This is my first sewing machine purchase and I love it so far.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from singer.comBy Devon, Customer Care, September 19, 2020
You picked a great "workhorse" for your first sewing machine. We are honored that you chose a SINGER and that you are now part of our sewing community. In case you weren't already aware, here are some additional resources for you including a free Beginner's Class.
Free In-Store Beginner's Class Store Locator: https://www.singer.com/my-class
I had the 4452 less than two weeks when the automatic needle threader stopped working. I tinkered with it and lost the two tiny screws that are essential to the threader(thats on me). I was not able to locate replacements. I was sewing when the machine made a loud "thud", breaking the needle and froze up the machine. There was ton's thread balls that were difficult to remove. The next thing that happened was the needle thread would not pick up the bobbin thread and then the needle starting hitting the bobbin case. Through a little research on You tube , I believe that the timing was off and the needle holder was too low. I don't believe a new machine should act like this! I was not able to finish my current project. I have sent the machine back for a refund. This caused me a lot of frustration and based on on this I would not recommend this model! I was very disappointed because when it worked, it worked very well and has a lot of good features.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from singer.comBy Suzanne, Customer Care, September 18, 2020
We set a high standard for ourselves, and we’re so sorry to hear that this machine had such issues. Thank you for taking the time to post this review so that we are aware of the situation. Our apologies and we hope that you'll give us the opportunity to provide you with outstanding service in the future.
This is her 3rd 4452 in maybe a 20-year period. She does theatre costumes and clothes and fantasy costumes. Sometimes she or our son over-load the machine with leather, carpet, burlap, or mop yarn (substitute for animal fur or mane). She uses only two stitches of the many available. This basic HD machine, with no computer to foul up, just crunches along.
I ordered this sewing machine for my mother who has been a a seamtress for many yrs. Unfortunately when it takes the thread in, the thread becomes a tangled mess, the type of fabric doesn't seem to matter. My mother has always been faithful to the Singer brand which has made the decision to return this item even more difficult.
Response from singer.comBy Grace, Customer Care, September 16, 2020
Our sincere apologies that your mother had this experience with her Heavy Duty machine. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope you'll give us a chance to provide you with outstanding quality and service in the future.
I purchased this machine to replace a 40-year-old Singer 935 which I dearly loved. The 4452 so far is living up to its predecessor. My only recommendation to Singer would be to put on a six inch longer cord going to the foot pedal. My "sewing room" is my kitchen counter and the cord just barely reaches the floor which causes the foot pedal to float and wiggle around on the floor unless my foot is actually on it.
I just got into sewing this summer. I was sharing my mom's Husqvarna from 1974 (which still runs amazingly), but with so many projects I decided I should buy my own. I am sewing clothes and a quilt currently, and I really just needed a straight stitch, zig zag, and a buttonhole. For my needs this machine is perfect! I have yet to try heavy fabrics, but it sews right over four layers of flannel easily! I was surprised by how useful the needle threader actually is, and the only extra thing I've bought so far is more bobbins. I've only had the machine for a month, but so far so good.