I have Singer Stylist 534 that just hasn;t been the same for the past 9 months or so. I'm seeking a recommendation for a good repair shop. Local to Philadelphia is preferred, but I'll send it away if I have to.
I am concerned there is a problem with an overhaul done earlier in thhe year at one local sew-vac shop in downtown Philadelphia. I took it to them in January 2005 with what appeared to be timing problems - repeatedly breaking needles. The machine seemed to have come back from the overhaul with additional problems -- inability to adjust top tension, skipped stitches, stitch selector dial not working properly.
And then today, it started smoking slightly after about 30 minutes of steady sewing. I don't understand how my built-like-a-tank 30 year old workhorse could have gone downhill so quickly after a clean, lube, and adjustment.
thanks!