Customer Reviews for Singer - 4411 Heavy Duty Sewing Machine - Gray
Customer Rating
4
somewhat happy
on June 6, 2013
Posted by: Joan
from unknown
my chief complaint is threading the bobbin is a bit confusing per the video and more often than not when you back stitch you end up with 4 threads instead of 2, my sewing teacher says she has found this to be a problem with this machine with her other students too.
I have a long history of industrial experience, doing upholstery work. I bought this machine about 8 months ago and have used it almost daily for 8 months. The only time I get frustrated is when it's my own fault. I have run 10 layers of fabric, or 6 layers with the both hook and loop sides of Velcro, or 6 layers, going over zipper teeth with no problem. I can honestly say I've abused this machine and didnt expect it to last this long, to date have far more than got my money's worth, but it's still running great. The feed dogs and motor don't labor at all while running all of this stuff through it. It doesn't have all the features for "foo-foo" applications such as "needle down" and other computerized functions,it doesnt sew on its own, you have to use the pedal, but it's an absolute work horse and I would recommend it to anyone.
This machine is okay for some basic every day sewing. However, I sew for long periods of time. This machine is not made for that. First, in every Singer machine I have bought, I have to fix the bottom tension. The factory settings just don't work. After long periods of use, the timing will start to go out. I have to stop using it for almost the rest of the day before I can start using it again. It does do pretty great with layers! Thick layers too!
I loved this machine for the first 10 hours I sewed on it with my Mom who has sewn for over 40 years. Then the bobbin jammed up and it hasn't worked since :( I tried to call the customer service center multiple times with no success. We just don't understand what went wrong and now cannot get an answer from Singer as to how to get it fixed or get a new machine.
I bought this machine to use for daily sewing. I don't think it was made for that much use. The death of the machine happened 8 months after I got it when I dropped the feed dogs, they would not come back up. I have seen others comment on the same problem. So, just don't ever drop the feed, and you should be okay...but it's a feature that SHOULD work if it's on the machine. Not a very good machine, quality wise either.
I love it. I was pleasantly surprised to see that with this machine you have the ability to set your own width and length AND the needle can change positions. I found that some of the new machines have only the preset stitches and you do not have the option to change the width or the length. I have been very happy with this machine and it is heavy duty. I have no trouble sewing thru heavy materials. I LOVE this machine!!!
Bought the machine 3 days ago wanted to use for heavy duty material sewing. Took the machine out of box, then changing the needle to a heavy sewing one. The needle would not stay inside holder. Noticed the screw pin was broke. Took the machine back to JoAnn Fabrics in Redwing MN, where I bought the machine. Would not exchange or refund my money!!! JoAnn does not stand behind there vender, " Singer" and "Singer" will not Stand behind JoAnn Fabrics. Very upset. Where is our customer service?