I have the Singer 4432 HD. I purchased it because my tailor has one at his shop and uses it daily. I figured if it can handle that daily use it should be good for my needs. It has not disappointed. Excellent machine.
A silly comment, but I enjoyed the colour harmonies in this video, the grey machines, blue thread, wall art and shirt, and the vibrant red hair and rich brown walls!
I agree. It’s also about skills. My mom has the basic hand operated fully metal sewing machine from Singer. The old school one. All that machine does is stitch straight. But she has stitched everything on that machine, even jeans and could even do different kind of embroideries on it.
I have been using Singer 4423 since early 2015 for my clothes sewing business in Balikpapan, Indonesia (modiste Samantha). The Singer 4423 became our main sewing machine for 3.5-4 years. then we use a high speed sewing machine as the main machine. The Singer 4423 became a backup but is still used quite regularly today, especially for making buttonholes and sewing that high speed machines can't do. For 10 years the singer 4423 has functioned well and normally. As long as it is cleaned regularly and used appropriately, the 4423 is a pleasant sewing machine with almost no problems. For 10 years there has never been a spare part replacement. all buttons and stitching patterns still work. The engine sound is quite loud, because this is a heavy duty type with a 85/90 watt dynamo. As it ages, the engine sound seems to get a little louder. but still normal. performance of the Singer 4423, comparable to the price. I don't regret buying it.
I really like mine. My wife's niece got me one at Christmas a few years back, and while I had been borrowing a good machine, I wanted one of my own that would be a step up from our entry-level Brother. And it is! I wouldn't want one any faster, since I sometimes would like more speed on a long seam (sewing tarps, for example) but when I try to go fast I quickly find out that my skill can't handle all the Singer can dish out...more would probably be a disaster! I am not very skilled but I do various utility projects where skill is less important than jumping in and getting it done. I find the Singer HD can handle polytarp, denim, and other heavy stuff without bogging and that is good for me. Noise level? It's whisper quiet compared to my table saw, so maybe my standards are different 😅
I have the Singer Heavy Duty 4411sewing machine and the serger Singer ProFinish. I agree with your evaluation. Singer has excellent quality product durable and very easy to operate "once you bother reading the manuals" I sew all my garments and home decor on them and never had any problems. I would recommend these affordable machines. Thanks for your video.
I have the 4423 and love it. Even though I have nothing else to compare it to since this is my first machine, I have loved learning on it and it’s so easy to get going as a beginner.
@@echognomecal6742 I still swear by it and have had it for over a year. I don't see myself getting anything else anytime soon, and you can feel confident in choosing that model.
Excellent review! I’m looking to get a new sewing machine because the Brother that I have is okay, but it always jams even though I do everything right. I was originally looking at the Husqvarna because I had that before but I had to get rid of it because they no longer made parts for it (it lasted almost 20 years!). Knowing that the Singer Heavy Duty works very well, is less expensive than the Husqvarna, and lasted over 7 years and STILL running makes this an option for me. Thank you again!
I am using a Frister & Rossman Beaver 2 it's about 40 years old and still works perfectly. I bought a 4423 it sounds like an old diesel car compared with the beaver 2 lol. You have a wonderful accent ❤️.
Great review...honest and fair. Your point of you, the sewer are actually in charge of your sewing. When there is a machine that can make your project by just laying the fabric on the machine...then we are not in control. Practice. Practice. Practice.
I upgraded my serger from an Elna 945 that was over 20 years old to a Typical industrial serger. Love the industrial, so much nicer to use, and incredibly quiet too.
The Baby Lock serger is the only way to go. No need to adjust tension and the loopers are threaded by a jet of air. I stopped serging because threading was too frustrating on my old machine. I just about threw it out the window. Yes you pay a premium as it is not cheap, but it was well worth it. The only way to fly and not lose your sanity. Thanks for your videos
I have a Babylock serger and have used it on a variety of light cotton woven and knit fabrics, denim, sweatshirt fabric, etc. The surprise came two days ago when I used it on Chiffon fabric! I also have a Babylock sewing machine, sort of mid-level machine. It, too, has done real well with denim, corduroy, knit, lightweight cottons, etc and now chiffon! A lady in our quilt club said she had a horrible time with chiffon, and it was “chewing up the fabric”. In 1972 I had a basic Singer machine, and used it for almost ten years to make all my children’s clothes. I’ve been curious about Singer Heavy duty machines lately, to see if I can recommend them to friends who just want a basic machine and don’t want to or can’t spend much. I must say, though, that no matter what machine you have, it is essential to keep it clean, use the right needle for the fabric you are sewing, and use a new needle every garment or two. It makes a huge difference.
Thanks for video. I have the Singer Heavy Duty 4432, I use it all the time. I also have another machine that stays packed away because with the Heavy Duty I really don't need it. I have the Singer Pro Finish Singer. I just got it and so I'm still getting used to all of the features. I grew up with everyone in my family using Singers so it's a natural choice for me to go to Singer products. My grandmother was a professional sewist and made all of mine and my cousins holiday dresses and a dress for our favorite dolls. I've used this 4432 machine for all of my clothing and for my family. I love it. I bought the set with many feel also, I love to quilting foot and a few of the others.
I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the video, Annie! Heavy Duty 4432 is very similar to my 4423, but yours has more seam options. And feet set is such a good purchase, I've really been enjoying mine!
@@bettyx13 I ordered mine through a sewing store online. I have 2 Singer machines. I use both and love them equally. I have many feet for mine and both can be used interchangeably. I bought an off brand extension table for my 4432 but now Singer does have an extension table for the Heavy Duty. I kind of depends what I'm sewing as to which machine I use, but the Heavy Duty can handle things like denim and heavy parkas much better without any issues. My patchwork was a gift. With the Heavy Duty you cannot go wrong it will handle anything that you sew.
Entertaining video🙂🤗 I started with a cheap Toyota sewing machine. It was jamming a lot, even with 2 layers of thin cotton. The sewing machine technician couldn't find a problem, so I upgraded to a second hand Bernina 1030. It has a kneelever function and needle up/down feature by tapping the heel of the large foot pedal. My mum owns her Bernina 810 for over 40 years or so now and bought it new. So she highly recommended Bernina to me, for a good sewing experience. I love these features a lot and when sewing on a machine without kneelever, my knee swings to the right in open air🤣 I also owned a Toyota overlocker. Eventually I upgraded to a Singer overlocker, the same type as yours, for the built-in rolled hem function. After 5 years I decided to sell the singer overlocker, because it was so loud. Any time I used the machine, I was cursing at it with curled toes. I didn't loved the sound at all and I didn't wanted to spend money on a cleaning/oiling service, for a machine I didn't loved. I remembered how smooth the Toyota overlocker sounded and how easily I could reach all thread guides, by sliding away two doors. This was also a feature the Singer lacked. So I sold the Singer overlocker and bought a second hand Toyota overlocker with the cute light blue dials on the front. I gave it a cleaning/oiling session at the sewing machine technician and i just love it so much❤🥰 The base itself is metal and I think that contributes to the soft sound. So if you would like to upgrade your Singer overlocker in the future, I would highly recommend the Toyota brand. The ones with the round dials, don't have a rolled hem function. But you can luckily buy a separate foot and plate for it.
Thank you for sharing your experience with Toyota - I’ve seen the machines in stores, but haven’t heard much feedback (they aren’t very popular in my country) 🤗
I have the 4423 and love it...very capable domestic sewing machine! I find many people mistake the HD label to mean industrial! NO,NO,NO!!! These machines are not made for high production sewing. Anyone sewing to sell... eventually needs a true industrial.
Thank you! Love the last words. I have seen people execute the most fantastic work on the most primitive machines. I have owned the top of the line fancy SChmancy machines and it didn't make me a better seamstress. I am now the owner of the 4455, and I will make it WORK!! Again, Thank You!
I have tried many different machines a brother embroidery machine with many utility stitches as well but my favourite is my singer heavy duty I use it to stitch everything from chiffon to heavy canvas I would recommend the singer machine I also own a jaguar 900 4 thread over locker it is the best I have used it stitches great I agree 100 percent with you on the singer heavy duty
My industrial straight stitch machine is also quiet - I guess it has to do with very stable mechanism, as it does only one type of stitch and does not have to move sideways🤔
I enjoy my treddle. It can be convered to electric. Belonged to my grandmother. I saw this Singer “geavyDuty” and thought it was too light. Gray makes you think it’s heavy, but it’s plastic. I gifted three Janome 2222 to beginning students. It’s a mechanical machine less expensive than this singer. I’m a life long sewer who is 75yrs old and own many machines, sergers, embroidery combo. I find the best bang for the buck is the brother SE625.
I just bought my wife and daughter a 4452 they've been wanting. I just want them to have a decent machine that isn't filled with electronic gizmos, and will last.
Hi there. Very good video on the singer heavy duty sewing machine and heavy duty serger. I have the Singer Heavy duty 5532 machine and I use to have the Singer serger Pro. 5 thread serger. You did a great job in explaining the differences between the industrial and the home domestic sewing machine. the Singer Heavy duty at 1100 stitches per minute is a pretty good speed for a domestic machine. I find it sews very well and sews heavy items with no problem. There sergers are 1300 stitches per minute even the Singer serger Pro. I also have machines that are Singer that are computerize and sew up to 800 stitches per minute. I have the Singer Signature and the Singer 9970. they practically sew by themselves. I also have the Singer Quartet; it is four machines in one. It is a basic sewing machine, embroidery machine a quilting machine and a surging machine. It is a surging machine by using the cut and sew presser foot. That foot came with all my machines except the Singer serger Pro. I got lots of goodies with my machines including extension tables for all except the singer quartet. Lots of presser feet that came with each one. Really like my singers. I find them reliable machines and enjoy them. Thanks, great review.
I have the Singer 4423 machine. I really like it. I got mine about 9 years ago. It's still sewing well. At first, I thought it was fussy. I got used to it and I enjoy it now.
I have heavy duty and love it I have even used uplholstery fabric leather and it’s good enough for home sewing. Nice review. I had no idea they have sergers of this make.
Been in the sewing industry 50 years.Sewing takes lots of experience, Practice and skill. Most problems are created by the operator. If you are an occasional sewer and want a super reliable machine that will stay in the closet and work when you take it out, Buy a used Japanese made side loader made in the late 1960's to early 80's. A side loader is any machine that loads the bobbin case from the left side and threads the needle from left to right, Because the needle runs along side of the hook it breaks the needle much less. These new machines use plastic gears and toothed cogs. These will break with time, In use or not. They are molded on a metal base and and with the stress they're under to hold the base and with deterioration over time, then just crack or split, Even just sitting in the closet. Almost everything can be done with a zig zag. If it has a separate blind hem stitch then that's a plus. (A stretch stitch does NOT stretch with the fabric) It sews over itself to make the seam stronger so it's less likely to break when the fabric stretches. HD? what does that even mean? Any machine can sew through 6 layers of denim. See what happens when you try to hem a pair of jeans. It'll be great until you come to the side seam. The needle will break on the first stitch of the side seam. Then the broken part of the needle will damage the plastic bobbin case in the Singer HD as with any front loader with plastic parts. You can easily find an old end loader flat bed at a flea market for about $25 and use it to do all sewing and it will last several lifetimes. If you are a beginner to an intermediate of sewing skills, This type machine will work with you to improve your skills and not hamper you like this Singer HD piece of junk.
Junk being sold today. But of course they cost far more. The last list price for the TOL Elna in New Zealand in the mid to late 1980s was around NZ$2400, and with inflation since then you can virtually double that. The cheapest little Bernina (all of them Swiss made) was over NZ$1000.
This is the way. Most new sewing machines are plastic junk designed to wear out. Singer hasn't made a machine worth buying since 1972. Almost all the original sewing machine companies have been bought out and their trusted brand names are now plastered over Chinese made crap. It's tragic, because there are so many great old machines out there in attics and thrift shops just waiting to be rescued.
Love the channel and appreciate your advice. I have more hours in researching the $30. flea market "simple mechanical" Singer I purchased than I have - Sewing. Unfortunately, after a few projects , a few bent needles & a motion wheel that won't turn and do it's job pushing the fabric , I've decided to purchase a brand new, "complex mechanical" Singer. But , ................ There are so dang many to choose from ??? Ugh !! 4411, 4423, 4432, (grey, green 👌or black), 4452 (w/ or w/out bundles) 6360, etc ........ ?? I've sewn patches, sand bag rests for guns, velcro - (hook&loop), two 4 lb wool blankets together, elastic or stretchy fabric, etc ..... I need something ? I'll try to sew it !! Could be thick, thin, hard, soft, make a button hole or 2, ....... I can't think of & don't know what my next repair or solution to a problem may be. My research 1st lead me to think, "get the middle model (4452)" I could just make the $200. price tag. But then, I though, It may be nice to have a kit ......... hey, a table might help ? And, of course, extras (parts & pieces) for my predictable mistakes, losses of parts (memory ... where did I leave that ?) , BREAKAGE ?? OH NO !! 🤭 Being a flat wood carpenter & wood turner , I've come to understand that , along w/the purchase of a machine, there are always blades, belts, bits & such you either find you need to do specific projects or need to replace along the way. I need advice. Epiphrical (?) advice. Confident , Clear , Knowledgeable advice from someone who would know about the things I can't fathom yet w/my limited imagination. a) why a $209. 4423 over the $199. 4452 ? b) can a 4411 ($179) do what a 4452 ($199) do ? c) what does a 4432 ($299) do that the cheaper models don't ? d) get the bundle or not ? (table ? presser foot kit ?? both ???) Julija , ........ CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT I NEED ?? Or , at lease answer these few (?'s) I've thought to ask ?? Thank you for your generous consideration, Sincerely .................... God bless.
I used to love Singer. Their quality has gone down in the last 2 decades. I like the Babylock line! I just bought Babylock Ballad sewing machine and Babylock Victory Serger! I had two Singers Quantum 9910 for 20 years and Singer Serger. I moved from costuming and bridal to quilting (free motion quilting which is drawing with thread) The entry level machines will not cut it with FMQ. But they will usually do the the work of every day sewing. If you have many layers or delicate fabric - pay a little more - don't buy the entry level machine!
I've been using my Singer HD for about 10 years now. I love it, and it had been my main machine since I bought it to replace my 80s Kenmore, which I used as a secondary machine. My only complaint is how noisy the Singer is vs the Kenmore, but the Kenmore will 'bounce' when I sew fast and the Singer is steady as a rock. Also, the hem stitch on the Singer zigs to the correct side, the left side. On the Kenmore, it zigs to the right so I can hem things more easily.
Yes instead of one big peice removed to access free arm on the serger, my singer 14u554 has an actual plastic drawer behind the free arm area.. i haven't been able to have confidence in its use, It only seems to work well on lighter fabrics, but i have not much experience. Sometimes i consider getting rid of it, but it has saved me a little work over all, I think, one thing i learned is if say you have it set up for 4 thread, and threads start breaking., clear the broken thread and keep going. If the upper looper thread breaks put the spreader in. As long as you have the lower looper and either needle, you can finish an edge.
I also have the Singer Heavy Duty sewing machine. By the way, the correct name for the stitch is "stretch stitch" rather than "elastic stitch". Thank you for this review :)
😂 she went to school for this, terminology differs in countries ti mean the same thing. I imagine it bothered you that she pronounces Singer with a zinger 🙄
I’m a professional sewing machine repairer in the UK. Anything with ‘Heavy Duty’ or ‘Jeans’ written on it is generally bragging about its capabilities and certainly not remarkable inside. It might be better than your old one but not the best out there. Spend a bit more and talk to an expert, not a box seller. Agree with other poster about old semi- industrials. Get a good side- loader that’s been serviced and you’ll sail through the heavier stuff. Trouble is- lots of people think new and shiny is the only way to go, particularly if it can just arrive on your doorstep. Don’t get me started on entry level/ budget overlockers! “ I only use it for horse blankets and triple layer surf smocks. Why are the loopers pointing the wrong way?”. Sigh.
Nice video! Another option is a good vintage metal machine with steel gears. The old Singers have beautiful stitches, they're simple and they last. Then in the early 70's manufacturers started using more plastic parts. Grandma's machine is often better than anything you can buy today...BUT for a modern relatively inexpensive machine with automatic threading, I would likely go with a Singer HD model.
I bought the 4423 at the end of Covid after my long serving Pfaff machine succumbed in a basement flood. The Singer 4423 has been nothing but trouble from day one. On arrival I was taken aback by the amount of plastic. First time I used it the needle/bobbing sychronisation jumped out of alignment and I was unable to complete a small simple task since the needle was unable to pick up the bobbin thread. I sent the machine back to Singer, they reset it and I used it again. It did exactly the same thing. Synchronisation jumped out. When I asked the Singer agent why it was jumping out so easily, when it was meant to be a 'heavy duty' machine. I was told that heavy duty did not mean that it could handle thicker fabrics, but rather that it was capable of sewing faster than the standard machine. Who would have thought! I don't use the machine often. I keep it for odd jobs around the house. Mostly sewing repairs. The third time the time machine jumped out of sync, I watched a UA-cam Video and did the repair myself. The machine has been in its box inctive for around 6 months. I pulled it out today to do a small repair on a duvet. I was unable to fill a bobbin with my chosen cotton. The bobbing spinner on the top of the machine no longer turns. The machine runs, the clutch disenguages the main kneedle drive, but the bobbing spindle on the top will not turn. The mechanism runs on a rubber friction wheel pressed agains the main flywheel of the macine. The shaft has not bearings, just a plastic spindle. The rubber enguagement wheel is slippling on the main flywheel. I have now reboxed the machine. Its going back. 4 times used, 4 times a major failure. I piece of junk. Do not buy this machine....or probably any Singer for that matter.
Oh wow, this sounds like an awful experience 😕 Very sorry to hear about your experience, it’s especially weird the agent said ‘heavy duty’ was meant as ‘sewing faster’ - definitely not how it’s advertised!
Perhaps you got a dud machine. It happens. A problem on the production line, at any phase in production, can result in a rotten item or batch. My singer HD is awesome. Sews chiffon to fur fabric to canvass. Great buttonhole too😊
This is too common with Singer Heavy Duty sewing machines. "Heavy Duty" is simply a marketing term. It doesn't mean the machine can handle heavy materials or will sew faster. That's rubbish.
I've never had a Singer, but my mother had hers for many years. I have a Janome now, and I love it. It's a nice, heavy duty machine. I used to have a Husqvarna Viking, and I hated that machine. It never sewed right.
I got a singer 411G from the 50’s. I’ll never go back to a plastic-bomb Singer now, even though I have a Sinfonie 33.. (no idea anymore) bought from Aldi 11 years ago and still does it’s job. My serger is also a cheap one from Aldi but it also does it’s job. If you have the possibility to use a vintage singer do it. Or, if you are in west Germany 😅 tell me. ☺️
I've seen comments that Singer 44xx HD foot pedal is randomly calibrated on the factory and if your unit seems to have trouble controlling slow speeds, the potentiometer inside the pedal is simply incorrectly adjusted. Just open the pedal, readjust the potentiometer to your taste (if you want really slow starts you may have to sacrifice some max speed).
@@habibanasiru6855 Check the pedal to see if it has small hole to adjust he behavior. If not, open the pedal unit, rotate the small potentiometer (variable resistor) a bit and try the pedal action. Repeat until pedal seems to work as expected. Correctly value is somewhere near the middle of the range but the adjustment seems super-sensitive and if you turn it too much, it goes to on/off pedal action again instead of getting even slower. This is fully analog circuit and requires careful tuning, something that Singer skipped in the factory. See video titled "Slow down the Singer Heavy Duty Series on some USA Versions" for an example.
I feel very fortunate to have Bernina machines.i have aBaby Lock Sergey with key air threading which is great. It also has auto tension and i think this is also wonderful. Your comment about adjusting your expectations is a good one. I have a bit of an issue the way the " heavy duty" machine is n labelled and advertised. I think that many people expect, not unjustly,, that this machine can do more. Rest the manual? Yes? My current machine has a bit of a learning curve. At the moment i have my manual beside me as i sew. I'm also working through all of the manual to make sure i really get the most from my machine.
Reading the manual - especially on more advanced machines - is so underrated! I got a new machine recently and the first thing I’m doing is reading entire manual before sewing first seam!😅
To me, mine is very loud but I have sensitive hearing and it probably needs to be serviced. It's also sort of sandwiched between two bookshelves and a wall which also might be a factor. I still think it's a good machine! Maybe if I upgraded I'd realize all kinds of things I'm missing but I have made every garment I've ever made on this machine and had no issues so whatever I'm missing can't be essential. I do despise the Singer walking foot but that's not the machine's fault.
I bought mine on amazon several years ago and I use it most every day . I am a quilter and I have had no problems with this machine .singer heavy duty paid 99.00dollars for it
I have 2 machines, the Heavy duty Singer and a Bernette cheaper. The Bernette is smoother, make precise stiches and make less noise but have 4 steps buttonholes. Whereas the HD is louder, I have lot of problems with thread for example I could have nots or thread jam but have one step buttonholes and can sew fabric layers easily. So I use the Bernette most of the time and can't
Just got my sewing machine 4423 I’m so excited to have it, I need to patch Horse blankets, which has heavy material will it do my sawing machine work for the blankets.
I have a juki, sailrite and singer hd and the singer is my got to. I sew 7-10 hrs / day and I replace it every 12-16 months. It is extremely reliable. I don't care if people say it's not hd. I sew exclusively on heavy weight canvas and it works so well.
Have you found a way to slow down the serger? Even just a light press on the pedal makes it go too fast for me to control and my serging stitches are a bit wonky as stitching as I'm just starting.
From my reading: this is a problem with some of the foot control, not the serger itself. If you google it, you may be able to find out the exact problem, and have it easily repaired/reset
Hi, great video! I was just wondering if you would recommend the SINGER Heavy Duty 4432? I am doing a fashion design degree and I’m thinking about purchasing this particular machine or maybe a brother or janome. Any advice you have would be very helpful, thanks
Great video, thank you ❤ I do lots of paper crafts, like junk journals, scrapbooks, and cards. I sew a lot through paper and other non fabric materials. What's the best machine/ advice for that? Also, how do I take care of the machine that I use for crafts like that?
loved your video,I just purchased both of those machines and I can not for the life of me find an instruction manual for the serger. do you know where I can find one?
What is the industrial machine that you have? Can it sew many layers of fabric? I have 5 different machines but I'm looking for either a heavy duty, or industrial machine, that can sew through several layers of denim.
I used to have Singer entry level machine when in fashion school but the switching sewing pattern gear was worn out and can no longer work perfectly as it used to be. I have industrial machine and the same Singer serger machine as you now. Can I know if you have any problem switching sewing pattern for Singer 4423 after many years of use? I am considering buying it as I need zig zag, elastic and button hole stitches.
I'm looking for a machine that is durable, will last long, NO screen/lcd or any other unnecessary electronics (they break, i don't need them, just want simple), has automatic needle-threader, has top-loading bobbin and uses plastic class-15 bobbins. Has all the basic stitches and stretch-stitch for elastics. I'm considering Singer Heavy Duty 4452, as I will need to sew through leather and jeans occasionally. But I heard Singers break a lot (local sewing repair shop told me). Any suggestions pretty please?
Great video thank you. I have a question, what is your experience sewing leather good such as wallets, belts and other small items? My understanding is that the biggest thread you can use is #69. Does it take a lot of adjustment to sew leather? thank you again!
Glad to hear you enjoyed the video ♥️ As for your question: I only sewn faux leather with this machine and it is much less thick than real one, but the machine handled it very well. To sew leather, it is important to use thicker thread, use teflon foot and leather needle - with these adjustments, sewing should be not difficult 🤗
An industrial with a walking foot is excellent if you are planning on sewing with leather on a regular basis. Domestics aren’t built for leather consistently.
I have this one but it got messed up while I was sewing ripstop nylon.. maybe a little too fast?..and I have no idea how to fix it. The last place I took it to quoted me $600+ to recalibrate it, but if the rod inside was bent, they couldn't guarantee their service could fix it. I'm sad it broke and I've been out a machine for too long, so I'm contemplating the new Singer HD4411 or the HD6700C. Would love your thoughts on that one and the differences you see with manual vs electronic machines with screens and buttons.
Scrunchies are usually made from soft fabrics, so it should be an easy task for 4423 🙂 It should also handle 300 pcs a day, just don’t forget to do regular maintenance and change needles often 🤗
I have the Singer 4432 and I love it and after watching your video I plan on getting the serger. Also, I was wondering what is the brand of your commercial machine? I make quilts and my husband is starting to make leather handbags and a commercial machine would be perfect for him.
Depends of how often you want to sew fabrics/garments like that - if rarely, then 4423 will be able to handle it; but if you want to sew these items to sell and at large quantities - go straight to industrial machine, it will be a significantly better experience, easier to handle such fabrics and overall seam quality will be better and seam nicer looking 🙂 My industrial was ~550euro, compared to ~200euro for 4423, not that big of a difference considering it’s a very long term item.
Yes it is. I'm using it for sewing leather with no probs. You do need to make sure that you're using the correct needle type, presser foot and using strong enough thread to suit your project. The machine doesn't magically do that part for you unfortunately.
Here in (generic third world country) we call those machines " the plastic one", they are very good and reliable, but difficult to master. We still use the cast iron ones and are simpler to use and cheaper to maintain.
Does anyone have problems with shaking/vibrating at higher speed? I even bought a large mouse pad to place undearneath and it s still a problem. I saw a video comparing machines and it seems that it s a thing specific to singer. It s really annoying and not sure how to fix
I personally use Jack A2 model - it’s relatively cheap, has auto-thread cutting and I didn’t have any problems with it in 5 years I’ve been sewing with it 🤗
What’s important to me is to be able to repair my machines myself because repairs can cost nearly as much as the machines and delay my sewing projects. I’m prepared to toss a machine that I cannot fix myself, so I won’t spend big bucks on a new one. Are there company made repair videos for these machines? I have not found any and have relied on individual produced repair videos on You Tube.
i sew 7 8 layers with this- even with brother bobbin case in the machine - service peoples saying me- that's impossible- all I make I make with this- sun sheds in the garden included- I meek few sports vests- that are "bulletproof "range - 7 8 layers/ jeans. faux leather, ripstop, taffeta, fur- all in one seam- well, after 3 years, Singer said NO - we run out of time- could be that. Lots of problems with this machine on stretch fabric, despite stretch stitches- spandex is mission impossible,- no attachment no needle helps.
I have a straight industrial sewing machine, I am thinking of buying a homemade Singer, because of the possibility of changing zigzag and double needle stitches, I want to dedicate myself to making costumes for stage and dance and although the industrial one allows me to sew more layers, it does not have the versatility of sewing elastic fabrics with appliqués and details, do you think it is a good idea? I don't have a Serger, What would you recommend?
I would recommend getting a serger as it will allow to sew very elastic seams. If you’ll be sewing lots of garments with stretch, a coverstitch might also be something worth considering. On my industrial straight stitch machine, I like using elastic thread Seraflex by Mettler - might be useful for you, too🤗
Did you try to put on feet that were meant for the Pfaff machines? I would love to have the bias binder but am not sure if it will work. Great info by the way. Thanks for that.
thank you, very informative, do you think the singer heavy duty could sew through 7 pages of semi thick paper, it's a little thicker than regular printer paper but not as thick as cardstock, it's a good quality paper for my journals, would I use a denim needle? thank you for any information.
Get a vintage Singer. All the tan slanting-o-matics will do that in a heart beat. They are gear driven/direct drive (no belt). Research on You Tube. They outperform new models by far. Loads of helpful videos. They can be purchased from $25-$125. Best of luck. 😊
My singer 4432 went out the time after 3 years of constant use. I spend hell lot of money to fix the time. Only what I did in the meantime- I was seduced by Industrial devices, for which I have no space home - once off industrial to have SINGER out time, with all that SERVICE trouble. Im trying to pick this up-, time is OK now for heavy-duty fabrics- silky, satin, light fabric- stitches are so so messy. Nothing, I need to buy a new machine. I was so upset when all those SERVICE people were saying bad about that SINGER; now I know- one off time- forever off time *messy stitches on light fabric is not a needle issue- is some weird technical issue that manifested on the fabric leads, and foot, in dependence of the angle of sawing- exmp- you can not sew round shapes- collar- without skipped stitches * I am even considering going to Harris Vintage and semi-industrial due to lack of space for industrial- precision!- before, I was considering Singer Overlocker- but now Im convinced- ....
Hello Evelyn! Singer Heavy Duty sewing machine has indicated in manual that standard tension setting is between 3-5, most common being 4 (they say about 90percent of sewing will happen between settings 3-5). Recommended tension settings are also marked on tension wheel - you can notice how 3-4-5 are connected, showing the standard tension range :)
I’ve recently hemmed a pair of jeans on this machine and it handled several layers quite well. Here’s the video I made on hemming jeans using this machine, you can see how many layers it sews through and what seam it creates: ua-cam.com/video/6BK8og59uIQ/v-deo.htmlsi=iwdwi1d1KdfIdLs9. Hope this helps!🤗
$20 for 32 presser feet!? I just paid $22 for a singer non-slip foot and still had to buy an ankle for it because I have an older machine x.x Oh well. Live and learn.
i installed singer heavy duty hook unit inside of both singer pixie and janome sew mini, but i presume the other way could work too which would be funny
I need your help to decide between singer 3505 and brother gs 2700. I have seen the singer 3505 demo and stitch quality is wonderful. I haven't seen brother machines as they are not in local markets right now. Expected in a months time. I like that singer 3505 has blanket stitch that I may use for applique. Brother doesn't have it. Brother has top loading bobbin vs singer having front load bobbin. Brother speed is 860spm while singer is 750 spm. I am a beginner . Please suggest which one of the two should I buy. If you had to choose between front loading vs top loading bobbin, which one will you choose? Thanks!
While I haven't tested either of these machines, I would personally go with the one you already seen, tried and liked - experiencing and liking the machine is a big plus, you will know what you are getting and what to expect. Both these machines are similarly priced and there won't much of a difference in them. Sewing speed is not a big thing, either - most likely you won't often (if ever) sew at full speed and if even if you will - difference between 860 or 750 won't be that noticeable. Now as for bobbin: my domestic sewing machine is top loading and my industrial is front loading; in my personal experience, neither method adds more to sewing quality and you still need to learn to thread machine correctly, that's the most important part, no matter how the bobbin loads. One advantage of top loading bobbin is that you usually can see if the bobbin thread is running low - but it's more of a 'nice-to-have' feature and I would not base choice of machine model on this. To summarize, both these machines are good to start with, both Singer and Brother are known and respected brands, either machine you choose will be great. Putting time into learning and practicing sewing will have much bigger positive impact to your sewing quality than the exact machine specifications. Good luck with your sewing journey! :)
I'm just getting back into sewing after decades off. I really just want to be able to hem pants, jeans, knits, etc. If I were to only buy one machine, do you think I can get away with just a 4 thread serger or do you recommend an actual sewing machine? Anyone here, please comment your opinion. Thanks!!
I would go with an actual sewing machine - serger is a great additional item to have, but it cannot perform nearly as many tasks as sewing machine can!🤗
I have the Singer 4432 HD. I purchased it because my tailor has one at his shop and uses it daily. I figured if it can handle that daily use it should be good for my needs. It has not disappointed. Excellent machine.
A silly comment, but I enjoyed the colour harmonies in this video, the grey machines, blue thread, wall art and shirt, and the vibrant red hair and rich brown walls!
Plus the yellowish of her skin and the redish of her hair creates a nice and subtle contrast for the blue and gray .
@@Earthlight777 so true
It’s not a silly comment 😊 you have the eye of an artist!
You see things I do not.
Me too. It also got my attention. ❤
I agree. It’s also about skills. My mom has the basic hand operated fully metal sewing machine from Singer. The old school one. All that machine does is stitch straight. But she has stitched everything on that machine, even jeans and could even do different kind of embroideries on it.
I have been using Singer 4423 since early 2015 for my clothes sewing business in Balikpapan, Indonesia (modiste Samantha). The Singer 4423 became our main sewing machine for 3.5-4 years. then we use a high speed sewing machine as the main machine. The Singer 4423 became a backup but is still used quite regularly today, especially for making buttonholes and sewing that high speed machines can't do. For 10 years the singer 4423 has functioned well and normally. As long as it is cleaned regularly and used appropriately, the 4423 is a pleasant sewing machine with almost no problems. For 10 years there has never been a spare part replacement. all buttons and stitching patterns still work. The engine sound is quite loud, because this is a heavy duty type with a 85/90 watt dynamo. As it ages, the engine sound seems to get a little louder. but still normal. performance of the Singer 4423, comparable to the price. I don't regret buying it.
hi,im from indo as well and just bought this for home use. what do you usually do for the maintenance? any tips as well?
I really like mine. My wife's niece got me one at Christmas a few years back, and while I had been borrowing a good machine, I wanted one of my own that would be a step up from our entry-level Brother.
And it is! I wouldn't want one any faster, since I sometimes would like more speed on a long seam (sewing tarps, for example) but when I try to go fast I quickly find out that my skill can't handle all the Singer can dish out...more would probably be a disaster!
I am not very skilled but I do various utility projects where skill is less important than jumping in and getting it done. I find the Singer HD can handle polytarp, denim, and other heavy stuff without bogging and that is good for me.
Noise level? It's whisper quiet compared to my table saw, so maybe my standards are different 😅
I have the Singer Heavy Duty 4411sewing machine and the serger Singer ProFinish. I agree with your evaluation. Singer has excellent quality product durable and very easy to operate "once you bother reading the manuals" I sew all my garments and home decor on them and never had any problems. I would recommend these affordable machines. Thanks for your video.
Glad you liked the video, Ginette 🤗 Your machine set is very similar to mine! 🤗
I never read the manual lol. It’s very very easy to use and I also have had no complaints.
I have the 4423 and love it. Even though I have nothing else to compare it to since this is my first machine, I have loved learning on it and it’s so easy to get going as a beginner.
I just got one! Waiting to get unboxed
@@RoaringOrangeI hope you like it! I’m sewing a pouch on mine this very minute!
THIS is the info I needed. Will likely be my 1st (& last?) as well.
@@echognomecal6742 I still swear by it and have had it for over a year. I don't see myself getting anything else anytime soon, and you can feel confident in choosing that model.
Excellent review! I’m looking to get a new sewing machine because the Brother that I have is okay, but it always jams even though I do everything right. I was originally looking at the Husqvarna because I had that before but I had to get rid of it because they no longer made parts for it (it lasted almost 20 years!). Knowing that the Singer Heavy Duty works very well, is less expensive than the Husqvarna, and lasted over 7 years and STILL running makes this an option for me. Thank you again!
I am using a Frister & Rossman Beaver 2 it's about 40 years old and still works perfectly. I bought a 4423 it sounds like an old diesel car compared with the beaver 2 lol. You have a wonderful accent ❤️.
The Frister & Rossman Beaver machine looks like to true workhorse! I bet it sews flawlessly :)
Great review...honest and fair. Your point of you, the sewer are actually in charge of your sewing. When there is a machine that can make your project by just laying the fabric on the machine...then we are not in control. Practice. Practice. Practice.
I now have 11 Singer HDs. I love this machine. I also have a sewing business.
I upgraded my serger from an Elna 945 that was over 20 years old to a Typical industrial serger. Love the industrial, so much nicer to use, and incredibly quiet too.
The Baby Lock serger is the only way to go. No need to adjust tension and the loopers are threaded by a jet of air. I stopped serging because threading was too frustrating on my old machine. I just about threw it out the window. Yes you pay a premium as it is not cheap, but it was well worth it. The only way to fly and not lose your sanity. Thanks for your videos
I have a Babylock serger and have used it on a variety of light cotton woven and knit fabrics, denim, sweatshirt fabric, etc. The surprise came two days ago when I used it on Chiffon fabric! I also have a Babylock sewing machine, sort of mid-level machine. It, too, has done real well with denim, corduroy, knit, lightweight cottons, etc and now chiffon! A lady in our quilt club said she had a horrible time with chiffon, and it was “chewing up the fabric”. In 1972 I had a basic Singer machine, and used it for almost ten years to make all my children’s clothes. I’ve been curious about Singer Heavy duty machines lately, to see if I can recommend them to friends who just want a basic machine and don’t want to or can’t spend much. I must say, though, that no matter what machine you have, it is essential to keep it clean, use the right needle for the fabric you are sewing, and use a new needle every garment or two. It makes a huge difference.
Thanks for video. I have the Singer Heavy Duty 4432, I use it all the time. I also have another machine that stays packed away because with the Heavy Duty I really don't need it. I have the Singer Pro Finish Singer. I just got it and so I'm still getting used to all of the features. I grew up with everyone in my family using Singers so it's a natural choice for me to go to Singer products. My grandmother was a professional sewist and made all of mine and my cousins holiday dresses and a dress for our favorite dolls. I've used this 4432 machine for all of my clothing and for my family. I love it. I bought the set with many feel also, I love to quilting foot and a few of the others.
I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the video, Annie! Heavy Duty 4432 is very similar to my 4423, but yours has more seam options. And feet set is such a good purchase, I've really been enjoying mine!
Where did you buy it?☺️
@@bettyx13 I ordered mine through a sewing store online. I have 2 Singer machines. I use both and love them equally. I have many feet for mine and both can be used interchangeably. I bought an off brand extension table for my 4432 but now Singer does have an extension table for the Heavy Duty. I kind of depends what I'm sewing as to which machine I use, but the Heavy Duty can handle things like denim and heavy parkas much better without any issues. My patchwork was a gift. With the Heavy Duty you cannot go wrong it will handle anything that you sew.
Entertaining video🙂🤗
I started with a cheap Toyota sewing machine.
It was jamming a lot, even with 2 layers of thin cotton.
The sewing machine technician couldn't find a problem, so I upgraded to a second hand Bernina 1030.
It has a kneelever function and needle up/down feature by tapping the heel of the large foot pedal.
My mum owns her Bernina 810 for over 40 years or so now and bought it new.
So she highly recommended Bernina to me, for a good sewing experience.
I love these features a lot and when sewing on a machine without kneelever, my knee swings to the right in open air🤣
I also owned a Toyota overlocker.
Eventually I upgraded to a Singer overlocker, the same type as yours, for the built-in rolled hem function.
After 5 years I decided to sell the singer overlocker, because it was so loud.
Any time I used the machine, I was cursing at it with curled toes.
I didn't loved the sound at all and I didn't wanted to spend money on a cleaning/oiling service,
for a machine I didn't loved.
I remembered how smooth the Toyota overlocker sounded and how easily I could reach all thread guides, by sliding away two doors.
This was also a feature the Singer lacked.
So I sold the Singer overlocker and bought a second hand Toyota overlocker with the cute light blue dials on the front.
I gave it a cleaning/oiling session at the sewing machine technician and i just love it so much❤🥰
The base itself is metal and I think that contributes to the soft sound.
So if you would like to upgrade your Singer overlocker in the future, I would highly recommend the Toyota brand.
The ones with the round dials, don't have a rolled hem function.
But you can luckily buy a separate foot and plate for it.
Thank you for sharing your experience with Toyota - I’ve seen the machines in stores, but haven’t heard much feedback (they aren’t very popular in my country) 🤗
I have the 4423 and love it...very capable domestic sewing machine! I find many people mistake the HD label to mean industrial! NO,NO,NO!!! These machines are not made for high production sewing. Anyone sewing to sell... eventually needs a true industrial.
Can it sew leather please?
yes it does! but not for high production@@Electghosa
To make a good point about mistaking it for an industrial machine. Tbh,I think Singer plays on this, from the colour to the Heavy Duty label.
Yes@@Electghosa
@@Electghosa Yes it can up to three thickness. It can also sow denim.
Thank you! Love the last words. I have seen people execute the most fantastic work on the most primitive machines. I have owned the top of the line fancy SChmancy machines and it didn't make me a better seamstress. I am now the owner of the 4455, and I will make it WORK!! Again, Thank You!
How do i get manual 4423?
There are videos of Italian women using treadle machines to do exquisite cutwork embroideries. Amazing skill and results with 'primitive' machines.
I have tried many different machines a brother embroidery machine with many utility stitches as well but my favourite is my singer heavy duty I use it to stitch everything from chiffon to heavy canvas I would recommend the singer machine I also own a jaguar 900 4 thread over locker it is the best I have used it stitches great I agree 100 percent with you on the singer heavy duty
The quietest sewing machine I've encountered is my antique treadle Singer. It only does straight stitch, but it's blessedly quiet!
My industrial straight stitch machine is also quiet - I guess it has to do with very stable mechanism, as it does only one type of stitch and does not have to move sideways🤔
I enjoy my treddle. It can be convered to electric. Belonged to my grandmother. I saw this Singer “geavyDuty” and thought it was too light. Gray makes you think it’s heavy, but it’s plastic. I gifted three Janome 2222 to beginning students. It’s a mechanical machine less expensive than this singer. I’m a life long sewer who is 75yrs old and own many machines, sergers, embroidery combo. I find the best bang for the buck is the brother SE625.
My mom has a singer from 1969. It still works. It's an industrial with zig zag
I just bought my wife and daughter a 4452 they've been wanting. I just want them to have a decent machine that isn't filled with electronic gizmos, and will last.
That’s a great choice - they will love it and use it for so many years!
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Hi there.
Very good video on the singer heavy duty sewing machine and heavy duty serger. I have the Singer Heavy duty 5532 machine and I use to have the Singer serger Pro. 5 thread serger. You did a great job in explaining the differences between the industrial and the home domestic sewing machine. the Singer Heavy duty at 1100 stitches per minute is a pretty good speed for a domestic machine. I find it sews very well and sews heavy items with no problem. There sergers are 1300 stitches per minute even the Singer serger Pro.
I also have machines that are Singer that are computerize and sew up to 800 stitches per minute.
I have the Singer Signature and the Singer 9970. they practically sew by themselves. I also have the Singer Quartet; it is four machines in one. It is a basic sewing machine, embroidery machine a quilting machine and a surging machine. It is a surging machine by using the cut and sew presser foot. That foot came with all my machines except the Singer serger Pro.
I got lots of goodies with my machines including extension tables for all except the singer quartet. Lots of presser feet that came with each one. Really like my singers. I find them reliable machines and enjoy them. Thanks, great review.
I have the Singer 4423 machine. I really like it. I got mine about 9 years ago. It's still sewing well.
At first, I thought it was fussy. I got used to it and I enjoy it now.
I have just purchased the 4411..I'm excited to start using it 🎉
I have heavy duty and love it I have even used uplholstery fabric leather and it’s good enough for home sewing. Nice review. I had no idea they have sergers of this make.
Been in the sewing industry 50 years.Sewing takes lots of experience, Practice and skill. Most problems are created by the operator. If you are an occasional sewer and want a super reliable machine that will stay in the closet and work when you take it out, Buy a used Japanese made side loader made in the late 1960's to early 80's. A side loader is any machine that loads the bobbin case from the left side and threads the needle from left to right, Because the needle runs along side of the hook it breaks the needle much less.
These new machines use plastic gears and toothed cogs. These will break with time, In use or not. They are molded on a metal base and and with the stress they're under to hold the base and with deterioration over time, then just crack or split, Even just sitting in the closet.
Almost everything can be done with a zig zag. If it has a separate blind hem stitch then that's a plus. (A stretch stitch does NOT stretch with the fabric) It sews over itself to make the seam stronger so it's less likely to break when the fabric stretches.
HD? what does that even mean? Any machine can sew through 6 layers of denim. See what happens when you try to hem a pair of jeans. It'll be great until you come to the side seam. The needle will break on the first stitch of the side seam. Then the broken part of the needle will damage the plastic bobbin case in the Singer HD as with any front loader with plastic parts.
You can easily find an old end loader flat bed at a flea market for about $25 and use it to do all sewing and it will last several lifetimes. If you are a beginner to an intermediate of sewing skills, This type machine will work with you to improve your skills and not hamper you like this Singer HD piece of junk.
I like the domestics made up until the 1980s, mostly metal. They seem far better than the moulded mostly plastic
Junk being sold today. But of course they cost far more. The last list price for the TOL Elna in New Zealand in the mid to late 1980s was around NZ$2400, and with inflation since then you can virtually double that. The cheapest little Bernina (all of them Swiss made) was over NZ$1000.
This is the way. Most new sewing machines are plastic junk designed to wear out. Singer hasn't made a machine worth buying since 1972. Almost all the original sewing machine companies have been bought out and their trusted brand names are now plastered over Chinese made crap. It's tragic, because there are so many great old machines out there in attics and thrift shops just waiting to be rescued.
Love the channel and appreciate your advice.
I have more hours in researching the $30. flea market "simple mechanical" Singer I purchased than I have - Sewing.
Unfortunately, after a few projects , a few bent needles & a motion wheel that won't turn and do it's job pushing the fabric , I've decided to purchase a brand new, "complex mechanical" Singer.
But , ................
There are so dang many to choose from ??? Ugh !!
4411, 4423, 4432, (grey, green 👌or black), 4452 (w/ or w/out bundles) 6360, etc ........ ??
I've sewn patches, sand bag rests for guns, velcro - (hook&loop), two 4 lb wool blankets together, elastic or stretchy fabric, etc ..... I need something ? I'll try to sew it !! Could be thick, thin, hard, soft, make a button hole or 2, ....... I can't think of & don't know what my next repair or solution to a problem may be.
My research 1st lead me to think, "get the middle model (4452)" I could just make the $200. price tag. But then, I though, It may be nice to have a kit ......... hey, a table might help ? And, of course, extras (parts & pieces) for my predictable mistakes, losses of parts (memory ... where did I leave that ?) , BREAKAGE ?? OH NO !! 🤭
Being a flat wood carpenter & wood turner , I've come to understand that , along w/the purchase of a machine, there are always blades, belts, bits & such you either find you need to do specific projects or need to replace along the way.
I need advice. Epiphrical (?) advice. Confident , Clear , Knowledgeable advice from someone who would know about the things I can't fathom yet w/my limited imagination.
a) why a $209. 4423 over the $199. 4452 ?
b) can a 4411 ($179) do what a 4452 ($199) do ?
c) what does a 4432 ($299) do that the cheaper models don't ?
d) get the bundle or not ? (table ? presser foot kit ?? both ???)
Julija , ........ CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT I NEED ?? Or , at lease answer these few (?'s) I've thought to ask ??
Thank you for your generous consideration,
Sincerely ....................
God bless.
I used to love Singer. Their quality has gone down in the last 2 decades.
I like the Babylock line!
I just bought Babylock Ballad sewing machine and Babylock Victory Serger!
I had two Singers Quantum 9910 for 20 years and Singer Serger.
I moved from costuming and bridal to quilting (free motion quilting which is drawing with thread)
The entry level machines will not cut it with FMQ.
But they will usually do the the work of every day sewing.
If you have many layers or delicate fabric - pay a little more - don't buy the entry level machine!
I've been using my Singer HD for about 10 years now. I love it, and it had been my main machine since I bought it to replace my 80s Kenmore, which I used as a secondary machine. My only complaint is how noisy the Singer is vs the Kenmore, but the Kenmore will 'bounce' when I sew fast and the Singer is steady as a rock. Also, the hem stitch on the Singer zigs to the correct side, the left side. On the Kenmore, it zigs to the right so I can hem things more easily.
I also have a Singer industrial. And it is very sturdy. And one of the first pedal sewing machines also from Singer. I am a Singer girl
Yes instead of one big peice removed to access free arm on the serger, my singer 14u554 has an actual plastic drawer behind the free arm area.. i haven't been able to have confidence in its use, It only seems to work well on lighter fabrics, but i have not much experience. Sometimes i consider getting rid of it, but it has saved me a little work over all, I think, one thing i learned is if say you have it set up for 4 thread, and threads start breaking., clear the broken thread and keep going. If the upper looper thread breaks put the spreader in. As long as you have the lower looper and either needle, you can finish an edge.
I also have the Singer Heavy Duty sewing machine. By the way, the correct name for the stitch is "stretch stitch" rather than "elastic stitch". Thank you for this review :)
😂 she went to school for this, terminology differs in countries ti mean the same thing. I imagine it bothered you that she pronounces Singer with a zinger 🙄
I’m a professional sewing machine repairer in the UK. Anything with ‘Heavy Duty’ or ‘Jeans’ written on it is generally bragging about its capabilities and certainly not remarkable inside. It might be better than your old one but not the best out there. Spend a bit more and talk to an expert, not a box seller. Agree with other poster about old semi- industrials. Get a good side- loader that’s been serviced and you’ll sail through the heavier stuff. Trouble is- lots of people think new and shiny is the only way to go, particularly if it can just arrive on your doorstep. Don’t get me started on entry level/ budget overlockers! “ I only use it for horse blankets and triple layer surf smocks. Why are the loopers pointing the wrong way?”. Sigh.
What is a side loader? Do you have a brand name? I am from the USA
Nice video! Another option is a good vintage metal machine with steel gears. The old Singers have beautiful stitches, they're simple and they last. Then in the early 70's manufacturers started using more plastic parts. Grandma's machine is often better than anything you can buy today...BUT for a modern relatively inexpensive machine with automatic threading, I would likely go with a Singer HD model.
I bought the 4423 at the end of Covid after my long serving Pfaff machine succumbed in a basement flood. The Singer 4423 has been nothing but trouble from day one. On arrival I was taken aback by the amount of plastic. First time I used it the needle/bobbing sychronisation jumped out of alignment and I was unable to complete a small simple task since the needle was unable to pick up the bobbin thread. I sent the machine back to Singer, they reset it and I used it again. It did exactly the same thing. Synchronisation jumped out. When I asked the Singer agent why it was jumping out so easily, when it was meant to be a 'heavy duty' machine. I was told that heavy duty did not mean that it could handle thicker fabrics, but rather that it was capable of sewing faster than the standard machine. Who would have thought! I don't use the machine often. I keep it for odd jobs around the house. Mostly sewing repairs. The third time the time machine jumped out of sync, I watched a UA-cam Video and did the repair myself. The machine has been in its box inctive for around 6 months. I pulled it out today to do a small repair on a duvet. I was unable to fill a bobbin with my chosen cotton. The bobbing spinner on the top of the machine no longer turns. The machine runs, the clutch disenguages the main kneedle drive, but the bobbing spindle on the top will not turn. The mechanism runs on a rubber friction wheel pressed agains the main flywheel of the macine. The shaft has not bearings, just a plastic spindle. The rubber enguagement wheel is slippling on the main flywheel. I have now reboxed the machine. Its going back. 4 times used, 4 times a major failure. I piece of junk. Do not buy this machine....or probably any Singer for that matter.
Oh wow, this sounds like an awful experience 😕 Very sorry to hear about your experience, it’s especially weird the agent said ‘heavy duty’ was meant as ‘sewing faster’ - definitely not how it’s advertised!
Perhaps you got a dud machine. It happens. A problem on the production line, at any phase in production, can result in a rotten item or batch.
My singer HD is awesome. Sews chiffon to fur fabric to canvass. Great buttonhole too😊
ur right. the “heavy duty” simply means the inside is made of metal. not good for thick fabric at all
This is too common with Singer Heavy Duty sewing machines. "Heavy Duty" is simply a marketing term. It doesn't mean the machine can handle heavy materials or will sew faster. That's rubbish.
I agree.just bought the bernette b05.expensive and very loud and clunky😢
A speed adjuster is a good feature. My machine goes really fast and sometimes takes me by surprise so i trend to set the speed quite low.
I've never had a Singer, but my mother had hers for many years. I have a Janome now, and I love it. It's a nice, heavy duty machine. I used to have a Husqvarna Viking, and I hated that machine. It never sewed right.
I got a singer 411G from the 50’s. I’ll never go back to a plastic-bomb Singer now, even though I have a Sinfonie 33.. (no idea anymore) bought from Aldi 11 years ago and still does it’s job. My serger is also a cheap one from Aldi but it also does it’s job. If you have the possibility to use a vintage singer do it. Or, if you are in west Germany 😅 tell me. ☺️
I've seen comments that Singer 44xx HD foot pedal is randomly calibrated on the factory and if your unit seems to have trouble controlling slow speeds, the potentiometer inside the pedal is simply incorrectly adjusted. Just open the pedal, readjust the potentiometer to your taste (if you want really slow starts you may have to sacrifice some max speed).
How do I control the speed please? I got a singer serger x5004 hd. It’s too fast
@@habibanasiru6855 Check the pedal to see if it has small hole to adjust he behavior. If not, open the pedal unit, rotate the small potentiometer (variable resistor) a bit and try the pedal action. Repeat until pedal seems to work as expected. Correctly value is somewhere near the middle of the range but the adjustment seems super-sensitive and if you turn it too much, it goes to on/off pedal action again instead of getting even slower.
This is fully analog circuit and requires careful tuning, something that Singer skipped in the factory.
See video titled "Slow down the Singer Heavy Duty Series on some USA Versions" for an example.
I feel very fortunate to have Bernina machines.i have aBaby Lock Sergey with key air threading which is great. It also has auto tension and i think this is also wonderful. Your comment about adjusting your expectations is a good one. I have a bit of an issue the way the " heavy duty" machine is n labelled and advertised. I think that many people expect, not unjustly,, that this machine can do more.
Rest the manual? Yes? My current machine has a bit of a learning curve. At the moment i have my manual beside me as i sew. I'm also working through all of the manual to make sure i really get the most from my machine.
Reading the manual - especially on more advanced machines - is so underrated! I got a new machine recently and the first thing I’m doing is reading entire manual before sewing first seam!😅
To me, mine is very loud but I have sensitive hearing and it probably needs to be serviced. It's also sort of sandwiched between two bookshelves and a wall which also might be a factor. I still think it's a good machine! Maybe if I upgraded I'd realize all kinds of things I'm missing but I have made every garment I've ever made on this machine and had no issues so whatever I'm missing can't be essential. I do despise the Singer walking foot but that's not the machine's fault.
I bought mine on amazon several years ago and I use it most every day . I am a quilter and I have had no problems with this machine .singer heavy duty paid 99.00dollars for it
I have 2 machines, the Heavy duty Singer and a Bernette cheaper. The Bernette is smoother, make precise stiches and make less noise but have 4 steps buttonholes. Whereas the HD is louder, I have lot of problems with thread for example I could have nots or thread jam but have one step buttonholes and can sew fabric layers easily. So I use the Bernette most of the time and can't
researching it on reddit is a mess honestly, such polarizing mixed reviews. but in terms of avaiability this one ended up being most accessible.
Thank you for all the information you shared in your video, very helpful.
Glad to hear you enjoyed it!🤗
I have a Singer Quilters 8000 and I love it
Just got my sewing machine 4423 I’m so excited to have it, I need to patch Horse blankets, which has heavy material will it do my sawing machine work for the blankets.
QUESTION!
Could the heavy-duty Singer handle quilting projects?
I have a juki, sailrite and singer hd and the singer is my got to. I sew 7-10 hrs / day and I replace it every 12-16 months. It is extremely reliable. I don't care if people say it's not hd. I sew exclusively on heavy weight canvas and it works so well.
Have you found a way to slow down the serger? Even just a light press on the pedal makes it go too fast for me to control and my serging stitches are a bit wonky as stitching as I'm just starting.
From my reading: this is a problem with some of the foot control, not the serger itself. If you google it, you may be able to find out the exact problem, and have it easily repaired/reset
Hi, great video! I was just wondering if you would recommend the SINGER Heavy Duty 4432? I am doing a fashion design degree and I’m thinking about purchasing this particular machine or maybe a brother or janome. Any advice you have would be very helpful, thanks
Great video, thank you ❤
I do lots of paper crafts, like junk journals, scrapbooks, and cards. I sew a lot through paper and other non fabric materials. What's the best machine/ advice for that? Also, how do I take care of the machine that I use for crafts like that?
loved your video,I just purchased both of those machines and I can not for the life of me find an instruction manual for the serger. do you know where I can find one?
Can i go for this machine for sewing leather jackets & leather bags ? Singer 4423
What is the industrial machine that you have? Can it sew many layers of fabric?
I have 5 different machines but I'm looking for either a heavy duty, or industrial machine, that can sew through several layers of denim.
If you need to sew lots of denim layers - industrial will handle it best🤗 I use Jack A2
I used to have Singer entry level machine when in fashion school but the switching sewing pattern gear was worn out and can no longer work perfectly as it used to be. I have industrial machine and the same Singer serger machine as you now. Can I know if you have any problem switching sewing pattern for Singer 4423 after many years of use? I am considering buying it as I need zig zag, elastic and button hole stitches.
I personally don’t have issues with switching patterns, but I honestly don’t do it very often🤗
Went from Singer Heavy to old Bernina 803, Toyota. The Bernina with zigzag only is smooth as an industrial but I never use it.
I'm looking for a machine that is durable, will last long, NO screen/lcd or any other unnecessary electronics (they break, i don't need them, just want simple), has automatic needle-threader, has top-loading bobbin and uses plastic class-15 bobbins. Has all the basic stitches and stretch-stitch for elastics.
I'm considering Singer Heavy Duty 4452, as I will need to sew through leather and jeans occasionally. But I heard Singers break a lot (local sewing repair shop told me). Any suggestions pretty please?
I can listen to you say Zinnger all day 😊
Excellent, concise information! Thank you so much!
Great video thank you. I have a question, what is your experience sewing leather good such as wallets, belts and other small items? My understanding is that the biggest thread you can use is #69. Does it take a lot of adjustment to sew leather? thank you again!
Glad to hear you enjoyed the video ♥️ As for your question: I only sewn faux leather with this machine and it is much less thick than real one, but the machine handled it very well. To sew leather, it is important to use thicker thread, use teflon foot and leather needle - with these adjustments, sewing should be not difficult 🤗
An industrial with a walking foot is excellent if you are planning on sewing with leather on a regular basis. Domestics aren’t built for leather consistently.
I have this one but it got messed up while I was sewing ripstop nylon.. maybe a little too fast?..and I have no idea how to fix it. The last place I took it to quoted me $600+ to recalibrate it, but if the rod inside was bent, they couldn't guarantee their service could fix it. I'm sad it broke and I've been out a machine for too long, so I'm contemplating the new Singer HD4411 or the HD6700C. Would love your thoughts on that one and the differences you see with manual vs electronic machines with screens and buttons.
Hi good day. Can u add a session where u explain how to set the tensions for different fabrics
what you think of vintage machine i stopped using my singer 4423 i now use a singer 206d ,306, 319k an 320k i think there way smoother
Love from Pretoria,.South Africa. Will the 4423 be okay for sewing scrunchies only? 300 a day. Please advise😊
Thank you for sharing..
Scrunchies are usually made from soft fabrics, so it should be an easy task for 4423 🙂 It should also handle 300 pcs a day, just don’t forget to do regular maintenance and change needles often 🤗
@@Julija_Gobere thank you very much😊🌻
Hello m I got some material stuck on the Singer Heavy Duty machine and now I can't close the bobbin latch. How can I correct that?
Finally i found your youtube channel 😭
what’s the difference between the 4423 and 6380?
I heard that thus machine can do free motion emproidery. Is it right or not ?
I have the Singer 4432 and I love it and after watching your video I plan on getting the serger. Also, I was wondering what is the brand of your commercial machine? I make quilts and my husband is starting to make leather handbags and a commercial machine would be perfect for him.
Do you think the 4423 is strong enough to sew through canvas/denim jackets like Carhartt jackets in particular?
Depends of how often you want to sew fabrics/garments like that - if rarely, then 4423 will be able to handle it; but if you want to sew these items to sell and at large quantities - go straight to industrial machine, it will be a significantly better experience, easier to handle such fabrics and overall seam quality will be better and seam nicer looking 🙂 My industrial was ~550euro, compared to ~200euro for 4423, not that big of a difference considering it’s a very long term item.
Yes it is. I'm using it for sewing leather with no probs. You do need to make sure that you're using the correct needle type, presser foot and using strong enough thread to suit your project. The machine doesn't magically do that part for you unfortunately.
Whats the maximum height that the presser foot can lift? Is it 3/8" or 1/4"?
OMG! Where did you get that beautiful lamp in the back? Thx for the video btw
Here in (generic third world country) we call those machines " the plastic one", they are very good and reliable, but difficult to master. We still use the cast iron ones and are simpler to use and cheaper to maintain.
Does anyone have problems with shaking/vibrating at higher speed? I even bought a large mouse pad to place undearneath and it s still a problem. I saw a video comparing machines and it seems that it s a thing specific to singer. It s really annoying and not sure how to fix
I have a question- are they good at sewing light fabrics?
I use the HD for silk, satinss, chiffon, etc. No problems going through many proms, weddings, homecoming, pageants, as a pro seamstress.
Great video - thank you... I'm curious as to which Industrial Sewing Machine you would recommend.
I personally use Jack A2 model - it’s relatively cheap, has auto-thread cutting and I didn’t have any problems with it in 5 years I’ve been sewing with it 🤗
Does the bottom (under the foot) come off so you can slip a small arm/ankle holes to better stitch the hems?
What’s important to me is to be able to repair my machines myself because repairs can cost nearly as much as the machines and delay my sewing projects. I’m prepared to toss a machine that I cannot fix myself, so I won’t spend big bucks on a new one. Are there company made repair videos for these machines? I have not found any and have relied on individual produced repair videos on You Tube.
Can this sewing machine be used to sew nylon dog collars and how many layers of nylon do you think it can handle???
Could you alter a carhartt overall with the heavy duty machine? Several layers of denim, as well as over flat fell seams.
i sew 7 8 layers with this- even with brother bobbin case in the machine - service peoples saying me- that's impossible- all I make I make with this- sun sheds in the garden included- I meek few sports vests- that are "bulletproof "range - 7 8 layers/ jeans. faux leather, ripstop, taffeta, fur- all in one seam- well, after 3 years, Singer said NO - we run out of time- could be that. Lots of problems with this machine on stretch fabric, despite stretch stitches- spandex is mission impossible,- no attachment no needle helps.
I have a straight industrial sewing machine, I am thinking of buying a homemade Singer, because of the possibility of changing zigzag and double needle stitches, I want to dedicate myself to making costumes for stage and dance and although the industrial one allows me to sew more layers, it does not have the versatility of sewing elastic fabrics with appliqués and details, do you think it is a good idea? I don't have a Serger,
What would you recommend?
I would recommend getting a serger as it will allow to sew very elastic seams. If you’ll be sewing lots of garments with stretch, a coverstitch might also be something worth considering. On my industrial straight stitch machine, I like using elastic thread Seraflex by Mettler - might be useful for you, too🤗
Is the heavy duty singer worse than the industrial machine for sewing leather and denim?
I have a Singer 4411 machine and I find it to be loud. I love it but it's loud.
Did you try to put on feet that were meant for the Pfaff machines? I would love to have the bias binder but am not sure if it will work. Great info by the way. Thanks for that.
Can the Singer Heavy Duty sew canvas bags, Or think materials?
Yes but you may need to use a "jump hump."
thank you, very informative, do you think the singer heavy duty could sew through 7 pages of semi thick paper, it's a little thicker than regular printer paper but not as thick as cardstock, it's a good quality paper for my journals, would I use a denim needle? thank you for any information.
Get a vintage Singer. All the tan slanting-o-matics will do that in a heart beat. They are gear driven/direct drive (no belt). Research on You Tube. They outperform new models by far. Loads of helpful videos. They can be purchased from $25-$125. Best of luck. 😊
My singer 4432 went out the time after 3 years of constant use. I spend hell lot of money to fix the time. Only what I did in the meantime- I was seduced by Industrial devices, for which I have no space home - once off industrial to have SINGER out time, with all that SERVICE trouble. Im trying to pick this up-, time is OK now for heavy-duty fabrics- silky, satin, light fabric- stitches are so so messy. Nothing, I need to buy a new machine. I was so upset when all those SERVICE people were saying bad about that SINGER; now I know- one off time- forever off time *messy stitches on light fabric is not a needle issue- is some weird technical issue that manifested on the fabric leads, and foot, in dependence of the angle of sawing- exmp- you can not sew round shapes- collar- without skipped stitches * I am even considering going to Harris Vintage and semi-industrial due to lack of space for industrial- precision!- before, I was considering Singer Overlocker- but now Im convinced- ....
Is it loud?
May i know how to go about the tension for good normal stitches on this machine since i have the same type
Hello Evelyn! Singer Heavy Duty sewing machine has indicated in manual that standard tension setting is between 3-5, most common being 4 (they say about 90percent of sewing will happen between settings 3-5). Recommended tension settings are also marked on tension wheel - you can notice how 3-4-5 are connected, showing the standard tension range :)
Thanks for the helpful overview. How is this machine with layers of denim? I'm losing weight and need to take in all my jeans. (newbie to sewing)
I’ve recently hemmed a pair of jeans on this machine and it handled several layers quite well. Here’s the video I made on hemming jeans using this machine, you can see how many layers it sews through and what seam it creates: ua-cam.com/video/6BK8og59uIQ/v-deo.htmlsi=iwdwi1d1KdfIdLs9. Hope this helps!🤗
@@Julija_Gobere Super! Thank you, that looks manageable. Methinks I'll start with something more simple first, though. Thx again for your guidance!
$20 for 32 presser feet!? I just paid $22 for a singer non-slip foot and still had to buy an ankle for it because I have an older machine x.x Oh well. Live and learn.
I did not have big expectations for that presser feet set, but it turned out to be a really good one! Glad I gave it a try🤗
What kind of machine do i need to sew Dan cord stapping? I will need to sew 3 layers together
Does the 4423 have a needle down setting when it stops?
i installed singer heavy duty hook unit inside of both singer pixie and janome sew mini, but i presume the other way could work too
which would be funny
On the scale of 10 what number would you rate the heavy duty noise ..?
7.5 probably. It's a noisy machine, but it's not the noisiest one I've ever used
Singer gets a bad rap; for the majority of home sewers, they're good and work fine.
I need your help to decide between singer 3505 and brother gs 2700. I have seen the singer 3505 demo and stitch quality is wonderful. I haven't seen brother machines as they are not in local markets right now. Expected in a months time. I like that singer 3505 has blanket stitch that I may use for applique. Brother doesn't have it. Brother has top loading bobbin vs singer having front load bobbin. Brother speed is 860spm while singer is 750 spm. I am a beginner . Please suggest which one of the two should I buy. If you had to choose between front loading vs top loading bobbin, which one will you choose? Thanks!
While I haven't tested either of these machines, I would personally go with the one you already seen, tried and liked - experiencing and liking the machine is a big plus, you will know what you are getting and what to expect. Both these machines are similarly priced and there won't much of a difference in them. Sewing speed is not a big thing, either - most likely you won't often (if ever) sew at full speed and if even if you will - difference between 860 or 750 won't be that noticeable. Now as for bobbin: my domestic sewing machine is top loading and my industrial is front loading; in my personal experience, neither method adds more to sewing quality and you still need to learn to thread machine correctly, that's the most important part, no matter how the bobbin loads. One advantage of top loading bobbin is that you usually can see if the bobbin thread is running low - but it's more of a 'nice-to-have' feature and I would not base choice of machine model on this.
To summarize, both these machines are good to start with, both Singer and Brother are known and respected brands, either machine you choose will be great. Putting time into learning and practicing sewing will have much bigger positive impact to your sewing quality than the exact machine specifications. Good luck with your sewing journey! :)
Great video. Thank you so much!
I'm just getting back into sewing after decades off. I really just want to be able to hem pants, jeans, knits, etc. If I were to only buy one machine, do you think I can get away with just a 4 thread serger or do you recommend an actual sewing machine? Anyone here, please comment your opinion. Thanks!!
I would go with an actual sewing machine - serger is a great additional item to have, but it cannot perform nearly as many tasks as sewing machine can!🤗