Brother SE 270D

Updated on December 28, 2008
M.P. asks from Denton, TX
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Does anyone out there have a Brother SE 270D Sewing Machine? I want to monogram, but everything looks better on the underside than it does on the top of the fabric. If there are any secrets or tips I sure would appreciate them!

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E.C.

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M.,

I am not a sewer by any means, but my Mom is. I think I absorbed some info by osmosis...

Check your tension. Both for the upper string and the bobbin. Once you find the right tension - you will be golden.

B.H.

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I don't have that machine, but usually you need to play with your tensions on the upper thread to get a good result... Use a strong interfacing, and always do one a practice round on a scrap of fabric with the same texture and the same weight interfacing. If it looks better on the bottom, your tension is too tight on the top thread, loosen it one click at a time until the stitch looks basically the same on both sides. Hope that gets the job done.

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A.M.

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http://stitchedbyangie.com/
My friend does monogramming but I don't know what she uses to do it. She would be happy to help if you contact her. Above is her website.

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M.T.

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I don't know how to fix it, but there is a yahoo group for the 270D, and they are very friendly and helpful. Just search for Brother 270 and you should find it.

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V.B.

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I use a stabelizer that tears away when I am finished and it looks great on the underside. No ones sees that side anyway.
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L.H.

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I have a different brother machine, but I've had this problem too.

I'm assuming you're trying to do a towell, fleece or something that is "fluffy" if you're having this problem.

What you need is something called a topper. I use the water soluble topper. It looks like plastic wrap and it lays across the top of the item you're embroidering. When you're done sewing you just pull it off.

I made a couple of assumptions, but I hope that helps.

Also, they have fleece blankets for $3 at Old Navy.

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