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Reviews for 4423 Heavy Duty
Heavy Duty Sewing Machine, 23 Built-In Stitches, 1,100 Stitches per Minute, Stainless Steel Bed Plate
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Great machine for little money!
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Pros: Good Value, Great Features, Easy To Use, High Quality
16 out of 16 people found this helpful.
Couldn't be more pleased with this 4423. It's my my workhorse--handles everything. Bought it to have for the heavy jobs and also to have as a 2nd machine for when I'm sewing something which requires thread color changes often. This machines handles it all with ease and power. When I got it I took a strip of denim and folded layers in here and there to see how it would sew. This machine sewed down the strip up and over the humps like butter and without a vibration either. I was impressed as I had 14 layers in the little lumps. This would be a good starter machine for a beginner or to have as a 2nd machine for the heavy sewing. It does an equally nice job on sheer fabrics too. I am very happy with this machine! Just remember to use the correct size needle for the sewing job you're doing and you won't have any problems.
"A Guy Machine"
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Pros: Good Value, Great Features, Easy To Use, High Quality, My Dogs Like It.
Cons: My Tailor Hates It.
15 out of 15 people found this helpful.
I'm a 66 year old male and I needed a "guy machine" not a wimpy to many buttons kind of machine. Don't get me wrong the Singer 4423 has lots of extras. The 4423 was the perfect choice. I'm big in the belly and short in the legs so I always have a problem with pants that are too long legged. It cost me $8.00 every time I had my pants hemmed up. The Singer 4423 does the job easily. Like I said I'm a little too round so button popping is also a problem. The 4423 has an easy button sewing foot. No more sticking my fingers trying to hand sew those suckers. Oh and my eyes are a bit tired so threading a needle has always been a challenge. No more, the singer 4423 has a really great built in threader. At 1100 stitches per minute it made fast work of some black-out curtains I made for my t.v. room. the Singer 4423 is so much fun to use I'm constantly looking around my house to find something to sew. For instance my dogs chew up their stuffed toys. But now they are happy because I can sew up their toys instead of throwing them out. There, another savings. The 4423 has already paid for itself. My 92 year old mother has a Singer she bought during WW2. She still has it and it still works perfectly. That's why I knew my 4423 would be a great machine. Love it-love it-love it.
Excellent Machine
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Pros: Good Value, Great Features, Easy To Use, High Quality, Versatile
9 out of 9 people found this helpful.
Although I have to admit, I am new to sewing. Being a Man its kind of hard to find information on the subject. After doing some research on sewing machines, I chose the 4423 Heavy Duty model. My initial intention was to use it for sewing garment quality leather. It worked well, seeing how I had NO sewing experience what so ever. I then moved onto other projects, little ones like sewing two coats for two pups. It worked really well for this. I have to say, this machine is sturdy. I have since moved onto other materials, namely 80% polyester 20% Lycra. After realizing the importance of needles, with the leather. I quickly went and bought some ball point needles. I have to say, you have to have the right tools for ANY given job. This machine really does handle it. Looking for different presser feet, there are alot of them which fit this machine. At the nearby Singer Authorized Repair facility, they toolk the time to try out several different ones with me. Online they do not offer a big selection of available presser feet. I have a pretty good list of new items, I eventually will need. At the store where I purchased this machine, they tried to sell me a different make, other than Singer, but seeing how My Grandmother used a Singer, My Sisters used Singer's, I felt relatively secure in choosing a Singer. The quality is excellent and this machine really does a good job. Money well spent if you ask me.
test drive it first
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Pros: Good Value, Great Features
Cons: Boxy Casing
6 out of 7 people found this helpful.
I purchased this machine over the internet by the description and picture of the machine. I am a seamstress and sew approx. 55 hours a week. I was looking forward to a heavy duty machine that still had metal parts.
I was disappointed in the boxy style of the casing as the needle is hard to change, and threading is harder - even with the auto threader.
I patch jeans frequently and do so by turning the leg inside out. I cannot see to sew the patch down as the casing edge is too far in front of the needle. I like the built in stitches, easy to use.
The instruction book is very basic and not helpful if you need to trouble shoot, nothing about cleaning/lubricating the machine.
The machine is a good value for the money but not what I was hoping for.
I won't buy sight unseen again!
Excellent machine!
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Pros: Good Value, Great Features, Easy To Use, High Quality
5 out of 5 people found this helpful.
I received my machine about a month ago, and have been using it off and on since for several diffent projects. I am a basic operator, out of practice and behind the times.The manual makes set up and usage easy. The machine has plenty of power and is user friendly. Changing feet and using the needle threader take a little getting used to, but that was the inexperience of the operator, not the difficulty of the machine. I have had no problems with it yet, and am very pleased with the performance. Excellent value for the money!
Used Long Enough To Review
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Pros: Good Value, Great Features, Easy To Use
Cons: Stitches Bunch And Knot Too Often.
4 out of 4 people found this helpful.
I have used this machhine long enough to review properly now. I like the features offered. I really like having such complete control over the stitch length and widths. Yes it will sew over thick material but unless you have some momentum going, the thread will bunch up and tangle. I seem to have a lot of trouble with the knotting of thread when I sew over thickness. Changing needles don't seem to help. But overall, this is really a good machine to sew with.
Just received my new Singer 4423.
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Pros: Good Value, Great Features, Easy To Use, High Quality
4 out of 4 people found this helpful.
Only had it for a couple days. Took a few hours to go through the manual and learn all the features. It's a lot like the last Singer machine I've had for over 40+ years. It's a great machine for what I need, which is mainly for repairing stuff. Will be trying to make some curtains and light clothing. I like that it will go through heavy layers and it sews fast!
I like that it only weighs 17 Lbs. and is smaller that my last machine.
I would recommend this machine to friends.
My new singer
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Pros: Good Value, Great Features, Easy To Use
4 out of 5 people found this helpful.
I have had this machine for awhile but just started to use it. I like the fact it sews through many layers, as I use on jeans a lot. My only complaint is that it is very noisy. It seems to thud very loudly.
Learned a lesson.
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Cons: Not User Friendly
4 out of 5 people found this helpful.
As an experienced seamstress for 40+ years, I learned not to buy without physically seeing and 'test driving' a new machine. While this machine has great built-in features that are fairly easy to use, ( I had to get better instructions from the internet to use the buttonholer), I would not recommend this to anyone. The Boxy style of the machine makes changing a needle very frustrating as you cannot see to hold the needle when inserting it into the proper place. The needle is hardly visible, so the needle threader is handy but not easy to work. I patch and mend jeans frequently and do not use this machine at all for that. I tried, but again because of the boxy design I could not see the inside of the leg or the patch itself to stitch down. And where are the instructions/diagram for lubricating this machine? I have sewn on and owned Singer machines for years, but I am very disappointed in this model.
It's a workhorse
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Pros: Good Value, Easy To Use, High Quality
3 out of 3 people found this helpful.
I LOVE this machine. I use it every day for many hours a day. It easily sews through several layers of fabric at a time.
The speed of the machine is amazing! I have only had this machine for about 3 months so far, but have no complaints.
Great machine
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Pros: Good Value, Great Features, Easy To Use, High Quality
3 out of 3 people found this helpful.
I have used and had singer machines for over 50 years. I now make Renaissance clothing and needed a heaver machine. This machine took some time to get use to, but it works great, can sew heavy or light material without a problem.
Best Purchase
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Pros: Good Value, Great Features, Easy To Use, High Quality
3 out of 3 people found this helpful.
I had a singer yrs. ago & bought a different one that was suggested to me by a friend who said it was better. Wrong. I am back to a singer & love it.This machine is great for what I wanted to use it for. Will go through light or heavy material & easy to use & thread does not jam up like the previous one. Very good machine.
4423
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Pros: Good Value, Great Features, Easy To Use, High Quality, Sews Beautifully
3 out of 3 people found this helpful.
B. eautiful machine. Heavy duty. Easy to thread and love the threading numbers on the machine. I have a large commerical machine for upholstery weight fabrics, but this 4423 will make beautiful pillows and I have the attachment for ruffler that I can't have on the commerical machine. I highly recommend this machine and easy to transport from job to job.
Great Choice
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Pros: Good Value, Great Features, Easy To Use, High Quality
Cons: None
3 out of 3 people found this helpful.
I couldn't wait to get this machine home to try and I wasn't disappointed. Why Singer? I just gave up my Singer Geni that I purchased in 1972. I worked that machine to death for all those years and never once had to have it repaired.This machine has so many wonderful stitches and they are easy to use. Love this machine. The stitches are just perfect and it sews so quietly. I might just buy another Singer when this one is 40 years old!
takes time to adjust to it
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Pros: Good Value, Great Features, High Quality
Cons: See Review
3 out of 3 people found this helpful.
My previous Singer machine had automatic tension adjustment and this machine is all done manually. It was frustrating to me at first to get it adjusted properly but finally at #5, it sews like it should. The more I use it, the more I'm liking my machine. I had no problems adjusting to doing the bobbin a different way and I can tell that it has speed through different types of materials. I believe I did make a good choice and I'm sure that after a few months of regular use, I will say I love my machine.
It is so-so heavy duty machine
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Pros: Easy To Use
Cons: Few Features, Buttonhole Dial
3 out of 4 people found this helpful.
I have been using that for 4 months now. I always used my mother's oldest singer machine that last 20 years. But this machine was my graduation gift. I found few issues that need to be resolved. For example, the buttonhole foot, the function was not properly. It would not move to number 2 to 4. It stayed on number 1. The manual instruction was too basic. It would not help this troubleshooting. Button Foot works fine but not the buttonhole foot itself. The dial would not send the machine to make it function.
I want to warn you to be aware that sometime bobbin gets stuck because that I realized the number 3 (Thread Take-up lever) would not hold the string very well if you sew over time and it get jabbed to cause the material stuck or bobbin thread oddly on the underneath of material. If it happens to you, make sure check the Thread Take-up Lever because sometime the string would not stay in. I wish that Thread Take Up Lever has hole itself, not slide under and hold it.
Underneath Needle plate over, be aware that it can cause strings stuck sometime. I had to remove out and clean it out and to make sure it works fine. It was time consuming because there is no manual how to fix or clean it. I had to assume myself if it works right. (Wish that tools like screw or Flat head screw included for this machine) Many tools that were too big for this machine or others so i had to use the smallest tool but could not find one so my friend had to make it and bend the length to make it work. Prefer to have singer tools which it would be nice.
Other than that, I like this machine for my first time sewing. I had other Singer Machine (cant remember the number) it was a huge problem and I had to send it back. Secondly, I like this machine and it was okay reasonable price but the function itself is not emphasized as heavy duty than I would thought.
I hope someday Singer makes Foot speed control that has adjust or dial speed number to control the speed. I had hard time to control it. It would be nice to have accommodation for me. Like, slow, medium, fast, umlimited dial.. Something like that.
my first machine
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Pros: Good Value, Great Features, Easy To Use, High Quality
2 out of 2 people found this helpful.
My very first sewing machine and I am very pleased. Easy to use. I'm just learning so I'm not familiar yet with all it can do. So far so good!
picky bobbin threading
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2 out of 2 people found this helpful.
I got this machine 5 months ago. It worked very well with different thickness fabric and the speed is very good. I noticed the bobbin threading problem at first try and it broke in 5 months of use. The upper thread won't pick up bobbin thread anymore and it won't loop and sew anymore. If the bobbin threading issue can be improved, this can be a great machine.
Glad i waited to buy
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Pros: Good Value, Great Features, Easy To Use, High Quality
2 out of 2 people found this helpful.
the price was right and i enjoy the easy way you can access all the different stitches this is my first machine that I did not have to add different accessories in order to do specialty products the buttonhole feature and auto threader is a time saver
great little machine
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Pros: Good Value, Easy To Use
2 out of 2 people found this helpful.
I've used it to sew horse santa hats and works fine. I plan on using it to repair horse blankets.
finally i got a good machine
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Pros: Good Value, Great Features, Easy To Use, High Quality
2 out of 2 people found this helpful.
may be the look is not that impressive,but believe me its a perfect machine from a begginer to an expert.
4423 Heavy Duty
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Pros: Good Value, Great Features, Easy To Use, High Quality
2 out of 2 people found this helpful.
I replaced an old Touch and Sew with this machine. I sew tents, dog harnesses, collars, leashes, chest packs, and other outdoor equipment and also do modifications on existing hiking/backpacking products.
I am about to start a major new tent project and have been working on smaller projects to get a hand on using the machine before I run a bunch of fabric through it. So far seems like a great little machine. It is racing car fast and the stitches of its straight stitch line up perfectly.
I tried using the button foot to mend a couple of shirts missing buttons and had a bit of difficulty. The thread on the bobbin side kept bunching up making huge thread clumps. This is the same manifestation that caused me to get rid of my old machine. Obviously it is something I am doing. But I don't know what. If you read this review and know the answer please see if you can respond. I would really appreciate it. In the mean time I will ask customer service then I can write a review on their response.
My new machine
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Pros: Great Features, Easy To Use
2 out of 4 people found this helpful.
The very best feature on this machine is the self-
threading feature. It's the greatest. I am having a little trouble getting the bobbin to remain where it is supposed to. I am also looking forward to sewing something on the smaller extension table.
best gift ever
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Pros: Light Weight, Great Features, Easy To Use, High Quality, Smooth To The Touch
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
perfect, smooth, heavy duty, make you wanted to do more project
Portable and Strong
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Pros: Good Value, Great Features, Easy To Use, High Quality
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Works great for making fleece blankets for childrens gift boxes. Perfect for basic use and heavy fabric.
Straight Out of the Box
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Pros: Decent Price
Cons: Poor Quality
Straight out of the box it does not work. The feed dog does not work, the material does not move. I tried to adjust the presser foot and the feed dog level, nothing. Brand new machine that does not sew!!! Imagine that, I have a Futura II that my Mom purchased for me in jr high that is still working in great condition, I am so disappointed!
Fine Machine
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Pros: Good Value, Easy To Use, Reasonably Light Weight.
I have finished my sewing project and have been very happy with the ease of using this machine. It is lighter in weight compared to my old machine , and seems to sew fine.
Not a fan
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Cons: Complicated, Birdnests, Poor Tension
I have not been able to get this machine to sew properly since the day I purchased it. It skips stitches, birdnests, and the tension is terrible. I bought this from the Joanns that I work at and I have seen 3 of these machines returned because they were faulty. I do not reccommend this machine at all.
Great for the price
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Pros: Good Value, Easy To Use, Heavy Duty Indeed
I bought this when I saw the word 'Heavy Duty'. So, as soon as I got home I had to check it out. I was amazed how it took really thick layers and sewed with ease. I used thin material and tested it out too. It served my purpose really well, without any sqeek or sqeel. So far so good. Actually so far excellent. I wish singer would come up with a sturdy and convenient to use cover for its machines. Also, I have not found out how to clean this machine (especially when it gets too much lint). I owned a Kenmore for almost 40 years. It is a great machine and I can open up its sides and bottom (no screw drivers needed) to get to the moving parts and clean them occasionally. But this one I can't do it. There is also no indication if I need to oil this machine and where to pour the oil. If anyone can help me with this I appreciate it. I would like to maintain this machine for another 40 years; just like my Kenmore.
Not What I Thought
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Pros: Smooth Stitching
Cons: Poor Quality, Not Heavy Duty
They shouldn't describe this machine as "heavy duty," because it gave me the impression that the entire thing was metal. I wanted something a little more sustainable because plastic always cracks or eventually breaks. The machine itself stitches very well so far, however don't waste your money. My cheaper, older machine was just as good.
Love It!
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Can't beat the value for the price!
model 4423
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I bought this machine two times. Both machines seized up on me after sewing for a few times. I was only sewing straight stitches and not of heavy material. They were on sale and at a fairly good price I was very disappointed that they didn't operate correctly.
Great machine
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Pros: Good Value, Great Features, Easy To Use, High Quality, High Lift Presser Foot
Cons: Needle Position Dial Seems To Be Out Of Sink
I bought this HD as a spare since I already have the CG550. This machine has a higher presser foot lift which is fantastic, needle threader which I'm needing more every day and more stitch choices. It is quieter than my original HD and feeds fabric better. It also has one step buttonholer which my CG550 doesn't. It is very quiet for a heavy duty. I have 8 Singers but my heavy duty machines are the ones I go to first and use them every day.
kansaspride
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Pros: Good Value, Easy To Use
Cons: Poor Quality
I bought this machine a year ago after my old singer of over 20 years gave out. I bought this machine based on customer reviews needing a machine that can not only sew apparel well but can also handle heavy interior and upholstrey weight fabrics and thicknesses because I sew for an interior designer. I have to say I have been nothing but dissapointed in this machine. I have had significant trouble with the mechanical workings and have had to have it worked on 3 times already in 1 year. Just today it has quit advancing the fabric and it will have to be worked on again. Also the needle has trouble penetrating through 5-6 layer thick interior weight fabrics and yes I am using the best needles I can buy.I do not recommend this machine and wish I had returned it as soon as I had bought it.
Love my machine!
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This is the 3rd Singer machine I have owned and by far the best. I do a lot of sewing for friends, family and also commercially. This machine is so easy to use and I love the auto threader and the auto button whole and sewing on buttons!
Amazing 4423
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Pros: Easy To Use, High Quality
I am over joyed with this machine I make quilts and they can be thick or thin and this machine sews right through the material with no problem of this thickness. My mother has always stated that singer was the best and this has made me agree with her she has been using singer brand since she was a young woman and she is 77 at this time and still using singer.
4423 heavy duty
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0 out of 1 people found this helpful.
4423 heavy duty
