I bought this machine and immediately had issues with it. Needle bar was set back to far and was hitting the plate broke a lot of needles right off. Not impressed. Took a month to get it repaired
I've owned several makes of sewing machines in my lifetime, as I began sewing at the age of 13, but this Singer 4432 machine is the best I've purchased. I am able to sew with confidence that I can be satisfied with the end result. No ripping stitches etc. I love the feel of the heavy duty sewing.
We bought five of these machines for my university costume shop, earlier this semester. They are valiantly withstanding the rigors of the freshman sewing class and my 15 costume crew students.
After using the pfaff 130 most of my life I purchased the 4432 for its affordable price, lighter weight for travel and general trust of singer products. Although by no means heavy duty to which I was accustomed, it is very efficient for quick sewing and easy adjustment of tension and varied stitches. A general easy machine for a beginner young or old.
I bought several machines for my granddaughter. As she got older, I bought the next upgrade machine. A small beginner's simple operator, the next size up with zigzag, then now a heavy duty operating as her dress making skills improved over the last 10 years. Never any problem