I'm just sewing up a storm... Just love this machine.. Making Masks for family and friends right now. Will be getting started on other projects soon. ALSO, Thank you sooooo much for getting this machine to me so quickly during this pandemic. It was really hard to find a machine in stock anywhere.
I use it for everything and it does great. Works wonderful on jean material and other heavy fabrics, but it also is wonderful for all other materials. Main things that I miss on this product is a needle down position and adjustable speed. I have that on my other Singer machines.
Couldn't get my 40+ year old Singer Stylist 543 repaired recently due to temporary closing of repair shop. Found the 4452 Heavy Duty sewing machine on the website and decided to purchase. No regrets. Only downside is the needle threader doesn't work. Would have rated 5 stars if it would have worked. Love that the app is very helpful! Have used it a few times.
I got tired of fighting with my old machine due to bobbin tension issues and wanted a machine with a stronger motor to sew through heavier fabrics and denim. This one does. Took a while to master the self-threader mechanism but watching YouTube videos for that and buttonhole attachment were extremely helpful.
I had a Classic and moved up to a Heavy Duty. I like It but I expected all parts to be of an upgraded quality. Plastic bobbins and the entire bobbin area are mediocre at best. I'm currently sewing facial masks; fleece robes and upholstery covered pillows, For the price, it's a good machine.
I went with simple and heavy duty, (not a beginner and have had singer and other machines before) it is performing as i expected. Seems well made, i did have an issue with some stitching but i will chalk that up to operator error/new machine. Other than that, all good. I purchased not too long ago when the demand was far exceeding supply and I was fortunate i got a machine and got it quickly.