I have used this 4452heavy duty sewing machine to make Western shirt and a cover for my sofa..It has worked beautifully..I so proud I chose this machine..would recommend it to anyone that is serious about sewing..So easy to use..Thank you Singer..
Great machine that feels well built and operates smoothly and quietly. Especially compared to one from another company marketed to beginners. Highly recommended.
I'm new to sewing and a friend had recommended this as a starter machine for a novice and it's perfect: easy to use, intuitive, and with all the basic features I need. It's also lightweight and has a handle on top so it can be moved and stored away easily. The dust cover that comes with it is extremely flimsy, however. You should tear its seams and use its pattern to sew a new one as your first project on this machine.
This was my first time using a sewing machine period. I found the 4452 to be extremely easy setup and easy to use as well. I have already completed two projects and look forward to trying many more.
This is my second singer heavy duty machine. Can't even remember what year I bought my first heavy duty machine from Singer. Living in the country I am constantly repairing jeans ,camo and other heavy duty clothing for my family. Singer machines have never let me down. Wish I could find a Singer to put in my grandmothers Singer treadle cabinet .
Home sewing & mending / used Singers for 40 years. This machine is ok for home sewing but not the workhorse the old ones were. It is lighter (17 lbs) for carrying. Comes with a dust cover but no case. Does not come with a manual***! That must be obtained via computer. Note to Singer: give us the option of requesting a manual at purchase. Not all of us are computer whizzes.
I purchased this sewing machine when my last Bernina electronic sewing machine, after 20 years of service, was unable to be fixed. Most of my sewing now comprises quilts for the local Sheriff's Dept. patrol cars for emergency victims. That said, I also regularly donate larger king size quilts to local organizations for their fund raisers so I am well versed in the uses for a sewing machine. I have been very impressed with this machine. It has given me no problems and it is nice not to have to reset the machine's decorative settings each time I turn it on. I have just completed my fourth quilt om this machine so I am comfortable recommending the machine to anyone who wants a great machine at a very reasonable price.