This is EXACTLY what I needed to see! Trying to decide on a machine that will do at least 4 layers of vinyl and it looks like this could! Thank you so much for your video.
I have owned a Brother PQ1500S for about 17 years. This machine has never failed me in sewing anything I have put under his presser feet. I recommend it to everyone.
I love, Love, Love your video! I too just purchased the PQ1500SL and this video is the only one to demonstrated sewing layers. Most, if not all videos for the PQ1500Sl are copies from one another, unboxing, what is in the box, how to thread, etc… Your demonstration right on target. Didn’t have to wait for hours or till the end of the video to see you sew those layers! Also, your concept and UA-cam channel name is absolutely awesome. Happy to found your channel. Absolutely I subscribed. Keep the videos coming!😎
@@thebagladystudio You’re so welcome. Yeah, I too love this sewing machine. For the price when comparing to other brands, it can’t be beat! It is a work horse. Try sewing on a thick leather belt, AMAZING (I used a leather needle and stitch length between 4 and 5). And it is gentle on light and stretchy fabrics as well. I never made a quilt in my freaking life but did it on the this sewing machine. It is a quilt blanket, 70” x 90”. A lot of mistakes putting this quilt together. But, the sewing machine handle it beautifully. The only drawback for me is the auto threader and auto down needle. The auto threader is the worst I have ever seen. And the needle down selection only works after you starting sewing. But, that is the only two things I distaste on the Brother PQ1500SL. Everything else is a gem 👍! Can you please show some sceneries when traveling in your RV in future videos. My partner and I been dying for a RV. For my bucket list this may be a possibility after he retires🙏. If so, you gave me thoughts about taking my sewing machines with us 🤗.
@@LouRao I have not purchased a straight stitch machine yet but regarding the auto threader are you using this feature when the presser foot is down? It Hass to be down. I have watched God knows how many videos on several models and that is the common complaint is that people forget to put the presser foot down when using that feature. I have right now a singer quantum stylist and I almost never get that auto threader working properly.
Dear Bag Lady Studio, I really loved your videos as well as you using the brother pq1500sl. Why did you stop making videos? Please start making videos again. Many love to see them! I know I do ! ! Sincerely, Eva Barkalow
It has never disappointed me. I have not been able to do much lately (started having seizures) but I have a leather bag I cut out with my cricut and I can not wait to see how it does. Thanks for watching :)
Thank you for your video. I know it's been 8 months, so I'm late. But your first skipped stitch happened because your thread was not in the guide, and you should have used a hump Jumper to level your foot with the fabric. You could have also held the thread tails before sewing. But the stitches still looked wonderful, and that's why I love my Brother 1500sl
I never change my needles until they break aaaaahahaha! How about blue jeans. That's what I seem to always break my needles on lol. Oh maybe you should make some purses with some denim. That would be cute! I think patchwork quilt looking would be awesome and with some denim patches thrown in. Oh one of those little wristlets with patchwork look would be super cute.
I somehow stumbled onto this machine while doing my research for purchasing either the Janome HD 9 or the Juki TL 18 QVP In fairness I think you should have started with a brand new needle. But also you didn’t mention what size needle you had in the machine and I know this wasn’t a full review but what I found interesting about this particular model is the different levels of control with the feed dogs. I might have to search for another video showing how that works Right now this machine is about half price of what those other two are. Have you had to take it in for maintenance?
I love this machine. I was using a size 14 needle. I have not had to service it yet and so far it has pretty much done everything I have asked. The ONLY time it struggled was topstitching over 2 layers of leather and 2 layers of vinyl together but that was my fault for not thinning down the leather on the edges. Machine shopping can be tough. There are so many options. I absolutely love this machine though and do not regret buying it. My next addition at some point though will be a cylinder arm industrial. I like to sew small bags and topstitching can be a but tough if you make a mini bag. Normal size bags are not a problem though. Thanks for watching.
@@thebagladystudio Well there is one shop I found that has all three of the machines I am interested in. I really need to take all of them for a test run
I generally set it all mid. I’ll look when I can get to my machine. I’m currently dealing with just diagnosed epilepsy so I’ve been afraid to go out to my sewing shed alone. That should be fixed soon.
hello very nice lady very beautiful videos please kindly film how to operate the sewing machine electric foot pedal how its used to sew please OK?please kindly reply back OK?thank you very much
This is EXACTLY what I needed to see! Trying to decide on a machine that will do at least 4 layers of vinyl and it looks like this could! Thank you so much for your video.
You are welcome. It’s a great machine for the money. Thanks for watching!
I have owned a Brother PQ1500S for about 17 years. This machine has never failed me in sewing anything I have put under his presser feet. I recommend it to everyone.
I love, Love, Love your video! I too just purchased the PQ1500SL and this video is the only one to demonstrated sewing layers. Most, if not all videos for the PQ1500Sl are copies from one another, unboxing, what is in the box, how to thread, etc… Your demonstration right on target. Didn’t have to wait for hours or till the end of the video to see you sew those layers! Also, your concept and UA-cam channel name is absolutely awesome. Happy to found your channel. Absolutely I subscribed. Keep the videos coming!😎
Aww thank you so much! You made my night. Thanks for watching and I love this machine.
@@thebagladystudio You’re so welcome. Yeah, I too love this sewing machine. For the price when comparing to other brands, it can’t be beat! It is a work horse. Try sewing on a thick leather belt, AMAZING (I used a leather needle and stitch length between 4 and 5). And it is gentle on light and stretchy fabrics as well. I never made a quilt in my freaking life but did it on the this sewing machine. It is a quilt blanket, 70” x 90”. A lot of mistakes putting this quilt together. But, the sewing machine handle it beautifully.
The only drawback for me is the auto threader and auto down needle. The auto threader is the worst I have ever seen. And the needle down selection only works after you starting sewing. But, that is the only two things I distaste on the Brother PQ1500SL. Everything else is a gem 👍!
Can you please show some sceneries when traveling in your RV in future videos. My partner and I been dying for a RV. For my bucket list this may be a possibility after he retires🙏. If so, you gave me thoughts about taking my sewing machines with us 🤗.
@@LouRao I have not purchased a straight stitch machine yet but regarding the auto threader are you using this feature when the presser foot is down? It Hass to be down. I have watched God knows how many videos on several models and that is the common complaint is that people forget to put the presser foot down when using that feature. I have right now a singer quantum stylist and I almost never get that auto threader working properly.
Dear Bag Lady Studio,
I really loved your videos as well as you using the brother pq1500sl. Why did you stop making videos? Please start making videos again. Many love to see them! I know I do ! !
Sincerely,
Eva Barkalow
I will soon. I was having seizures for a year. We finally got them under control. Thank you so much for your sweet comment. You made my day!
That sewing machine will be my new acquisition, thanks for your explanation.

You are welcome!
I've only stalled my PQ1500SL twice. Pretty rugged unit.
It is! Glad you love your too
love this machine. I havevit and sew on it always
It has never disappointed me. I have not been able to do much lately (started having seizures) but I have a leather bag I cut out with my cricut and I can not wait to see how it does. Thanks for watching :)
@@thebagladystudio praying they find out about your seizures .
Thank you for your video. I know it's been 8 months, so I'm late. But your first skipped stitch happened because your thread was not in the guide, and you should have used a hump Jumper to level your foot with the fabric. You could have also held the thread tails before sewing. But the stitches still looked wonderful, and that's why I love my Brother 1500sl
Thanks for the tips!
Which one is better for using free moton and perfect sewing on low budget
I only have experience with the Brother. It does wonderful!
Thicker layers need longer stitch lengths to fit through no matter the power of the machine or the condition of the needle.
I agree.
You did a very good job
Thank you!
juki TL18 vs Brothers 1500 Which one sews best using free mutton or which one is the best?
I only have experience with the brother and it does wonderful
what type and sie needle and what tension do u have set? also do u ever adjust bibbin tension
I usually use a topstitch needle with a Tex 45 thread. Occasionally I adjust tension but not very often.
I am looking for instructions on how to change the feeder pin
I would have to call Brother customer service. I could not find a video of it. Lmk if you do find out. It’s a great sewing machine.
New subscriber. Love your video, very informative. Where did you get the pressure foot? Thank you
It came with it. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this! What size needle are you using?
I had a 90/14 in the machine. Your very welcome. Thanks for watching.
I never change my needles until they break aaaaahahaha! How about blue jeans. That's what I seem to always break my needles on lol. Oh maybe you should make some purses with some denim. That would be cute! I think patchwork quilt looking would be awesome and with some denim patches thrown in. Oh one of those little wristlets with patchwork look would be super cute.
You read my mind. I cut up some jeans and a flannel shirt. Trying to figure out what to do with them.
@@thebagladystudio ok now you’re talking my style. Jeans and flannel! I think that would look pretty sweet mixed together somehow.
I somehow stumbled onto this machine while doing my research for purchasing either the Janome HD 9 or the Juki TL 18 QVP
In fairness I think you should have started with a brand new needle. But also you didn’t mention what size needle you had in the machine and I know this wasn’t a full review but what I found interesting about this particular model is the different levels of control with the feed dogs. I might have to search for another video showing how that works
Right now this machine is about half price of what those other two are. Have you had to take it in for maintenance?
I love this machine. I was using a size 14 needle. I have not had to service it yet and so far it has pretty much done everything I have asked. The ONLY time it struggled was topstitching over 2 layers of leather and 2 layers of vinyl together but that was my fault for not thinning down the leather on the edges. Machine shopping can be tough. There are so many options. I absolutely love this machine though and do not regret buying it. My next addition at some point though will be a cylinder arm industrial. I like to sew small bags and topstitching can be a but tough if you make a mini bag. Normal size bags are not a problem though. Thanks for watching.
@@thebagladystudio Well there is one shop I found that has all three of the machines I am interested in. I really need to take all of them for a test run
@@thebagladystudio I ended up getting the Juki TL18QVP
Love my machine brother pq1500sl, but sews great slow, but when I go fast it is bunched in the back? Do you have any clue why. Thank you
I have never had that issue unless I use my walking foot. What foot does this usually happen with?
I just want to know what thread to put in the top and bottom.
I use 45 in both of mine and depending on what I’m sewing I slightly adjust tension.
Too bad brother discontinued this model
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Does not having a speed feature bother u?
No it does not. You control it with the pressure you put on the foot.
What is your settings on?
I generally set it all mid. I’ll look when I can get to my machine. I’m currently dealing with just diagnosed epilepsy so I’ve been afraid to go out to my sewing shed alone. That should be fixed soon.
Why didn't you use the thread cutter?
It’s just my preference.
My i ask the thread you using
I use Tex 45 from @siah swag
hello very nice lady very beautiful videos please kindly film how to operate the sewing machine electric foot pedal how its used to sew please OK?please kindly reply back OK?thank you very much
I will try to add that in the next video. Thank you.