Click here to enter the sewing machine giveaway: bit.ly/Singer4443Giveaway Find your local Tuesday Morning here: bit.ly/X5MQ4r In honor of National Sewing Month I've teamed up with Tuesday Morning to bring you a video review of the Singer 4443 Heavy Duty sewing machine. We're even giving away an autographed (by me!) machine to one lucky winner! I have used dozens of sewing machines over the years so I have a good sense of what works and what doesn't as soon as I start working with a new machine. In this video review I filmed myself using the Singer 4443 for the very first time! Whatever you see on camera is exactly how it went. My first impression of the machine was that it was simple, attractive and had some good weight to it. But the real deal comes when we put it to work! When I review a new sewing machine I like to use all the basic functions, see if it has any fancy features and then put the stitches to work on a variety of different fabrics. Here is the 411 on the Singer 4443 sewing machine: Pros: • Mechanical (easier & less expensive to service, no computer chips to deal with) • Variety of stitches (not just basic utility stitches) • 3 needle positions (comes in handy for adjusting seam allowances quickly and easily) • Automatic needle threader (easy to use and very handy!) • Heavy duty indeed! Sews through 8 layers of a denim easily! • Easy to select stitches without having to reference user manual. (Only has two dials to turn) • Speed! Winds bobbins and stitches fast on full speed. Cons: • Awkward thread spool placement (be careful not to yank on it!) • No needle up/down button (found on mid-level computerized machines) • No speed control dial (speed is controlled with pressure on foot pedal) After using this machine here are my thoughts: If you are on a budget and in the market for a first machine or a secondary travel machine check out the Singer 4443. This machine would be great for all your basic sewing and quilting needs. You can sew everything from garments to quilts and even home decor items with this one little heavy duty workhorse. I have 14 sewing machines myself and I am very impressed with the stitch quality, speed and features on this machine. For the lowest price be check it out at your local Tuesday Morning, while supplies last! {This sewing machine was provided to me by Tuesday Morning to review, autograph and ship out to the giveaway winner. I will not be keeping this sewing machine for myself. } Thanks for your support! Thanks for watching! You can find me at: Crafty Gemini mobile app: available for FREE in Android market and iPhone App store Online Shop: craftygemini.blogspot.com/p/my-shop_29.html Website/Blog: www.craftygemini.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/CraftyGemini Twitter: www.twitter.com/CraftyGemini Voicemail for tutorial suggestions: 73-CRAFTY-73 / (732)723-8973

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