Machines | Singer Classic Heavy Duty Extended Beginners Tutorial
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PLEASE READ all of my notes and corrections below before viewing this video. I've corrected a few errors I made when recording it. UPDATE 7/01/16: I plan on eventually recording a new video to replace this one to correct all of the mistakes I've made here. I will post a link here once I've uploaded it. I plan on expanding it a bit to cover some of the questions and responses I've received on this video. I never dreamed this video would be viewed so many times the evening I decided to fire up the video camera and capture it without much planning. Thanks to all of you I now realized this was a mistake. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This video is for the new sewer. It is a complete 1 hour video that covers threading the Singer Heavy Duty (Classic 44S in this video). I also go through the various needles and their uses. I then show you an example of thread tension control, along with using the optional overcast foot with the overcast (serged) stitch offered by all the Singer Heavy Duty machines. It is slow paced in order to get the new sewer up and running successfully. MY ERRORS: I noticed the thread cap I placed over the spool of thread was on backwards in this video. Sorry, I wasn't paying close attention as I always use industrial spools of thread on external stands. The wide part of the cap should be closest to the spool. In other words reverse it from the way you see it placed on this video. Also, I should NOT have placed the thread I used in winding the bobbin on the horizontal spool - it should have been placed on the vertical post. Only cross wound threads should be placed on the horizontal spool holder. Please take a look at this very important video by Dr. Bob of Superior Threads to understand why: http://youtu.be/PnO5K6AA2sY I state in the video that this machine has a 1 amp motor. They actually have a 0.7 amp motor. Sorry for the mistake! If you decide to buy the Singer Classic Heavy Duty Sewing Machine sold by Walmart I would suggest you pick up their 2 year warranty. It cost around $15 and is well worth the investment. I used their warranty on a machine I bought there and it was very easy to execute. Simply register your machine warranty with them after buying your machine. If you need service they email you a UPS label. Simply drop it off at your local UPS store and they will post the progress of your repair online. Once the machine is repaired they send it back via UPS at no change. Shipping alone cost more than the extended warranty. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The high quality scissors I refer to in the video are made by Kia. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATE! After I created this I discovered somebody else had posted the Singer Training DVD that was included in their machine. None of my Heavy Duty Machines included it, but it is very useful, so be sure and check them out as well. Here are the links to the 2 parts: Part 1: http://youtu.be/AGtuU9TsFLg Part 2: http://youtu.be/VH_oBjfwdZQ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Thanks for your great video. I purchased this machine for my 20 year old son and yesterday we decided to set it up. I"m not new to using a sewing machine but I"m also not a pro by any means. I am confident we have threaded it correctly and properly inserted the bobbin, but instead of sewing it is wrapping the thread around the bobbin housing and making a terrible mess. Any ideas as to why - I fear I might need to return it.
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Im a beginner and I was wondering why do we need to place the thread in the 2 different places ? Like the blue in the bottom and pink through the needle? What does that do? Is it possible to use just the pink for both?
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Hi Kevin...I watched your video before I even decided what Singer HD sewing machine I was going to buy. I'm a 70 years old guy who has never sewn on a machine in my life......
"no time like the present"...so Anyway...I went and bought one of these Singer 4423's a couple of hours ago and I am having a problem with the Automatic Threader....There is no fine wire that goes thru the Eye of the Needle... The Thread just loops around the needle when I try to use the Automatic Threader ... It does not go thru the Eye. I did Thread it manually and there is no problem... but is there a way to remedy this problem >
Thanks Great Video despite a few minor errors ! Liked/Subscribed ! -
Hi Kevin I'm looking for the video you did on maintaining /oiling this heavy duty machine. I used it last time and it was fantastic. Guess I should have saved it on my phone :( Could you help? thanks Cindy
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Is there any reason why I shouldnt use metal bobbins leftover from our good quality PFAFF SEWING MACHINE from the 80's? Are they generally interchangeable with these plastic ones?
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Wow, maybe you should read some of the othef reviews first! Yours is positively glowing!
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I watched the video all afternoon, I thought you were FANTASTIC! I made my first stitches. 🤓 Thank you for making the video!
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Amazingly great video, thank you
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Pls, I have problem with my bobbline,how can u help to get some,and how much?.pls reply
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My thread in the needle won't go around the bobbin, how do I fix this?
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Thank you so much for your very helpful video. I have a brand new heavy duty 4432. I need to sew light fleece blanket hems. I have tried but end up with big wads of thread and missing stitches. It's awful. Please help me save the hair I have left😢 What needle and thread should I start with? What actual stitch do I need to use? Beginning tension? Ugh.....
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I'm having trouble with my bobbin not wanting to pick up the thread. I have a Singer Stylist would you be able to help me with this.
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hi kevin i just suscribed to your channel i loooove your videos thanks. i have question can can use metalic thread on singer heavy duty 4432 and what needle should i use ? thank you
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This is indeed the best sewing instruction video I have seen. thanks. I got a new Singer machine and this has helped a lot.
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Hi Kevin - Watched you video and you gave an answer to a problem i have been having for days!! Many thanks Antony - UK
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What needle for heavy nylon, like would be used on a tool belt holster?
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omg this is the best video!!!I've been struggling with the bobbin installation.. I got it from watching ur video only once.. wasted an hour on other videos trying to figure it out... you're the man!! thanks: )
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0h, I just Sub'ed too
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Thank You for this video. I just ordered the 4411 Model and I have never sewed before. I want to learn to sew Rip Stop Nylon for making tents and hammocks for our camping and hiking enjoyment. I did learn some here on the adjustments of this machine. What size or Type of Needle would you use for the Rip Stop Nylon?
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Do you think this will sew 2 layers cotton webbing (.094" thick) or polypro webbing? I want to make dog collars/leashes. I used an old Montgomery Wards UHT1953 - which did a decent job but it will need to be replaced soon. I would really like to be able to line them with flannel or lambs wool.