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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
4
Good value; does everything I want
on July 2, 2014
Posted by: Ernie
from unknown
I really like the Singer Model 4423 because it works the way I want and has handled all fabrics I have worked with thus far. Due to weight loss, I am altering many articles of clothing, and am impressed with the consistent quality of the sewing. Some history: This is my second Singer: the one I purchased in ~1972 had a chronic problem of messing up the thread in the bobbin area. Even my mother who could take a Singer apart and fix anything, could not fix this one. I finally only used it for quick jobs; and when really sewing used her ancient Singer--electric, but very basic, and sturdy and reliable as anything ever made by man. Probably circa 1940's model. And my grandmother had one earlier, also sturdy and reliable--the treadle version of I do not know what date. Neither of them EVER had a problem with a Singer. However, there are a few things that I do not like about this purchase: First, the needle threader gizmo is a total waste of time for me. It takes me 6+ attempts to make it work and repeated re-threading of it, while I can generally thread the needle the "old-fashioned way" in one or two tries. Second, the instructions are pictures that lack detail in key places, i.e. threading for bobbin winding pictures do not show where exactly on the tension thing the thread goes. I figured it out via trial and error. Third, the picture instructions for inserting the bobbin and pulling the thread through contains a flat-out wrong thing: if you close the bobbin cover as it shows before pulling the thread through to the top, then it does not work. Again trial and error worked and when I left the cover off, no more problem. Just put it on after thread is pulled through. I think Singer Co. needs to improve and include more detailed instructions with each machine (sewers are not illiterate, some word instructions would be very helpful). Good instructions would be in line with the great old standards the company once had.
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Customer Rating
1
not haevy duty
on June 25, 2014
Posted by: Guia
from unknown
I had it for 2 years now and every time I use it I have to keep retiming it. not worth the time it takes to use.
Written by a customer while visiting singer.com
Customer Rating
5
Heavy Duty 4423 Review
on June 21, 2014
Posted by: Dj
from unknown
I didn't realize how "heavy-duty" this machine was until I saw a few videos on Youtube. I'm so glad I purchased this machine now that I know all of the details. Yes, I could have read the manual, but to see this machine in action was a treat. I don't know that I'll actually sew threw several layer of leather, or sew through a wooden yard stick, but I know I'll be doing some levi hemming in the near future. I love this machine!
Written by a customer while visiting singer.com
Customer Rating
5
Same Singer Company - Better Singer Machine
on June 9, 2014
Posted by: Wayne
from unknown
Its so nice to work on a new machine rather than my mom's 50 year old one. Solidly made, love the automatic needle threader. Perfect for me - who enjoys making basic pillow cases and curtains and for mending projects.
Written by a customer while visiting singer.com
Customer Rating
5
Singer Heavy Duty Sewing Machine
on May 2, 2014
Posted by: Caroline
from unknown
I love this machine. It is easy to use and easy to thread and fill bobbins. I have recommended this machine to people looking at sewing machines in stores.
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Customer Rating
4
Overall - great
on April 28, 2014
Posted by: Kristel
from unknown
I've used up 2 machines in the past 20 yrs, and this year I received a Singer 4423 (my first Singer) for my birthday! Love it, just took a little getting use to the differences. I love that it is simple and easy to use, but would love an automatic needle down/up option. It is a little noisier than my other machines (Kenmore and Brother), but that's just me. The fact that it is heavy duty was a plus for me - I sew constantly! So far it has handle every project that I've thrown at it!
Written by a customer while visiting singer.com
Customer Rating
5
Singer 4423
on April 19, 2014
Posted by: Margo
from unknown
Very good machine. got things done in no time at all.
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Customer Rating
2
Not completely satisfied
on March 30, 2014
Posted by: Priscilla
from unknown
thread knots up under bobbin alot. Tried to use a Singer bobbin that did not come with the sewing machine because I wanted to use another color thread and the bobbin would not work so I had to take all the current thread off and use the same bobbin that came with the machine.
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