Singer 4432: Low-cost Sewing Machine With 32 Stitches
The Singer 4432 is a multifunctional sewing machine, offered for a budget price. It has the largest number of stitches in its class (6 essential, 7 stretch, and 18 decorative stitches; 32 in total). They give the opportunity to not only sew but also decorate your projects. This machine can’t offer many advanced features and isn’t designed for a non-stop commercial production. Yet it’s definitely suitable for frequent home use and even for small sewing workshop. Plus, this unit is built to serve you for many years (to prove that, Singer ships this machine with a 25-year warranty). This way, unlike many other low-end sewing machines, this model definitely ensures stable work and durability.
Dimensions
The Singer Heavy Duty sewing machine 4432 measures 15.2 x 6.2 x 12 inches and weighs slightly more than 17 pounds. Thus, it’s heavy enough to stay in place while you are working and not too heavy so you can carry it around or move it to another location, like sewing club/class.
Features
The Singer 4432 has a timesaving, automatic needle threader and the possibility to adjust the length (up to 4 mm) and the width (up to 6 mm) of the stitch. Its high sewing speed (1100 stitches per/min) and strong motor (according to Singer, it's 60% stronger than comparable models) distinguish this machine from many similar models. With such specs, this unit can easily cope with dense heavy fabrics, like, for example, denim and has strong piercing power.
The needle can be positioned in three different ways which you can change for sewing the zipper, stitching, etc. If needed, one can use a twin needle.
The Singer sewing machine 4432 has a seven-segment feed system. There is also a drop feed system which you can use for quilting or for attaching buttons. To create more reliable stitches, there is a possibility to sew in reverse.
The pressure adjustment feature makes the machine versatile for sewing both light and heavy fabrics and guarantee high quality of stitches. The presser foot can be lifted high enough to ensure convenient work with quilts and jeans hemming.
As for bobbin, this Singer 4432 sewing machine works on the easy-loading, drop-in bobbin system with a see-through cover, so you can always see and control your sewing. Moreover, the bobbin can be easily inserted and removed.
The automatic buttonhole helps in the creation of any number of perfectly-sized buttonholes in just one step.
The free arm feature means that the arm is removable, so it ensures easier access to the difficult-to-reach areas of your clothing.
The 4432 comes with a wide array of accessories. There is everything you are going to need to get started, including some additional accessories, like, for instance, soft dust cover or auxiliary spool pin. So, in the box, you will also find several foot types (all-purpose / zipper / buttonhole / button sewing), seam ripper / lint brush, set of needles, bobbins, screwdriver for machine assembly (you can also use it for changing feet), and spool pin felt.
A power cord, a printed instruction manual, and a stitch guide included in the kit as well. Everything that you won’t find in the manual or in the guide, you may find in the Singer Sewing Assistant app (FAQ, tutorials, tricks, etc.) which you can download for free on your iOS/Android device.
Design
The Singer Heavy Duty 4432 has a dull, grey color which doesn’t attract attention. The design of the machine is very simple, even a bit old-school. It differs greatly from modern computerized models, e.g. it doesn’t have buttons or an LCD screen. Instead, its interface includes a stitch pattern selector dial which ensures simple stitch selection; two dedicated dials to adjust the lengths and the width of the stitch; thread tension dial; thread take-up, reverse sewing, one-step buttonhole levers; removable extension table; three needle position dial; handwheel; buttonhole stitch balance adjustment slot; power and light switches; drop feed, and foot speed controls.
There is also accessory storage, located near the extension table, so all the stuff you may need for sewing will always be at hand.
The shuttle is located horizontally, so the noise level emitted by the machine is significantly reduced (71 dB). It also makes the sewing process more convenient and doesn’t require lubrication. You will get a better stitch and less vibration due to the fact that, unlike vertical shuttle, it doesn’t swing but rotates.
A bright LED illumination in the sewing area ensures more convenient and accurate work and comes in handy at poorly-lit conditions and, of course, for people with poor eyesight.
Having a metal chassis which protects the whole mechanism from damaging, it ensures skip-free sewing and prevents vibration. The working area is made of steel which helps the fabric move better due to its smooth surface.
There is a numbered diagram, printed on the machine’s body which will work great for beginners, facilitate the sewing process and will make it easier to get use to the machine.
Conclusion
To summarize this Singer 4432 review, I would like to say that this machine is fast, universal, and easy to use. With such a number of various stitches, this machine will serve well for a big diversity of projects. Thus, it can be a great upgrade if you are buying it to replace your old sewing machine as there are a number of automatic features which make the work faster. Thanks to its simple interface, it also won’t be confusing for beginners.
