Brother PQ1600s Straight Stitch Sewing and Quilting Machine

It's an amazing machine.

I bought this machine last November and have had nothing but problems with it. It doesn't free motion Quilt on flannel at all, I've tried everything the manual says and even did live chat 2 or 3 times and they are no help. It sews regular cotton just fine and I did free motion quilt it and it was OK. It will not work on my Cutie tabletop frame at all. I'm sorry I bought this machine, not what I expected from Brother at all. My first & last Brother Machine. I make Quilts and give them to folks who need them so I need a machine I can count on to do the job of Quilting.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great straight stitch machine. Super fast. Has a button to cut your thread. I want to start writing and the extra wide base is perfect for quilting. I am sure there are a lot more functions I don't even know how to use yet as a beginner, so i am happy that this is a machine I can grow into. The unit itself is heavy and well made.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m a beginner sewer and was SO incredibly happy to receive this machine - it’s made a world of difference in the quality of work I can do, and I’m so impressed with how easy it is to use. I’m so excited to keep learning and growing with this amazing tool! It’s also so beautiful and comes with great instructions, and the Brother website has tons of useful guidelines etc. Overall extremely satisfied and feeling lucky to use this machine!

quilting and bag making..this is one strong machine..would like a better manual..have a brother sewing embroidery machine..for a long while and the manual covers everything ..

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am as beginner of a beginner that you could imagine with respect to sewing, so this machine definitely has not been used to its full capability in my hands yet. But off the bat, it is so quick at stitching and runs smoothly. I do wish I could dial down the speed a bit but that's ok. The machine is super heavy itself (I struggled even with a dolly to get the machine up to my unit) and is also large in size, but all that comes in handy when stitching because minimal vibrations were felt when in use. The machine is definitely an investment but if you sew regularly this could be your new best friend. I can't wait to do/experiment more with it soon!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very easy to use, great instructions included, kinda heavy but a truly amazing machine. Not sure what I did without it. I haven't done a big project with it yet, but soon!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m new to sewing but this machine has been super easy to use and I just look up tutorials if I need help. Im still learning more and more but this is a great machine for beginners too!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Im in love with this sewing machine. It is sleek, professional and pretty. Very easy to use and can handle a variety of thick materials. I have so many projects.to do !

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recieved this Brother PQ1600S High-Speed Straight Stitch Sewing Machine from influenster to review. I have begun to enjoy sewing a lot more since I got the sewing machine because it is a lot easier sewing stuff now that I don't have to sew anything by hand. It was very easy to get setup to start sewing. The process of getting it threaded was simple and didn't take a minute to get threaded. It has a smooth feeling process when you are sewing with it instead of like the old sewing machines do, they will shake you half to death trying to sew something. It has several different styles of stitching that looks really nice on the material that you are sewing and holds the material together really tight. The extension board is a huge help when you are sewing something big because it helps hold your material up so you don't have to keep stopping to adjust your materials. It is really easy to get it started going, I barely have to press the foot pedal to start sewing and as soon as you lift your foot up it instantly stops. The sewing machine runs smooth and is quite. You can hear it but it's not real loud. I love using the Brother PQ1600S High-Speed Straight Stitch Sewing Machine and I have used it everyday since I received it. I have sown a quilt, made a purse, and also added some pockets on a pair of yoga like pants to make them look like a pair of jeans. The stitching on the yoga pants made it look like there is a border like design around the pockets that I sewed on to the yoga pants.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It’s always challenging learning the in’s and out’s of a new device, but this machine is very much worth it! I’m new to quilting and am very excited to use it for that! So far I’m thrilled with the machine for my regular sewing needs!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a great sewing machine. Easy to use. The wider and longer base makes it easier to lay the fabric instead of the fabric always sliding down and falling on the floor. Cuts the job time in half because the machine sews so fast.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Definitely, this machine is a piece of magic for those who work with clothes, very durable, fast, and easy-to-use machine. The attached table is a real caretaker. I love it.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This Brother High Speed Straight Stitch Sewing Machine has all the functions I need. It is fast and keeps up with me. The stitch is tight and does not budge. The string is easy to change. Great machine.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product from #influenster and #brother for my honest review. I absolutely love this swing machine. It can do many functions that are needed. Definitely go get you one. It's worth it.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This brother PQ1600S sewing machine was better than I expected! After breaking a few machines I now have one that can handle the bulkier pieces. So far I’ve tested it on some quilting squares. I’m going to be able to make so many quilts and other projects. Total game changer for quilting!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The straightforward design is perfect for someone like me who's not a sewing pro. I love how precise it is with straight stitches, adding a pro touch to my creations. It has a ton of fancy stitches, AND for speed and reliability, this machine is my go-to recommendation. Only thing i will say is that this sewing machine is not home friendly. It does not have that cap/cover to store it. It is definitely closer to industrial than home use, so I was surprise to see that it was easy for me to use as well!

the brother pq1600s is simply amazing!! this was a huge upgrade from my previous machine and quite a big investment for me and it was worth every penny! i’ve had it since the end of october and among all the little projects i’ve sewn, i just finished my first big quilt (90x90). the throat space was plenty big enough to get the whole thing through for straight line quilting and my machine never missed a beat. it’s so solid and powerful (but quiet!) and sews like a dream! even, perfect stitches every time. i am so excited to have this beautiful machine and i can’t wait to keep learning and improving.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This has to be one of if not the best sewing machine on the market. Impeccable stitching. Makes any project from a simple dress to a quilt a breeze. It’s not loud like some sewing machines. This is the Cadillac of sewing machines!