This is a simple great machine. I've the same model# for over 30 years and just gave it to my daughter for her to learn how to sew and bought myself a new one the same model#. It's been just as great so far.
Mostly pros, some cons. Pros: good speed; can sew heavy fabrics, comes with walking foot (wonderful!); has a foot tension dial; winds a good bobbin; haven’t tried the buttonhole function yet; removable arm is easy
Cons: the foot is not changeable by hand!! Unbelievably, you need a special tool/screwdriver and have to turn the machine on its side and have super-dexterity to just change the foot!!; bobbin cover pops on and off but is difficult to get in (as opposed to one that slides); throat is smaller than my 1990s lower level Singer; needle placement does not seem to align with the seam guide lines (e.g., 5/8 isn’t accurate); bobbin tangles easily until you get used to turning the wheel the right amount after done with a stitch run;
Singer always has been the best sewing machine in the market! Quality, endurance and beautiful seems! It was what I expected, no surprises..the best always!
The Bobbin holder already broke and they won't even contact me to get this fixed
Response from singer.comBy Customer Support, June 16, 2026
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I’m absolutely happy with my purchase of the Singer Heavy Duty 4452 Sewing Machine, My previous machine was also a Singer purchased in 1980. Since my original machine had worked so well I wanted to stay with the brand. I like that this machine has the needle threader. I also appreciate the other newer features.
Doesn't work properly. No real help. Was a waste of money
Response from singer.comBy Customer Support, April 28, 2026
Thank you for posting a review and we’re sorry to hear that your experience was not of the quality you expected. We would like the opportunity to make this right. Please email us at https://www.singer.com/Contact-Us and a Customer Care agent will be glad to help.
I bought this machine when I stripped the gears on another brand and model. I sew very thick amounts of fabric and discovered a heavier duty model was needed. So I went back in time to a Singer. I am 1 very happier sewer since zi came back to Singer and upgraded to a 4452! I ❤️ all aspects this machine!