My bestfriend and I both bought this machine last year. She is a quilter and I am a seamstress. I own a Bernina B560 but I have to tell you. This machine is serious.. goes through denim like butter. If it ever died I would buy another. Not expensive at all compared to Bernina or Pfaff.
Good to know. Thank you. I am a budding seamstress who sews for myself now. I think this machine is the equivalent of the Juki TL2000q series. It reminds me of that. I am a Brother and Janome gal (with my domestics).
I only learned about this machine today. Me want! I am hoping to get myself an industrial lockstitch machine for most of my work, but not until I move, due to my space and movement restrictions. This thing looks like it would cover 99% of what I would be looking at doing with the lockstick. If standed industrial bobbins and feet fit this thing, that would change everything.
I have had this machine for 15 years. No problems except it seem my needle has moved a little to the right. It isn't in the center of the hole anymore. Can I fix that?
I really want to purchase this machine because all of my past machines have been a Brother. What is the clearance with the presser foot completely raised and will this machine sew neoprene? Thank you.
Just ordered this. I wish I had seen this video first, I should have ordered it from you. I love all Brother products. Do you have an online store? And do you sell the scan and cut machine? That is what I saving for next.
Could you do a video on how to do a deep clean? I can't quite figure out how to clean behind the bobbin area but I know there's dust back in there. I'd rather not pay someone to do it if I can do it!!
Question on the Quick Bobbin Thread Device that cuts the bobbin thread. Do you have to rethread the bobbin thread device EVERY time you cut the thread after using the Thread Cutter?
I really feel these type of machines should include a double needle for a single stitch type. And how is a speed control / start stop button is like an almost double the price option ? For large quilting and large throat workspace I've found you can either get this type of machine for 550-1100, or you can have to get one that costs 3000-5000 on up to tens of thousands with Bernina and you get a combination of a regular sewing machine with a couple hundred stitches you really never use and a large throat space. Thats alot of money for the ability to use a few more stitch types you want from a smaller sewing machine with a larger working area. But stitches on this type of machine are better because of the lack of movement left to right. I guess really the only option is to have two machines, or if you have the money get one that is as much as a used ( or new for Bernina) car. With the repair costs of a car. Too bad its hard to trust buying a used machine from someone since you can almost guarantee will need to be serviced (costing hundreds perhaps) to get the issues worked out from them. You'd think that after over a hundred years of development they would not be unreliable. But if they were reliable (like the old heavy duty all steel machines of old) they would put themselves out of business I guess. Thats the consumer throw away economy we all live in I suppose.
I bought this machine to put on a Grace Hoop frame. After significant time setting up the frame, I was excited to try the quilting process. I stitched a row that looked good on the top but the bottom tension was way wrong. There was a huge amount of loose thread. I took the sewing machine off the frame to try to get the tension adjusted properly. I have been trying for hours to get it set correctly. I have adjusted the tension on the machine as well as on the bobbin. Adjusting the bobbin tension is very tedious and confusing. The pictures in the instruction booklet are not helpful and quite confusing. The thread breaks after just a couple of stitches. This has happened about 20 times. I have checked and rechecked the treading and seem to have that correct. I am sure I am doing something wrong, but after hours and hours of diligently trying, I am weary of the process. I am confident this is user error but the instructions in the book are so poor I have been unable to identify my error.
@homesteader fifty w/ ricky & martha Responding 2 years later is not effective. I still love the machine but gave up using it on a quilting frame and moved on to a longarm machine on a 10 foot frame. I use the Brother 1500 for piecing. It works well for that.
Are you still in Business? I want to purchase this machine, but with no one who could possibly help should a repair be needed, I am hesitant to buy it. Hope to hear from you soon. Roll Tide
I purchased a used machine. I am in Missouri, but have a question that I cannot find an answer to. the machine I bought is a Brother Nouvelle 1500SL. What is the difference between it and the machine you just demonstrated? Thank you in advance for any information you can provide.
What size bobbin does this model use? Also, could you please do a close up of the needle threader? It doesn't look like the needle threaded I love on my PE 770 or my Babylock Melody. Thanks
I bought this machine from you a couple of months ago to put on the QZone Hoop Frame, which I also bought from you. It is a solid machine. I also bought the grace sure stitch regulator. Learning to use the equipment as a quilting system was challenging but I have worked though most problems (many of which were user error). I have one problem that I have not been able to resolve. I get skipped stitches occasionally. Is this another user error or is there an adjustment I need to make, either in the setup or something else? I would appreciate your input to help get this problem resolved. Thanks.
I bought my machine from you a few months ago. I love this machine, except when i use the thread cutter the top thread always comes out and i have to re thread. Can you tell me what I am doing wrong?
Loretta Lalumondier hey, this happens to me sometimes when I’m trying to be quick and I start to lift the foot before the cutter is completely finished. Also when you’re passing the thread through the tension disks you can sort of feel it ‘ping’ into place. If I’m rushing sometimes I don’t complete that properly and I find it comes unthreaded when I use the cutter. Hope that helps! I love the cutter!
@@lorettalalumondier8957 Seems like lightweight thread...for that, put the through only one of the three holes in the guide, start with the needle down and press the cut button. Pull the lever up with the knee lift and slide the project out firmly to the right or left. There will be 1 to 1.5 inches of thread trailing from the needle, just fine.
@@fabulousmarilyn3.088 well go and install your bobbin with thread and make sure there is atleast a 3 Inches tail. Then go ahead and thread upper machine and place upper thread into needle. Now hold on to upper thread (near needle) and turn wheel to needle down position and back up. Your lower thread will come up with upper thread. Presto chango
I've been using my friend's Brother 1500 and I can't figure out how to use the quilting channel guide with the walking foot. I can't justify buying it if I can't figure out how to use the feet. I hope you'll show how to use the feet because it would really help my business if I can understand how to use the feet. I hope to buy it in 2017/Jan 2018 from Ken's.
Brother, Juki, Babylock, and Janome all "make" a similar version of this machine with slight differences on them. Brothers' difference is it's the cheapest, then Juki is the next cheapest. They are all made in China, Taiwan, or some other low wage country now a days it seems. I wanted a Japanese made one, but even they are no longer made in Japan, just Japan owned companies with typical construction you can expect from China and eventual repair issues. And really it seems most companies are moving there for cost cutting. Too bad, so sad. If you want quality get a used one from years past, like before 2000, but not so old and an unusual a model or brand you can't find parts.
@@starsunderer I have a Juki 2200QVP Mini and love it. The weight thanks to the all-metal body gives great stability. Either they're all made by the one company or one company must hold the patent and licence it out. I would bet on Juki as they make so many machines for other brands including Bernina. My Juki dealer and mechanic says most sewing machines these days except for the top of the line Bernina are all made in the same 3 or 4 Asian factories these days.
I inherited this from my mom several years ago. Still learning. I have the brother nouvelle 1500s. Very similar. I to would love videos on use of different feet. And any problem solving you know.i have no accessories but have wanted to purchase. Are the same? Do you carry? Shipping? From Indiana
Is there any way that you can do a video on the walking foot with the guide on. I would really appreciate it and how to use the automatic needle threader. Thanks
I won’t buy anything from this place again I brought a singer heavy duty 4452 last May I had trouble with the tension sense I got the machine it was a costume return now I know why they return it I tried calling this place sent him emails he never got back with me now I’m struck with a machine that can’t be fixed I had it in a shop couple of times about the tension it can’t be fix so thanks Ken sewing place for selling me a machine that was messed up sense day one
Brother, Juki, Babylock, and Janome all "make" a similar version of this machine with slight differences on them. Brothers' difference is it's the cheapest, then Juki is the next cheapest ( I think). They are all made in China, Taiwan, or some other low wage country now a days it seems. I wanted a Japanese made one, but even they are no longer made in Japan, just Japan owned companies with typical construction you can expect from China and eventual repair issues. And really it seems most companies are moving there for cost cutting. Too bad, so sad. If you want quality get a used one from years past, like before 2000, but not so old and an unusual a model or brand you can't find parts.
Just now bought one of these from you, Ken. Loved ones will be nice and warm this Christmas!
I just bought this machine and it is a true work horse. Love love love it
My bestfriend and I both bought this machine last year. She is a quilter and I am a seamstress. I own a Bernina B560 but I have to tell you. This machine is serious.. goes through denim like butter. If it ever died I would buy another. Not expensive at all compared to Bernina or Pfaff.
Good to know. Thank you. I am a budding seamstress who sews for myself now. I think this machine is the equivalent of the Juki TL2000q series. It reminds me of that. I am a Brother and Janome gal (with my domestics).
I just purchased this one for my sewing business and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!!!
absolutely a wonderful quilting machine....love it. Has the speed for long stitching but also goes slow enough to free motion.
I only learned about this machine today.
Me want!
I am hoping to get myself an industrial lockstitch machine for most of my work, but not until I move, due to my space and movement restrictions. This thing looks like it would cover 99% of what I would be looking at doing with the lockstick.
If standed industrial bobbins and feet fit this thing, that would change everything.
Thank goodness, I found this tutorial. I have this machine and could not find a video as good as this one. Thank you
what oil lubricate can i use for the brother pq1500sl and how often should i oil it? Thank you
Excellent overview. Just purchased a DZ1500F, similar machine.
I'm trying to compare this to the Juki 2000q for quilting.
Love Love Love ❤️
Do you have a extension table for my baby lock Jublint
Yes we do. Our Sku is 65480
How thick materials can it sew
Hi from Atlanta Ga USA first time here looking to pay one want to make bags.👀 next time
I would like to know the settings of the free motion quilting if you could, thanks
What is the best thread and weight to use for quilt piecing?
Where can I get a electronic foot control for my machine?
I have had this machine for 15 years. No problems except it seem my needle has moved a little to the right. It isn't in the center of the hole anymore. Can I fix that?
I really want to purchase this machine because all of my past machines have been a Brother. What is the clearance with the presser foot completely raised and will this machine sew neoprene? Thank you.
Just ordered this. I wish I had seen this video first, I should have ordered it from you. I love all Brother products. Do you have an online store? And do you sell the scan and cut machine? That is what I saving for next.
Could you do a video on how to do a deep clean? I can't quite figure out how to clean behind the bobbin area but I know there's dust back in there. I'd rather not pay someone to do it if I can do it!!
looking to find more information on using this machine
Does it sew leather for like for hemming motorcycle jackets and pants thanks
Question on the Quick Bobbin Thread Device that cuts the bobbin thread. Do you have to rethread the bobbin thread device EVERY time you cut the thread after using the Thread Cutter?
Is this good in making bags on layered faux leather?
Also does it have letters n numbers embroidary n at least a few types of stitches?
Ken can you please do a video on how to replace thread cutter blades on the Brother pq1500sl? Thank you
I am fixing to try to free motion on this machine. What settings do you think i should set it on to free motion quilt?
Did you ever get an answer to your question? I am about to purchase this and That is exactly what I wanted to know. Thanks
@@lindaford3976 No I didnt but i watched youtube videos and they say to set to zero. I hope this helps
I really feel these type of machines should include a double needle for a single stitch type. And how is a speed control / start stop button is like an almost double the price option ?
For large quilting and large throat workspace I've found you can either get this type of machine for 550-1100, or you can have to get one that costs 3000-5000 on up to tens of thousands with Bernina and you get a combination of a regular sewing machine with a couple hundred stitches you really never use and a large throat space. Thats alot of money for the ability to use a few more stitch types you want from a smaller sewing machine with a larger working area. But stitches on this type of machine are better because of the lack of movement left to right.
I guess really the only option is to have two machines, or if you have the money get one that is as much as a used ( or new for Bernina) car. With the repair costs of a car.
Too bad its hard to trust buying a used machine from someone since you can almost guarantee will need to be serviced (costing hundreds perhaps) to get the issues worked out from them. You'd think that after over a hundred years of development they would not be unreliable. But if they were reliable (like the old heavy duty all steel machines of old) they would put themselves out of business I guess. Thats the consumer throw away economy we all live in I suppose.
Thanks so much Ken
Great! Please let us know if we can help you in the future.
I am looking for a machine to use on a quilting frame. Does this machine have a large enough throat space for quilting on a frame?
I bought this machine to put on a Grace Hoop frame. After significant time setting up the frame, I was excited to try the quilting process. I stitched a row that looked good on the top but the bottom tension was way wrong. There was a huge amount of loose thread. I took the sewing machine off the frame to try to get the tension adjusted properly. I have been trying for hours to get it set correctly. I have adjusted the tension on the machine as well as on the bobbin. Adjusting the bobbin tension is very tedious and confusing. The pictures in the instruction booklet are not helpful and quite confusing. The thread breaks after just a couple of stitches. This has happened about 20 times. I have checked and rechecked the treading and seem to have that correct. I am sure I am doing something wrong, but after hours and hours of diligently trying, I am weary of the process. I am confident this is user error but the instructions in the book are so poor I have been unable to identify my error.
@homesteader fifty w/ ricky & martha Responding 2 years later is not effective. I still love the machine but gave up using it on a quilting frame and moved on to a longarm machine on a 10 foot frame. I use the Brother 1500 for piecing. It works well for that.
Are you still in Business? I want to purchase this machine, but with no one who could possibly help should a repair be needed, I am hesitant to buy it. Hope to hear from you soon. Roll Tide
What size needle is preinstalled on this
Is there a review on how to put the walking foot on. Would you mind showing that please?
There are so many videos on installing walking foot. Not that hard at all. Good luck
Is there a bias binder attachment for this
Yes. Please see sku #64081
Should the pressure foot be up or down when I use the thread cutter?
Does it have the facility to accomodare a twin needle?
May I know how much ?
Do you deliver to Singapore
I purchased a used machine. I am in Missouri, but have a question that I cannot find an answer to. the machine I bought is a Brother Nouvelle 1500SL. What is the difference between it and the machine you just demonstrated? Thank you in advance for any information you can provide.
The RUclips group says those two are the same machine. And thr BabyLock Jane, too.
@@nora22000 Thank you for the reply. I would care if the Nouvell were a step-BROTHER, I love mine.
What size bobbin does this model use? Also, could you please do a close up of the needle threader? It doesn't look like the needle threaded I love on my PE 770 or my Babylock Melody. Thanks
Cindy Griffis It uses a size L metal bobbin.
I bought this machine from you a couple of months ago to put on the QZone Hoop Frame, which I also bought from you. It is a solid machine. I also bought the grace sure stitch regulator. Learning to use the equipment as a quilting system was challenging but I have worked though most problems (many of which were user error). I have one problem that I have not been able to resolve. I get skipped stitches occasionally. Is this another user error or is there an adjustment I need to make, either in the setup or something else? I would appreciate your input to help get this problem resolved. Thanks.
Can this sew leather as well as the Janome HD3000??
I have heard the longest length stitch is 7mm. Is that true?
can you do a video on how to add the pin for leather sewing? or is there already one in the machine?
The pin is in there. You set the top left tension and lower right feed dog tension to activate the pin. Look in the manual for details.
question. I have this brother pq1500sl I want to know if you have a quarter inch foot with guide or wall that would fit my machine.
mine sews perfect 1/4 in seams with the foot that came loaded on it
Can I use a curved binding foot on this machine that is sold on face book?ken,do you have this machine in stock?
A curved binding foot comes with the machine.
Does this machine have a binder foot I can buy
It would be nice if you would show the accesories
I bought my machine from you a few months ago. I love this machine, except when i use the thread cutter the top thread always comes out and i have to re thread. Can you tell me what I am doing wrong?
Loretta Lalumondier hey, this happens to me sometimes when I’m trying to be quick and I start to lift the foot before the cutter is completely finished. Also when you’re passing the thread through the tension disks you can sort of feel it ‘ping’ into place. If I’m rushing sometimes I don’t complete that properly and I find it comes unthreaded when I use the cutter. Hope that helps! I love the cutter!
@@caldowning mine cuts so short that the thread strand comes out of the needle.
@@lorettalalumondier8957 Seems like lightweight thread...for that, put the through only one of the three holes in the guide, start with the needle down and press the cut button. Pull the lever up with the knee lift and slide the project out firmly to the right or left. There will be 1 to 1.5 inches of thread trailing from the needle, just fine.
your link to your store wont come up.
Can you make a button whole with this machine?
There is no zig zag
I absolutely love this machine. PQ means personal quilter but what is SL?
Also can this machine sew a pintuck and/or use a double needle?
No, A straight stitch machine cannot accommodate any width other that what fits in a small diameter round-holed stitch plate.
I bought this one instead of the Juki version.
Thank you!
How do I bring the bobbin thread up please
I know how if you havent figured it out
@@DiannaAtherton ok. Please share
@@fabulousmarilyn3.088 well go and install your bobbin with thread and make sure there is atleast a 3 Inches tail. Then go ahead and thread upper machine and place upper thread into needle. Now hold on to upper thread (near needle) and turn wheel to needle down position and back up. Your lower thread will come up with upper thread. Presto chango
I've been using my friend's Brother 1500 and I can't figure out how to use the quilting channel guide with the walking foot. I can't justify buying it if I can't figure out how to use the feet. I hope you'll show how to use the feet because it would really help my business if I can understand how to use the feet. I hope to buy it in 2017/Jan 2018 from Ken's.
We will be happy to make more videos for you.
I love this machine. I use it more than my multi-stitch cs6000i.
It is a great machine!
Price please
Cost how much
Please do call us. We will be happy to help you with prices
Is this a zigzag machine ?
No how no way. Straight only
Is this made by Juki?
Brother, Juki, Babylock, and Janome all "make" a similar version of this machine with slight differences on them. Brothers' difference is it's the cheapest, then Juki is the next cheapest. They are all made in China, Taiwan, or some other low wage country now a days it seems. I wanted a Japanese made one, but even they are no longer made in Japan, just Japan owned companies with typical construction you can expect from China and eventual repair issues. And really it seems most companies are moving there for cost cutting. Too bad, so sad.
If you want quality get a used one from years past, like before 2000, but not so old and an unusual a model or brand you can't find parts.
@@starsunderer I have a Juki 2200QVP Mini and love it. The weight thanks to the all-metal body gives great stability. Either they're all made by the one company or one company must hold the patent and licence it out. I would bet on Juki as they make so many machines for other brands including Bernina. My Juki dealer and mechanic says most sewing machines these days except for the top of the line Bernina are all made in the same 3 or 4 Asian factories these days.
Does the machine make zig zag?
No
Can you do tutorials on how to use the feet for this machine. And troubleshooting for the brother 1500
We will put this on the list of videos to do in the future. Thank you for watching our videos!
I inherited this from my mom several years ago. Still learning. I have the brother nouvelle 1500s. Very similar. I to would love videos on use of different feet. And any problem solving you know.i have no accessories but have wanted to purchase. Are the same? Do you carry? Shipping? From Indiana
Is there any way that you can do a video on the walking foot with the guide on. I would really appreciate it and how to use the automatic needle threader. Thanks
Sure We will add this to the list.
Please do call us at 877.536.7739
I have to check again. Under 1k
If we can help you just let us know
How much is it in $ please?
$599
sorry, i finally came up.
I won’t buy anything from this place again I brought a singer heavy duty 4452 last May I had trouble with the tension sense I got the machine it was a costume return now I know why they return it I tried calling this place sent him emails he never got back with me now I’m struck with a machine that can’t be fixed I had it in a shop couple of times about the tension it can’t be fix so thanks Ken sewing place for selling me a machine that was messed up sense day one
Brother, Juki, Babylock, and Janome all "make" a similar version of this machine with slight differences on them. Brothers' difference is it's the cheapest, then Juki is the next cheapest ( I think). They are all made in China, Taiwan, or some other low wage country now a days it seems. I wanted a Japanese made one, but even they are no longer made in Japan, just Japan owned companies with typical construction you can expect from China and eventual repair issues. And really it seems most companies are moving there for cost cutting. Too bad, so sad.
If you want quality get a used one from years past, like before 2000, but not so old and an unusual a model or brand you can't find parts.
In Australia a Juki 2200QVP MIni retails for AU$2200 so they ain't cheap! 😁
Ken sure isnt great about replying to RUclips questions