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Singer - 4452 Heavy Duty Sewing Machine - Gray
Average customer rating
4.2
(650 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 650 reviews
5 Stars
418
4 Stars
118
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
23
1 Star
63
85%of customers recommend this product.
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254 out of
300)
Customer Reviews for Singer - 4452 Heavy Duty Sewing Machine - Gray
Customer Rating
4
Love it, but quality control a bit lacking
on May 28, 2020
Posted by: ej
from Georgia
I love this machine. It feels solid, it can get through 12 total layers of topstitching when making masks (needs some manual help), I like the look, it's easy to use, and has all the standard controls (i.e. foot pressure, left-right needl position, etc). I recommend! However, I've got some cons that I think probably deserve some attention from Singer. Cons: Foot pedal was overly sensitive, in my opinion. I fixed that by opening the pedal and turning down the little potentiometer (with power off). The metal plate holding the light was loose. I tightened the screws. That also tightened up the end cap. Bobbin tension was about 30grams (using polyester dual duty "nothing special" white thread. Also tried black), resulting in me needing to use a top thread tension of about 8 or 9. I got a tension gauge, measured the bobin tension, and fixed it. I'm not using a top tension of about 6 to reach balance. I've got a 150g gauge on the way to check that, although I can't get the top off (hidden snaps?) to adjust the tension wheel adjustment screws. Foot pedal cable too short for a standing desk. I realize this is a relatively new phenomena, but it seems like the cord should be at least a bit longer. I fixed it by splicing in 16 gauge cable. The manual is missing (online only) and is missing quite a bit of maintenance detail. For example: No instructions at all for removing the bobbin case (critical for cleaning and adjusting the bobbin tension), or where to apply oil.
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Customer Rating
4
She's a Trooper
on May 25, 2020
Posted by: What, No!
from LV, Nevada
I have had do this machine for a couple of years now. Purchased because my dog murdered my last one by trying to climb into my lap while I was sewing and dragging it down... he weighs 90lbs. It was irreparably damaged and I was in the middle of a project, so I was limited to what was in stock nearby. In the beginning, I hated this machine. We were so much not friends. I hated (still hate) the flat base and all the other little "not my machine" quirks. I have since come to realize that this is a laid-back, decent machine which will get the job done if you are willing to work with it, and I feel bad for hating prematurely.... story of all my friendships really. We now cocreate quite peacefully. I do occasionally run into the random tension issue that some people have brought up, but I have never met a machine that didn't need occasional adjustments and it isn't hard. Takes about fifteen minutes to get it back to perfect; just take a deep breath and adjust. It is a good bit louder than many modern machines, but not louder than my last machine or the industrial machines at work, so a non-issue for me. I just found the feed dog drop switch TODAY! It is a little bit hidden. It is less fancy than my last machine, which I initially thought would be an issue, but so far we have not run into a single project that it couldn't handle. It's a good machine. All it wants is to be loved.
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Customer Rating
1
waste of good sewing money!
on May 25, 2020
Posted by: dee
from Tennessee
i would not waste another penny especially on this machine , i own 2 other singer machines and this by far is the worst new machine i ever purchased. my old stylist is by far the best one that i own . but after all the tension problems with this machne even with two diifferent threads one in the bobbin and one one top it has sewing mistakes you have to use the same kinda thread above and below. threads always breaking tension is always needing adjusting . its horrible !!
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Posted by: Mike V
from Columbiaville Mi
Verified Purchase:Yes
Usedit to restich a boat tarp instead of paying $900 for a new custom tarp. Finished the job in 3 hours. Very fast if you want it fast! I used coats outdoors thread too. Thick stuff. Now I will probably sell the machine on marketplace for 50$ more than I paid for it.
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Posted by: Patti
from Baltimore, MD
Verified Purchase:Yes
I decided to learn how to sew during this epidemic. With the help of you tube, the Singer manual, and Singer tutorials, I am now making cloth face masks and sharing them with friends and family. I find sewing very relaxing and look forward to fixing my own damaged clothing from now on! :-)
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Posted by: outsidetheboxprimitives
from Washington, PA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I was desperate for a machine, but read such bad reviews, I took the chance, and they came thru more than I could ever have imagined! I love this machine, it's the best I have ever had in 50yrs of sewing! I can't thank you enough
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Posted by: Morgan
from St. Louis, MO
Verified Purchase:Yes
I've been hand sewing for years, but was always too intimidated by the prospect of a machine to pick one up. I got this machine now that I decided to take the plunge, and it has already been worth every penny. It was super easy to set up, and I was away and sewing comfortably within a few minutes. The speed is something I consider a big pro, as well as the amount and thickness of fabric it can handle. The number of stitches also offers more variety than I need at this level, and I don't see myself outgrowing that any time soon, if ever. An important note is that the manual for this machine exists solely online as a PDF. For me, this is actually a pro, as it allows me to use my phone as a manual when at the machine and search through it with ease. I know others may not feel the same way or may prefer a paper manual, so if you're among that number, I would just remain cognizant of that fact when purchasing. (You could also always just print it out after downloading it, in any case)
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Customer Rating
5
I definitely recommend this machine! We have bonded! Lol! !
on May 22, 2020
Posted by: MB
from Venice Florida
Verified Purchase:Yes
I started making masks on another brand machine, and had so many problems. It could not handle even the lightest weight fabrics. I finally decided it was time I returned to the brand my mother used, and I originally learn on. Singer is the best!
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