THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I just got my 4423 machine, and in making a dress, I have had to rip out so many stitiches because the thing takes off like a rocket and I can't guide the seams well at all, especially on curves. This will make such a difference! I had no idea there was a way to change the speed. I just googled the problem and your video popped up. This is going to make sewing SO much better for me. Thanks again!
I have the 4452 model and this was SO helpful, THANK YOU! I was borderline scared and it used to be a painfully slow process of me easing pressure into the pedal because of how fast it’d take off. I adjusted mine to the between 6 and 7 position and now it’s perfect for me!
Kevin, I have this same machine and I want to THANK YOU for ALL your videos .. I follow everything you post about the machines I have. You explain things slow enough for me and I appreciate that. I have two brain aneurysms and I sometimes feel helpless if I at first don't understand something. Thank you again for being a blessing to me. God Bless you Kevin and your family.
BLESS YOU FOR THIS!!!!! I stopped using my machine out of frustration for the speed!!! I'm VERY shaky, so my foot would twitch and speed up and ruin my stitching!
Fantastic help.....thank you so much for posting this video. I was close to trying to exchange my daughter's 'beginner's' sewing machine so she doesn't get put off learning to sew by this machine not having a speed control dial like all my machines. This has worked brilliantly and I'm so much happier....as is my daughter!
Amazing! I have just got a new Singer and was really bothered by how fast it was going, especially as I like to be able to go slowly round curved lines etc. I tried this and it works a treat! My machine is now a nice and relaxed speed and not completely crazy fast!!! I don't know why they set them up like this, it seems everyone has the same problem. Thanks so much this has helped so much!
My new machine started off like a rocket! I thought there is no way I would be able to do what i needed to do at such speed. It's a singer heavy duty brought in New Zealand and the speed control premise is the same. Thank you so much for this post!!!
I know this video is over a year old, I just wanted to say thank you. I was able to successfully slow down the foot pedal on my Singer Heavy Duty 44S. It was driving me crazy how fast it was as soon as I touched that pedal. Much better now, thank you!
Hello I am French and my singer 4423 bought from amazon germany. By turning my pedal over at the top right of the thumbnail, I have a hole with a molding representing an arrow + and -. I can easily adjust the speed without taking anything apart. the model of my pedals is FDM FC-2902D. it is to CE europe standards if that can help you. And yes among your subscribers you have a French. thank you great videos.🐝
back in the day here in the usa, my cheap singer machine had that external adjustment. i wonder if they make them without it now so that most folks take it in to a singer repair shop.
I have the 4432 (European version) of this machine, and the galloping speed as soon as you touched the lever with your foot has always been a bug bear of mine. I followed your steps (hoping that the pedal had the speed adjuster inside, it did!) and now I have a progressive speed pedal that I feel more in control of. Can't thank you enough Ken for this handy tip! You're the best.
I checked my foot pedal as i have just finished sewing a big canvas project and the fast speed made it a nightmare. My pedal has a small hole where you can depress the pedal and insert a small jewelers screwdriver and adjust the speed, I did not know this !!! Now it is so controllable ! Thanks Kevin, much appreciated, you are my go too help line :-) Greetings from South Australia.
I would give this video 100 thumbs up if I could. Got myself a Singer Heavy Duty recently and, although I like the machine, I was struggling with the fact that it seems to go from 0 to 100 mph with nothing in between. I'm what you might call an "experienced novice" so the ability to go slowly is important to me. In fact, given that what takes time in sewing is not the sewing itself but the measuring, cutting, pinning and ironing, I'm not sure why any home sewist really needs the ability to sew quickly. Anyway, it took me about 30 seconds to take the pedal apart, fiddle with the thingy to get the needle at the speed I want it, and put it back together. Thanks so much Kevin, you've made my day. BTW mine is a European version.
Thank you so much for this video - I've been recently trying to learn how to sew and the takeoff speed of my Singer 4432 has been driving me insane. Your instructions worked perfectly. I was starting to think I was going to have to give up and get a different machine, but hopefully this will solve my problems.
Thank youuuuuuuu! I followed your steps and it definitely worked. I was having such a hard time before your video with the speed, especially being a beginner!!!
We watched this video, and got hold of our foot pedal, and my husband slowed it down, result. So he also did the same to my new back up foot pedal, both work a treat, easier for doing my small bits of stitching . I’m in the uk, so mine was the same as in the us. Maybe slightly different position. Thanks
Thank you Kevin. I am an experienced sewer and can handle the fast start up usually. But there are applications where I need to go very slowly. And the super fast startup hasn't anything to do with proper use of pedal. So glad you said this too. I ordered a new pedal and it starts up slowly. Now, to see if old one can be adjusted. You are suprr smart and kind for sharing.
I'm having the same issue with my machine and even after doing what Kevin is suggesting it still starts up too fast. I'll give it a few more tries but if it doesn't work, I'm considering ordering a new pedal. You think that would solve the issue?
@@darkmatter6878 I googled the part #(from back side of foot) and new pedal $17 w/postage, starts slowly. After Kevin posted video my hubby adjusted the old foot for me. It didnt look quite like the one Kevin demo showed, but his info was all hubby needed. Now I have 2 pedals that start up slowly. Sorry so long responding to you. YT didnt notify me of your comment. I saw it when rewatched and read all comments again.
We ordered the 4423 model from us, which initially came with us outlet; in addition, we bought an eu outlet adapter, and as you might assume it was running so fast. I did try to lower the speed in the pedal as shown on the video, but no luck unfortunately. However, I thought that maybe the problem was with that eu adapter we bought, so after receiving the European version of the pedal the issue was resolved, I still needed to lower the speed in the pedal, but at least it allowed me to set the needed one. I hope it is helpful for someone in the future.
The US Energy grind operates on a different frequency. Probably not a good idea to import a product like this. Nothing in the foot pedal will shift the frequency. You don't need to pop the pedal open anymore since they have an access screw now but I had to take a look. Looks like they only changed the component placement and added an access hole to the potentiometer.
Thank you ! I just bought this sewing machine. My first machine! I'm going to receive it tomorrow in the mail. Im so glad I seen this video. Im sending this video to my husband so he can adjust it as soon as we get it. This will be a huge help to me seeing im a beginner. Thanks again!
I watched your video a few days ago and I am happy to report that the Singer HD6335M (aka 4432 version with more accessories) here in Europe (UK & ROI) also comes with a foot controller that has the same speed adjustment in place (slightly different circuit board layout). I was able to slow down my sewing machine as well. Thank you.
Hi! What's the model of your pedal please? I'm desperately trying to find a solution for my current university project, I have two pedals and none have this feature 😢
Thank you so much for your video sir. I had just bought a 4423 in europe and was losing hope of being able to sew a straight line at any point, because of how fast it was going. Now it is 10 times easier. 🙏
The same procedure also applies for the 220/240V European versions. I just used this video to adjust my own one. Thank you very much for sharing the procedure. Cheers!!
Thank you, very helpful. Please do a video on presser foot tension for Singer Heaven Duty-factory setting and recommended adjustments for various fabric. I messed with mine and got myself way out of wack with factory setting. Would like to find my way back. Thanks again.
Thanks for the video. This info should really have been included in the manual! My machine came with a model "FC-2902D" foot pedal which went absurdly fast. Fortunately there's an extra little hole on the back of mine, to adjust that dial without dismantling. So check for that first folks, as you may be in luck! It's labelled with a little symbol: *- +* although, counter-intuitively, turning the dial towards *+* _slows it down_ (more resistance = less speed).
@@kevinsews No sorry, I should have clarified, mine's Australian. But when I googled for a solution, your video was the only one that came up, so I suspect plenty of people internationally will find themselves watching your video even though you're referring to the US version.
Je suis français et singer acheté amazon germany. J’ai le même modèle de pédale que vous avec le petit trou pour régler la vitesse. Pareil + baisse la vitesse et - augmente. Merci à vous les deux. Merci pour le temps et la patience de poster tes videos. 👍
This worked perfect, my speed is now where I can control my fabric. Also for those of you who are like me afraid of getting electrocute, just unplug turn to the 7oclock as he states and just put it back together and It will work perfectly, no need to have it plugged in to do this. To Kevin All I can say is Thank you so much this really, really help.
This was super helpful I have a brother Xm2701 and it was way too fast. I used a skewer stick to adjust because I didn't wanna take any chances, now the speed is to my liking and I dont have to be so anxious on the startup. Great video!
This video was so helpful thank you. I bought the Singer HD as a ‘smoother’ more up to date model from my old semi industrial Janome. I was almost at the point of selling on my Singer, so I could buy a slower brand/model with more control. Your video has just made my day here in the UK! Thank you
OMG. I feel like a freaking sewing machine repair goddess. This video was SO HELPFUL! I just got my machine not quite a week ago, and it was taking off on me like an Indy 500 race car. Now it works GREAT! Kevin, thank you, thank you, thank you!
Kevin, thanks so much for this video explaining how to slow down a singer foot pedal. Although we have 220v in India and i have an 8280 model. I had to turn the speed control clockwise to make it slower. But this great! I can finally sew slowly which is really helpful for a beginner. A big thank you!
Thank you!!! I have the Singer Heavy Duty version. I never felt like I had control of this machine, since it took off like a bat out of you know what, and kept on at that speed! I followed your directions and it worked. Now, maybe my seams will look more uniform, like I know what I'm doing, Lol :)
Singer 4452 in Canada that I just bought the other week. Took my pedal apart, instead of a set screw mine has a mosfet. Unable to change, but instead I just super glued a piece of wood onto the pedal so I couldn't go any faster than I need to.
thank you so much !! I was so ready to cry when I watched another video saying I needed parts and had tools I didn’t have, but I turned the little dial thingy and it worked perfectly !! :)) thank you so much.
Fantastic! I just did this on my Singer 4423. Easy! I was about to buy a new machine. I was afraid to test it plugged in, so I just set it between 6 and 7 and it was perfect! It used to grind at the beginning- now it doesn't. Wow. Thank-you
Hi! What's the model of your pedal please? I'm desperately trying to find a solution for my current university project, I have two pedals and none have this feature 😢
Thanks for the video. Another option would be to buy a cheap phase controller from ebay, aliexpress or banggood and plug your machine into the controller without adjusting the pot inside the food pedal switch.
Thanks for this great video! I followed your directions exactly, had no difficulties, and got the results I wanted. A slower starting speed is especially helpful when I'm doing free motion embroidery on my Singer Heavy Duty 4423.
Hi! What's the model of your pedal please? I'm desperately trying to find a solution for my current university project, I have two pedals and none have this feature 😢
I have one of these machines and I'm surprised and disappointed that it didn't come with a manual speed control feature. It seems obvious to me that they should have included it like so many other entry-level machines.
Thank you so much for this video! My 2006 mechanical Kenmore has similar parts inside the pedal. Not just like it, but enough to recognize some of the parts and what you were doing. So I fiddled with the screw thing and turned it to 6 o'clock. That little white roller thing had to be positioned behind a pyramid-shaped wedge in order to be able to push the pedal down. So I had to use a butter knife to keep it positioned behind the wedge as I was closing the case. I did not have my machine plugged into the electrical outlet while I was working on it. I was too nervous to do so. But guess what? I plugged it back in, turned it on and it worked! Thanks!
This is the exact speed controller for my dear little Brother XL-3600 (bought in 2006) and your instructions on how to slow it down worked perfectly (apart from the fact that it was necessary to turn the little screw clockwise to soften the speed - so it must be wired differently). Thank you so much for posting this!
Oh my goodness! You have possibly saved my relationship with Florence (I name the objects in the house I am particularly struggling with). Can't thank you enough for this. Sue
THANK YOU, Kevin, this WILL certainly help me on my sewing of Gear and putting on things like Webbing, Scratching type Para Cord on my tents and all that type of sewing and Backpacks too👍🏼
Remember that this is fully analog system. The adjustment position that works in one machine may or may not work in another. Just go through full range with small adjustments and try every position to figure out the correct setting for your machine. It's a bit slow process which is why the factory may be skipping proper adjustment and actual behaviour out of box depends on your luck.
It really works! My model is Singer Heavy Duty 4423. The only difference is it actually speeds up when I turn the screw to the left. It slows down when I turn it to the right. Big big thanks!
I just used this method on my Singer 1408 (EU 220v version) which I got secondhand and it worked! Thank you😁I almost wanted to buy another sewing machine.
Many thanks for this video, Kevin. Very clear and concise. I've followed your instructions with success, even though I'm in UK with a UK Singer HD 5523, bought only last month, ie Dec 2021 :)
Excellent info! I ordered the 4452 last Friday, hopefully I'll get it (1st ever sewing machine) this week. This will be the first thing I do, if needed.
Not all the included speed controls are built with that adjustment pot. There are many externally identical versions that are built with slightly different circuit versions inside, without including that adjustment control. It depends on which of their suppliers built the speed control for them at that time. The individual machines can get smoother running and easier to start up as the machines eventually wear in, as some are initially built pretty tight and clunky from the factory.
Thank you Kevin! I have bought a new Singer 411 european version in Italy(220/240V). There is a difference compared with your version: inside the pedal there is a silver screw, that is slightly on the right of the screws you adjust in the video. When you turn the screw counterclockwise the engine slows down. Perfect sewing machine.
Thank you I wasn’t sure what was going on one day. It was sewing like normal and then the next day it was going 90. It’s back to sewing normal thanks to you.
I was able to reduce the speed of 4452 using OOTDTY 300W 220/240V To 110/120V AC Step Down Travel Voltage Transformer Converter. Works great! You can easily adjust the speed by pressing the pedal
THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I just got my 4423 machine, and in making a dress, I have had to rip out so many stitiches because the thing takes off like a rocket and I can't guide the seams well at all, especially on curves. This will make such a difference! I had no idea there was a way to change the speed. I just googled the problem and your video popped up. This is going to make sewing SO much better for me. Thanks again!
You're welcome!
Did this fix your issue?
Omg me too, in making a tote bag...ripped it 4 times😂....so thank you Kevin!!
wth my 4423 doesnt have it
Me too! I was cranking it by hand all the time bcs of it
I have the 4452 model and this was SO helpful, THANK YOU! I was borderline scared and it used to be a painfully slow process of me easing pressure into the pedal because of how fast it’d take off. I adjusted mine to the between 6 and 7 position and now it’s perfect for me!
Great!
Kevin, I have this same machine and I want to THANK YOU for ALL your videos .. I follow everything you post about the machines I have. You explain things slow enough for me and I appreciate that. I have two brain aneurysms and I sometimes feel helpless if I at first don't understand something. Thank you again for being a blessing to me. God Bless you Kevin and your family.
Thank you Brenda! That is why I try to go slowly.
BLESS YOU FOR THIS!!!!! I stopped using my machine out of frustration for the speed!!! I'm VERY shaky, so my foot would twitch and speed up and ruin my stitching!
@@Johanna_of_Ritterwald You’re welcome! I am so glad to hear it helped you.
You made my morning. Thanks so Much!
I've been frustrated with the too fast speed for years, until today.
I glad to hear it helped you.
Just bought this machine, was completely intimidated by the speed, but thanks to you now I can use it without trouble. Thank you so much!
Anna Nesterkina My pleasure.
Fantastic help.....thank you so much for posting this video. I was close to trying to exchange my daughter's 'beginner's' sewing machine so she doesn't get put off learning to sew by this machine not having a speed control dial like all my machines. This has worked brilliantly and I'm so much happier....as is my daughter!
I am glad to hear it helped you.
Same!
@@teriberi54 Your welcome!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank You!!! 8 years I've suffered with my super-fast machine. Now, I can sew without it taking off! Thanks again!
Athena K Delmontie You’re welcome!
Amazing! I have just got a new Singer and was really bothered by how fast it was going, especially as I like to be able to go slowly round curved lines etc.
I tried this and it works a treat! My machine is now a nice and relaxed speed and not completely crazy fast!!!
I don't know why they set them up like this, it seems everyone has the same problem.
Thanks so much this has helped so much!
My pleasure!
Best video! I just slowed down the speed - I wish I'd thought to look it up a year ago. But now I know!!! Thank you so much!
You're welcome!
I adjusted the speed of my Singer heavy duty machine last night and I'm so much happier! Thanks to your tutorial it was completely easy to do.
That is great to hear. Thank you for letting me know.
It's a great little tip eh Robin?...Mine works like a dream now, slow and steady but maintains a high speed at the top end. :)
@@paulfellowes4879 yes, it saved my sanity!
This is exactly what I needed!!! You've changed the life of a new sewer in a profoundly positive way and I sincerely appreciate it!
You're welcome! I am glad to hear it was helpful.
My new machine started off like a rocket! I thought there is no way I would be able to do what i needed to do at such speed. It's a singer heavy duty brought in New Zealand and the speed control premise is the same. Thank you so much for this post!!!
I am glad to hear it was helpful for you.
I know this video is over a year old, I just wanted to say thank you. I was able to successfully slow down the foot pedal on my Singer Heavy Duty 44S. It was driving me crazy how fast it was as soon as I touched that pedal. Much better now, thank you!
You're welcome!
your channel's helped me fix to issues and learn about my sewing machine. You're my official TH-cam hero of the week!
Thank you! Have a great weekend!
Hello I am French and my singer 4423 bought from amazon germany. By turning my pedal over at the top right of the thumbnail, I have a hole with a molding representing an arrow + and -. I can easily adjust the speed without taking anything apart. the model of my pedals is FDM FC-2902D. it is to CE europe standards if that can help you. And yes among your subscribers you have a French. thank you great videos.🐝
I’ve heard from many outside of the USA that have foot pedals that offer this feature. You are lucky you have it.
I have just done this! World of difference, thank you both 😊
@@clairetrimby111 I am glad it worked for you.
back in the day here in the usa, my cheap singer machine had that external adjustment. i wonder if they make them without it now so that most folks take it in to a singer repair shop.
I have the 4432 (European version) of this machine, and the galloping speed as soon as you touched the lever with your foot has always been a bug bear of mine. I followed your steps (hoping that the pedal had the speed adjuster inside, it did!) and now I have a progressive speed pedal that I feel more in control of. Can't thank you enough Ken for this handy tip! You're the best.
That is great to hear. Thank you for letting me know.
Kevin Sews i8
Oh THANK YOU for this video! I thought my sewing machine was unusable, but now that I have it slowed WAY down, I can start to use it again!
That is great to hear. Thank you for letting us all know it worked for you.
I checked my foot pedal as i have just finished sewing a big canvas project and the fast speed made it a nightmare. My pedal has a small hole where you can depress the pedal and insert a small jewelers screwdriver and adjust the speed, I did not know this !!! Now it is so controllable ! Thanks Kevin, much appreciated, you are my go too help line :-) Greetings from South Australia.
You're welcome!
It worked! And I'm mechanically challenged! Thank you!
You're welcome! I am so glad to hear that it worked.
Thank you!!! I bought my heavy duty last month. It was on a slightly different spot but it worked!!! I have so much more control now on my project!!!
You’re welcome!
I would give this video 100 thumbs up if I could. Got myself a Singer Heavy Duty recently and, although I like the machine, I was struggling with the fact that it seems to go from 0 to 100 mph with nothing in between. I'm what you might call an "experienced novice" so the ability to go slowly is important to me. In fact, given that what takes time in sewing is not the sewing itself but the measuring, cutting, pinning and ironing, I'm not sure why any home sewist really needs the ability to sew quickly. Anyway, it took me about 30 seconds to take the pedal apart, fiddle with the thingy to get the needle at the speed I want it, and put it back together. Thanks so much Kevin, you've made my day. BTW mine is a European version.
You're welcome! Thanks for the info.
Thank you so much for this video - I've been recently trying to learn how to sew and the takeoff speed of my Singer 4432 has been driving me insane. Your instructions worked perfectly. I was starting to think I was going to have to give up and get a different machine, but hopefully this will solve my problems.
My pleasure!
Thank you for such a great video. My husband just sorted my Singer 5523 following your instructions. I can’t tell you how happy I am . Thank you .
I am glad to hear it was helpful.
You saved my machine! I wasn't using it because of this issue and you solved the problem. Thank you very much !!!!
Mark Fannin Great!
Thank youuuuuuuu! I followed your steps and it definitely worked. I was having such a hard time before your video with the speed, especially being a beginner!!!
You're welcome!
We watched this video, and got hold of our foot pedal, and my husband slowed it down, result. So he also did the same to my new back up foot pedal, both work a treat, easier for doing my small bits of stitching . I’m in the uk, so mine was the same as in the us. Maybe slightly different position. Thanks
That is great o hear! Thanks for letting us all know.
Thank you Kevin. I am an experienced sewer and can handle the fast start up usually. But there are applications where I need to go very slowly. And the super fast startup hasn't anything to do with proper use of pedal. So glad you said this too. I ordered a new pedal and it starts up slowly. Now, to see if old one can be adjusted. You are suprr smart and kind for sharing.
Thank you! I appreciate it.
I'm having the same issue with my machine and even after doing what Kevin is suggesting it still starts up too fast. I'll give it a few more tries but if it doesn't work, I'm considering ordering a new pedal. You think that would solve the issue?
@@darkmatter6878 I googled the part #(from back side of foot) and new pedal $17 w/postage, starts slowly. After Kevin posted video my hubby adjusted the old foot for me. It didnt look quite like the one Kevin demo showed, but his info was all hubby needed. Now I have 2 pedals that start up slowly. Sorry so long responding to you. YT didnt notify me of your comment. I saw it when rewatched and read all comments again.
@@jojosewist8921 Could you please share a link where you ordered a new pedal? Thank you.
I followed your advice (here in France) and it gave a great result in the control of the slow speed. Thanks a lot!
Thank you! Glad to hear that it helped.
We ordered the 4423 model from us, which initially came with us outlet; in addition, we bought an eu outlet adapter, and as you might assume it was running so fast. I did try to lower the speed in the pedal as shown on the video, but no luck unfortunately.
However, I thought that maybe the problem was with that eu adapter we bought, so after receiving the European version of the pedal the issue was resolved, I still needed to lower the speed in the pedal, but at least it allowed me to set the needed one. I hope it is helpful for someone in the future.
Thanks for posting this!
The US Energy grind operates on a different frequency. Probably not a good idea to import a product like this. Nothing in the foot pedal will shift the frequency.
You don't need to pop the pedal open anymore since they have an access screw now but I had to take a look. Looks like they only changed the component placement and added an access hole to the potentiometer.
Perfect video! right to the point of what we came here for! i would have stood no chance at finding this on my own, thank you very much! :)
@@SirSkelebone You’re welcome!
@@SirSkelebone You’re welcome!
Thank you ! I just bought this sewing machine. My first machine! I'm going to receive it tomorrow in the mail. Im so glad I seen this video. Im sending this video to my husband so he can adjust it as soon as we get it. This will be a huge help to me seeing im a beginner. Thanks again!
My pleasure!
I watched your video a few days ago and I am happy to report that the Singer HD6335M (aka 4432 version with more accessories) here in Europe (UK & ROI) also comes with a foot controller that has the same speed adjustment in place (slightly different circuit board layout). I was able to slow down my sewing machine as well. Thank you.
Great! Thanks for letting us all know.
Hi! What's the model of your pedal please? I'm desperately trying to find a solution for my current university project, I have two pedals and none have this feature 😢
Thank you SO much for this! You just saved me a LOT of hassle and helped me enjoy my machine more.
You're welcome!
Thank you so much for your video sir.
I had just bought a 4423 in europe and was losing hope of being able to sew a straight line at any point, because of how fast it was going.
Now it is 10 times easier. 🙏
You're welcome! That is great to hear.
The same procedure also applies for the 220/240V European versions. I just used this video to adjust my own one. Thank you very much for sharing the procedure. Cheers!!
My pleasure Jim!
Thank you, very helpful. Please do a video on presser foot tension for Singer Heaven Duty-factory setting and recommended adjustments for various fabric. I messed with mine and got myself way out of wack with factory setting. Would like to find my way back. Thanks again.
I am on the road for 12 days. I will add your request to my list once I return home.
Thanks for the video. This info should really have been included in the manual! My machine came with a model "FC-2902D" foot pedal which went absurdly fast. Fortunately there's an extra little hole on the back of mine, to adjust that dial without dismantling. So check for that first folks, as you may be in luck!
It's labelled with a little symbol: *- +* although, counter-intuitively, turning the dial towards *+* _slows it down_ (more resistance = less speed).
So you have this on a USA version machine?
@@kevinsews No sorry, I should have clarified, mine's Australian. But when I googled for a solution, your video was the only one that came up, so I suspect plenty of people internationally will find themselves watching your video even though you're referring to the US version.
@@prodigalretrod I state in the video title that this video is for SOME USA Versions.
@@kevinsews I realise that, I never said anything to the contrary! Just sharing information that may help others who stumble upon your video.
Je suis français et singer acheté amazon germany. J’ai le même modèle de pédale que vous avec le petit trou pour régler la vitesse. Pareil + baisse la vitesse et - augmente.
Merci à vous les deux.
Merci pour le temps et la patience de poster tes videos. 👍
This worked perfect, my speed is now where I can control my fabric. Also for those of you who are like me afraid of getting electrocute, just unplug turn to the 7oclock as he states and just put it back together and It will work perfectly, no need to have it plugged in to do this. To Kevin All I can say is Thank you so much this really, really help.
You're welcome! I am glad to hear it worked for you.
This was super helpful I have a brother Xm2701 and it was way too fast. I used a skewer stick to adjust because I didn't wanna take any chances, now the speed is to my liking and I dont have to be so anxious on the startup. Great video!
Thank you! I appreciate it.
This video was so helpful thank you. I bought the Singer HD as a ‘smoother’ more up to date model from my old semi industrial Janome. I was almost at the point of selling on my Singer, so I could buy a slower brand/model with more control. Your video has just made my day here in the UK! Thank you
You’re welcome!
MY hubby has just done this for me....wow...what a difference. Fantastic. Thank you
You're welcome! That is great to hear. Thanks.
I haven't found this tip anywhere in the internet. BIG THANK YOU
You’re welcome!
OMG. I feel like a freaking sewing machine repair goddess. This video was SO HELPFUL! I just got my machine not quite a week ago, and it was taking off on me like an Indy 500 race car. Now it works GREAT! Kevin, thank you, thank you, thank you!
You're welcome! I am glad to hear you found it helpful.
Kevin, thanks so much for this video explaining how to slow down a singer foot pedal. Although we have 220v in India and i have an 8280 model. I had to turn the speed control clockwise to make it slower. But this great! I can finally sew slowly which is really helpful for a beginner. A big thank you!
You’re welcome!
Thank you so much! What a difference this has made to my singer 5523 uk version. Can't thank you enough 😊
You're welcome! I am glad to hear it worked for you.
It worked perfectly on my heavy duty 4423! Thank you so much, you just made my work so much easier :)
You're welcome!
Thank you so much for putting out this video. It helped me with my new heavy duty singer. I was almost ready to send it back when I found your video.
My pleasure!
Thank you! I have this same Singer and the speed has been an issue when sewing intricate applique.
You're welcome!
thank you very very much!! I have been struggling with this high speed.., You changed my sawing life so much better, thank you!!!
ツノちゃん My pleasure!
Thank you!!! I have the Singer Heavy Duty version. I never felt like I had control of this machine, since it took off like a bat out of you know what, and kept on at that speed! I followed your directions and it worked. Now, maybe my seams will look more uniform, like I know what I'm doing, Lol :)
That is great to hear!
Singer 4452 in Canada that I just bought the other week. Took my pedal apart, instead of a set screw mine has a mosfet. Unable to change, but instead I just super glued a piece of wood onto the pedal so I couldn't go any faster than I need to.
Gotta do what you can to fix this issue. LOL
I have one from Canada and I've got the same problem! Tried this hack but it didn't help 😭
thank you so much !! I was so ready to cry when I watched another video saying I needed parts and had tools I didn’t have, but I turned the little dial thingy and it worked perfectly !! :)) thank you so much.
Great! You're welcome!
Fantastic! I just did this on my Singer 4423. Easy! I was about to buy a new machine. I was afraid to test it plugged in, so I just set it between 6 and 7 and it was perfect! It used to grind at the beginning- now it doesn't. Wow. Thank-you
That great to hear. Thanks!
Hi! What's the model of your pedal please? I'm desperately trying to find a solution for my current university project, I have two pedals and none have this feature 😢
Thank you for the help! I’ve had my heavy duty singer for almost 2 years now. Finally had the courage to try this. Totally worth it
You’re welcome! Let us know how it works out for you.
Thanks for the video. Another option would be to buy a cheap phase controller from ebay, aliexpress or banggood and plug your machine into the controller without adjusting the pot inside the food pedal switch.
Thanks for this great video! I followed your directions exactly, had no difficulties, and got the results I wanted. A slower starting speed is especially helpful when I'm doing free motion embroidery on my Singer Heavy Duty 4423.
You’re welcome! I am glad to hear it worked.
Hi! What's the model of your pedal please? I'm desperately trying to find a solution for my current university project, I have two pedals and none have this feature 😢
Thank you so much! Worked on my Singer as well. You saved me from buying a new machine. 😅 Cheers from Sweden.
You're welcome!
I have one of these machines and I'm surprised and disappointed that it didn't come with a manual speed control feature. It seems obvious to me that they should have included it like so many other entry-level machines.
The latest release on this machine is an electronic version. It allows you to adjust the speed control.
This is fantastic. Thank you. I could not even sew the way it came!
You're welcome!
Thank you Kevin. This was so helpful, a game changer for me. I had been really concerned about the fast speed. Great help. Judy
My pleasure!
The foot has a hole where you can insert a screw driver to turn the speed adjustment without opening it!
Mine didn’t have one. Maybe some other model pedals do though.
@@kevinsews The pedal is a FC-2902D, which is a pedal of a Singer 4423, purchased in 2024, EU model.
@@EconaelGaming Ah, that explains the difference.
@StelutaSabau I used... a very thin screwdriver. One from those cheap "micro precision screwdriver" sets.
Did it work for you? I tried it and now my machine goes so fast I cannot use it. Trying to figure out what to do since it doesn’t go back to normal
Can’t wait to get home and try this. This could be a game changer!!
Reporting back to say that it did indeed work! Can still get to the same speed but the build up has slowed down
That is great to hear! Thank you for the update.
My savior!!!! Finally I'll have some control over my heavy duty!!🙏
I am so glad to hear it helped you.
Thank you, I was apprehensive on purchasing an HD machine, but with this instruction I'm going to give it a go.
You're welcome!
Thanks so much. That's why I abandoned my SINGER 2277 sewing machine. I have been looking for this for ages.
Thanks so much for this.
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You're welcome!
A GENIUNE THANK YOU, I KNOW THIS IS ALL CAPS BUT THIS IS HOW I EXPRESS JOY AND MY SEWING MACHINE IS NORMAL NOW! THANK YOU THANK YOU!Z!
My pleasure!
I just purchased a signer HD in August 2024 and this worked for me! Thank you so much!
My Pleasure! I am glad to hear it worked for you.
Thank you so much for this video! My 2006 mechanical Kenmore has similar parts inside the pedal. Not just like it, but enough to recognize some of the parts and what you were doing. So I fiddled with the screw thing and turned it to 6 o'clock. That little white roller thing had to be positioned behind a pyramid-shaped wedge in order to be able to push the pedal down. So I had to use a butter knife to keep it positioned behind the wedge as I was closing the case. I did not have my machine plugged into the electrical outlet while I was working on it. I was too nervous to do so. But guess what? I plugged it back in, turned it on and it worked! Thanks!
My pleasure! That is great to hear. Thank you for letting us all know it worked.
This is the exact speed controller for my dear little Brother XL-3600 (bought in 2006) and your instructions on how to slow it down worked perfectly (apart from the fact that it was necessary to turn the little screw clockwise to soften the speed - so it must be wired differently). Thank you so much for posting this!
Thank you for letting us know!
Thanks for the tips. I have done as you have described, and now it is working very well and smoothly.
That is great to hear! Thanks for letting us all know.
Thanks so much, fixed our machine in 5 minutes
Well done! Very good result
You're welcome! That is great to hear.
Oh my goodness! You have possibly saved my relationship with Florence (I name the objects in the house I am particularly struggling with). Can't thank you enough for this. Sue
Thank you! I am glad it was helpful.
Thank you SO MUCH! I was about to return my Singer 44S and you save my day! it works perfectly, thanks for sharing your knowledge.
You're welcome!
THANK YOU, Kevin, this WILL certainly help me on my sewing of Gear and putting on things like Webbing, Scratching type Para Cord on my tents and all that type of sewing and Backpacks too👍🏼
My pleasure!
Thank you SO MUCH! I was never able to do the curves right with my 4432 until I saw this. This is an EXCELLENT video!
My pleasure!
Remember that this is fully analog system. The adjustment position that works in one machine may or may not work in another. Just go through full range with small adjustments and try every position to figure out the correct setting for your machine.
It's a bit slow process which is why the factory may be skipping proper adjustment and actual behaviour out of box depends on your luck.
It really works! My model is Singer Heavy Duty 4423. The only difference is it actually speeds up when I turn the screw to the left. It slows down when I turn it to the right. Big big thanks!
That Is great to hear!
Yes! I had put off using my machine because I couldn't slow the b*st*rd down.
Now I can sew at a little bit less than 1000mph!
Cheers buddy.
My pleasure!
I just used this method on my Singer 1408 (EU 220v version) which I got secondhand and it worked! Thank you😁I almost wanted to buy another sewing machine.
Thanks for letting all of know this!
Thank you so much, Kevin! That was amazingly easy and helpful.
My pleasure!
Thank you for the video. I have a 44s classic, but no matter how i moved it, it kept going fast
Nemesis Rosado I have one as well. I will take a look at mine and let you know what I find.
@@kevinsews Thank you, i'm a newbie so your videos are much appreciated ☺
Many thanks for this video, Kevin. Very clear and concise. I've followed your instructions with success, even though I'm in UK with a UK Singer HD 5523, bought only last month, ie Dec 2021 :)
You're welcome! Happy New Year!
Excellent info! I ordered the 4452 last Friday, hopefully I'll get it (1st ever sewing machine) this week. This will be the first thing I do, if needed.
Great! Let us know the results.
Not all the included speed controls are built with that adjustment pot. There are many externally identical versions that are built with slightly different circuit versions inside, without including that adjustment control. It depends on which of their suppliers built the speed control for them at that time. The individual machines can get smoother running and easier to start up as the machines eventually wear in, as some are initially built pretty tight and clunky from the factory.
Thanks for posting. That was the while point of me creating this video. I was told by the vender I bought the pedal from that it had that feature.
Thank you tor this SUPER HELPFUL video!!! The original machine speed is nothing short of terrifying! 😂
You're welcome!
I have an Australian bought singer heavy duty, looks a teeny bit different inside but I finally have control of my machine. Thank you.
You're welcome!
Thank you Kevin!
I have bought a new Singer 411 european version in Italy(220/240V). There is a difference compared with your version: inside the pedal there is a silver screw, that is slightly on the right of the screws you adjust in the video. When you turn the screw counterclockwise the engine slows down. Perfect sewing machine.
Federico Albasio Thank you for letting us know. It will be helpful for those who have the same version machine you own.
I’m so glad that I googled the speed problem on my 4432 machine and got this video. Thank you!!❤
My pleasure!
Turned it right down and it worked fine. Thank you so much. Mine was almost either on or off.
You're welcome!
Thank you so much, was struggling with the speed of my new Singer 5523 and this has helped so much!!
You're welcome!
Thank you I wasn’t sure what was going on one day. It was sewing like normal and then the next day it was going 90. It’s back to sewing normal thanks to you.
My pleasure!
Thank you sir helping people out globally👍
You're welcome!
Very helpful! I have one similar to this as my first machine. And there have been times where the speed becomes frustrating.
Great! This why I decided to post this video. I figured it might be helpful.
This was extremely helpful. Thank you!
You're welcome!
Thank you so much Kevin🙏 I just bought the “heavy duty” and now I can start slow… thanks to your explanation 🎉
Hi from the Netherlands 🇳🇱 🌷🪡🧵👋
@@lisette7640 You’re welcome!
Wonderful! It was so easy even for someone with very limited tecnical skills like me. Now the speed is really under control. Many thanks.
I glad to hear it helped you.
I just did this on my singer CG 590. I honestly thought I was going to have to live with this monster! THANK YOU!
That is great to hear! Thank you for letting us all know it worked for you.
I was able to reduce the speed of 4452 using OOTDTY 300W 220/240V To 110/120V AC Step Down Travel Voltage Transformer Converter.
Works great!
You can easily adjust the speed by pressing the pedal
Thanks for letting us know it worked on your model .
Thank you very much for this video. I am a beginner sewist to the machine, and this helped a lot!
You're welcome!