I have a Singer 401a sewing machine that I purchased new in 1957, it still works, but has slowed down a lot lately, so I purchased this new Singer, AND I LOVE IT. I hope it lasts as long, although I don't think I will last that long. I have been sewing masks for my neighbors with the 401a, and it just could not do the job, but this new machine easily goes over the pleats and no skipping or stopping and starting. I am very happy with this new machine.
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Customer Rating
4
She's a Trooper
on May 25, 2020
Posted by: What, No!
from LV, Nevada
Verified Purchase:No
I have had do this machine for a couple of years now. Purchased because my dog murdered my last one by trying to climb into my lap while I was sewing and dragging it down... he weighs 90lbs. It was irreparably damaged and I was in the middle of a project, so I was limited to what was in stock nearby. In the beginning, I hated this machine. We were so much not friends. I hated (still hate) the flat base and all the other little "not my machine" quirks. I have since come to realize that this is a laid-back, decent machine which will get the job done if you are willing to work with it, and I feel bad for hating prematurely.... story of all my friendships really. We now cocreate quite peacefully. I do occasionally run into the random tension issue that some people have brought up, but I have never met a machine that didn't need occasional adjustments and it isn't hard. Takes about fifteen minutes to get it back to perfect; just take a deep breath and adjust. It is a good bit louder than many modern machines, but not louder than my last machine or the industrial machines at work, so a non-issue for me. I just found the feed dog drop switch TODAY! It is a little bit hidden. It is less fancy than my last machine, which I initially thought would be an issue, but so far we have not run into a single project that it couldn't handle. It's a good machine. All it wants is to be loved.
Like so many others, I am making face masks, but using Velcro to fix to one's head making a one sized fits all mask. My 50 year old Singer met its match with the Velcro and bought this primarily as it was advertised to sew Velcro. It's humming along. Only thing I find difficult is that the foot pedal is not metal and easily is moved accidentally.
I am so happy with this sewing machine. I am a beginner sewer and this sewing machine is so easy to use. I previously owned another sewing machine of a different brand which was terrible. I have absolutely no issues with the singer heavy duty model. I would absolutely recommend this sewing machine to everyone.
Love the visible bobbin and easy threader! This machine is easy to learn and use!
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent Machine
on July 18, 2020
Posted by: PattiV
from Lake Mary, FL
Got this machine 2 months ago and can honestly say it is one well designed machine. Having been a professional seamstress I was used to handling industrial machines, but always found home machines to be more like Tinker Toys that would putt putt putt along. However THIS machine lives up to it’s “Heavy Duty” name. Absolutely love it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from singer.comBy Grace, Customer Care, August 1, 2020
Dear Patti,
Wow, thank you for the incredible review! Yes, the Heavy Duty 4452 is a true workhorse and we're thrilled that you've discovered it. Happy sewing and come see us again soon!
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Customer Rating
5
Smooth Like Butter
on July 30, 2020
Posted by: Kabell99
from Fresno, CA
I had a brother machine before this and boy am I impressed with this model. The material feed is smooth like butter. Makes sewing big projects so much easier and faster. Glad I switched.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from singer.comBy Grace, Customer Care, July 31, 2020
Thanks so much for trying a Singer Heavy Duty! We're thrilled that you're thrilled. The 4452 model has always been a customer favorite because of it's extra power and features, so have fun discovering all that it can do. Hope to see you again soon.