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Singer - 4423 Heavy Duty Sewing Machine - Gray
Average customer rating
3.9
(310 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 310 reviews
5 Stars
177
4 Stars
49
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
17
1 Star
47
71%of customers recommend this product.
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47 out of
66)
Customer Reviews for Singer - 4423 Heavy Duty Sewing Machine - Gray
Customer Rating
3
Not quite so heavy duty
on January 5, 2015
Posted by: Leona
from unknown
The first machine I received sewed about 5 straight seams and then the feed dogs went down and wouldn't come up. I called tech support and they walked me through. We got the dogs up but she mentioned that they had to be brought up by hand because the machine wasn't strong enough to just bring them up by themselves. That didn't sound good to me. However, even after all the work, it was decided that the machine was faulty and was returned and replaced. That process was good and prompt and so far the 2nd machine is working well. I've bound 2 quilts with it and have had no problem. The automatic needle threader seems to be more of a pain than a help, however. Most of the time I just thread it manually.
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Customer Rating
5
Love at First Stitch
on December 25, 2014
Posted by: Jacqueline
from unknown
I've only had this machine three days and I am absolutely in love with it! After testing it out and seeing what it could do, I brought my blanket to it and attached Velcro where a snap had fallen off. This was a rather thick blanket and with a size 18 needle, the blanket present no problem for the machine. Not even the slightest hesitation. I went on to construct two very lightweight knit bicycle pants (used a size 12 needle this time) and zip! they were done. This machine is quiet and fast. It handles both extremes in fabric thicknesses and handled very stretchy knits quite well, no snagging and no pulling or drawing it down into the needle plate. I'm an experienced sewist and quite familiar with fabric handling techniques, even so, some of the thinner, more stretchy fabrics will sometimes pull or snag even with my best efforts at control. I have some canvas shorts and bags to sew up soon and I am looking forward to how it handles those fabrics. But, right now I absolutely love the machine.
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Customer Rating
5
Sewing with singer
on December 13, 2014
Posted by: Dian
from unknown
I have had a singer for 20 years this is my 2nd one they work great and hold up I'm in hopes this one last as one sews fast and is simple to use
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Customer Rating
5
Singer 4423-Best Home Machine I've Used
on September 15, 2014
Posted by: Darcy
from unknown
I'm age 75 and worked in a factory sewing pants for the military. I purchased the Singer 4423 from Amazon, as it appeared to be the fastest home sewing machine I could afford to buy. I received it September 10th, but didn't get the chance to really check it out until the 13th. I used a yard of tapestry material I had in a storage box. This material was not yet stiffened and blocked. I put this machine through a rigorous test on all the stitches, running it at the fastest speed. It sewed perfectly, never slipped a stitch, never bird-nested the thread or broke the thread. EVERY feature on this machine worked just like it is advertised. After testing the stitches, I folded the fabric over and over to create 16 layers. It sewed through that thickness like it was 1 layer of light weight cotton. At my age, I really LOVE the top bobbin position AND the needle threader. Thank you Singer for these great features and a machine that most people can afford to buy.
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Customer Rating
3
Good for some quilting
on August 18, 2014
Posted by: Ronnie K
from unknown
This machine is my first Singer purchase and I found it was a good value and easy to use. I recommend it for beginning/intermediate sewers. I've used this machine continually, short of it's 2-year purchase, making a number of wheelchair bags, lap quilts and miscellaneous craft items. Cons: Durability: I bent the whole sewing machine shaft when sewing a well padded Quilt and using the Even/Walking Foot for the first time. I'm not sure what happened except I heard an awful sound. The zig-zag operation works but due to the bent shaft the needle hits the pressure foot as well as other feet do not even attach now. I was so bummed out. As my charity work continues I needed an immediate replacement machine and have purchased the 7470 Confidence hoping for better results.
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Customer Rating
4
To oil of not to oil?
on August 12, 2014
Posted by: Corleen
from unknown
To oil or not to oil? That seems to be the question - which nobody answers. Why not write replies to the reviews? Would that not be of more value than just publishing reviews? Yes, the machine is rather noisy, which is okay if one doesn't worry about it and keep wondering if it should not be oiled? Like so many reviewers I myself also have a 60/70 year old Singer, still in working order and would like to beat that record. So, if it needs oiling, like sewing machines usually do, I would like to know about it. Also wish there were a thing-y with which the empty bobbin can be lifted from the bobbin case when it is time to change the bobbin. And ah! Threading the needle ... if only, if only I could manage that! But I have a notion the problem here lies with me, not with the machine, but with me not properly knowing how to do it. Love the speed, love the heavy duty, love the fancy stitches, love the machine as a whole. Especially as it was a gift from my son - I can feel the love every time I use it!
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Customer Rating
3
Nice machine, but...
on July 17, 2014
Posted by: Gary
from unknown
For the most part these are wonderful machines. I had purchased 6 for the sewing room at work. Three had to be returned to the store for various reasons. On two of them, the needle threaders didn't work. On the other one, the needle position was incorrect. It was too set too far forward and the needle was hitting the presser foot as it sewed and broke every needle until we figured out what the problem was. Of the remaining machines, two can no longer use the automatic needle threaders. For some reason they just don't work any more. I feel the "free-arm" for cuffs or other circular projects is too wide and doesn't accommodate use for smaller sized garments. The sewing bed is a bit shallow.
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Customer Rating
1
not so heavy duty
on July 13, 2014
Posted by: Mary M.
from unknown
The first few months I used this machine is good but I also noticed a big problem with the bobbin and its always jamming up, so very frustrated with this machine, its not heavy duty after all. Threads keep on breaking whatever adjustment I do. Singer you need to improve this model. no. or just cancel it from your line of product. This machine is not even a year when I bought it but its already broken.
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