I've been using this machine to make masks, which has been a great opportunity to learn basic sewing. This model is sturdy and has been able to withstand my clumsiness (which is why I chose the heavy duty model -- I tend to break things easily). It's also user-friendly and intuitive. I love this machine!
This machine is wonderful. It's quite powerful and can plow through many layers of fabric. The only complaint I have is that the machine is quite loud.
I'm a rookie sewing-guy. Got this model 4452 after having used my wife's other brand. I love it. It's especially adept at multiple fabric layers. My mom would have been proud!
I've only had the privilege of using this machine for a couple of weeks to make about 100 masks for covid-19. So far it has been a pleasant experience for me.
I love this machine and I use it constantly. I have run into one problem. The machine advertises that you can sew fast with it, but if I do, the upper tension messes up and I have to pick out the stitches, rethread the machine and start over. As long as I remember not to sew too fast, there are no problems. It really is heavy duty, and for the price, it's an excellent choice.
I have only had this sewing machine for a couple of weeks, but so far it has met my expectations. Ask me again in a year and I expect I would have a more solid recommendation. The last Singer I owned was purchased by my mother in 1961. I had to give up on it after 50 years. I do still own a Singer Vibrating Shuttle originally owned by my great grandmother and it still works, even the bobbin winder. I have owned one sewing machine that was not a singer and it lasted less than two years. It was not sturdy enough for the type of sewing I like to do.
Right now making facemask for all my family and surgical hats for my sister that works is ICU. Was a pleasure to make and having the machine run right.