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01-16-2012, 03:01 PM

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Canada Kate

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Help - 301 Needle Striking Bobbin Case Housing

I've had my 301A for about 2 weeks now and it has quickly risen to my number 1 machine. Last night I was happily sewing along when the needle hit a pin and broke off. I removed the old needle but discovered that the needle is now hitting the bobbin case housing (if that's what it is called) when it goes down. It seems to be out of alignment by only a mere fraction of an inch - see photos below. If I push the needle slightly to the right it goes down fine, but only if I am pushing on it. Is this something I can fix with basic household tools or does this require a trip to the Sewing Machine Hospital? If I can fix it, how do I do this?

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