my Singer 4423 Heavy duty Sewing machine ThOUGHTS

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First, it can sew through thicker and more difficult fabrics than my everyday sewing machines.

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However, it's not as strong or fast as an industrial machine. It does have its limits.

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While there aren't hundreds of stitches, they'll cover your needs for most sewing projects. I love the selection of stretch stitches also.

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It also doesn't come with as many supplies as some of the more deluxe Singer heavy-duty sewing machines.

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I wish it included a clearance plate for thick seams and an even feed foot for seamlessly sewing multiple heavy layers. You can buy those separately, though.

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Luckily, the machine is easy to thread, thanks to the directions visible on the machine's body.

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The needle threader is helpful and makes threading the needle a little simpler.

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One last positive is adjusting presser foot pressure is easy. This lets me sew thin fabrics as well as thick ones.

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