SINGER Heavy Duty Holiday Bundle – 4452 Sewing Machine with Extension Table & 2 Presser Feet | Strong Motor, 110 Stitch Applications, Full Metal Frame, 1-Step Buttonhole & LED Light

This is not the first singer heavy duty I have owned. I have one that broke because of my own stupidity. And of course I broke it while I was in the middle of a project. So that one's in the shop and being the impatient person I am, I decided to buy a second one to finish my project. It's sews like a dream! The speed is spectacular, it's easy to thread, and it has enough stitches to keep me happy. I find I don't need a lot of stitches because I'm not into machine embroidery or anything like that. I basically sew garments, bags, etc and straight, zigzag, a couple of stretch stitches, and a few decorative stitches are all I need. This is a great machine if somebody wants to start out because it's inexpensive and it works very well.

After my old machine gave out last year, I’m glad I upgraded to this model. The speed is much faster, which seems to help me achieve straighter lines. The light around the needle is a great touch, and the automatic needle threader is perfect for those of us who struggle with farsightedness. I do wish a printed manual had been included to save me the trouble of searching online. However, based on the digital manual and the parts included in the box, the machine offers great help with advanced tasks like zippers and buttons. It seems possible for even a beginner like me to become a professional tailor—haha! I do hope that a bag for the machine is provided. Well, with this machine, I guess I can make one for myself.

I’ve had my machine for a while now and I’ve made quite a few projects with it. I am absolutely thrilled with how well it works. There are more than enough stitch functions for most sewists. This machine is mechanical instead of digital which means I can clean and maintain it on my own and not have to worry with electronics and circuits breaking down. Don’t be intimidated by the word “mechanical” if you’re new to sewing. Everything is as easy as turning a dial. Like most machines it works best if you remove the throat plate and clean and oil it after every project. It’s insanely simple and takes me about 5 minutes to do. You can find tutorials online, and other than the oil (which is cheap and lasts forever) this machine comes with all of the tools you need although I recommend buying a tiny screwdriver set if you sew a lot. I’ve even set the timing on this thing after a mishap with an aftermarket ruffled foot and was amazed at how simple it was to do. I also like that if you learn to listen to this machine it’s going to tell you waaay ahead of time if there’s a problem so you can take care of it before it jams. The only problem I’ve had with this machine is that if I use the upright spool pin the thread sometimes jumps and wraps around the pin and jams. I finally quit using that pin and either use a freestanding one I bought cheap or the horizontal pin that comes with the machine. I’ve been able to sew corsets with multiple layers of fabric and cording with no issues at all. It took me a few tries to get the buttonhole feature right (really make sure you have the lever all the way down, again, watch a few videos online) but buttonholes are now easy as pie. If you’re a more advanced sewer who loves all of the bells and whistles like push button thread cutters and super fancy features, this probably won’t be your fave unless you’re looking for a workhorse for more sturdy fabrics. But I assume that anyone that advanced is probably looking at machines that are 5 times more expensive and will require a pro to service once a year.

IT IS HEAVY DUTY. Not only is it heavy (because it is metal) but it sews heavy fabrics when used in conjunction with the right needle. I had another one Singer Heavy Duty 4423 for over 7 years and it still works without me having to take it to be professionally cleaned. I clean it myself! I gave that one to my daughter-in-law because she wants to learn to sew. I then bought myself another one of the same kind but this one has a few more stitches. I just love the threader. No eye strain anymore trying to thread that darn needle:-)

They say it has 50 percent more power.....than what....???? I wish they provided a kit that I could use to soup up this unit to get a bit more power, another 25% or more and I would pay anohter hundred. I like all the features otherwise and hope this unit will last like the kenmores and singers of the past. I also hope the unit is all metal gears, because the plastic one always broke within a couple of years. I ususually like the singer stitching and mostly the adjustments in the old machines. So far the thread looping is okay, works some of the time and top loading is more convenient. They should sell this machine with an optional carrying case and have aftermarket accessories to make the unit stronger and more convenient. I soup up my cars, so what not a sewing machine?

I have been sewing my entire life. Never have I used such a poorly designed machine. Whoever designed this thing must not have known how to sew. A few of the bad features: 1. The walking foot doesn't have a place to attach a quilting guide. Since the walking foot is primarily where this type of guide is used, I don't know what they were thinking. I've had to use a walking foot from another brand of sewing machine in order to use a guide. I also used the guide from the other machine, since the one Singer provides is awkward and stupid. And it should be TWO guides; which one you use depends on what direction you are quilting in. 2. You have to unscrew the needle plate to get underneath it and clean out lint. And even then, it's practically impossible to get at all of it. In other machines, I can just pop off that plate and clean as often as I need to. And it's a lot easier to clean once the plate is removed. 3. It's EXTREMELY DIFFICULT to put on and take off the presser foot "ankle" or the walking foot. The machine won't let me get my hand in there to direct the screw to where it needs to go. I have very small hands, but even my small hands can't fit in there to work the screw. I have been sitting here cussing out this machine for this for the last hour, and I STILL haven't been able to get the walking foot back on (after the hassle of unscrewing the needle plate to clean). If I could just barely get the screw in its spot and get it started, then I could get in there with my screwdriver and finish the job. But the walking foot slides up and down the shaft and won't stay still long enough to get the screw into the hole - even if I COULD fit my little hand in there to do it. 4. This is not a true heavy duty machine. The presser foot cannot be raised more than the standard amount, so I can't fit several layers of fabric under it. I make purses and bags, and deal with LOTS of layers. This machine did not give me ANY advantage in dealing with all those layers. 5. It can sew very fast, but it's very noisy. And the stitching motion is jerky, not smooth. This machine is not fun to use at all. 6. If you want it for zig-zag stitches, forget about it and find another machine. I tried using a very simple zig-zag stitch on some cotton/lycra knit fabric, and it just made a tangled mess. The only stitch this machine can handle is a straight stitch. 7. It doesn't have the "needle down" feature. If I want to pivot - as I need to at the end of every row of straight quilting - I have to manually make sure the needle is down and then pivot. Total waste of time and motion. I wish I'd never bought this machine. Thank goodness I didn't pay much more than a couple of hundred bucks for it; that's still wasted money. As soon as I am able I will buy a much nicer machine that is TRULY HEAVY DUTY to replace it. I know I am comparing a low-cost Singer with other more expensive machines, but many of these poor design features would be very simple and low cost to fix. It's infuriating.

Wonderful sewing machine. Easy to operate

Nice heavy duty machine. My wife does a lot of heavy duty sewing projects and literally had 4 different machines. We did a lot of research and everything pointed us toward getting the 4452 heavy duty machine. This kit is well worth the extra few bucks to get extension table and the accessories.