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Needle assembly suddenly got out of alignment side to side

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"Side to side"needle position as described, if I interpret you correctly, would be called lateral needle position at the widest stitch width setting. It would be highly unusual for this lateral needle position to come out of adjustment.
However, If you are describing the needle not being centered in the needle plate "front to back of the stitch slot, or favoring either the front or back of the stitch slot, an adjustment can be easily made using the following steps:
1. Locate the black 7mm hex head screw that affixes the head-frame at its base. This screw is located directly behind the presser bar. This screw fastens a small sheet metal angle that holds the head frame in its "front to back" location.
2. Loosen the screw.
3. With the needle lifted out of the stitch plate, gently push the head frame in the desired position so as to position the needle center in the stitch slot. (you will find some resistance here so a little more pressure may be needed).
4. Retighten the hex screw and voila'.
I hope that this was your problem.



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