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Brother PQ1600S

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For serious quilters and sewists who demand speed, precision, and control, the Brother PQ1600S is the ultimate powerhouse! Whether you're tackling intricate quilting projects or sewing delicate fabrics, this high-speed straight-stitch machine is built to deliver exceptional results with every stitch.

With lightning-fast sewing speeds of up to 1,500 stitches per minute, plus a push-button thread cutter, the PQ1600S keeps up with your creativity while saving time. The Pin Feed Mechanism gives you complete fabric control by allowing you to swap feed dogs for a single pin that moves all layers together—perfect for handling quilts and velvet without feed dog marks!

Why You'll Love the PQ1600S

  • Feed Dog Adjustments – Choose from four color-coded levels to fine-tune fabric movement and presser foot pressure.
  • Lightning-Fast Sewing Speeds – Stitch at 1,500 stitches per minute for faster, more efficient sewing.
  • Push-Button Thread Cutter – Automatically trims both upper and lower threads at the touch of a button.
  • Custom Needle Stop Position – Preprogram the needle position to stop in up or down mode, giving you more control while sewing.
  • Extra-Large Workspace – An expanded 11.1" x 23.3" wide table and 5.7" x 8.7" needle-to-arm space provide ample room for larger projects.
  • Built-in Cone Thread Stand – A telescopic thread stand lets you use cone thread with smooth, even feeding.
  • Built-in Knee Lifter – Easily raise and lower the presser foot hands-free, making fabric repositioning effortless.
  • Thread Tension Adjustment Dial – Fine-tune your tension settings for precise stitch quality.
  • Pin Feed Mechanism – Swap feed dogs for a single pin, ensuring perfect fabric movement across all layers.
  • Included Accessories – Comes with essential feet for quilting and sewing, a fabric separator, knee lifter, extension table, dust cover, and more.

With advanced features, superior stitch control, and precision engineering, the Brother PQ1600S is the must-have machine for quilters and sewists who want speed, efficiency, and flawless results. Get ready to elevate your sewing game.


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Main 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 automatically 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.
  • Built-in Cone Thread Stand Built-in telescopic thread stand allows you to use your cone thread with smooth and even feeding.
  • Built-in Knee Lifter The built-in knee lifter on the PQ1600S can easily raise and lower the presser foot, so your hands are free to re-position or remove your fabric.
  • Thread Tension Adjustment Dial Achieve accurate tension control with the convenient thread tension dial on the PQ1600S.
  • Pin Feed Mechanism The Pin Feed Mechanism on the PQ1600S allows you to exchange the use of the feed dogs for a single pin that cleanly extends from beneath the machine, moving all layers of your quilt together or moves a delicate velvet without leaving feed dog marks in the nap.
  • Included Accessories General Purpose Foot, Rolled Hem Foot, Zipper Foot, Invisible Foot, ¼" Foot, Free Motion Quilting Foot, Pin Feed Foot, Knee Lifter, Fabric Separator, Feed Pin, Feed Pin Changer, Fabric Extension Table, Dust Cover, Semi-hard Cover.
  • Weight: 23.81 lbs.
  • Footprint: 18.110” L x 7.677” W x 12.598” H
  • Lighting: 1 Lamp
  • Thread Tension: Manual
  • Needle Threading System: Easy
  • Adjustable Bobbin Winding Speed: Yes
  • Automatic Thread Cutter: Yes
  • Presser Foot Pressure Adjustment: Yes
  • Drop Feed/Free-Motion: 4 Steps
  • Free-Motion Quilting Foot: Yes
  • Included Quilting Feet: Yes
  • Included Wide Table: Yes
  • Bed Area w/table (D” x W”): 11.1" x 23.3" (283mm x 593mm)
  • Workspace (H” x W”): 5.7" x 8.7"
  • Maximum Sewing Speed (SPM): 1500
  • Knee Lifter: Yes
  • Feed Dog: Special to PQ1600S (with Pin-feed)
  • Standard Presser Feet Included:7
  • Built-in Sewing Stitches (Includes Buttonhole Styles): 1 (Straight Stitch Only)
  • Stitch Length: 7mm
High-Speed Straight Stitch Sewing & Quilting Machine
$999.00