Singer 4411 Heavy Duty Sewing Machine Review

4411 Heavy Duty Review

Able to sew through 4 layers of denim without a hitch.
Able to sew leather.
Simple to use.

Very few cons mentioned in online reviews.
Some users experienced thread bunching problems

Really excellent basic machine that sews steadily and will do heavy denim easily. Nothing fancy here, but if you want a beginning machine with power, this is a good option.

This machine is meant to be simple, heavy duty, and get the job done..

1,100 Stitches per Minute	Faster than most home sewing machines for close to industrial strength.
Automatic 4-Step Buttonhole	See our video tutorial on making the 4-step buttonhole. It's easy.
Top Drop-in Bobbin	Make your bobbin loading easier.
Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure	Especially useful for varied fabric thicknesses.
Heavy Duty Metal Frame	Keep your stitching skip-free and your machine in place.

11 Stitch Patterns
-1,100 Stitches per Minute
-1 Automatic 4-Step Buttonhole
-Top Drop-in Bobbin
-Class 15 Bobbins
-Stainless Steel Bed Plate
-Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure
-Adjustable Stitch Length & Width
-Drop Feed for free motion sewing
-Heavy Duty Metal Frame for skip-free sewing
-Free Accessories Included
Standard accessories include instruction manual, power cord, presser Feet (All Purpose, Buttonhole, Button Sewing, Zipper), quilting/stitch guide, spool caps, screwdriver, lint brush/seam puller, bobbins and needles.
15.5 x 6.2 x 12 inches
14 pounds
Top drop-in bobbin

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This machine is simple yet powerful for sewing through heavier projects.

Very few cons mentioned in online reviews. Some users experienced thread bunching problems or the machine giving up on leather. Other reviewers remind users to always replace the needle that comes with the machine with a new needle and be very careful with the threading. The threading instruction picture in the instruction book is a bit tricky. Don't forget to thread the little bracket that is above the needle. It is step 7 in the book, but not obvious in the picture and not obvious on the machine. The thread first goes through the fairly obvious metal holder in step six, then it needs to go in that little tiny bracket, a small piece of metal that is laying on top of the needle mount. If you don't thread that, the thread will ball up underneath and mess up your sewing and lock up.

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~ $137
~$199
~ $127-$199

Summary

For a simple, heavy duty machine under $200, this machine is a great choice.

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Top choices	4411 Heavy Duty	4423 Heavy Duty
Category	heavy duty mechanical	heavy duty mechanical
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Rating	Full Review	Full review
Feature 1	Heavy Duty, Denim Sewing	Heavy Duty, Denim, Decorative, too!
Bobbin Type	Top drop-in	Top drop-in
Stitches	11 stitch patterns	23 stitch patterns
Buttonholes	4-step buttonholes	1-step buttonholes
Weight	14 pounds	14.5 pounds
Price Range	$179 - $499	$179 - $499
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