing machines were more expensive and I didn't sew enough to justify it. I sewed less after fighting with mine for so long. Plus my mother had eventually replaced hers with another brand with a lot of fancy stitches. She used it for a couple of years but began to sew less as it started giving her a lot of trouble. She eventually dug out her 30+ year old Singer and began sewing again.I read several of the reviews of a few machines and I was convinced that getting a Singer was still what I wanted for several reasons. One is that Singer machines' thread tensions are more reliable. Many other machines have the thread go from spool to needle through no more than 4 catches. This Singer and most others I've seen have 7. Similarly the bobbin thread is held better as well. This keeps thread control and tension more consistent.I read some reviews for this machine saying they had problems straight out of the box or after only a short time. It makes me wonder 2 things - whether they changed settings like tensions before starting to sew on a scrap to get used to the machine or whether they purchased from a marketplace seller. The first thing I did was to thread the machine with standard thread and leave all settings as is (I wasn't going to need to anyway unless I didn't like where they were set after using it) then I ran a scrap through the machine to see how it felt. What a dream! It was quiet, it was easy to control the speed (it didn't jump from 0 to 60 like other non-Singers I've used), and the stitches were beautiful. The thread tensions were perfectly balanced. After practicing with it a little I began my project and was off and running without having to stop and unsnarl thread or struggle with thread tensions that wouldn't stay set. I can't understand how much trouble some people seemed to be having. One thing I mention here, I purchased the 4423 because I wanted a machine that could handle heavy fabrics, and had a variety of stitches for basic products. I didn't need 100 types of stitches or a computer for a sewing machine. I am fine with the basics. If I decide to put someone's name on a project, I'll embroider it by hand. I don't do all that much sewing any more. I do really wish I had replaced my hunk-o-junk 20 years ago right after my sister-in-law traded me for the machine I had inherited from her mother - it didn't work all to well either but she didn't like her 'new' machine. I found out why.I also wonder whether some people who wrote bad reviews purchased their machines from the marketplace. I have purchased some items from there when needed, but I and others have had problems with using them. Primarily in their definition of the word "new". If someone returns an item within the 30 days or whatever and claims it is in new condition some sellers don't check the contents to confirm. Instead they sell it to the next person. So blankets arrive not factory packaged and with obvious stains on them. The purchaser returned it because they didn't like something about it, hadn't broken it but had definitely taken it out of the box and used it. Why the seller didn't examine the blanket to be assured it was in new condition I can't say. But I say buyer beware if they buy from the marketplace and not from Amazon. Some marketplace sellers sell their own products so don't fall under this category, others are just retailers shipping through Amazon. Some aren't very professional. Don't blame the product without first being sure that you didn't purchase one of these "new" products that had actually been a return that should have been marked "like new". And don't twiddle with it before seeing how it performs straight out of the box!All I can say is I LOVE this machine. It works almost exactly as my mom's old Singer. Singer has kept to the old adage that if it ain't broke don't fix it. Their basic machines are virtually unchanged from one's produced 50+ years ago. Oh they look different, but that's just like putting on a new dress, the person in the dress is the same. Sure they have the more advanced machines, ones they pioneered. But even those are built on top of the old reliable machine. If you have a problem that is a defect, find out right away and get a replacement. Don't wait on any purchase, sewing machine or other items, to try it out to see if it is in working order then blame Singer for not replacing it. Every company can produce a defective product that made it through quality control. It is up to the buyer to do their own checking to be sure they got a product in full working order. These sewing machines now are so much less expensive that even if you do get one that breaks down, purchasing a new one does not burn a hole in your wallet. 20 years ago some of the machines I looked at would have cost $1000! Be happy you aren't shelling that out and getting the junk I've been using that cost $850! And it is just as basic as the one I just purchased!And a word for beginners - yes there is a manuel and yes it's easy to learn on. Even without the manuel someone with minimal experience can easily see how the different features work. They are clearly labeled. Anyone having problems has never used a Singer or other machine that isn't complicated to use. They look for complexity where there is simplicity.I have only had this machine a short time, but I can say that even if it starts giving me some trouble, it would have to literally break to be as bad as what I've been using. I wish I had talked my mother into giving me her old Singer! But I feel as if I just did. The color is different, but it's the same machine.

It’s easy to understand how to set it up, and I’m almost a complete newb at machine sewing, I’ve had my new singer for about a week now, I’ve fallen in love with machine sewing and have already made several items. Need to refill the bobbin soon. They say use the plastic bobbins so I’m glad I read the reviews. Wish it came with a walking foot as I had bought the exclusive pack. I’m hopefully going to successfully sew a quilt within the next month.When I bought it it was on sale minus 20 ish dollars at 256.00 I believe. So happy about my purchase. It really makes hand sewing a bit more versatile feeling when I can machine sew a lot of the major parts. 10/10. Only wish I had more machine sewing skills, but it was very easy to understand after reading the directions. I’ve always struggled with threading it in my youth. Having one of your own to start fresh on really makes a difference.

Es una máquina muy potente. Tiene una amplia base que permite apoyar y acomodar bien la tela. Se siente la potencia al coser denim y hacer jeans. Me encanta el color azul, y la facilidad del enebrador de la aguja. Maravilloso upgrade para subir el nivel de mis proyectos de costura.ME ENCANTARÍA UNA REMALLADORA DEL MUSMO COLOR. Y TAMBIÉN LA PLANCHA. 💓💓💓💓La mejor compra que he hecho esté año.

I bought this machine because I had an older Singer Sonata (looks like it may have come out in the 80's) that was acting up. It seemed like it was time to replace or repair it. Sadly, repairs would've cost $100 or up, and after looking around at new sewing machines, it seemed prudent to just get a new one. So, after looking around, I settled on trying out the Singer 4411 despite it having a less than stellar review average. I like the fact that the 4411 is a manual machine (call me a control freak!) and that it's heavy duty. I don't use my sewing machine for a whole lot except hemming blue jeans and the occasional pillowcase repair, so I really just needed a solid dependable basic machine.When I first got my sewing machine in the mail and took it out of the box, I noticed that the needle didn't seem to be properly centered. This freaked me out quite a bit. Was my new machine already flawed?! Well, no. I discovered that you need to set the stitch width dial to zero for straight stitches. This moved the needle to it's normal center position. This is mentioned NOWHERE in the manual. Speaking of the manual...it's not too good. It's very "basic" (read: lacking), and frankly, if I didn't already know a fair bit about sewing machines, I'd be very confused. First off, you need Class 15 bobbins for this machine (which it seems to come with) but this isn't mentioned anywhere in the manual that I could see (it is on the side of the box though). Also, the needle clamp screw was tightened insanely (I had to use pliers to get it to loosen up), and the manual appears to tell you to move it the wrong direction to loosen it. Turn it TOWARDS you to loosen. Also, in case it isn't clear in the needle threading section, you need to loop the thread through that last little spot right next to the needle (I have an older machine that has a very similar threading procedure, so I recognized this pretty quickly, but others might not notice it since it's very subtle).Once you actually get the machine figured out, it seems to work quite well. I wound a bobbin perfectly, with no problems. I threaded the needle with no problems as well. All the wheels and knobs seem to work with no problems. I will mention that the light bulb is very dim, so you'll want to work under your own lamp. That's not really a big deal though. The very first thing I tested the machine on was some thick cotton, about 3 layers thick. Not a particularly difficult thing, but it had some seams in areas that made it quite a bit thicker (more like 6 layers thick in those areas). The machine ran right over them with no problems. I didn't notice the machine being particularly noisy or anything (but maybe I'm used to sewing machines making noise). Next, I put it to a more challenging task, sewing two layers of ½ inch thick batting onto comforter fabric. It did well enough, but you may need to loosen the tension a bit if you are having problems.I haven't really tested the button hole maker (don't need to use it) but I did try out some of the fancy stitches that came with it. Honestly, out of the few provided, only one looked decent. So, this truly isn't a machine for anyone who needs more than the basic straight and zigzag stitches. As for the accessories that came with it, they seem fine enough. The bobbins appear to be Class 15 (as needed but not specified). Also, you should be aware that even though it appears to come with different needles, all the needles that came with mine were medium size, so if you need another size, you're going to need to buy some separately. Not much to say about the rest, other than that the seem ripper seems a little dull...Overall, this is a good machine, and seems solid. As for it's label of "heavy duty" I'd say it might be a bit of a stretch. I haven't actually put it to the test, but judging from other reviewers, it isn't truly "heavy duty". If you just need to hem some jeans, it should work fine though. Really, I'd recommend this machine to anyone who just needs a cheaper basic level machine of decent quality (just ignore the "heavy duty" part and you'll be fine). If you're like me and just need a machine to hem a few pants and make a few pillowcases, this'll take care of your needs just fine!*Note: The first machine I bought was defective - the tension would not tighten no matter how much I turned the knob and the bobbin would wind all unevenly. I returned it to Amazon and had it replaced with a new unit (the one I have now) and this one seems to work just fine. This review is actually for the second machine I received, so if you get one that doesn't perform properly, be aware that it could be defective, and don't give up on it just yet!