SINGER Heavy Duty 44S Sewing Machine with Accessories, 23 Built in Stiches deliver 97 Stitch Applications, 1100 Stitches/min, Powerful Performance, Great for All Projects & Fabrics

This machine is amazing! Yes, it is louder than one of the computerized machines as other reviewers noted. That is simply because it is built with all metal parts. The only plastic on it is the outside body, not the moving parts. Whenever I had to take my other machine to a repair service, the tech would offer metal replacement parts, after showing me how the entire inside was made of plastic parts. And plastic moving parts wear out %26 break faster. I expect this machine will be the last one I ever need to purchase.

I’m really happy with this sewing machine. As a beginner, I was able to learn the basic parts and start using it quickly. I’ve already repaired five pairs of pants by making the legs smaller, and the results came out great. The most important things I learned were threading the machine correctly and making sure the bobbin is set properly so the thread doesn’t tangle. Also, turning the handwheel toward you in one direction really helps keep everything running smoothly. Once you understand how to use it, the machine works well and makes sewing much easier. It’s a great choice for anyone who wants to start doing simple repairs or alterations at home.

Loved everything about the machine with the exception of threading. To thread you have to put your hand close to the needle, but the space is very tight, and I have small hands. Everything else is excellent and durable I am 70, and sew alot for homeless people and I hope this will be my last machine.

I began sewing as a teen and now am a grandmother, I recently decided to buy a machine to assemble the items I've knitted on my knitting machine. First one was too small and I could barely fit my hands under the needle. The second one could not handle sewing through yarn. I literally just got this yesterday afternoon, opened it up about 30 minutes ago. It is SO EASY to thread and use. Most automatic threaders do not really thread, but I followed the diagram and it worked the first time,! Same for threading bobbin and machine. It's not a fancy-schmancy machine, but it is an excellent one. Plenty of stitch types and sizes. I have already sewn together a shrug that I had previously knitted and now off stitch up the dress; as well. It truly is heavy duty (I use it with 3 Weight yarn items) and absolutely no issues. I can't believe I am here raving about a sewing machine, but I've worked on many over the years and this is the best/easiest/user friendly machine there is. The only con is the it doesn't come with a manual, you must access it online and even then, it does't seem possible to download it. However, you can get a lot of help at the Singer website and there are also very clear videos at YouTube. Do not hold my Singer at fault for my crooked seams - this is all me:-) Happy sewing.

I have not sewn since 8th grade and 36 yrs later I could easily recall what I learned on this sewing machine. I followed the directions and I was quickly sewing my pillows with ease. The machine is a quality and durable machine and sews on duck fabric and burlap with ease! I use this machine to sew pillows for my business.

Ready to use right out of the box. It is very smooth. I am using it to hem quilts, (2 layers of cloth one layer of polyester fill.) I am also using a heavier upholstery thread. The cloth must be laying smooth to advance for each stich. It could use a more aggressive advance to insure that each stitch is full length.

I’ve been sewing since 1962 on one machine or another and made a successful business doing it. I always relied on my basic Singer as a back up. Retired from business but not my Singer. She gave up the ghost last month so it was time to replace her… with this!

Machine appears to work fairly well. I HATE the fact that a hard copy manuel isn't included. I had to go online %26 print my own out. The video tutorials are (in my opinion) useless. Two small accessory items (seam ripper %26 the button guide) were broken in shipping. But I didn't report the breakage as I probably will never use these items, but the accessories should be packed better. I'm surprised more things weren't broken.

The design is so inconvenient. The bobbin is placed right in front of pressure foot on top where you feed your material. Where it pops open if you’re not careful. Cannot open the little door completely unless you take off pressure foot or use tweezers to grab bobbin in and out! The bobbin Frequently gets all tangled if you use the reverse function. All in all a very poor design and quite aggravating! If I could give it 0 stars that would be too much!!!

It has been used. The settings arent set at factory basekine. the stainless is scratched and fingerprinted!!! there is no bobbin or accessories that are indicated. no instruction book.