Singer Heavy Duty 4423 review

The Singer Heavy Duty 4423 is beginner-friendly machine that makes light work of heavy material.

Singer Heavy Duty 4423 review
(Image: © Rachael Phillips)

Our Verdict

The Singer Heavy Duty 4423 is an impressive machine designed to tackle a wide range of sewing projects, from dress alterations to making decorative items for the home. With a powerful motor, 23 built-in stitches and the ability to sew up to 1,100 stitches per minute, this is ideal for those who want a no-frills machine that can still perform as well as a high-end model. The machine itself is sturdy and solid, with a built-in carry handle, meaning it can be moved around easily, which is ideal if you’re lacking space to have a permanent sewing machine set up.

For

  • High sewing speed
  • Easy to use
  • Automatic buttonhole stitch
  • 23 built-in stitches

Against

  • No hard case

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Singer is synonymous with producing easy-to-use, durable and affordable sewing machines. And the Singer Heavy Duty 4423 certainly doesn’t disappoint. This machine has been designed to appeal to beginner and intermediate sewers who want a no-frills machine at a reasonable price that can tackle a range of sewing projects. 

And this sewing machine certainly lives up to its heavy-duty name, it’s solid and has a robust motor which can power through stitches at a rate of up to 1,100 per minute. Plus, this machine makes easy work of any materials, effortlessly punching through fabrics like denim, upholstery fabric and leather. 

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The Verdict
9.5

out of 10

Singer Heavy Duty 4423

The Singer Heavy Duty 4423 is an impressive machine designed to tackle a wide range of sewing projects, from dress alterations to making decorative items for the home. With a powerful motor, 23 built-in stitches and the ability to sew up to 1,100 stitches per minute, this is ideal for those who want a no-frills machine that can still perform as well as a high-end model. The machine itself is sturdy and solid, with a built-in carry handle, meaning it can be moved around easily, which is ideal if you’re lacking space to have a permanent sewing machine set up.

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Rachael Penn
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Craft, photography and hardware writer Rachael Penn has written for The Evening Standard, The Independent, Fit&Well, The Radar, T3, and TopTenReviews. She also writes on many other subjects, including lifestyle, travel, food, internet culture and eco-living for online and print publications. 

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