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Mechanical Sewing Machines

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Singer Heavy Duty 4452

Choose the Singer Heavy Duty 4452 for everyday garment sewing and layered projects.1

Why this one

  • The walking foot comes in the box and handles layered fabric with no separate purchase.1
  • One-step buttonholes cut the manual stages when you sew a row of closures.1

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Singer Heavy Duty 4452

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Other contenders

  • SINGER M3500

    If you carry your machine to class, the SINGER M3500 at 11.79 lb is easier to haul than the 4452 at 14.6 lb.15 It still has the same 32 built-in stitches as the 4452.16

15 models / at a glance

Key differences

Every specification ↗
Singer Heavy Duty 4452

Singer Heavy Duty 4452

Sewing speed · spm1,100 stitches per minute1Higher preferred ↑
Machine weight · lb14.6 lb1Lower preferred ↓
Brother GX37

Brother GX37

Sewing speed · spm850 stitches per minute7Higher preferred ↑
Machine weight · lb12.5 lb (Reported test result)7Lower preferred ↓
Brother JS2135

Brother JS2135

Sewing speed · spm750 stitches per minute8Higher preferred ↑
Machine weight · lb10.80265074 lb8Lower preferred ↓
Brother SM3701

Brother SM3701

Sewing speed · spmUp to 800 stitches per minute9Higher preferred ↑
Machine weight · lb12.5 lb10Lower preferred ↓
Brother XM2701

Brother XM2701

Sewing speed · spm800 stitches per minute11Higher preferred ↑
Machine weight · lb12.8 lb12Lower preferred ↓
Brother XR3774

Brother XR3774

Sewing speed · spm800 stitches per minute13Higher preferred ↑
Machine weight · lb12.3 lb14Lower preferred ↓
Elna Explore 160

Elna Explore 160

Sewing speed · spm700 stitches per minute15Higher preferred ↑
Machine weight · lb≈13.2 lb (6 kg)15Lower preferred ↓
Janome 001LOVELY

Janome 001LOVELY

Sewing speed · spm800 stitches per minute5Higher preferred ↑
Machine weight · lb13 lb16Lower preferred ↓
Janome 2212

Janome 2212

Sewing speed · spm860 stitches per minute17Higher preferred ↑
Machine weight · lb13.22 lb17Lower preferred ↓
Singer 4423

Singer 4423

Sewing speed · spm1,100 stitches per minute18Higher preferred ↑
Machine weight · lb14.10958464 lb18Lower preferred ↓
SINGER 4523

SINGER 4523

Sewing speed · spmUp to 1,000 stitches per minute19Higher preferred ↑
Machine weight · lb17 lb19Lower preferred ↓
SINGER 4532

SINGER 4532

Sewing speed · spmUp to 1,000 stitches per minute20Higher preferred ↑
Machine weight · lb14.55050916 lb21Lower preferred ↓
SINGER Heavy Duty 4432

SINGER Heavy Duty 4432

Sewing speed · spm1,100 stitches per minute22Higher preferred ↑
Machine weight · lb14.6 lb22Lower preferred ↓
SINGER M3500

SINGER M3500

Sewing speed · spmUp to 750 stitches per minute6Higher preferred ↑
Machine weight · lb11.79 lb5Lower preferred ↓
SINGER MX231

SINGER MX231

Sewing speed · spm750 stitches per minute23Higher preferred ↑
Machine weight · lb12 lb24Lower preferred ↓

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Machine weight (lb); lower is preferred · 0 to 14.6

Singer Heavy Duty 4452: 1,100 stitches per minute, 14.6 lb.Brother JS2135: 750 stitches per minute, 10.80265074 lb.Brother XM2701: 800 stitches per minute, 12.8 lb.Brother XR3774: 800 stitches per minute, 12.3 lb.Elna Explore 160: 700 stitches per minute, ≈13.2 lb (6 kg).Janome 001LOVELY: 800 stitches per minute, 13 lb.Janome 2212: 860 stitches per minute, 13.22 lb.Singer 4423: 1,100 stitches per minute, 14.10958464 lb.SINGER Heavy Duty 4432: 1,100 stitches per minute, 14.6 lb.SINGER MX231: 750 stitches per minute, 12 lb.

Sewing speed (spm); higher is preferred · 0 to 1,100

Singer Heavy Duty 4452Brother JS2135Brother XM2701Brother XR3774Elna Explore 160Janome 001LOVELYJanome 2212Singer 4423SINGER Heavy Duty 4432SINGER MX231

Singer Heavy Duty 4452

Sewing speed
1,100 stitches per minute
Machine weight
14.6 lb

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Models in this comparison

Brother GX37

Brother GX37

Sewing speed
850 stitches per minute7
Machine weight
12.5 lb (Reported test result)7
Brother JS2135

Brother JS2135

Sewing speed
750 stitches per minute8
Machine weight
10.80265074 lb8
Singer 4423

Singer 4423

Sewing speed
1,100 stitches per minute18
Machine weight
14.10958464 lb18
SINGER 4523

SINGER 4523

Sewing speed
Up to 1,000 stitches per minute19
Machine weight
17 lb19
SINGER 4532

SINGER 4532

Sewing speed
Up to 1,000 stitches per minute20
Machine weight
14.55050916 lb21
SINGER M3500

SINGER M3500

Sewing speed
Up to 750 stitches per minute6
Machine weight
11.79 lb5

Every specification for these products
SpecificationSinger Heavy Duty 4452Brother GX37Brother JS2135Brother SM3701Brother XM2701Brother XR3774Elna Explore 160Janome 001LOVELYJanome 2212Singer 4423SINGER 4523SINGER 4532SINGER Heavy Duty 4432SINGER M3500SINGER MX231
Machine classNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedMechanical4Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedMechanical5Not published
Even feed (walking foot)Walking foot included1Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedWalking foot included3Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Buttonhole automationOne step auto size1Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedOne step auto size2One step auto size3Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedOne step auto size4Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedOne step5Not published
Space to the right of the needle6.25 in1Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published6.25 in4Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Sewing speed1,100 stitches per minute1850 stitches per minute7750 stitches per minute8Up to 800 stitches per minute9800 stitches per minute11800 stitches per minute13700 stitches per minute15800 stitches per minute5860 stitches per minute171,100 stitches per minute18Up to 1,000 stitches per minute19Up to 1,000 stitches per minute201,100 stitches per minute22Up to 750 stitches per minute6750 stitches per minute23
Built-in stitches3213725148379271137 stitches312151516121723182319322032263262327
Presser feet includedEven Feed / Walking Foot Non-Stick Foot Heavy Duty Needles General Purpose Foot Zipper Foot Buttonhole Foot Button Sewing Foot1Buttonhole Foot, Narrow Hemmer Foot, Zipper Foot, Blindstich Foot, Zigzag Foot, Button Sewing Foot25Button sewing foot, Buttonhole foot, Zigzag foot, Zipper foot8five sewing feet (buttonhole, zipper, zigzag, blind stitch, and button sewing foot)9six quick-change sewing feet such as a buttonhole foot, button sewing foot, narrow hemmer foot, zipper foot, blindstich foot, and zigzag foot11Zigzag Foot – everyday sewing foot Buttonhole Foot – sew the hole for a button Button Sewing Foot – attach the button itself Walking Foot – feeds top and bottom project layers at the same rate, which is helpful for quilting Zipper Foot – sew in a zipper14Pied standard Pied boutonnière Pied ourlet invisible Pied fermeture éclair28Blind Hem Foot (Front Loading) Bobbin (Standard) Bobbin Case Unit Foot Control Seam Ripper (unit) Zig-Zag Foot (Front Load) Zipper Foot E (Front Load)16Blindhem Foot G. H Foot. Sliding Buttonhole Foot B. Zipper Foot E.17General Purpose Foot Zipper Foot Buttonhole Foot Button Sewing Foot29All-Purpose Foot, Buttonhole Foot, Zipper Foot, Blind Hem Foot19All-Purpose Foot Buttonhole Foot Zipper Foot Blind Hem Foot20All-Purpose Foot Zipper Foot Buttonhole Foot Button Sewing Foot26All-Purpose Foot Zipper Foot Buttonhole Foot Button Sewing Foot30General Purpose Foot Buttonhole Foot Button Sewing Foot27
Stitch lengthNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published4 mm31Not publishedNot publishedNot published4 mm32Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Stitch width6 mm1Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published6 mm4Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Machine weight14.6 lb112.5 lb (Reported test result)710.80265074 lb812.5 lb1012.8 lb1212.3 lb14≈13.2 lb (6 kg)1513 lb1613.22 lb1714.10958464 lb1817 lb1914.55050916 lb2114.6 lb2211.79 lb512 lb24

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SpecificationOur pickSinger Heavy Duty 4452Brother GX37Brother JS2135Brother SM3701Brother XM2701Brother XR3774Elna Explore 160Janome 001LOVELYJanome 2212Singer 4423SINGER 4523SINGER 4532SINGER Heavy Duty 4432SINGER M3500SINGER MX231
Machine classNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedMechanical4Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedMechanical5Not published
Even feed (walking foot)Walking foot included1Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedWalking foot included3Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Buttonhole automationOne step auto size1Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedOne step auto size2One step auto size3Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedOne step auto size4Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedOne step5Not published
Space to the right of the needle6.25 in1Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published6.25 in4Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Sewing speed1,100 stitches per minute1850 stitches per minute7750 stitches per minute8Up to 800 stitches per minute9800 stitches per minute11800 stitches per minute13700 stitches per minute15800 stitches per minute5860 stitches per minute171,100 stitches per minute18Up to 1,000 stitches per minute19Up to 1,000 stitches per minute201,100 stitches per minute22Up to 750 stitches per minute6750 stitches per minute23
Built-in stitches3213725148379271137 stitches312151516121723182319322032263262327
Presser feet includedEven Feed / Walking Foot Non-Stick Foot Heavy Duty Needles General Purpose Foot Zipper Foot Buttonhole Foot Button Sewing Foot1Buttonhole Foot, Narrow Hemmer Foot, Zipper Foot, Blindstich Foot, Zigzag Foot, Button Sewing Foot25Button sewing foot, Buttonhole foot, Zigzag foot, Zipper foot8five sewing feet (buttonhole, zipper, zigzag, blind stitch, and button sewing foot)9six quick-change sewing feet such as a buttonhole foot, button sewing foot, narrow hemmer foot, zipper foot, blindstich foot, and zigzag foot11Zigzag Foot – everyday sewing foot Buttonhole Foot – sew the hole for a button Button Sewing Foot – attach the button itself Walking Foot – feeds top and bottom project layers at the same rate, which is helpful for quilting Zipper Foot – sew in a zipper14Pied standard Pied boutonnière Pied ourlet invisible Pied fermeture éclair28Blind Hem Foot (Front Loading) Bobbin (Standard) Bobbin Case Unit Foot Control Seam Ripper (unit) Zig-Zag Foot (Front Load) Zipper Foot E (Front Load)16Blindhem Foot G. H Foot. Sliding Buttonhole Foot B. Zipper Foot E.17General Purpose Foot Zipper Foot Buttonhole Foot Button Sewing Foot29All-Purpose Foot, Buttonhole Foot, Zipper Foot, Blind Hem Foot19All-Purpose Foot Buttonhole Foot Zipper Foot Blind Hem Foot20All-Purpose Foot Zipper Foot Buttonhole Foot Button Sewing Foot26All-Purpose Foot Zipper Foot Buttonhole Foot Button Sewing Foot30General Purpose Foot Buttonhole Foot Button Sewing Foot27
Stitch lengthNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published4 mm31Not publishedNot publishedNot published4 mm32Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Stitch width6 mm1Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published6 mm4Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Machine weight14.6 lb112.5 lb (Reported test result)710.80265074 lb812.5 lb1012.8 lb1212.3 lb14≈13.2 lb (6 kg)1513 lb1613.22 lb1714.10958464 lb1817 lb1914.55050916 lb2114.6 lb2211.79 lb512 lb24

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