Hi, I have a tip for knowing when your bobbin is low. When you wind a bobbin, wind 2 and put one where your spool goes. Use that to thread the top of the machine and it will run out at the same rate as the one in the bottom. You might need to put a spool or something on top of it, to keep it from jumping around. Thanks for your videos, I've been quilting a long time but I love your enthusiasm and it never hurts to see and hear someone else's point of view.
OMG... why didn't someone tell me about doing this before now. I'm in a Facebook group for quilters and sewers and people always complain about running out of bobbin on the most difficult part and not knowing until you think you're done and then you want to cry. So THANK YOU SO MUCH.
I do this as I always have more wound bobbins that spools of certain colors. Glad to know I am not the only one. I did recommend this on the QM's follow-up video as I did not see your post. I usually watch on my smart tv - great viewing, but cannot leave comments.
I am trying to understand this. If you do this, the top thread won't have near as much thread on it as a large spool or cone. So, you'd be changing thread very often?
My husband ordered it yesterday and I received it today and yes I’m reading, watching videos and sewing already. My family may get fed the next few days, they may not! I love your videos and beautiful quilts!!!
I worked in the casual indoor/outdoor furniture business in the cushion department for 20 years and my boss taught me a trick about adjusting tensions I had never heard of in my previous 15 years in the loungewear and drapery industry. Take a scrap of fabric and fold it over to the thickness you will be sewing. The stitches should look the same on the top and bottom. If you have to adjust the tension it is opposite from the side that is not right. If the bottom thread is too tight or loose you adjust the top tension. If the the top is the problem you adjust the tension on the bottom. Even if you are sewing the same type of fabric you might have to readjust your tension. Some times bobbins wear out or become warped. And even thread on a cone can have a different twist to the thread when it is spun. Sometimes we would get in a case of thread that wouldn't sew in the needle without breaking so we had to use it in the bobbins. I hope this helps someone out.
@@1TikiMomma I can't believe I just got your message. I still talk to my old boss. She is 80 years old now. I'll ask her if she still remember that old trick. She was an amazing boss. Always showing you things to make the job easier. Have a great day, Debi.
Quilting Marine, I just finished my first stitches on this exact machine based on your review, and I could not be happier with it! Threading it and setting up was a total breeze, and I am thrilled. Thanks for the honest and thorough feedback!
My husband gave me my Christmas gift early this year, He bought me this sewing machine! I am in heaven with it. I have learned a lot by watching you use yours. Thanks for sharing and teaching on how to use the is machine. The Flynn quilting frame works really well on this machine. It sits very firm to my table and it is doing a beautiful job for me. It doesn't move around . I'm a happy lady with is sewing machine.
Oh my goodness, thank you so much. Watching your videos helped me decide to get one of these and I love it so much. I can't believe how smooth it stitches.
I worked in a couple of garment factories in my lifetime and I LOVE the knee lift for turning corners being able to use both hands for control of the fabric. Looks like you've got a marvelous machine.
My first machine given to me from my parents when I started Home Ec.in 1973, was a Brother. I still have it and it runs great!!! I LOVE BROTHER. I have had a Singer and there is nothing like BROTHER.I have a few and 2 Brother embroidery machines and 1 serger that is a BROTHER. I have an industrial super fast Bernina and have chosen the use of all my BROTHERS rather than it. It has not had much use for 25 yrs. I need to start using it though. But I was just explaining how happy I am with BROTHER. They should hire me to sell. LOL Deb in GA.
I would definitely buy one from you, with all of that great experience. I was all hot and heavy for the Juki without even looking at the Brother then a subscriber mentioned the Brother and I was all in!
Besides being cheaper than its Juki counterparts, this machine has pin feed which is patented to Brother and which helps for feeding some difficult fabrics such as velvet through evenly at top and bottom. That might not be so relevant to quilters, but very useful for garment sewing if you start getting adventurous. Great that you love yours!
Hi! I just purchased this sewing machine and some of my subscribers have mentioned that you had one too, so OF COURSE I had to come over and check out your channel and sure enough, you had a review about the machine. 😊 Thank you for the review and I promise that I will read my sewing manual, haha. I haven't used the knee bar yet, because I'm going to order a sewing table, (the Gidget 2) and I figured I would put the bar on once I get it set onto its correct table.
Hi Quilting Marine. I totally agree. I bought this machine in November and I love it. I did have problems with it coming unthreaded almost ever time I used the thread cutter. You explained things that I didn't know. I read some of the manual but not all of it. I'm like you I just wanted to sew. Thank you for explaining a few things. Keep up the good work.
I am a new quilter. I bought a fancy computerized machine and love it. I decided to get this one too for all my quilting needs! Great video. My dad was a Marine. Thank you for your service!
I just got this machine and found your video review!....I love this machine!...it's a workhorse and a fast accurate straight stitcher....I watched another video you did on threading the machine and discovered I missed a step in threading it...Thanks for doing the threading video!!!Love your video on using scraps!!your scrap blocks are simply wonderful...I can't wait to make some...keep those great videos coming...I'm a subscriber now😀....and Thank You for your service to our country...
Hi Quilting Marine! I was up in the air for a long time as far as Juke vs Brother and your videos happily guided me to the perfect choice. I really have loved my starter Brother machine and my Brother Embroidery Machine so it should have been a 'no brainer'. I am so happy with my the PQ 1500 SL. Just need to get used to the speed! It gets away from sometimes. LOL. Love your videos and your work. Thank you for putting them out there.
Yes Brother puts out fantastic machines but I had no idea they had one like This!! Thank you so much for this wonderful review I will definitely keep this in mind when shopping for my next sewing machine.
I have owned a Brother PQ1500S for about 9 years and it is my most frequently used machine for sewing (the only different feature you have in your PQ1500SL is that you have better lighting). This machine is a fantastic sewing machine! it is the machine anyone who does straight stitch only or free motion quilting will want to have. Once one starts using a machine with a presser-foot-knee lift one would never want to have a machine without one.This machine is so well made it will last for a long time. This is a machine loved by many quilters, garment sewers, costume shops, bridal shops. alteration shops, tailoring shops and craft sewers.
Hi Mark, I am a recent subscriber, but I wanted to tell you that I learned to sew on a Brother machine my mother had. I still use a Brother machine . I made good use of it when my children were small, clothes bought in stores were way too big on my oldest son . I had to make most of his clothes since nothing fit him.When he was born, they cut preemie diapers in half to fit him. He weighed 3lbs 7 1/2 ozs at birth and stayed small . He is 42 now and weighs less than 100 lbs, still shops in the Boys department of stores.
Excellent review. Your the first one to explain the pressure foot and color guides. I just ordered one and I should have it on wednesday!!!! so excited...You should do another one showing the different layers of fabric it will stitch thru.
Great Review. Love the bobbin thread coloring trick and never heard about the color matching in all the other videos I have watched about this machine. I just ordered this today. Can't wait, it is supposed to be delivered Wednesday. I am hoping I am able to use the machine to free motion quilt a queen top that I have just finished piecing. I will be trying to get some practice in as I also put a Brother Dream Fabric Frame on layaway today that I intend to use with this machine. Tomorrow is my 66th birthday so I decided to treat myself. Thanks.
I am so "sew" happy that you solved your thread breaking issue!!! I am sure it is even a more pleasurable experience now. When are you men going to learn from us women and Read The Manuals!!! hahahahaha Great review!! Glad you are lovin' your Brother....PQ....1500.....SL
Ok, mine comes in Saturday I can't wait. I have a super king quilt that I've been fighting with on a small baby lock which is good for piecing. I watched many videos on three specific machines and decided on this Brother PQ1500SL. I've been sewing since about 5 that would have be 58 years.. most of my sewing was on a singer treadle/electric, so I should be able to slide right into this machine. Oh and I want to meet your wife, she must be one cool lady 😎. Thank you for your videos and input on this machine, can't wait for mine to get here.....I like to sew as fast as I ride 😊 and drive. 🙏 Blessings to you both!
Thanks for your review! I am looking to upgrade my Brother LX 3125 since I'm entering the world of quilting (previously just been sewing bags and costumes etc.). Finding a non-computer machine with a wide enough throat leaves people with few options these days. I enjoy sewing to get away from screens and tiny windows and error messages, all of that. I just want to create and be in charge of the machine, not the other way around. I also want to thank you for not being so consumed by what society says a man can and can not do, sewing/quilting is for every one, not just old ladies.
OMG Mark....What an Outstanding Review...I am very impressed with all the bells and whistles.......what's not to love. I sure hope Brother see's your review....you totally did a great job explaining everything....in a spectacular way!! You did have me LOL !! Another Funtabulous video packed with lots of Humor and info!! Here's to you having a Tremendously Terrific Thursday and may it be filled with lots of Quitabulous Fun!! YOU so ROCK!!!!!! Joan Smith
Great review and one that helped me to decide to ask for this machine for Christmas even though I have MANY sewing machines. Regarding the bobbin out issue, I have several OLD sewing machines (some vintage, some antique) and none of them tell me when the bobbin is running out. So I've made it a rule to always check the bobbin before I start to sew and, if necessary, put a full one in the machine when I start something new. Then I check it whenever I stop sewing. One other thing about the bobbin case, holding out the small lever will hold IN the bobbin (helpful when you are trying to tip it to replace it in the machine). To get the bobbin out of the case, allow it to retract flush. That's why you had trouble getting it out of the case (so you are NOT "butterfingers").
I have had this machine for about 5 years and even read the manual and only learned from you about the presser foot pressure dial and feed dog height feature. As for bobbins I have always felt the same way, there should be an alarm, but now I thread 4 or 5 bobbins at a time. I have been looking at a Juki but like you I mainly straight stitch so I will save my money and buy more fabric, yeh
Thanks so much for this review and your other videos of the PQ1500SL. My hubby just bought me one of these after me not being able to decide on a Juki or this. Your video on threading the machine was a total sanity saver! Especially the trick with the needle threader. :)
I just bought this machine for myself for Christmas. I have barely used it at this point because I just set it up last night however my biggest complaint about this machine is the light is terrible. Other than that I am liking my new machine. I took the knee lever off because I'm doing this on my kitchen table and I don't want to damage my table with that knee lover so I am careful about that. Thanks so much for the video!
The Quilting Marine I've been quilting for 15 years. About 10 years ago I purchased a store demo longarm machine and am able to complete 2-3 quilts per month for charity. I am addicted to quilting. LOL!
I Quilt!!!!!!! lol I thought about getting one of these machine but I went backwards. I was using a singer 4411 and went to an antique singer red eye. I love using the singer red eye. It has more space to work with, its quiet and it was $175.
Thank you for the review.This will be my machine before the end of the year!! I also use the confidence quilter going to the Brother PQ1500SL. I cannot wait😊😁😄
Man , I'm sewing on a singer 301 A from 1952 !! but I did just get a Sears Kenmore , that was so old it locked up on me after 2 min of stitching . LOL . It's all good though . I found a RUclipsr who had a video that showed his machine locked up and he fixed his machine , I'm pretty sure I can fix mine too . Great video , you and your wife are awesome .
Great videos...thank you. Almost bought a baby lock jazz machine which is similar to this brother except it does not stop in the needle down position!!! Not exactly sure what their thinking is there but that was an absolute dealbreaker for me. Then I discovered the brother PQ 1500 SL and just had to have it. Here in Canada it costs $1400-$1500 but I got it on a Black Friday special for. $800. I love it so far but the very first thing I did was add a light to it. Sewing machine manufacturers really need to raise the bar with regards to the lighting. I think the knee lift is great… I use it all the time. Besides the very poor lighting, another issue is I find the automatic thread cutter cuts the threads too short, especially the bobbin thread. I did notice in your video that you only have two threads going behind the horizontal bar at the front of the machine when there should be three - not sure if that would affect the sewing at all. And many thanks to the person who commented on putting a mark on the bobbin thread so you all know when you’re close to running out. I am going to do that every time I wind a bobbin using a washable marker… Great tip
I like your review. I also just got the same machine at an auction. I few things didn't come with it, but that's ok. I started using it right away for testing out. Wow, it sews fantastic, very smooth. I am making a quilt so I finished sewing all pieces together and started using the quilting free motion foot and long behold was having the bottom get all messed up like a birds nest. Could not for the life of me figure out what was wrong, dusted, cleaned and oil the machine, still same issue. BTW I have been sewing for 40 plus years. So I was taking it to a repair shop and they told me to feed the bobbin thread to the left, then we tested it out and sew perfectly. When I got home was doing the quilting again was sewing great then all of a sudden it was messing up like before. I turned the machine on to its side to thoroughly look at the bobbin area. There was thread that was behind the bobbin that I could barely see, took it out. Started sewing again, within a few minutes bobbin was messed up again. I had the feed dogs down during the free motion quilting, this is what I do on my other machines. So then I experimented on putting the feed dogs up and using the different thickness levers. To my surprise no more bobbins issues. Do you any issues with the bobbin when the feeds dogs are down?
Thanks for your video and review of this machine. I think after looking at the Juki and this machine and comparing the two I’m going to go with the Brother.
Girls do it too, I never read first, only when I get into trouble I go back to the instructions! Agree with you about the bobbin, drives me nuts too! Xx
Thanks for this great informative video! I so want to buy this machine for making bags using thicker materials like vinyl. Glad I found your video, I learned so much. Going to treat myself to his machine in 2022!
That machine is on point! If you learn how to tension that machine you are so close to understanding how to deal with a long arm! It threads and tensions the same! I didn’t know Brother made a machine like that. I was expecting the price point to be a little higher actually. Very nice machine! Great review!
I have had lots of brother machines Love the brand, work horses. I make t shirt quits, do you have enough room in the throats for: size full, batting, backing, t shirts? Also, can you show how much room there is with a rolled up section. Hard to tell on camera
Thank you for this video. You are so funny .. "Instruction Manuals" are like "Maps", they give "Directions" & help you get where you need go. Yes, please read the Manual 😊 I love Brother Machines. Thank you again.
I went to a Juki dealer yesterday...amd I decided not to go that route either. I plan on getting this one for Xmas 2018. I will ask you later on if you still like it. Happy Quilting!
lol!!! Thank you for a truly learning experience on a machine I truly want but am afraid it's too big for me. BTW- From everything I have watched you do, I think that with me being a lefty I just might be able to handle this Jewel. You have a wonderful day and thank you for giving me a Wonderful laugh with that manual guide look🙄😉😊
Hey! Thanks so much for this review, I am hoping to get my machine this week! I wonder, can you help me to know what to purchase to put some LED lights on my machine? Thanks!
I felt the same way. Wanted a Juki but got this for 200.00 less and oh my gosh, this is an awesome machine. I was trying to free motion on my little Baby Loc Elizabeth. Not a good machine to do that with. That's better for garment stitching with its fancy stitches. Straight stitch is the way to go for free motion. And I'm cracking up what you said about the bobbin thread. I have the same issues. Sewed the whole length of a quilt binding and found out my bobbin thread was out. NOOOOOOOO! Did yours come with a felting gadget too? That's something I know nothing about. Your awesome.
The Quilting Marine It’s nothing for a quilter to get excited about. Oh my gosh. I never read that in my manual that you set the pressure foot tension to color coordinate with the markings by the feed dog lever. Apparently I don't read instruction either.
Right??!! I was totally lusting for a Juki TL2010Q, but today I've seen a couple of reviews of this Brother machine I've never heard of, which has virtually all the same functionality. As of Apr14-2018, the Juki costs Cdn$1200 vs. this Brother at CDN$728. Wha-a-a-a??!! That is a 65% difference in pricing!! No contest. Now I will start saving seriously for this Brother PQ1500SL, and have a feeling this will be my "reward myself" gift for 2018. (I just have a couple of goals to achieve before I feel I deserve it and can justify the expense). Then I'll be able to start seriously getting into free motion quilting, and I can finally FMQ my quilt tops and get them finished. Oh, I feel like a whole new world will open up to me! Thanks for this review, Quilting Marine. I'll have to Subscribe to your YT channel and check out some of your other vids. ~Diana from Toronto
great review you've nearly convinced me to buy this machine instead of the A150. I'm not a quilter but I think the table surface area is a great feature for making soft furnishings and general arts and crafts ;)
Just got this machine! I love it! Had a juki 2010Q that I used on a grace frame years ago. I like this machine better and it's better priced. Are you still using the Brother?
They could add a “feet travelled” indicator. It could count up when you load the bobbin and count down as you sew. I like to load two bobbins at the start though, so I don’t know how the machine would know whether I fully loaded the bobbins the same :)
Have you seen those video,s online that are selling right angle curve binder feet.they come attached to a face plate,a presser foot,and the teeth(feed dog) with each size? They sew on binding for quilts, collar For shirts.my question is: can this curve binder feet work on this machine? I wish I could drop a picture ,so you could see what I'm asking.
Well thank you Mr. Quilting Marine; Great and informative review of this machine. I am truly thinking about purchasing one, but still kind of afraid of that tension thing but you seemed to have rocked it out. So like the Mrs said I will have to read the manual first.
Just found your page. I love it! I learned more from your review than I did from the manual. (Yes, I did RTFM!) I'll be checking back for more. Thank you!
It's $1500 in Canada. I do appliqué so not the best for me unfortunately as I need zigzag. But I do like the speed. It has no reverse so how do u back stitch on it? Love ur videos, keep them coming
Oh my gosh! How have I been learning to quilt via YT all this time & not found you? I only discovered your channel as I am looking to buy this very machine. Q. I see you have tall spools of thread on your machine. I have nearly 20 standard sized spools of beautiful, expensive Gutermann threads -- yes, I'm a thread snob. Will this machine accept standard spools also? ThanQ for your review! I enjoyed your video & love that you're a REAL MAN that also quilts! Maybe I'll share your videos with my sons so they'll quilt with me. :) Ps. ThanQ for your service & the tool at your left (on the table) also a real beauty!
I asked this on another of your videos but I guess you didn't see it. I see you have a taller thread-the black one cone shape. Is this used on your quilts and is it cotton? I would like to use the taller ones but was told they were for embroidery. I'm a quilter only. Thanks
Agree, also the 'sound' changes. Just need to tune your ear to the machine and you will hear the difference. A bobbin sensor will increase the price of this machine. Have owned this machine for many years and it's such a delight to use. Makes the best buttonholes too!
I just bought mine a few weeks ago. It's has to be the best work horse. Only issue is the bobbin compartment. Once my machine was placed in sewing cabinet and bobbin needs replacing, it's a tight squeeze. My bobbin case actually slid into and under and behind my machine housing. It has a space where there should be none for bobbin case to slide in to. Took me an hour and some long tweezers with 2 way tape to coax it out. The bobbin area needs improving or I will have to lift up machine each time I change bobbin. Crazy
Quick question, I find my Brother PQ1500SL is wonderful, but sometimes the thread seems to gap in tension at the large hook and at the small hook above the needle and comes tangled and unthreaded. I know it's a tension issue, but I can't seem to figure it out! Any suggestions?
i just ordered this machine and as you said i was looking at the Juki but for the same quality I thought this was more affordable. Now i have seen this exact machine for $1100.00 at a sewing shop. So what if they train you on it and has 2 cleaning with it. I don't think the extra $600.00 is worth paying for. I hope I can get used to the manual tension. I now have a Singer patchedworks and it served its purpose. I am a new quilter and I cant wait to get it. I usually get buyers remorse but thank you for the review. i feel better.
I have this Brother sewing PQ 1500 SL since Feb 2019 and Now it is making a loud banging noise. I have cleaned and oiled every part and change the needle ever 12 hours of sewing. Have you had a trouble with this sewing machine. Thanks for your help.
You are very calming &interesting, please please show us how to step by step To put bobbin in ,where the thread goes,and for stitching, normal stitch length And tentions thank you, I bought the same 1500 as yours but the bottom thread is full of loops I’m upset
Roberta Sharpe Yes i love my machine. Try a thrift store and puck up a cheap machine if possible to try it out. But if you just have to then yes love my machine
I have a singer, and I have an off brand Tailor professional. The throat on the Tailor is 6 1/2 inches and on the Singer is 7 inches. Is that enough. The both go pretty fast and are heavy duty. I am going to get started before I try for another machine. I have a lot to learn, and technique is something I need to fine-tune. So I am going to the thrift store this week and see what I can find to start making small squares just to practice. I have watched you long enough, I want to Do what you Do.
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Hi, I have a tip for knowing when your bobbin is low. When you wind a bobbin, wind 2 and put one where your spool goes. Use that to thread the top of the machine and it will run out at the same rate as the one in the bottom. You might need to put a spool or something on top of it, to keep it from jumping around. Thanks for your videos, I've been quilting a long time but I love your enthusiasm and it never hurts to see and hear someone else's point of view.
OMG... why didn't someone tell me about doing this before now. I'm in a Facebook group for quilters and sewers and people always complain about running out of bobbin on the most difficult part and not knowing until you think you're done and then you want to cry. So THANK YOU SO MUCH.
I do this as I always have more wound bobbins that spools of certain colors. Glad to know I am not the only one. I did recommend this on the QM's follow-up video as I did not see your post. I usually watch on my smart tv - great viewing, but cannot leave comments.
I am trying to understand this. If you do this, the top thread won't have near as much thread on it as a large spool or cone. So, you'd be changing thread very often?
This is a Great Tip! Thank you!
BRILLIANT!!!!
My husband ordered it yesterday and I received it today and yes I’m reading, watching videos and sewing already. My family may get fed the next few days, they may not! I love your videos and beautiful quilts!!!
I worked in the casual indoor/outdoor furniture business in the cushion department for 20 years and my boss taught me a trick about adjusting tensions I had never heard of in my previous 15 years in the loungewear and drapery industry. Take a scrap of fabric and fold it over to the thickness you will be sewing. The stitches should look the same on the top and bottom. If you have to adjust the tension it is opposite from the side that is not right. If the bottom thread is too tight or loose you adjust the top tension. If the the top is the problem you adjust the tension on the bottom. Even if you are sewing the same type of fabric you might have to readjust your tension. Some times bobbins wear out or become warped. And even thread on a cone can have a different twist to the thread when it is spun. Sometimes we would get in a case of thread that wouldn't sew in the needle without breaking so we had to use it in the bobbins. I hope this helps someone out.
Debra Dillard awesome information. Thanks Debra.
Debra Dillard thanks!! Great tip 😁
@@1TikiMomma I can't believe I just got your message. I still talk to my old boss. She is 80 years old now. I'll ask her if she still remember that old trick. She was an amazing boss. Always showing you things to make the job easier. Have a great day, Debi.
Great tips thank you so much for passing it on!
Great info, thank you!
Quilting Marine, I just finished my first stitches on this exact machine based on your review, and I could not be happier with it! Threading it and setting up was a total breeze, and I am thrilled. Thanks for the honest and thorough feedback!
My husband gave me my Christmas gift early this year, He bought me this sewing machine! I am in heaven with it. I have learned a lot by watching you use yours. Thanks for sharing and teaching on how to use the is machine. The Flynn quilting frame works really well on this machine. It sits very firm to my table and it is doing a beautiful job for me. It doesn't move around . I'm a happy lady with is sewing machine.
Oh my goodness, thank you so much. Watching your videos helped me decide to get one of these and I love it so much. I can't believe how smooth it stitches.
I worked in a couple of garment factories in my lifetime and I LOVE the knee lift for turning corners being able to use both hands for control of the fabric. Looks like you've got a marvelous machine.
My first machine given to me from my parents when I started Home Ec.in 1973, was a Brother. I still have it and it runs great!!! I LOVE BROTHER. I have had a Singer and there is nothing like BROTHER.I have a few and 2 Brother embroidery machines and 1 serger that is a BROTHER. I have an industrial super fast Bernina and have chosen the use of all my BROTHERS rather than it. It has not had much use for 25 yrs. I need to start using it though. But I was just explaining how happy I am with BROTHER. They should hire me to sell. LOL Deb in GA.
I would definitely buy one from you, with all of that great experience. I was all hot and heavy for the Juki without even looking at the Brother then a subscriber mentioned the Brother and I was all in!
Besides being cheaper than its Juki counterparts, this machine has pin feed which is patented to Brother and which helps for feeding some difficult fabrics such as velvet through evenly at top and bottom. That might not be so relevant to quilters, but very useful for garment sewing if you start getting adventurous. Great that you love yours!
Hi! I just purchased this sewing machine and some of my subscribers have mentioned that you had one too, so OF COURSE I had to come over and check out your channel and sure enough, you had a review about the machine. 😊 Thank you for the review and I promise that I will read my sewing manual, haha. I haven't used the knee bar yet, because I'm going to order a sewing table, (the Gidget 2) and I figured I would put the bar on once I get it set onto its correct table.
I have been playing around with free motion quilting and you are SEW right! This is the machine to have! 👍🏻
Having industrial machines for years I am so pleased to see it on this domestic.
Hi Quilting Marine. I totally agree. I bought this machine in November and I love it. I did have problems with it coming unthreaded almost ever time I used the thread cutter. You explained things that I didn't know. I read some of the manual but not all of it. I'm like you I just wanted to sew. Thank you for explaining a few things. Keep up the good work.
I am a new quilter. I bought a fancy computerized machine and love it. I decided to get this one too for all my quilting needs! Great video. My dad was a Marine. Thank you for your service!
I just got this machine and found your video review!....I love this machine!...it's a workhorse and a fast accurate straight stitcher....I watched another video you did on threading the machine and discovered I missed a step in threading it...Thanks for doing the threading video!!!Love your video on using scraps!!your scrap blocks are simply wonderful...I can't wait to make some...keep those great videos coming...I'm a subscriber now😀....and Thank You for your service to our country...
I just got mine about two months ago. I love it. It is outstanding machine .
I have this machine and after a while you can hear it when the bobbin gets low. It’s an amazing machine. I love it.
Hi Quilting Marine! I was up in the air for a long time as far as Juke vs Brother and your videos happily guided me to the perfect choice. I really have loved my starter Brother machine and my Brother Embroidery Machine so it should have been a 'no brainer'. I am so happy with my the PQ 1500 SL. Just need to get used to the speed! It gets away from sometimes. LOL. Love your videos and your work. Thank you for putting them out there.
Yes Brother puts out fantastic machines but I had no idea they had one like This!! Thank you so much for this wonderful review I will definitely keep this in mind when shopping for my next sewing machine.
I have owned a Brother PQ1500S for about 9 years and it is my most frequently used machine for sewing (the only different feature you have in your PQ1500SL is that you have better lighting). This machine is a fantastic sewing machine! it is the machine anyone who does straight stitch only or free motion quilting will want to have. Once one starts using a machine with a presser-foot-knee lift one would never want to have a machine without one.This machine is so well made it will last for a long time. This is a machine loved by many quilters, garment sewers, costume shops, bridal shops. alteration shops, tailoring shops and craft sewers.
I agree. I just got one and learning!
Hi Mark, I am a recent subscriber, but I wanted to tell you that I learned to sew on a Brother machine my mother had. I still use a Brother machine . I made good use of it when my children were small, clothes bought in stores were way too big on my oldest son . I had to make most of his clothes since nothing fit him.When he was born, they cut preemie diapers in half to fit him. He weighed 3lbs 7 1/2 ozs at birth and stayed small . He is 42 now and weighs less than 100 lbs, still shops in the Boys department of stores.
Excellent review. Your the first one to explain the pressure foot and color guides. I just ordered one and I should have it on wednesday!!!! so excited...You should do another one showing the different layers of fabric it will stitch thru.
I have this machine and I love it!
Great Review. Love the bobbin thread coloring trick and never heard about the color matching in all the other videos I have watched about this machine. I just ordered this today. Can't wait, it is supposed to be delivered Wednesday. I am hoping I am able to use the machine to free motion quilt a queen top that I have just finished piecing. I will be trying to get some practice in as I also put a Brother Dream Fabric Frame on layaway today that I intend to use with this machine. Tomorrow is my 66th birthday so I decided to treat myself. Thanks.
I am so "sew" happy that you solved your thread breaking issue!!! I am sure it is even a more pleasurable experience now. When are you men going to learn from us women and Read The Manuals!!! hahahahaha Great review!! Glad you are lovin' your Brother....PQ....1500.....SL
Ok, mine comes in Saturday I can't wait. I have a super king quilt that I've been fighting with on a small baby lock which is good for piecing. I watched many videos on three specific machines and decided on this Brother PQ1500SL. I've been sewing since about 5 that would have be 58 years.. most of my sewing was on a singer treadle/electric, so I should be able to slide right into this machine. Oh and I want to meet your wife, she must be one cool lady 😎. Thank you for your videos and input on this machine, can't wait for mine to get here.....I like to sew as fast as I ride 😊 and drive. 🙏 Blessings to you both!
Thanks for your review! I am looking to upgrade my Brother LX 3125 since I'm entering the world of quilting (previously just been sewing bags and costumes etc.). Finding a non-computer machine with a wide enough throat leaves people with few options these days. I enjoy sewing to get away from screens and tiny windows and error messages, all of that. I just want to create and be in charge of the machine, not the other way around. I also want to thank you for not being so consumed by what society says a man can and can not do, sewing/quilting is for every one, not just old ladies.
OMG Mark....What an Outstanding Review...I am very impressed with all the bells and whistles.......what's not to love. I sure hope Brother see's your review....you totally did a great job explaining everything....in a spectacular way!! You did have me LOL !! Another Funtabulous video packed with lots of Humor and info!! Here's to you having a Tremendously Terrific Thursday and may it be filled with lots of Quitabulous Fun!! YOU so ROCK!!!!!!
Joan Smith
Great review and one that helped me to decide to ask for this machine for Christmas even though I have MANY sewing machines. Regarding the bobbin out issue, I have several OLD sewing machines (some vintage, some antique) and none of them tell me when the bobbin is running out. So I've made it a rule to always check the bobbin before I start to sew and, if necessary, put a full one in the machine when I start something new. Then I check it whenever I stop sewing. One other thing about the bobbin case, holding out the small lever will hold IN the bobbin (helpful when you are trying to tip it to replace it in the machine). To get the bobbin out of the case, allow it to retract flush. That's why you had trouble getting it out of the case (so you are NOT "butterfingers").
I have had this machine for about 5 years and even read the manual and only learned from you about the presser foot pressure dial and feed dog height feature. As for bobbins I have always felt the same way, there should be an alarm, but now I thread 4 or 5 bobbins at a time. I have been looking at a Juki but like you I mainly straight stitch so I will save my money and buy more fabric, yeh
That is a monster sewing machine. Happy Quilting.
Yea!!! Great gift, thanks for posting a neat review!!! I love Brother; have one recently like you, they dont play around either.
Thanks so much for this review and your other videos of the PQ1500SL. My hubby just bought me one of these after me not being able to decide on a Juki or this. Your video on threading the machine was a total sanity saver! Especially the trick with the needle threader. :)
I plan to do a 6 month review, stay tuned and thank you for watching
I just bought this machine for myself for Christmas. I have barely used it at this point because I just set it up last night however my biggest complaint about this machine is the light is terrible. Other than that I am liking my new machine. I took the knee lever off because I'm doing this on my kitchen table and I don't want to damage my table with that knee lover so I am careful about that. Thanks so much for the video!
I love your videos! You are so REAL.
Thank you so much for watching, all to try to get more quilters into the craft. You know what I'm gonna ask????? Do you quit?
The Quilting Marine I've been quilting for 15 years. About 10 years ago I purchased a store demo longarm machine and am able to complete 2-3 quilts per month for charity. I am addicted to quilting. LOL!
I Quilt!!!!!!! lol I thought about getting one of these machine but I went backwards. I was using a singer 4411 and went to an antique singer red eye. I love using the singer red eye. It has more space to work with, its quiet and it was $175.
contratenor sounds like a great deal. What matters is that it works for you. TFS!
The Quilting Marine I still like your machine. Might get it if I start doing super-duper large quilts.
I love my red eye too. I have a few of them including a treadle.
I love how u say I love this thing I can’t choose between juki tl 2010 brother or janome 1600
I would love a machine that has a bobbin that never runs out! A bell or flashing light when the bobbin is low would be nice too!
Thank you for the review.This will be my machine before the end of the year!! I also use the confidence quilter going to the Brother PQ1500SL. I cannot wait😊😁😄
Brother.....AWSOME!
Man , I'm sewing on a singer 301 A from 1952 !! but I did just get a Sears Kenmore , that was so old it locked up on me after 2 min of stitching . LOL . It's all good though . I found a RUclipsr who had a video that showed his machine locked up and he fixed his machine , I'm pretty sure I can fix mine too . Great video , you and your wife are awesome .
Great videos...thank you. Almost bought a baby lock jazz machine which is similar to this brother except it does not stop in the needle down position!!! Not exactly sure what their thinking is there but that was an absolute dealbreaker for me. Then I discovered the brother PQ 1500 SL and just had to have it. Here in Canada it costs $1400-$1500 but I got it on a Black Friday special for. $800. I love it so far but the very first thing I did was add a light to it. Sewing machine manufacturers really need to raise the bar with regards to the lighting. I think the knee lift is great… I use it all the time. Besides the very poor lighting, another issue is I find the automatic thread cutter cuts the threads too short, especially the bobbin thread. I did notice in your video that you only have two threads going behind the horizontal bar at the front of the machine when there should be three - not sure if that would affect the sewing at all. And many thanks to the person who commented on putting a mark on the bobbin thread so you all know when you’re close to running out. I am going to do that every time I wind a bobbin using a washable marker… Great tip
I have the Babylock version of this machine. I bought it about ten years ago and is one of the best machines, ever. I still use it daily. Enjoy!
I like your review. I also just got the same machine at an auction. I few things didn't come with it, but that's ok. I started using it right away for testing out. Wow, it sews fantastic, very smooth. I am making a quilt so I finished sewing all pieces together and started using the quilting free motion foot and long behold was having the bottom get all messed up like a birds nest. Could not for the life of me figure out what was wrong, dusted, cleaned and oil the machine, still same issue. BTW I have been sewing for 40 plus years. So I was taking it to a repair shop and they told me to feed the bobbin thread to the left, then we tested it out and sew perfectly. When I got home was doing the quilting again was sewing great then all of a sudden it was messing up like before. I turned the machine on to its side to thoroughly look at the bobbin area. There was thread that was behind the bobbin that I could barely see, took it out. Started sewing again, within a few minutes bobbin was messed up again. I had the feed dogs down during the free motion quilting, this is what I do on my other machines. So then I experimented on putting the feed dogs up and using the different thickness levers. To my surprise no more bobbins issues. Do you any issues with the bobbin when the feeds dogs are down?
She has a few quirks but I wouldn't trade her in for the world. I actually miss the act of using my machine, like a fiend.
Thanks for your video and review of this machine. I think after looking at the Juki and this machine and comparing the two I’m going to go with the Brother.
Girls do it too, I never read first, only when I get into trouble I go back to the instructions! Agree with you about the bobbin, drives me nuts too! Xx
Thank you for a great review. It’s in my Amazon wish list! Thank you also for the good work you’re doing.
you will be happy
Thanks for this great informative video! I so want to buy this machine for making bags using thicker materials like vinyl. Glad I found your video, I learned so much. Going to treat myself to his machine in 2022!
Congratulations Donna! It is a great machine. A work horse for sure.
That machine is on point! If you learn how to tension that machine you are so close to understanding how to deal with a long arm! It threads and tensions the same! I didn’t know Brother made a machine like that. I was expecting the price point to be a little higher actually. Very nice machine! Great review!
thanks for your review on the Brother PQ1500SL...tfs...
Thanks for the review! I just know that Brother has a line of quilting machines name NQ series!!
Thank you for the great review
I just got this machine for Christmas!
I can see the smile from here. enjoy!
Thank you so much for sharing
Thank you for the video....I’m waiting on this machine to get here. Can’t wait to try it out.
Is the throat plate big enough to get a Queen size quilt in comfortably to quilt? Thanks.
I have had lots of brother machines
Love the brand, work horses. I make t shirt quits, do you have enough room in the throats for: size full, batting, backing, t shirts?
Also, can you show how much room there is with a rolled up section. Hard to tell on camera
Great video! I want one of those! I don't quilt, but I like to do upholstery and I think the 7mm stitch length would really be nice!
Thank you for this video. You are so funny .. "Instruction Manuals" are like "Maps", they give "Directions" & help you get where you need go.
Yes, please read the Manual 😊
I love Brother Machines. Thank you again.
Great review, love your machine! Thank you!!!!!
Great Review Mark. Thxs for sharing.
can you show to put the pin in for say Velvet of leather to feed thru? can't seem to do it right.
I went to a Juki dealer yesterday...amd I decided not to go that route either. I plan on getting this one for Xmas 2018. I will ask you later on if you still like it. Happy Quilting!
So far still loving it. Now if Juki decided to give me one, I WILL NOT turn it down. TFW!
lol!!! Thank you for a truly learning experience on a machine I truly want but am afraid it's too big for me. BTW- From everything I have watched you do, I think that with me being a lefty I just might be able to handle this Jewel. You have a wonderful day and thank you for giving me a Wonderful laugh with that manual guide look🙄😉😊
Great video!!!
Hey! Thanks so much for this review, I am hoping to get my machine this week! I wonder, can you help me to know what to purchase to put some LED lights on my machine? Thanks!
Thank you.
I felt the same way. Wanted a Juki but got this for 200.00 less and oh my gosh, this is an awesome machine. I was trying to free motion on my little Baby Loc Elizabeth. Not a good machine to do that with. That's better for garment stitching with its fancy stitches. Straight stitch is the way to go for free motion. And I'm cracking up what you said about the bobbin thread. I have the same issues. Sewed the whole length of a quilt binding and found out my bobbin thread was out. NOOOOOOOO! Did yours come with a felting gadget too? That's something I know nothing about.
Your awesome.
Im not sure? I'm so very new at this, you could probably show it to me and I would have no idea what I was looking at.
The Quilting Marine
It’s nothing for a quilter to get excited about. Oh my gosh. I never read that in my manual that you set the pressure foot tension to color coordinate with the markings by the feed dog lever. Apparently I don't read instruction either.
Right??!! I was totally lusting for a Juki TL2010Q, but today I've seen a couple of reviews of this Brother machine I've never heard of, which has virtually all the same functionality. As of Apr14-2018, the Juki costs Cdn$1200 vs. this Brother at CDN$728. Wha-a-a-a??!! That is a 65% difference in pricing!! No contest. Now I will start saving seriously for this Brother PQ1500SL, and have a feeling this will be my "reward myself" gift for 2018. (I just have a couple of goals to achieve before I feel I deserve it and can justify the expense). Then I'll be able to start seriously getting into free motion quilting, and I can finally FMQ my quilt tops and get them finished. Oh, I feel like a whole new world will open up to me! Thanks for this review, Quilting Marine. I'll have to Subscribe to your YT channel and check out some of your other vids. ~Diana from Toronto
great review you've nearly convinced me to buy this machine instead of the A150. I'm not a quilter but I think the table surface area is a great feature for making soft furnishings and general arts and crafts ;)
Just got this machine! I love it! Had a juki 2010Q that I used on a grace frame years ago. I like this machine better and it's better priced. Are you still using the Brother?
This is my newest machine. You will love it...built good and sturdy
Love the "wife knows best" zoom on the camera!!!
I love tell her you said so. Lol
They could add a “feet travelled” indicator. It could count up when you load the bobbin and count down as you sew.
I like to load two bobbins at the start though, so I don’t know how the machine would know whether I fully loaded the bobbins the same :)
Have you seen those video,s online that are selling right angle curve binder feet.they come attached to a face plate,a presser foot,and the teeth(feed dog) with each size? They sew on binding
for quilts, collar For shirts.my question is: can this curve binder feet work on this machine? I wish I could drop a picture ,so you could see what I'm asking.
Well thank you Mr. Quilting Marine; Great and informative review of this machine. I am truly thinking about purchasing one, but still kind of afraid of that tension thing but you seemed to have rocked it out. So like the Mrs said I will have to read the manual first.
Yes Paulette read the manual. Men/Guys we hate manuals but they do come in handy. I got it now and she is purring like a kitten. (lol)
Can you free motion quilt on this machine?
Ty for the review,how does it of free motion quilting,can it handle a huge quilt?ty
thats gonna be a journey
Great job!
Bro...they need to sponsor you because I'm buying this machine because of your review.
Just found your page. I love it! I learned more from your review than I did from the manual. (Yes, I did RTFM!) I'll be checking back for more. Thank you!
thank you for the support
I recommend calling Brother customer service and offering your suggestions about the bobbin...I am sure they would appreciate the customer feedback.
I like that suggestion and I will follow through with it. but between you, me and these bobbins I'm looking to grab a MID-ARM to advance my craft
Is it a full metal construction?
It's $1500 in Canada. I do appliqué so not the best for me unfortunately as I need zigzag. But I do like the speed. It has no reverse so how do u back stitch on it? Love ur videos, keep them coming
The reverse is a handle like on the right of the machine
Oh my gosh! How have I been learning to quilt via YT all this time & not found you? I only discovered your channel as I am looking to buy this very machine.
Q. I see you have tall spools of thread on your machine. I have nearly 20 standard sized spools of beautiful, expensive Gutermann threads -- yes, I'm a thread snob. Will this machine accept standard spools also? ThanQ for your review! I enjoyed your video & love that you're a REAL MAN that also quilts! Maybe I'll share your videos with my sons so they'll quilt with me. :) Ps. ThanQ for your service & the tool at your left (on the table) also a real beauty!
Just curious. The gun?
I asked this on another of your videos but I guess you didn't see it. I see you have a taller thread-the black one cone shape. Is this used on your quilts and is it cotton? I would like to use the taller ones but was told they were for embroidery. I'm a quilter only. Thanks
Season Greetings Quilting Marine we're missing on RUclips. Hope all is well with yourself and family.
Many Blessings to you.
You can usually tell when the bobbin is running low based upon how curly the threads are after you do your stitch.
Agree, also the 'sound' changes. Just need to tune your ear to the machine and you will hear the difference. A bobbin sensor will increase the price of this machine. Have owned this machine for many years and it's such a delight to use. Makes the best buttonholes too!
Thank you for your great and entertains review. You've helped me make my decision! Sold....and BTW....love your side accessory...:-)
Side accessary had to take a back seat, sorry. it was too cumbersome.
I just bought mine a few weeks ago. It's has to be the best work horse. Only issue is the bobbin compartment. Once my machine was placed in sewing cabinet and bobbin needs replacing, it's a tight squeeze. My bobbin case actually slid into and under and behind my machine housing. It has a space where there should be none for bobbin case to slide in to. Took me an hour and some long tweezers with 2 way tape to coax it out. The bobbin area needs improving or I will have to lift up machine each time I change bobbin. Crazy
Hope you love yours like I love mine
Thanks for sharing !
Are you planning to invest in a seam guide?
Quick question, I find my Brother PQ1500SL is wonderful, but sometimes the thread seems to gap in tension at the large hook and at the small hook above the needle and comes tangled and unthreaded. I know it's a tension issue, but I can't seem to figure it out! Any suggestions?
Does it see leather?
i just ordered this machine and as you said i was looking at the Juki but for the same quality I thought this was more affordable. Now i have seen this exact machine for $1100.00 at a sewing shop. So what if they train you on it and has 2 cleaning with it. I don't think the extra $600.00 is worth paying for. I hope I can get used to the manual tension. I now have a Singer patchedworks and it served its purpose. I am a new quilter and I cant wait to get it. I usually get buyers remorse but thank you for the review. i feel better.
You'll love it!
Thanks for this review! Great info
I have this Brother sewing PQ 1500 SL since Feb 2019 and Now it is making a loud banging noise. I have cleaned and oiled every part and change the needle ever 12 hours of sewing. Have you had a trouble with this sewing machine. Thanks for your help.
Is this a good machine for a beginner? I want to learn to use a sewing machine. If it isn’t could you recommend one?
You are very calming &interesting, please please show us how to step by step
To put bobbin in ,where the thread goes,and for stitching, normal stitch length
And tentions thank you, I bought the same 1500 as yours but the bottom thread is full of loops
I’m upset
Mark, Are you still in Love with this machine??? I am seriously ready to start my quilting quest, and need to know your opinion before I sink in debt.
Roberta Sharpe Yes i love my machine. Try a thrift store and puck up a cheap machine if possible to try it out. But if you just have to then yes love my machine
I have a singer, and I have an off brand Tailor professional. The throat on the Tailor is 6 1/2 inches and on the Singer is 7 inches. Is that enough. The both go pretty fast and are heavy duty.
I am going to get started before I try for another machine. I have a lot to learn, and technique is something I need to fine-tune. So I am going to the thrift store this week and see what I can find to start making small squares just to practice. I have watched you long enough, I want to Do what you Do.