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Brother Sewing and Quilting Machine, PQ1500SL, Up to 1,500 Stitches Per Minute, Wide Table, 7 Included Sewing Feet

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Style: PQ1500SL


Features

  • 1,500 Stitches per minute max sewing speed: Maximum stitching of up to 1,500 stitches per minute allows you to sew and quilt more in less time
  • Advanced needle threading system: This sewing and quilting machine includes an automatic needle threader that perfectly pushes the thread through the needle and a convenient, jam resistant drop-in top bobbin
  • Included accessories: The PQ1500SL longarm sewing and quilting machine comes with a wide table, 7 sewing feet, knee-lifter, instruction manual and more. The removable knee-lifter enables you to lift your presser foot with your knee, leaving both hands free for fabric handling
  • Precision pin feeding system: It's so easy to sew a wide variety of fabric thicknesses thanks to Brother's Pin Feed system for precision fabric feeding
  • At your side support: The PQ1500SL quilting and sewing machine comes with Brother at your side support offering free technical support via online, live chat or phone for the life of your machine
  • This product is intended for sale only in the US at 120 volts, and any other use or sale voids the warranty.

Description

The Brother PQ1500SL quilting and sewing machine is a fantastic machine that belongs in the sewing room of every serious quilter and seamstress. The PQ1500SL is a high-speed straight stitching machine that produces lightning- fast sewing up to 1,500 stitches per minute. It also features a push-button automatic thread trimmer that allows you to save time without compromising the quality of your sewing projects. The inclusion of a built-in needle threader makes threading simple and time-saving.The Brother PQ1500SL quilting and sewing machine also features an adjustable pin feed mechanism that allows you to exchange the use of the feed dogs for a single pin that cleanly extends from beneath the machine. This moves all layers of your quilt together or moves a delicate velvet without leaving feed dog marks in the nap. Four additional feed dog settings allow for maximum fabric control, while a knee lifter and bed extension table are added for quilting.The Brother PQ1500SL also features a full range foot pressure adjustment and an automatic thread cutter with a fast. Needle threader – which is a huge time-saving convenience. This machine is additionally backed by a 25-year limited warranty with support for the life of the product. Stitch Length (mm): 5, Stitch Width (mm): 7, UL/CSA Listed Voltage: 110v, Lighting Type: LED.

Brand: Brother


Color: Wide Table, 7 Included Sewing Feet


Product Dimensions: 7.9"D x 12.6"W x 19.3"H


Global Trade Identification Number: 51


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Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 12.6 x 19.3 inches


Item Weight: 29.8 pounds


Manufacturer: Brother International


Item model number: PQ1500SL


Care instructions: Hand Wash


Assembly required: No


Number of pieces: 1


Batteries required: No


Included Components: Carton Contents Knee lifter, accessory kit with needle packet, ballpoint needle, spool cap, fabric separator, feed pin, feed pin changer, metal bobbins (5), seam guide, cleaning brush, screwdrivers (2), spool cushion, power cord and Operation Manual|USB Cable Not Included|Warranty 2/6/25 Year Premium Limited Warranty


Frequently asked questions

The Brother PQ1500SL is highly versatile and can handle a wide range of fabrics, from lightweight sheers to heavyweight denims. Its adjustable presser foot pressure allows you to sew smoothly on different fabric types without fabric puckering or stretching.

The Brother PQ1500SL boasts a high sewing speed of up to 1,500 stitches per minute. This makes it ideal for larger projects or when you are on a tight deadline, allowing for quick and efficient sewing.

Yes, the Brother PQ1500SL comes equipped with a wide table that provides ample space for larger quilting projects, making it easier to manage your fabric as you sew.

The Brother PQ1500SL includes 7 sewing feet: a general purpose foot, a rolled hem foot, an adjustable zipper foot, an invisible zipper foot, a spring action quilting foot, a walking foot, and a 1/4 inch piecing foot, covering a wide range of sewing needs and techniques.

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This is our summary and key points to consider based on customer reviews.


The Brother PQ1500SL sewing machine receives high marks from both professional quilters and hobbyists. Designed as a machine that excels in straight stitching, it's celebrated for its speed, power, and simplicity. While not suitable for those seeking a variety of stitch patterns, the PQ1500SL is a powerhouse for quilting, effortlessly handling large projects. Its durability, ease of use, and affordability make it an attractive option, despite some minor drawbacks like the thread cutter and bobbin visibility issues.

Pros

  • 🧵 Exceptionally good for straight stitching and quilting
  • 👍 Comes with several useful feet accessories and an extension table
  • ⚙️ Easy to manage with straightforward adjustments for tension, stitch length, etc.
  • 💪 Holds up well under heavy use; praised for durability
  • 💸 Offers great value for the price

Cons

  • 🔔 No alert for when the bobbin runs short
  • ✂️ Thread cutter can cut threads too short, requiring rethreading
  • 👀 Bobbin case is side loading, making it difficult to monitor the bobbin thread
  • 🛑 Not beginner-friendly due to its semi-industrial nature and lack of a slow speed control

Should I Buy It?

If you're in the market for a reliable, straight stitch machine primarily for quilting and are not concerned with having a wide variety of stitches, the Brother PQ1500SL is an excellent choice. Its performance and durability make it a wise investment for both beginners committed to quilting and professional quilters alike. However, if you’re a novice looking for a machine to explore a wide range of stitching techniques, this may not be the best fit for you.


  • Pro review
Style: PQ1500SL
So first of all, this is NOT a beginner machine. It’s a midarm semi industrial machine. It goes straight and back. That’s all. There is no slow button. And if you don’t know how to control your speed with a pedal, don’t order this sucker. I’m a professional quilter. I was looking for a fast, heavy machine. I didn’t want bells or whistles and I didn’t want to spend a fortune. The warranty was on par with other machines in this category and the price was just a bit less than the other machines I looked at. And then I realized all the other machines on my short list were really this machine at heart. I read a bunch of reviews and there are some that I really second guessed myself after I had ordered this machine. But here’s the thing, those reviews were dead wrong. The machine does not unthread itself when I use the cut button. It hasn’t done it even once. It’s not breaking thread (unless I’m a dummy and use the wrong thread). It’s not breaking needles (unless the walking foot isn’t tightened). This machine is amazing! I love everything about it. I’m 9 quilts deep in 5 days since it was delivered. It’s got plenty of throat space for a queen and I could totally do a king just fine with it. Pedal is doing fine with speed control. It’s very large. The extension table is sturdy. All the controls are very easy to control. I love the back stitch toggle. And the knee lift is great, and works fine on the mid century sewing table I’m using that came with my 1954 319w. In all, it is just what I wanted. So go ahead and check on out! You’ll be so happy. PS: the sticker is from Heather Gauthier Art. I try to put an artist on spotlight when I take a photo of my quilts. Check her out! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2021 by Molly McCay Molly McCay

  • Awesome Heavy Duty Quilting Machine
Style: PQ1500SL
This was my first sewing machine, and I’ve had it for a little over a year now. I’d say that it works for beginners, but I want to emphasize that this kind of machine does one thing, but does it well: straight stitch. This machine won’t do zig zag stitches or any of the other fancy ones, but it sews quickly and the stitches are neat. Do not buy this machine if you want more stitch options! Do buy this machine if you want a high powered quilting machine with a good throat space. What You Get: The machine comes with several feet that you can put on easily. The free motion quilting foot, walking foot, and 1/4” foot are the three you’ll likely use the most if you’re quilting. My 1/4” foot is actually a 1/4”, so it’s a nice tool to have for seam allowance. There are a few others that I haven’t used as much, but you are getting a pretty wide variety! And theoretically, any high shank foot will work with this machine. You get a metal bobbin, some cleaning tools, a few needles, and a screwdriver set as well. There’s an extension table that helps quite a bit with the weight of the quilt. Pros: This machine has held up very well since I got it last December (12/2019). I’ve taken it to get serviced and haven’t had many problems. I’ve quilted twin sized quilts on my PQ1500SL, and I’d say it could sew a queen sized as well. My caution with quilting king and queen quilts is that the amount of fabric would be a pain to manage, although I’d say it’s doable! Once you get the hang of threading it, the machine is very straight forward to manage. It has a lever to the right for the back stitch function, and you can adjust need height, tension, and stitch length. If there’s an issue with the machine, I’d suggest rethreading it to see if that fixes it. It’s worked most of the time for me! The machine holds the fabric pretty still when you’re sewing. I’ve swapped back and forth between this and a more entry level machine that I got for the stitches, and I’m amazed at how well the Brother grips the fabric. Finally, the price for this is amazing. Look for any other straight stitch machine, and they’ll like be over 1000. The exception being the Juki, but I’m unfamiliar with that machine. The Brother really is a good deal for the amount of power you’re getting in this machine. Cons: You can’t see the bobbin and don’t get told when you’re running short. This is a huge pain if you’re mid quilting. Thread cutter cutting short. I’ve seen this in a lot of reviews- this is a pain. I’ve found that raising the foot tends to eliminate this problem; I’ll just tug the thread to get it to a longer length. If you’re not watching it though, you’re going to have to rethread the machine. Automatic threader- I have never used this. I tried following the pictures and I have no idea what’s going on over there. Hand threading is easy, so no worries. Hope this little novel helps! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2021 by Batrgirl8 Batrgirl8

  • Now that I can make a nice seam without puckers I want to move up to ...
Style: PQ1500SL
This is the second machine I've ever owned, my first being a Brother Pacesetter PS-1250, vintage mid 90's. At that time, never having used a sewing machine, I just wanted to learn and understand it. Up until now I've only made beginner projects: pillow cases with french seams, zippers, piping, as well covers for amplifiers, welders, etc. Now that I can make a nice seam without puckers I want to move up to clothing. My old machine works as well as it ever did. However, it does not have the slow speed control I want and need. Having no desire for decorative stitches, software, USB, LCD touch screen, or embroidery capabilities, I settled on the Brother PQ1500SL straight stitch machine. Coming with an assortment of useful presser feet, a presser foot lift lever for when you need to keep your hands on the fabric, and a matching extension table, the PQ1500SL is an attractive package. I got mine at Christmas, and after running through six bobbins of thread I'm ready to review it. How does is sew? Beautifully! It will sew one stitch at a time, a feature I very much like. I rarely floor it, and even then usually by accident. 1300 spm is way too fast for me at this time It is very quiet. The thread cutter, which I distrusted at first because I thought I'd lost the bobbin thread, is quite reliable. As for the bobbin, you don't need to catch the bobbin thread. You just lay the loose thread around the razor underneath the throat plate cover and the machine catches it automatically. Very clever I'd say. Speaking of the bobbin, as shipped, its tension was too loose. Not that I know about these things, it was just that the stitching did not look as posh as expected. The tension instructions in the manual were not detailed enough for me. A search on YouTube led me to an excellent video by an English lady who does not use electric sewing machines at all! In YouTube search on "How to adjust the Tension on a Vintage Long Bobbin Sewing Machine - 1934 Singer 128K Indian Star" for a lucid description. (I am purposely omitting the hyperlink.) After following her detailed instructions for setting the bobbin tension, from the stitches alone, you now can hardly tell the needle side from the bobbin side. The installed presser foot is called the "pin feed foot." At 3/8" it is a little narrower than the general purpose foot. It also has a slit in the back so as not to touch the pin feed. This is the main foot I use because both its back and front are hinged and spring loaded. When you come to a bulk bump, this foot just climbs up and over it, like a tank, without putting stress on the machine. Even at a slow speed you usually don't have to tug the fabric. By the way, the pin feed is a feed dog setting. Put the lever in the pin feed setting and a little sharp pin will come up with the feed dogs and give extra grab for heavy fabric. (It also retracts when the feed dogs go down for safety.) As I said, I wanted to sew clothing and have completed my very first skirt project, Simplicity #1369, the first pattern I ever bought. It turned out OK for a beginner. (It was made to my wife's measurements and fits her well, although she has no intention of wearing it.) Since I didn't like the gathers, I sewed two darts in the front and made box pleats in the back. For the first time I under stitched, stitched in the ditch, and installed an invisible zipper using the included invisible zipper foot. Now I must confess that I was very happy I bought a "professional" $6 Dritz seam ripper, because it got plenty of use! The raw edges are all serged. The seams are straight. The zipper goes up and down smoothly. From the side when worn, the skirt has a somewhat Victorian look in that the front is flat and the back side is puffed out. The project was fun, and the sewing machine enabled me to do my best. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2016 by Feedback

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