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Brother PQ1600S High-Speed Straight Stitch Sewing & Quilting Machine

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Features

  • Feed Dog Adjustments: With visible 4 color-coded levels of feed dog adjustment and presser foot pressure, the PQ1600S will give you maximum fabric control.
  • Lightning-Fast Sewing Speeds: The PQ1600S is a high-speed straight stitching machine, sewing up to 1,500 stitches per minute!
  • Push-button Thread Cutter: The PQ1600S has a push-button thread cutter that will cut the upper and lower thread.
  • Custom Needle Stop Position: The needle position on the PQ1600S can be preprogrammed to be in the up or down position when the machine stops.
  • Extra Large Workspace: The PQ1600S features an expanded 11.1" x 23.3" wide table and a large 5.7" x 8.7" needle-to-arm space.
  • This product is intended for sale only in the US at 120 volts, and any other use or sale may void the warranty.

Description

The optimum machine for speed and precision, the Brother PQ1600S Sewing and Quilting Machine is a fantastic machine that belongs in the sewing room of every serious quilter and sewist. With modern cosmetics, heavy-duty construction for sewing and quilting for increased stability at high speeds, a reinforced handle with a sturdy yet comfortable metal plate, and advanced features such as a push-button thread cutter that allows you to save time without compromising the quality of your sewing projects, the Brother PQ1600S Sewing and Quilting Machine is ready to take on any project. With lightning- fast sewing of up to 1,500 stitches per minute, the PQ1600S Sewing and Quilting Machine is ideal for a hobby consumer who quilts and sews and wants a workhorse machine. In addition, the needle position on this sewing and quilting machine can be pre-programmed to be up or down when the machine stops with the Customize Needle Stop Position feature. The PQ1600S Sewing and Quilting Machine also features an adjustable pin feed mechanism that simultaneously moves several layers of fabrics for sewing accuracy. For example, this moves all layers of your quilt together or moves a delicate velvet without leaving feed dog marks in the nap. The PQ1600S Sewing and Quilting Machine also has a convenient Thread Tension Adjustment Dial so you can achieve accurate tension control for even more precision. Even heavy weight fabric can be sewn without significant adjustment of thread tension dial. The four color-coded feed dogs have height settings for additional maximum fabric control. The PQ1600S Sewing and Quilting Machine has a push- button thread cutter and easy needle threader, a time-saving convenience. The Onboard Fabric Separator tool easily sews seams in contrasting fabrics without puckering. The built-in Knee Lifter for quilting allows you to raise and lower the presser foot so your hands can re-position or remove your material. With a large 5.7" x 8.7” needle-to-arm space, the PQ1600S makes free motion quilting easy, and the extra-large extension table (11.1" x 23.3") with bobbin case opening helps you manage those large projects. The extension table has easy access points that eliminate the need to remove the table to replace the oversized metal bobbin. The built-in telescopic Dual Cone Thread stand keeps two thread spools ready for smooth and easy feeding. The PQ1600S Sewing and Quilting Machine has an optional 5-needle felting attachment which allows you to customize a wide range of fabric surfaces with specialty roving or contrasting fabrics up to 1,500 stitches per minute. With the seven included accessory feet (the General Purpose Foot, a Rolled Hem Foot, a Zipper Foot, an Invisible Foot, the ¼" Foot, a Free Motion Quilting Foot, and a Pin Feed Foot), bright LED work lights, and a convenient thread tension dial, the PQ1600S Sewing and Quilting Machine can tackle just about any project. Great for promising side hustlers, and craft and sewing hobbyists, the PQ1600S Sewing and Quilting Machine is a high-speed sewing and quilting machine that belongs in the sewing room of every serious quilter and sewist.

Brand: Brother


Color: White


Material: plastic outer/metal frame


Product Dimensions: 25"D x 11.5"W x 15"H


Item Weight: 24 Pounds


Power Source: ac


Is Electric: Yes


Number of Items: 1


UPC:


Unit Count: 1.0 Count


Brand Name: Brother


Model Number: PQ1600S


UPC: 012502673866


Part Number: PQ1600S


Unit Count: 1.0 Count


Included Components: sewing machine and accessories


Item Type Name: PQ1600S High-Speed Straight Stitch Sewing & Quilting Machine


Manufacturer: Brother International Corp


Color: White


Material: plastic outer/metal frame


Power Source: ac


Is Electric: Yes


Item Dimensions D x W x H: 25"D x 11.5"W x 15"H


Item Weight: 24 Pounds


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    • No regrets!
Style: New Model: PQ1600S
I have been using this for a year, so it is time to write a review. Like many other reviewers, I needed to upgrade my equipment for quilting after spending many years using a cheap Brother, which still runs great and which I still love. I got this one because of the brand, the good price, the large work space, and importantly, the lack of computers. As others have pointed out, it is very heavy and it does only one thing, which is to sew a straight line, but it does that one thing flawlessly. I have not had many of the problems others have mentioned. Yes the bobbin and threading mechanisms are fiddly, but you get used to it. The automatic thread cutter is amazing! The only problems I have ever had with stitching have been due to user error during the learning process, and I find it easy to control the speed with the foot pedal. For perfect stitching on a solid machine, especially on large projects, this model can't be beat. While I have another machine that does fancy stitches, I did not realize how much I would miss a zigzag. I sew a lot of linen, which unravels very easily, and it would be nice to be able to do some stabilizing zigzags with this machine rather than set up the other one. The 1600s does not come with a walking foot, which is a bit unfair, since most people buy this for quilting. It took me quite a while to find the correct one - the Brother website is no help. Eventually I got one at Sewing Parts Online (Walking Foot, High Shank #XA7253001). It cost $70 and comes in an unmarked plastic bag so it does not seem to be an official Brother part, but it works. I have not tried free motion quilting yet, but it comes with a free motion foot, and the big workspace and detachable table give you lots of room for that. No regrets! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2026 by JLC
    • Very good choice for a utility / quilting machine. Very good choice for a utility / quilting machine.
Style: New Model: PQ1600S
Review Image by D Kadel
Have had this machine for a week and already LOVE it! It’s easy to to get up to speed with, threading is pretty easy, is quiet, sturdy, stitches nicely… The only negative for me would be that the location of the bobbin is a little awkward.. a very nice utility and quilting machine! From a sewist of 40 years ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2026 Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2026 by D Kadel
    • Wonderful even for a novice
I am a very novice sewer and I got this machine to do quilting. I have not taken a sewing class yet, and have taken only 2 quilting classes just so you know.I have only made napkins before... I got this machine just 2 days ago and love the features. I have used an $800 Husqvarna (spelling?) in class and like this so much better. I think it is very intuitive, easy to thread, love the knee presser foot lever and the reverse which is so easy. The bobbin winder was easy and I used it right out of the box. Getting the bobbin seated correctly was a little challenge but it just took practice. You need to make sure it "clicks" in. I am working on the automatic needle threader and I get it threaded about 15% of the time but have only tried this feature for about 20 minutes and I am getting the feel of it, having never used an automatic threader before. I also love the "thread cutter" button! Goodbye scissors! Only negative so far is that I bought the cheap thread on the large cone for about $4 and I kept getting nests of thread underneath the material. This went on for two hours even though they had sent a piece of material with perfect stitching. I changed the needle, the tension, the feed dog height and finally the thread. That was what did it. I went to a smaller spool. After having read other reviews, I am going to try the cheaper thread again but thread it over one and then three holes on the front of the machine (I have it now threaded with two holes) to see if that makes a difference. I think most would be very happy with the machine and if I can use it, anyone can! Update- I have had this machine for about a month and am still extremely pleased! I have figured out the needle threader, although it doesn't work as well on the cheaper threads it does work well with the smaller spool threads. I did run out of bobbin thread once and it would be nice to be able to see the bobbin, but that is a very minor issue. I still feel this machine is very intuitive and easy to thread and use and I am getting close to finishing my first quilt with it. Update: I’ve now had this machine for 6 months and STILL love it! I am more experienced now (having completed 2 quilts and a 4 piece quilted placemat set) and only find that the thread cutter leaves it a bit short ( but don’t usually have to retread) and the needle threader is a little difficult. But the positives outweigh the negatives and you can get this machine for about $60-100 less than what I paid. Highly recommend!!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2018 by bookworm
    • Perfect for small scale production sewing
I already own a Singer Quantum Stylist which has all the fancy stitches, automatic buttonhole, etc. It's a fine machine but I needed something with a lot more power and speed to it, as well as more room in the throat. I make weighted blankets to sell, and during the holiday season I'm sewing up to 12 hours every day at moderate to high speeds. This machine goes SO fast. At top speed, when I'm doing 2 yard straight seams, I can just put the pedal to the metal and it feels like I'm in an industrial sewing warehouse. It gets really loud at top speed, and the neighbor I share a wall with finally got what was coming to him after hearing him blast his EDM music at all hours of the night. Ha! For sewing other projects, it does a really great job going through thick fabrics, especially with the walking foot. I love the size of the extension table. Also I love that it has a physical pedal for the backstitching. I really really hate that all the digital machines have buttons for reverse stitching. I need to be able to grab the pedal without looking for a button on a panel of 10 other buttons. Cons: - bobbin case is side loading, and there's nothing that alerts you when your bobbin thread has run out. I did eventually learn that there's a different sound when the bobbin has run out, so I can tell just by that. - the top thread tension dial is kind of hard to see. The numbers are labelled on the top so I have to really lean over the machine and get at the right angle. It also took me FOREVER to figure out that the dial shows different numbers when you have the presser foot lever up vs. down. - After heavy use for 1 year it's gotten super squeaky, despite proper lubrication. I've even tried over-lubricating and nope, it's still squeaky as an old wagon. - the pin feed stopped working. When I use the feed dogs on the pin feed setting, the pin lever doesn't move up and down anymore. Not sure what happened there. It was nice while it lasted. - the needle threader is complete trash, but it's better than nothing. Overall, it's a really great machine for the price, and I would buy it again. Brother is a good company that I trust. My local sewing machine repairman says that Brother is the best company to purchase from as far as repair and support goes, and he says after all his years repairing machines, the Brother machines have fared the best. He did mention that I probably shouldn't have purchased the PQ1500SL through Amazon...something about more parts being made out of plastic than if I had purchased it directly from Brother, but I can't find anything that supports that claim. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2020 by Chuck
    • A real home industrial machine
The Good This machine is the home version of an industrial Juki in function. It even threads almost exactly like a Juki. I use industrial Jukis at school, and I wanted something similar for home, but without the mandatory table and vat of oil. I also wanted to be able to transport it for repairs when necessary. This machine suits my need for speed and a knee presser foot lifter. Machine uses industrial needles and bobbin. That means I already have accessories, because I have them for school. The Slightly Annoying The caveat with the bobbin is that while it takes regular industrial bobbins, it needs the one it comes with, with the slot, to wind properly. If you use a sidewinder for bobbins, this won't be an issue. This machine is substantially heavier than a regular home machine, most of the body is metal. I looked inside and some of the gears are metal, some are plastic, so I don't know how this will work out over the long run. The really annoying I despise the thread cutter. I'm hoping there's a way to disable it, even if I have to take it to a sewing machine repair place to do so. It cuts to close, meaning there isn't a tail left behind so you have to rethread the top thread and the bobbin. Also the thread cutter comes on when you are changing stitch length within the same scene, such as when you are doing a basting stitch for a zipper and then you change to a smaller stitch for the rest of the scene. This is a time I do not want the thread cut. I don't want to be interrupted have to rethread the machine then resume sewing. Still, this is a great machine, less fussy than an industrial, and cheaper than a similar model Juki quilting machine. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2018 by A. Rodriguez
    • Threading is pretty straight forward with one VERY important step that is ...
This is a fast, industrial machine for the serious sewer wannabe. It runs parallel to my 4 thread Juki serger...varooom! Threading is pretty straight forward with one VERY important step that is not mentioned in the manual but mentioned multiple times on the internet when I desperately searched how to avoid upper thread getting stuck in the tension Nob. The magic is in the foot lever. Thread with the foot lever up. This separates the tension discs and allows the thread to fall easily between the disc. Then when you sew, avoid using the knee lever to halfway raise the sewing foot to slide your fabric from under which is tempting. Instead whether using your hand or knee to raise the sewing foot, raise it completely at its full up position. Why I didn't give the machine 5 stars even after troubleshooting the above. The auto Thread is poorly constructed. I am not sure why Brother doesnt use the same technique as it's other models. On this model you really need to watch a video to understand what to do. And when you have figured out and understand how to slightly pull the thread with your left hand to catch the thread on the threading teeth somewhere hidden in this small claw looking thing, when the gadget does its magic it somewhat shreds the thread in the process. Not sure how this performance passed quality inspection. Like other reviews, the thread cutter does cut too short and so you half to rethread. If the thread is just about to unthread from the needle you can sometimes save it by once again raising the sewing foot completely up to open the tension disc and the pull the thread through with a tweezer. I also prefer a drop in bobbin. You just can't see What's going on with the side bobbin. And there is no indicator of when you have run out of thread. 0verall though after troubleshooting the tension, I am happy with the machine. It is a great addition to the Juki server and Brother embroidery machine that has all the fancy stitches. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2016 by French Toast
    • Great machine.
Love this machine. It is a straight stitch ,so if your looking for more then that, then this isnt it. But it has handled my king size quilt and smaller ones with ease. Highly recommend.
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2026 by Chrissy Luna
    • Love this machine!
I bought this machine several months ago, but wanted to use it for awhile to write a review to be more fair. So far it got me through all the stages of making quilts several times. I don't know how I managed all these years without a needle-down feature! I love all the feet that come with it, but I had to order a ruler foot - ruler quilting is what I was most excited about. I do wish the free motion quilt didn't have the plastic in it though. I also love that it comes with an extension table. I tried using a slip mat on it (for free motion quilting), but discovered that the machine doesn't seem to like it; but I think the slip mats are overrated and not needed, as least for this machine which has enough slickness to it that I find I don't need a slip mat. One minor complaint is that the needle plate is not flush with the machine. It creates a ridge and my seams get caught on it when I am piecing. Sometimes this causes a wonky seam and other times it causes my seam to turn the wrong way. The other thing I don't like is the thread cutter. It cuts the bobbin thread too short, and the top thread comes out of the needle, so I never use it. I also never use the needle threader because it was shredding my thread. (maybe I was using the wrong kind of thread?) But these are minor complaints and not worth any significant whining. The machine is awesome and I'm glad I bought one! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2024 by Lisa

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