Check the little screw on your bobbin case and see if it is loose.

Maybe a burr on the needle plate or some fuzz down in there around the bobbin.

Donna

Thanks. I noted in the instructions that it said the bobbin tension was fixed in the manufacturing place and to not mess with it. I put a medium weight cotton piece in and practice stitched on that, and I didn't notice that happening. I don't know whether it was a fluke or something to do with the needle and the fabric. The slacks were a sort of white sateen-like fabric. Maybe that had something to do with it. I used a regular needle, I believe #14 for medium weight. These things can be temperamental. Will keep trying but it is frustrating. Thanks - Barb

Hi Barb (I'm a Barb too!)

I had a Singer TouchTronic 2000 for many years and it also had no bobbin tension adjustment. It was supposed to be "set" at the factory and require no additional tweaking. But I often had a similar problem. Especially after the machine had been unused for a few months, the bobbin thread bunched up under whatever I was sewing. I changed needles, thread, bobbins, and cleaned it thoroughly. I did everything I could think of.
The only solution I found was to take it into the repair shop and have a tune up done on the machine. Then it worked great for a few months - until I had to leave it sit again. When I wanted to use it again, it was back to the repair shop first for another tune up.
I put up with this for many years and, finally, got tired of it and traded it in for a new machine. I do miss the old Singer sometimes because it made the BEST buttonholes! I really like that machine when it worked.
Many Singer sewing machines are wonderful and I wouldn't be adverse to buying a Singer again, but this was my experience with that particular machine.
I'd recommend taking your machine in (perhaps an independent repair shop?) to get it checked out. Maybe one tune up by the right person will fix the problem permanently?

Here is a link that might be useful: Sewing Supplies and Notions

Another Barb here!

If you haven't had it very long, you might be able to take it back. It takes a LOT of patience to put up with little quirks. It sounds like the dealer should be responsible for fixing it. Tell them changing the needle didn't fix the problem.

I had a Singer Touch & Sew and it DID make the best buttonholes.

The fabric in the slacks that I was hemming was a sort of silky looking white sateen. I just got disgusted and thought I would rip it out later. I prefer to put the hem in by hand, but sometimes they catch on your heel and rip out. Anyway I went on to work on a white gabardine skirt, and it worked very well--not changing the new needle or anything. I have had company so haven't had time to continue with this. It was a brand new machine that I had purchased at JoAnn fabrics--not the cheapest by any means, but it was on sale at the time. My Kenmore embroidery machine decided to work for awhile, but it is a computer glitch and I am sure will do it again. I have to find someone to work on it. We live in a small town. It is really frustrating to be in the middle of something and have this happen. Thanks so much for your help.- Barb

I hate sewing on slippery fabric. I would try putting a piece of tissue paper or unprinted newsprint underneath it and see if that helps, giving it a little more tooth. Then tear that away later, it should rip right off.

Don't EVER let anyone talk you into sewing on that pre-sequined junk fabric they sell around the holidays, unless you like screaming and ripping at your machine! Just a word to the wise!

A long time ago, someone told me to use adding machine tape as a stabilizer. It works great. I use it for applique too. You can usually find it at garage sales or those surplus stores.