SINGER Heavy Duty 4411 High-Speed Sewing Machine with Accessory Kit | Strong Motor, Enhanced Piercing Power, 69 Stitch Applications, Full Metal Frame, 4-Step Buttonhole & LED Light, Grey

I'm new to sewing, and this thing was recommended by my sewing teacher- I really think this is a perfect machine- it's super sturdy yet portable, easy to thread, just a very consistent machine. The colors on this one are super cute and retro :)

So far I am really loving this sewing machine. The first think I should mention is I am total sewing noob (newbie, as in, Im new to sewing.) So I know very little about sewing machines. But as a beginner I feel like this a good machine to start with. I did struggle a little with the instructions, but a quick Google search solved that problem. Once I figured out how to use it, it wasn't so hard to do. I haven't done anything really big with it, but I've practiced threading it and just sewing different stitches. I should mention its pretty heavy. I can't tell you how it compares to other machines, but I suspect it's slightly heavier, hence the "Heavy Duty" in the title. From what I can tell so far it's got a very good speed. It actually went a little faster than I wanted at first, but it's fine now. I love the colors and the pattern on the machine as well. I won't lie and say it's cheap, but based on some of the prices I saw for other machines, it's a pretty value for the money spent.

I bought this machine for my granddaughter to learn to sew. It is easy to use. Stitch quality is great. She has sewed through denim easily. Easy to operate, not complicated. Loves it!

It got the job done.

For an inexpensive low expectations machine that I wouldn't consider for heavy work or long long life - it's pretty good! The straight stitch was as good (ok... even better...shh!) as my high end machine that was thousands! It was actually pretty fun to test, simple, easy (but buttonholes are 4 steps - if you're not experienced be very patient or consider a model that does the full buttonhole in one take). The lighting is bright but not centered and I need more light spread. The pink is just so sweet! It would've been good for sewing during storms when I avoid my computer machine if not for the bad light and buttonhole. ALSO - AMAZON SHIPS THIS IN ORIGINAL BOX WITH COLOR PICTURES OF MACHINE - NOT IN PLAIN BOX SO ANYONE CAN SEE WHAT'S ON YOUR PORCH. DO NOT RECOMMEND IF YOU HAVE A PORCH PIRATE ISSUE IN THE AREA!! and ------ THOUGH IT COMES IN BOX SHOWING WHAT'S INSIDE - IF YOU HAVE TO RETURN - YOU HAVE TO GET/BUY A BOX TO RETURN!!!!

I purchased this machine a year ago but just finally got time to sit down and do a project with it. I am an absolute beginner sewer but I have had no problems with learning how to use this machine. I studied the manual and each part of the machine and learned how each part works and how to adjust the machine. I then purchased a couple of easy beginner books on sewing which I will also review (Sew Everything Workshop by Diana Rupp and Me and My Sewing Machine by Kate Haxell and they were both great books-I highly recommend them for learning how to sew) From those books, I learned about sewing machines, fabric, notions, using the correct needle for the type of fabric and using/reading patterns. I write all of this to illustrate that I am a complete beginner but I did take three days to read and educate myself before using the machine so that any problems I had with the Singer would be easily identified as either me or the machine. In sewing several very easy, straight stitch projects (nothing fancy like zippers, button holes, pleating or elastic) I had no problems at all. The machine is easy to thread and I had no problems with thread breakage or tension or fabric bunching. It sewed the way that it is supposed to and is very fast and powerful. For the first time (I have used very bad machines before and it chased me away from continuing to learn to sew--I am talking about you ELGIN!) I really enjoyed sewing and with this machine I want to continue to learn and make sewing a regular hobby and skill. I can recommend this product completely. I usually only write reviews for outstanding products and this is one. I also wanted to counter some of the reviews that were bad as I could tell from the problems described that the writer was more at fault for not taking the time to learn the machine and read the manual than the machine itself being at fault barring anyone who just happened to receive a possible lemon off of the production line which I know can happen with any product. So, if you are a beginner wanting to learn to sew and want an easy, basic machine at an excellent price (I paid $119.00 a year ago) with not a lot of frills which as a beginner you won't need or use much, this is the machine. Use this machine to learn and learn well and then maybe graduate to something fancier if you really progress in your skills. Thank you, Singer, for a great product at a good price!

I am a grandmother now and I remember my own mother sewing or repairing some family clothes (we were 3 children's) with a sewing machine that at the time was considered "the best" so, mother was very proud of the ultra-upscale technology she could get. Of course, it was Singer manual, not electric. Remembering that, it was the brand I've chosen at the moment of order a sewing machine for myself. WHAT A MISTAKE!!! NEVER AGAIN!!!! It was really a beauty: well proportioned, solid pink color, not too heavy, with some accesories... just to fall in love with it. BUT did not work, like a nightmare: whatever I've tried, it failed. Starting with the thread, so confusingly explained in the miserable piece of drawing coming with the machine, that never I could do it properly. And it was the ONLY instruction Singer could provide to a buyer. Is it that everybody was born knowing everything? Well, not really; perhaps the company is saving in the costs of a not cheap product...SO, I decided to look online on Singer.com or so for more explanation. Do you imagine what I discovered? Apart the price I paid for the unmanageable sewing machine, I had to buy a simple booklet of instructions. Very simple, if you want to know how to manage the product just bought, pay more. If not (and you weren't born knowing everything) put the machine in the trash bin and buy another brand (thanks Amazon for your policy of easy returns). Anyhow (sorry for the length) that is not all. The bobine is also a problem: it goes by itself like no tension exist, and you got the inside of the seem with a big ball of thread; but if you put some extra tension, it is so heavy that the thread goes broken. And also, when you thread the needle using a manual device, the thread goes from back to front and breakdown no matter how many times you tried with different sises of thread. And, please, believe me: I guess this is enough for anybody to desist from buying this brand, but if you need something else, I can tell you about problems I had with the tension, the bobbins the tidiness of the sewing from both sides, and something else. In sum, I won't recommend to anybody! On the contrary, I say Shame on the brand!

I bought this machine solely on the recommendation written by S. Eaton. I discounted one of the two one star ratings, as it was from someone who had never sewn before. I am still concerned about the reports that this machine quit working for several people after only a month or two of use. I purchased it from an Amazon partner, a '40 years in business', family sewing store in California (I'm a first time customer). They have a toll free number for their sewing consultants. The store, Sewing Machine Plus in San Marcos, encourages customers to call them for any reason related to their machine. My previous sewing experience was 3 semesters of sewing classes in public school during the 1960's. During the 1970's and 1980's, I sewed the basic stuff for myself (dresses), younger kids, and household items, like simple curtains and bedspreads. I quit sewing sometime towards the end of the 1980's, only using my current machine for 'repair' jobs since then. My one and only sewing machine is my late Grandma's 'new' Singer, a 1950 model, which I inherited in about 1972. Although it still works like a gem, I have been a bit nervous about its 60 year old wiring. In the past I've used several models of Singer, Elna, Necchi, and a White-Westinghouse that just loved to literally 'eat' material, especially if you had to make a bridesmaid dress. When I saw this one advertized at a local store on sale for $149, down from $199, I decided to do some internet research. The result was this model delivered to my house for $129. I had no trouble setting up the Singer Model 4411, reading the directions, winding the bobbin, etc. I paid attention to look for the last thread guide, as S. Eaton mentioned, but I have something similar on my old 1950 machine, so I probably would have realized the thread went there, even without her caution, which was still great to have, btw. My only 'mishap' so far, if you can call it that, was detaching the presser foot, when I meant to lift it for the first time. This was due to the lifter for the presser foot being lower down on my old 1950 machine, and the presser foot on the old one being attached by a screw, not a lever. Anyway, it only took a few seconds to realize what happened and to rectify the situation. I simply lowered the presser foot lever to reattach the presser foot. After threading, it worked beautifully on my first attempt at sewing, which was repairing some ripped heavy duty, denim jeans. I'd been thinking about getting a new machine for several years, and had even done some internet research on some simple models. I am used to my old, heavy weight machine and its attachments, so the 'plastic' aspect of this one is different, but should be easy to get used to. I have also never sewn on a machine with more than one stitch type. I haven't experimented with different stitches, yet, but the 'dial' for changing stitches doesn't seem as 'intimidating' as some of the controls that I've seen on some of my relatives more expensive machines. It appears that this machine will suit my purpose of clothing repair, and perhaps some light sewing of pillow shams, and duvet covers, etc. If you are 'old' like me, and used to using the older, simpler machines, you shouldn't have any trouble at all using this model. Also, if you decide to purchase this model, please be sure to read the review by S. Eaton "Higher Educator". It has some great information in it for using this one, especially for the less experienced sewers.