Singer Heavy Duty 4423

This machine sews very fast end it has been quite reliable. I've been using it for over a year. I do have a number of minor issues. Although the machine is "self-threading" I have never successfully used that feature despite many attempts. The bobbin sometimes winds on unevenly, so that one has to guide the thread to avoid having it all around the bottom or the top end of the bobbin. The spring on the bobbin top does not work well, which is easy enough to compensate for just using a little screwdriver or other tool to flip up the top. My main complaint would probably be that the cord leading to the pedal is a bit too short. Another 6 inches would make a big difference in my comfort and in being able to manipulate the machine to sew at different angles. I suspect that someone in some factory decided to save some money by making the cord a bit shorter. Yes, by putting the machine at the very edge of the table I can reach the pedal, but if I'd like to push the machine back a bit to work on a larger fabric, then the pedal is dangling from the ground. Very inconvenient.

ÜRÜNDE SIKINTI PROBLEM YOK KARGO İNANILMAZ HIZLI 3 GÜNDE İTALYADAN ELİME ULAŞTI GAYET BAŞARILI TEK PROBLEM KARGO KUTUSU ZAYIF YAPILMIŞ AYRICA KULLANMA KLAVUZU SADECE FARKLI DİL BİR DE ÜRÜN SESİ FAZLA AMA AMAZONA ÇOK TEŞEKKÜR EDERİM SATICIYADA

It is a very beautiful, easy to use, strong, and good quallity machine. I just love it

I have only had the machine a week, but I know what quality is. I read as many reviews as possible before any purchase - anything over $30 I do that anyway. The multi-lingual "document" that arrives with the machine really isn't much help, for the beginner or the experienced. Other than repeat warnings to not leave it plugged in when not in use, it is mainly safety stuff. (Keep your fingers away from the needle! Simple and basic) The threading diagram and bobbin winding diagrams were a help, but the threading pathways are labeled on the machine. I have almost 50 years of experience with Singer and other sewing machines so I did not need much tutoring. A troubleshooting guide, like what came with my last machine would have been nice, but really its easier to YouTube how-to and the troubleshooting anyway. I was glad to read INTHE REVIEWS that the type of bobbin that this model 4423 takes- a clear plastic class 15 bobbin. NOT 15J, only class 15. Not metal. The machine came with one bobbin as the top thread and one inserted properly in the bobbin case, plus 2 spare. Be sure to check the stitch width and other settings before you start. Use zero for the width (mine was set at 4, don't use that) The center little indicator for the other 2 dials is best left alone (tension, etc) at the midpoint that is indicated by a TINY arrow. When you do sew, just like some other machines, hang onto your thread ends as you begin to sew, particularly if you are starting at a corner. If the threads get balled up under there, it's a mess. My mother's 1970's Singer machine used to do the same thing. It becomes a balled-up mess under there. It sews over thick seams like blue jeans have and does well. I did break a needle already- but I was replacing the zipper in my jeans and it was the last set of tack stitches at the bottom. I have only ONCE successfully sewn across in that area without breaking the needle, so no news there. Last piece of advice- practice on scraps so you can get a feel for using the foot pedal first! That thing is lightweight, and sensitive too. 0 to 60 in a leap! This is my 4th machine in 40 years, but I sew a lot and mend a lot. (Not made like they used to be made, but nothing is.) Nice touch to include a lightweight dust cover, and the right tools. I rate it overall 4.5 stars.

I'm not an experienced sewer. This is the first time I've ever used a sewing machine so take this review with a grain of salt. At first I thought I would never learn how to thread this machine but I watched a video on youtube by a guy named kevinsews who has almost the identical machine. He went through the setup process in a very clear way and now I'm able to thread it in my sleep. You just have to pay attention to where the thread goes and that will help to eliminate any problems. So far I've used it to sew some of my work pants, repairing and modifying them. I've also added breast pockets to some of my work shirts. My wife has used this machine to sew some pouches for our daughter. My wife has a bit more experience with a sewing machine than me, but not much. The thing we realized was, you have to find the correct setting for the type of material you are sewing. The pouches my wife made are a stretchy fabric while my works pants are not. Once you have the correct setting the stitches come out nice. It was a bit frustrating at first but now I've got it down to know how much foot and thread pressure to use. This seems like a powerful machine. I was able to sew over the seams of my pants and it didn't slow it down. I like the reverse function. I use it to strengthen the beginning and ending of the seams. The foot pedal control can be a bit tricky when you are first starting. A lot of the time, just as I get it going, I'll try to start slowly but end up putting too much pressure on the pedal and the machine will sew too fast. Once it is going though I have more control over it. Also, like many people have said, the wire from the machine to the foot pedal is too short. I've been looking for another, older model of Singer foot pedal to maybe replace this one. Since this is my first sewing machine I can't compare it to other models or brands but I am giving it a 5 start as both my wife and I have had a very positive experience with this machine. When I first started looking for machines I was expecting to pay at least double if not triple the price of this one. For the price it's been a good investment. The pouches my wife makes for our daughter are to hold her insulin pump. Before we had this sewing machine my wife bought a few and with shipping almost came out to the same price as this machine. I would not hesitate to recommend this sewing machine to family and friends, which we have.

Es mi primera máquina, llevo un mes con ella, todo ha ido de maravilla, espero así siga, la compré por el precio y la marca, adicional al ser un producto muy comercial encuentro muchos videos cuando tengo dudas en su funcionamiento. Hace todas sus funciones correctamente como ojal, enhebrado automático, llena la bobina sin ninguna complicación, ya hice la puntada overlock, zigzag, recta y todo bien, es muy intuitiva.