Singer 503A

Singer 503A_646

The Singer 503A is one of the finest sewing machines made by Singer. This sewing machine is a 'member' of the slant needle sewing machine group that includes the 400 series. The 500 and the 400 machines are the same sewing machine in every detail but for the 'house' they live in. This series is known as the Rocketeer in the sewing machine world and that is easy to understand.

This particular one is in near new condition as it was well cared for and used very little. It also appears that all accessories are with it still. This is a very good sewing machine well equipped and will last for many years to come

The price for this Rocketeer is $289.50 and will ship well.

This model (503a) of this series is very much like the 500 which has the cam stacks built in while the 503 uses individual fashion discs. This unit has all discs that came with the sewing machine. By now you may recall that the 400 and 500 slant needles are the same but for the 'house' they live in. This is one very nice sewing machine. This model (503a) of this series is very much like the 500 which has the cam stacks built in while the 503 uses individual fashion discs. This unit has all discs that came with the sewing machine. By now you may recall that the 400 and 500 slant needles are the same but for the 'house' they live in. This is one very nice sewing machine.	With the lid raised it is set to use. The thread spool pins are up, the fashion disc holder is ready to use, and the bobbin winder is set to use. To the side of the thread spool pins is a depression that has a movable spool pin that can be used with this top folded down. With the lid raised it is set to use. The thread spool pins are up, the fashion disc holder is ready to use, and the bobbin winder is set to use. To the side of the thread spool pins is a depression that has a movable spool pin that can be used with this top folded down.	From the back side can be seen the single hole in the top cover near the hand wheel. This hole supports the mobile thread spool pin that 'lives' just under the top. This is a very clean sewing machine that was very little used. From the back side can be seen the single hole in the top cover near the hand wheel. This hole supports the mobile thread spool pin that 'lives' just under the top. This is a very clean sewing machine that was very little used.	From the hand wheel end we can mention that the motor is inside this area with the shaft pointing upward through to the bobbin winding area. The top of the motor shaft is the bobbin winder. From the hand wheel end we can mention that the motor is inside this area with the shaft pointing upward through to the bobbin winding area. The top of the motor shaft is the bobbin winder.	In this view you notice the slant needle design of this series. With the needle slanting forward the viewing of the work area is greatly improved. In this view you notice the slant needle design of this series. With the needle slanting forward the viewing of the work area is greatly improved.
The thread tensioner will take two threads (for two needles) It is very easy to re-balance thread tension as you work along. The manual instructs well in this regard. The thread tensioner will take two threads (for two needles) It is very easy to re-balance thread tension as you work along. The manual instructs well in this regard.	Needle position sets quickly and the stitch width can be easily and quickly set. This is the red lever that instructions tell you how to set. Needle position sets quickly and the stitch width can be easily and quickly set. This is the red lever that instructions tell you how to set.	Stitch length and reverse tacking in set by this lever. Stitch length and reverse tacking in set by this lever.	Under the top lid are the instructions for dealing with the fashion discs. Every disc that came with the machine is present. Under the top lid are the instructions for dealing with the fashion discs. Every disc that came with the machine is present.	Fashion disc 0 'lives' in the machine while discs 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 are in the tools box. Fashion disc 0 'lives' in the machine while discs 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 are in the tools box.
Before working with a fashion disc move the lever to the left side marked STR for straight stitch. Before working with a fashion disc move the lever to the left side marked STR for straight stitch.	Under the face plate find the machine threading plan with the bobbin thread instruction included. In this area in the stitch tension system also. There are important oiling points in this area. Don't forget them please. Under the face plate find the machine threading plan with the bobbin thread instruction included. In this area in the stitch tension system also. There are important oiling points in this area. Don't forget them please.	On this fine machine the bobbin is a drop-in type and this is where it is done. This is a very easy one to use and a nice one to have. On this fine machine the bobbin is a drop-in type and this is where it is done. This is a very easy one to use and a nice one to have.	This is the bobbin winder just above the hand wheel. This wheel is powered by the top of the motor shaft that is just out of sight. This is the bobbin winder just above the hand wheel. This wheel is powered by the top of the motor shaft that is just out of sight.	This is the view of the fashion disc 0 that 'lives' in the machine. This one gives a perfect zig zag stitch and can quickly be replaced with another fashion stitch. This is the view of the fashion disc 0 that 'lives' in the machine. This one gives a perfect zig zag stitch and can quickly be replaced with another fashion stitch.
A very quick run through of different fashion discs to demonstrate the various stitches as well as to balance the thread tension. A very quick run through of different fashion discs to demonstrate the various stitches as well as to balance the thread tension.	These stitches make up with such ease and add so much when well used. These stitches make up with such ease and add so much when well used.	There are many accessories with this sewing machine. Many of them came with the machine many years ago. We added a few items to make the selection more complete. There are many accessories with this sewing machine. Many of them came with the machine many years ago. We added a few items to make the selection more complete.	This box is original with the first purchase and it appears most of the accessories are still with it. This box is original with the first purchase and it appears most of the accessories are still with it.	Another view so all of the accssories may be seen. Another view so all of the accssories may be seen.
		These parts are most importan and often missing. This one is loaded with really good and useful items. These parts are most importan and often missing. This one is loaded with really good and useful items.