I have only had my new Singer sewing machine for a few weeks but it has worked great even when sewing through several layers of fabric. It is one of the less expensive models but I did not need a lot of bells and whistles. I was taught to sew on a Singer machine, my mother used the same black Singer her entire life. My sister has it now and I'm sure it still works today.
I bought the Heavy Duty 4411 and over all I really like it. The only problem I see is that it came with an LED light directly connected to the machine. I was curious on how to change the light should it "go out", so I looked it up in the manual. The manual displays a "screw in" light bulb, which is an easy way to replace it - too bad I do not have this option. I have no idea how this light can be replaced if it goes out.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from singer.comBy Grace, Customer Care, August 20, 2020
The LED light was a running change made during production. If looks like you have a version of the manual that was not revised. The LED light assembly will last many hours compared to a standard bulb. Also the LED does not generate heat so sewing and having your hands near the needle area will be more comfortable. A request to have the newer LED version of the manual has been submitted to the webmaster.
Singer brand sewing machines are the best. I learned on one and when my old one finally broke after 20 years. I had to get another singer. Great sewing machines...
Not the right machine for me. I assumed heavy duty meant ability to handle heavy duty sewing. In my short time using the machine, it was more industrial than heavy duty. Not easy to thread the bobbin, foot lever on back (prefer side), and the hand wheel was stiff and required additional pull. One other item I wasn’t fond of, when stopping the needle would stop instantly - not finish the stitch. This required more physical use of the hand wheel. I have bad wrists and elbows dour was a deal breaker for me. On the upside, it was well built and heavy.