📦 Unboxing Singer Heavy Duty Sewing Machine 4432 Review

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3 жыл бұрын

Unboxed Singer Heavy Duty sewing machine being tested for stitch reliability on denim, faux leather and chiffon.
I bought this machine back in the summer of 2014 (not 2016) before really setting up a sewing service, and this sewing machine has been through a lot, it was my goto machine for weddings, party wear, men’s formal wear, school costumes (for everyone). My only other sewing machine being the Janome Decor 5024 which I’ve had since 1998.
It’s a great machine, but how does it cope with the challenges? Let’s see!
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@MandiSmash 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this video. I got this machine as a gift and I have never used a sewing machine before, so this was really helpful for me because you covered so much about the machine and its features. Very appreciated! :)

@jeanmolyneux4666 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Singer Heavy Duty and I have had the same experience as you. I've had it a number of years and I have loved it for things like wizzing up a pair curtains and making cushions, like you, it has been my go to machine. I've started back on making clothes recently but seriously fell out with it making a pair of thermal softshell pants for my husband and had the same experience as you had when you tried it out on jeans... interesting! Thank you for you videos, Abbi, they are fantastic.

@joshuabray37 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the detailed review! I just ordered this for my 10 year old daughter (the one in my profile thumbnail). She wanted a "cheap" sewing machine for Christmas. I got her this one, as it looks like it should last. And, if she doesn't like sewing, we needed a machine anyway :)

@amandarossouw493 3 жыл бұрын

I have this machine only mine is the 52 it is a really good quality machine and will sew though tough material plus it's super fast and easy to use and comes with an app. I have no complaints and was pleasently surprised with the performance.

@kquinze 3 жыл бұрын

I am glad I found your channel. I want to go into sewing and start a little business. I’ve been eyeing sewing machines for quite some Time now. I’ve got zero knowledge so it’s really hard to decide. I want something basic but I want something that will last too. And I want a machine that’ll work for a lot of fabrics cause like what I said I want to create stuff that I could sell. Thank you. Your channel Is wonderful

@bits-and-bobs 3 жыл бұрын

Lidl had a Singer again. It was Brilliance 6180. But I read a lot of bad reviews about it. It was so tempting to get it though. It was so cheap. Love your videos 😊

@leedavis5958 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Abi.👍😊

@thildethuren6213 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your videos! It's a great help when trying to figure out which to buy! Do you know how high the presser foot can lift? I can't find the information anywhere! With the Brother HF27 you measured 11 mm. And on the Brother HF27 there is a black button on the presser foot to level it - do you know whether there is a similar function on Singer 4432? :)

@bluezbiker1 3 жыл бұрын

I have the Brother XL-5021 sewing machine, have you got one or used one? Can you do a review on this machine? I love mine.

@mariareyes-ku6194 2 жыл бұрын

I purchased this machine from a neighbor that was moving and I only paid $50.00. I absolutely love it but I need to learn how to use all the feature. I am now an expert sewer but I try to follow simple patterns. Which needle should I use for a thick material to make a cushion?

@colin101981 3 жыл бұрын

If you're wanting to get into serious comparison, maybe a matrix of tasks with results on a number of machines would give a clearer picture. That said, as we sewists know, there's no such thing as the 'perfect' sewing machine, that's why we all end up with several 😉, that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it! I'm just doing a project of making hot water bottle covers - interestingly my modern brother NV1100 wouldn't go over the chunky bits, but my vintage brother zig-zag, no problem! In my limited experience, if you're serious about sewing a number of things from lightweight to heavyweight you need a few machines. Thanks Abi, I've found this really interesting and helpful.

@BluDante 3 жыл бұрын

In fact you are absolutely right ...... I sew for work and I have over 30 sewing machines ..... and true there is no perfect machine ..... Only the industrial sewing machine that has linear sewing is perfect in every aspect ... but it has only one stitch. I share your common thought.

@AbisDen 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of tasks would you test the machines on? @colin101981 that’s a great idea, as always thank you for being so supportive

@colin101981 3 жыл бұрын

@@AbisDen I'll email you an idea Abi, might be of some use.

@colin101981 3 жыл бұрын

@@BluDante Thank you @bluDante - stay safe 😊

@CraftyLoops Жыл бұрын

I am so incredibly grateful that I watched this video. I have recently started making handbags and was looking at this particular machine as I was hoping it would go throw multiple layers (at least 4) of faux leather. Looks like this one won't, lol. Thank you so, so much for taking the time to do this video. Looks like I am back to the drawing board, teehee. Lee :)

@AbisDen Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lee. Have you looked at the Necchi Q132a?

@CraftyLoops Жыл бұрын

@@AbisDen I have never even heard of that model until I looked through your channel Abi. But I will definitely check it out. Thanks so much. New subbie now too. Lee :)

@margaretsteel8766 3 жыл бұрын

I think a leveling foot would have prevented the messed up stiches, but you do need to push the button on the side of it when getting it to level.

@AbisDen 3 жыл бұрын

I think that will have definitely helped, but it’s worth checking.

@glendacox6540 2 жыл бұрын

I can never which class the bobbins are….16 or33

@BluDante 3 жыл бұрын

This sewing machine is good ..... but in trying it I noticed that sometimes it has sewing defects ..... especially when you start sewing from the corners of light fabric ..... even by decreasing the pressure of the foot .... I do not know if it could be a defect of mine.

@AbisDen 3 жыл бұрын

It’s the feed dogs, I completely forgotten to mention them. If the feed dogs on a machine aren’t as good or there aren’t as many, then the machine struggle to stabilise the fabric as it stitches through. I found the top corners of my chiffon were not as neat. You can see that in the video. Thank you for the comment.

@BluDante 3 жыл бұрын

@@AbisDen Thanks to you for giving me an answer and confirming that maybe some improvements are needed on this sewing machine. In fact, the feed dogs of the machine are not perfect

@howardgoldstein867 3 жыл бұрын

your videos are terrific...but you need to up your volume...can hardly hear you most of the time........

@AbisDen 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback

@amandarossouw493 3 жыл бұрын

My only regret is not being able to get the computerised version which Singer has some tube videos on.

@colin101981 3 жыл бұрын

Which model do you mean?

@helenalovelock1030 Жыл бұрын

Is this machine ok for complete beginners? Or too complicated really for new people ?

@AbisDen Жыл бұрын

Oh definitely. I don’t think there is a beginner machine as opposed to anything non beginner in the domestic ranges. This machine sees fast but that doesn’t mean you need experience. A good machine has a good control pedal which this does. I’ve used very expensive machines that can go fast but the pedal is absolutely useless. Buttonholes look atrocious on some expensive machines. This is a good machine and perfect for every level.

@helenalovelock1030 Жыл бұрын

What is overlocking please? I’m new to sewing machines. And wondering if I need an overlocking machine ?

@AbisDen Жыл бұрын

Overlocking is a method of securing the edge of a fabric for it to not fray. But!!! You can use the four thread overlocking machines to sew as well ! So people like to use them in stretch fabrics because the two sets of feed dogs allow a better even feed of the fabric but I use mine for all sorts !

@AbisDen Жыл бұрын

Do you need an overlocker… not if you have a sewing machine. Do you want an overlocker ? If you want to sew fast, cut and edge fabric, then yes. But it doesn’t too stitch or sew pockets or button holes.

@helenalovelock1030 Жыл бұрын

@@AbisDen thank you for replying. Can you tell me about the little silver feet? Do you need to buy different feet for different fabrics? Or does the machine come with what you need for most things ?

@AbisDen Жыл бұрын

no, you won't need additional feet. watch my videos to learn different tricks :-)

@celestemalec5043 3 жыл бұрын

A leather needle may have helped when sewing the leatherette.

@AbisDen 3 жыл бұрын

That's a great suggestion, and I can see why you suggested that, but leatherette is just a woven fabric covered in a thick, almost porous layer of plastic, it doesn't exhibit the same properties when sewing as thick cowhide so technically a leather needle is not required.

@celestemalec5043 3 жыл бұрын

@@AbisDen I understand that leatherette / vinyl is not leather but I thought the sharp edge of a leather needle may have helped.

@KaramelkaBoo 4 ай бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nM6ZipOSnpqopoE.html Look here she can sew leather in 4 layers. But for trying that of course people Must change the niddle, thread, special foot, tention and other setting, please.

@AbisDen 4 ай бұрын

Thank you x At 2:00 he jams the machine. He doesn’t show the lower tension stitching which I promise you will have looked terrible and why he did not show it in his video. If it was good, he would have shown it. I know this because I had this machine for years and it could never sew one layer well. Just because the machine can pierce the fabric, doesn’t mean it can sew it which is a shame.

@colonialroofingofnorthcaro441 2 жыл бұрын

Do you think you would do upholstery I'm not sure if that's your area of expertise but I'm looking for a machine and the reason I'm looking up these this machine here is because I've got some upholstery I want to redo on my boat and I don't want to spend $1,000 on upholstery machine cuz I don't do it for a living I just I want to know if it would do some you know regular upholstery seating you know for your seats and stuff if you think so I'd love to hear from you thank you for the video

@AbisDen 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. I’ve used heavy weight upholstery fabric in the Necchi machine and it was okay but I wouldn’t know if it’s up to recovering a whole settee for example. I have a Juki dx7 which I thought would manage my gazebo canopy but it’s not that able. I’m looking at an industrial which is the same price as a reasonably priced mid range sewing machine like these.

@HayleyXLunasopal 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve broken a needle in the machine and I ruined he whole project OMG what a pain it was

@kdf93 3 жыл бұрын

ohh that's the drama we learn to deal with haha! I forgot how many needles I broke already in these years. Just keep going and never stop sewing ❤

@ligyaj6402 Жыл бұрын

Wow… pretty good for thick material or leather stuffs….I really enjoy when I get one…. I like to sew quilt pillow too….

@AbisDen Жыл бұрын

It is a fabulous machine. Happy Sewing!!🌷

@karlrichards 3 жыл бұрын

Something isn't right here, I have no problems with my Singer heavy duty machine.

@BluDante 3 жыл бұрын

You probably have no problems with your sewing machine ..... I don't know what you sew ....... but I, who also sew wedding dresses, honestly don't use it on light and very delicate fabrics ..... because the stitch at the beginning is not perfect ..... and as we have also seen in this video .... on heavier fabrics such as jeans sometimes the stitches are not clean. I do not know if you have had other comparisons with other sewing machines but the defect is in fact this one ...... but I also want to admit as another comment says here there is no perfect machine except the industrial one.

@karlrichards 3 жыл бұрын

@@BluDante I have seen in the past that Singer as had quality control issues. The machine I use is a slightly newer version but basically the same. Most of the items I sew are thin outdoor 15d Nylon to heavy canvas and denim.

@AbisDen 3 жыл бұрын

Is your machine the 6635 from Argos? @Karl Callaghan, I had a look and it’s exactly the same, although 90W power. I was expecting this machine to be better than I remembered, I haven’t used it in a while, and it brought back memories of frustration of stitches not coming out as well. It’s down the the feed dogs not supporting the fabric well enough. But it IS a really great machine, it’s lasted years of great sewing. Also, my customers who asked me to sew for them, aren’t asking for jeans and leather handbags, and they don’t notice the quality of stitch. It’s just me being picky

@karlrichards 3 жыл бұрын

@@AbisDen that's the one, it's practically the same machine.

@AbisDen 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is. I imported mine from the Amazon US website before they were available in the UK. So maybe that’s why I have 84W to suit their local power mains. It seems the model number is just for a Argos. John Lewis have their own model numbers too