I bought and returned two of these machines that were refurbished. The sewing machine works fine if you are just doing straight, zig-zag, or any other type of stich. You can put the same piece of material with stabilizer in a hoop, install the embroidery module and it will jam EVERY time under the needle plate. I returned both of these refurbished machines and bought a brand new one. It did the same thing right out of the box. I believe this is a common problem with this product, from many many posts I have seen on the internet. I gave up on the Brother SE-270D as an embroidery machine. I bought a new machine from Singer....I would suggest others do the same.
Comment by margecam52, posted on Aug 12, 2008
It's the bobbin thread. Also, it does not have to be Brother brand. Any 60wt thread will work. I get mine at http://www.threadart.com
They have it on large cones, and I use a cone holder to fill my bobbins. I have not had a single problem since. I like this thread because it has a sheen to it. I also have a longarm quilting machine & I use this bobbin thread 95% of the time. Also, be sure to check the bobbin area (remove the plastic & the metal plates) for lint buildup... I have a small, soft artists paint brush that I use to remove the lint build up with. I check after every embroidery run.
And for the thread not coming through...mine does it when I change thickness of threads. There is an adjustment wheel on the front of the machine, I turn that...seems to make the difference...not even sure that is what it's for...but it works for me.
Also make sure the thread casket is together, give it a little squeeze....mine started coming apart, also when you are threading the casket, at the very last step rather than letting the thread be cut bring it up tight to the cutter, but do not compleetly remove then press it into the machine properly.
Ii have a 270D and had some problems but definitely not all the time...until I found that there are two bobbin sizes..in my manual it says that the one for the old style will NOT work with the 270D. It has a scale picture and my bobbin was not correct. You need to use an L bobbin. This corrected my problem and no problem since. Good Luck.
For Laura1726
Try putting your thread cartridge in and only applying pressure on the top right corner slightly pull forward as your pushing down. That has helped alot with mine. Hope it helps you out as well
Luvease
My problem is that when I put in the thread, and push it down to thread, the thread does not come thru. What brings it thru broke I think... This is the 2nd machine, and it has done the same thing...I do not know how to fix it-so sewing has been put on hold. Please someone shed light on this so I start sewing.
As someone else mentioned...Don't cut the thread at that last spot on the holder...leave it a bit long...when you push down on the cartridge/holder...as soon as you see the thread, hold onto it...and then press to finish threading. I usually thread the needle by hand.
My tech I have now, does not know the exact cause, other than something inside the machine is set wrong...but he can't find how to adjust it.
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Also have a SE-270D with jamming problem. My fix was finding that if the loose end of the spool thread (the end that was threaded through the needle) is not held tight so as to prevent it from being drawn back through the needle (instead of the needle pulling the spool side tight) the initial loop will cause a continuing 'snag' ending with the safety feature stopping the machine. I would imagine that with a lense dense fabric, a few stitches would have to be put in so as to prevent the same problem. If I hold the loose end tight through at least a single stitch (and even tug at it to make sure there is no loop underneath the needle plate) it works like it's supposed to. Hope this helps.
I also had the same recurring problem with my SE-270D. Always occured at the very beginning of a seam. Found out that if the loose end of the thread that passes through the needle is not held perfectly tight (so that the loose 'spool thread' end cannot be drawn back through the needle, which in turn prevents the upward movement of the needle drawing out the entire loop that passes around the bobbin shuttle) it forms a loop under the needle plate which catches immediately and binds the machine up.
My problem was corrected when I held the loose end on the initial stroke, and even checked by pulling tight on the thread to make sure there was no extra thread forming a loop underneath the bobbin plate. I would imagine when sewing a less dense material, you might have to keep that end tight through at least a few strokes to prevent the same problem.
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I went to a Brother service center with my new Brother SE-270D with the jam still in place below the needle plate...The sewing machine mechanic removed the jam and said that the cause of the jam was the bobbin thread. As it turns out these machines are thread sensitive. He said use only "Brother" bobbin thread on these machines...He put in a bobbin of Brother bobbin thread and on the same test piece...the machine worked perfectly! I was using embroidery thread in my bobbins that I had purchased from Walmart...(Where the machines are sold).
My thread is jamming under the needle plate as well and it seems that it is getting hung up on a hook like thing that almost sits right on the shuttle. I really havent had this problem and I have been using this machine for about 2 months now. Is something bent?
I just bought the Brother machine and am also having the same problem. It works fine for sewing and light embroidery, but the denser embroidery patterns jam every time. Thank you so much for posting your comments. I will try the Brother bobbin thread, as well as making sure the thread is tight.
It's the bobbin thread. Also, it does not have to be Brother brand. Any 60wt thread will work. I get mine at http://www.threadart.com
They have it on large cones, and I use a cone holder to fill my bobbins. I have not had a single problem since. I like this thread because it has a sheen to it. I also have a longarm quilting machine & I use this bobbin thread 95% of the time. Also, be sure to check the bobbin area (remove the plastic & the metal plates) for lint buildup... I have a small, soft artists paint brush that I use to remove the lint build up with. I check after every embroidery run.
A really GOOD bobbin thread, and replace the needle OFTEN. Sometimes even a new one can be damaged from the needle factory. Also make certain that your area in the bobbin shuttle and under the needle plate is absolutely clear of lint. Another thing to check is machine threading and tension.
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