Originally Posted by irishrose

Lots of great looking machines changing hands with garage sale season here!

The Singer Stylist 533 that I rescued from the dumpster is clean, oiled and running. She runs a little slow, but smooth. I have figured out most of the things I need to know, but there are dials that are foreign to me. Anyone know where I can find a way to identify some of them? So far the Internet hasn't been much help. The stitch is very good, but the machine clunks badly when the ZZ is set to 3 or 4. I did have a broken plastic washer left over. The bad thing is I didn't see where it came from.

I feel like I should keep the Stylist for a bit, though my granddaughter wants it. AnnieRose, the 301, developed a periodic groan in one of her gears today. I couldn't see any reason why upon a close inspection. G-r-r-r.