PQ1500SL

It is a high-speed straight stitching machine, sewing up to 1,500 stitches per minute! The PQ1500SL offers an adjustable pin feed mechanism, 4 feed dog settings for maximum fabric control, a knee lifter and bed extension table for quilting, full range foot pressure adjustment and an automatic thread cutter with F.A.S.T. needle threader – a time saving convenience.

Main Features

• 1500 stitches per minute
• 4 Feed Dog height adjustments
• Built-in knee lifter to easily raise and lower the presser foot, so your hands are free to re-position or remove your fabric
• Extra-large extension table
• Automatic thread cutter button
• Convenient thread tension dial
• Pin Feed Mechanism allows you to exchange the use of the feed dogs for a single pin that cleanly extends from beneath the machine, moving all layers of your quilt together or moves a delicate velvet without leaving feed dog marks in the nap

PQ1500SL High Speed Sewing Machine

The PQ1500SL is a high performance sewing machine that belongs in the sewing room of every serious quilter and seamstress.

• High speed straight stitch up to 1,500 stitches per minute
• Heavy duty construction for increased stability
• Time-saving automatic thread cutter and F.A.S.T needle threader
• Brother exclusive pin-feed mechanism for improved fabric management
• Foot pressure adjustment and 4 feed dog settings for maximum fabric control
• Knee lifter and extension table for easier management of quilts and bulky fabrics
• Bright LED light makes it easier to work on dark fabrics
• Built-in telescopic thread stand for cone thread usage
• Fabric separator for smooth handling of difficult to join fabrics
• Up to 7mm stitch length for perfect stitch lengths or basting

Fabric extension table

The PQ1500SL features an expanded work area for larger projects such as bulky quilts, with a workspace of 5.7″ in height x 8.6″ in width.

Presser foot pressure adjustment dial

Adjust the presser foot pressure knob, which is color-coded to coordinate the presser foot pressure and feed dog height. This is a great feature when stitching with different fabric thicknesses or difficult fabrics, helping to give you smooth, consistent stitch quality.

Feed dog adjuster

Using the feed dog adjuster in conjunction with the presser foot presser dial allows you to sew with ease on all types of fabric, even special fabrics such as velvet.

Advanced needle threading system

The Brother F.A.S.T. needle threading system takes care of threading the needle for you. It’s fast, efficient, and very easy to use.

Quick bobbin threading

Change bobbins quickly and easily with the quick bobbin system, with built-in thread cutter.

Automatic needle up/down features

The needle stops at the lowered position, for easy fabric rotation with the touch of a button. The needle stop position can also be pre-programmed to be in the up or down poistion when the machine stops.

Thread tension control

Acheive accurate tension control with the convenient thread tension dial.

Automatic thread cutter

With the touch of a button, both top and bottom threads are neatly cut and threads are instantly reset for the next sewing operation.

Precision pin feeding system

It's easy to sew a wide variety of fabric thicknesses thanks to Brother’s Pin Feed system for precision fabric feeding.

Included knee-lifter

The removable knee-lifter enables you to lift your presser foot with your knee, leaving both hands free for fabric handling.

Bobbin case cover

The side cover makes care and maintenance around the bobbin case a breeze. A metal bobin is provided for durability and increased thread capacity.