20 Most Recent Brother SE-270D Computerized Sewing Machine - Page 5 Questions & Answers

the rubber ring on the bobbin winder has probably gone bad which would mean replacing it but you can buy a portable bobbin winder called a sidewinder for around 20.00

Unlikely that a belt is broken. It is more likely that you don't have the bobbin spindle fully pushed to the right. Or worst case is that something inside, under the bobbin winder is broken.

Behind the machine by the sewing area is a slide switch for the feed dogs. Make sure it's in the "sew" position

That is called your feed dog. Remove any embroidery attachments and check for a switch that allows you to lower the feed dogs. It should be on the back side of the machine directly behind the sewing area. Another possibility is that you have it in bobbin winding mode.... but then your needle wouldn't work either.

try a different bobbin and see if that helpsalso there could be something wrong with the hook and hook racethose parts may need to be checked

It loops, it's just that your shuttle isn't catching the loop. The loop is formed on the upstroke of the needle on the back or "scarfed" side of the needle. If the shuttle point doesn't catch that loop, no stitch. First make sure you have a fresh needle. If still no stitch... take it in for service. (clean, lube and time)

This sounds a lot like you've forgotten to lower the presser foot. (this leaves the tension discs open and causes serious issues below the material.) Double check that and if still having issues post again.

you might try schmetz universal needles, that's what I use in my sewing machines & serger & they work just fine for me.

http://www.retrevo.com/support/Brother-SE-270D-manual/id/19095ci775/t/2/

Brother shops all sell them

There are no places for you to oil, the machine does need oil though. It needs to be taken apart by a tech every 2 years or so for lubrication

Remove the foot pedal before you turn it on.

Take your machine back to the other side of the house. See if it works better there. If it does have an electrician come out and check the new location's power. There may be a problem in the houses wiring.

Your machine was designed to work with the Brother brand of bobbin thread. Any other thread will cause tension issues. If you want you machine to work with another brand of bobbin thread I suggest purchasing an additional bobbin case and have it calibrated for use with the other brand of thread.

Try these suggestions 1. Change needle 2. Rethread the machine--top --make sure to use every thread guide 3. Take the bobbin out --make sure it is inserted correctly into the bobbin Case, & make sure the bobbin is turned the correct way 4. make sure the thread has not come off the thread take up lever 5. Clean under the needle plate & in the bobbin area for lint or threads

Get some scrap of the fabric you'll use. Remember this phrase. Loops on bottom top tension too loose. Loops on top... top tension too tight. (or bobbin tension too loose) In your case you need to loosen the top tension until you start to see loops on the bottom... then tighten it slightly. Here's a manual for future referencehttp://www.singerco.com/uploads/download/652_288-974-972-244-2405-588-875-1195-3130-3140.pdf