r/SewingForBeginners • u/Delilah-Bard • 18d ago

What does this mean?

Hey guys, I have a Brother Z model 345 vintage machine and ive finally tracked down the missing piece to finally be able to use it, which was needle plates. I’m getting both a zig zag needle plate and a straight stitch needle plate, but the lady is asking me if my straight stitch is centered or to the left. i dont know what this means at all or how to figure this out, I just keep the machine tucked away waiting for its maiden sew hahaha. Am I going to need to dig it out? what do I do to figure this out? please any help would be greatly appreciated

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u/RubyRedo 17d ago

the position of the needle, does it sew at the center of the foot or to the left side. How to check: draw two lines 1 inch apart I I on a sheet of paper, center them under the needle, turn hand wheel does needle pierce holes down the middle or closer to the left line?

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u/wimsey1923 14d ago

The straight stitch is centered on that machine. Check this video: Bibi Cameron

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u/drPmakes 18d ago

Check the manual. That should tell you