Name: Brother PQ1500SL
Brand: Brother
SKU: b9533a66-0144-4bc6-a92a-0958dae971e9
Price: 878.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 9.6 (1172 reviews)

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The Brother PQ1500SL sewing machine is a straight stitch-only machine that is ideal for heavy-duty sewing tasks such as quilting and piecing. It offer... more

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The Singer Heavy Duty 4452 Sewing Machine is a versatile and durable machine that can handle a variety of sewing projects. It offers 32 built-in stitc... more

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Experts recommend Singer Heavy Duty 4452 more than Brother PQ1500SL

As of 8 Jan 2025, experts prefer Singer Heavy Duty 4452 over Brother PQ1500SL, but both Sewing Machines have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, Singer Heavy Duty 4452 received 2 recommendations: from Good Housekeeping (27 Nov 2024) and Business Insider (25 Jun 2022). Brother PQ1500SL was also endorsed 2 times: by Sewing Spot (13 Feb 2022) and Crafts Selection (7 Jan 2024). However, experts generally ranked Brother PQ1500SL lower than Singer Heavy Duty 4452 in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.

Rank	Change	Price	Sewing Machine	The Spruce	Wirecutter	Today	Good Housekeeping	Sewing Spot	Crafts Selection	Business Insider	Real Simple	The Strategist	TechGearLab
8	-1	$230	Singer Heavy Duty 4452 The Singer Heavy Duty 4452 Sewing Machine is a durable and versatile machine with 32 built-in stitches, suitable for both beginners and experienced sewers, and is ideal for heavy-duty sewing tasks.	-	-	-	4	-	-	2	-	-	-
21	-	$879	Brother PQ1500SL The Brother PQ1500SL sewing machine is a straight stitch-only machine that offers precise and accurate stitching at a speed of up to 1500 stitches per minute, making it ideal for heavy-duty sewing tasks such as quilting and piecing.	-	-	-	-	10	10	-	-	-	-

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Endorsement summary:

On 13 Feb 2022 Sewing Spot ranked Brother PQ1500SL as #10

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#10 out of 10 Brother PQ1500SL
Best for Quilting

Source: bestsewingmachinereviewspot.com
On 7 Jan 2024 Crafts Selection ranked Brother PQ1500SL as #10

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#10 out of 16 Brother PQ1500SL
Best Sewing Machine For Quilting

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Source: craftsselection.com
On 27 Nov 2024 Good Housekeeping ranked Singer Heavy Duty 4452 as #4

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#4 out of 10 Singer Heavy Duty 4452
Best Heavy Duty Machine

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Source: www.goodhousekeeping.com
On 25 Jun 2022 Business Insider ranked Singer Heavy Duty 4452 as #2

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#2 out of 4 Singer Heavy Duty 4452
Best Mechanical Sewing Machine

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Source: www.businessinsider.com

After counting and adding up the 84 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Singer Heavy Duty 4452 outranks Brother PQ1500SL. This is not to say that Brother PQ1500SL is a bad option. Like Singer Heavy Duty 4452, it is recommended by experts, but less.

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, Singer Heavy Duty 4452 outranks Brother PQ1500SL by 13 positions. This indicates that, as of 8 Jan 2025, Singer Heavy Duty 4452 is more critically acclaimed than Brother PQ1500SL.

Rank	Change	Price	Sewing Machine	The Spruce	Wirecutter	Today	Good Housekeeping	Sewing Spot	Crafts Selection	Business Insider	Real Simple	The Strategist	TechGearLab
1	-	$520	Singer Quantum 9960 The Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 Sewing Machine is a versatile and durable machine with an extensive range of stitch options and accessories, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced sewers.	3	2	5	5	1	1	-	8	4	3
2	-	$230	Brother XR9550PRW The Brother XR9550PRW Sewing Machine is a versatile and user-friendly machine with 165 built-in stitches, including stretch stitches, and comes with useful accessories and a 25-year limited warranty, making it suitable for both beginners and advanced sewers who require a durable machine for frequent use or on-the-go projects.	1	-	-	1	-	5	-	1	-	-
3	-	$240	Brother CS7000X The Brother CS7000X sewing machine is a versatile and user-friendly machine that offers a wide range of stitch options, making it suitable for various sewing projects, and is highly praised for its ease of use and intuitive user interface, making it an excellent choice for beginners.	5	1	-	-	-	-	1	4	-	-
4	+2	$399	Bernette 05 Academy The Bernette 05 Academy Sewing Machine is a versatile and reliable machine suitable for both beginners and experienced sewers, offering a wide range of stitch options, easy-to-use interface, comprehensive set of presser feet, and durable construction.	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	3	-
5	+3	$260	Brother HC1850 The Brother HC1850 sewing machine is praised for its extensive stitch options, user-friendly design, durability, and range of accessories, making it a reliable choice for various sewing projects.	-	-	-	-	3	-	-	7	-	2
6	+11	Check price	Singer Stylist 7258 The Singer Stylist 7258 sewing machine is a versatile and user-friendly machine with 100 built-in stitches, an LCD screen, and an automatic needle threader, making it ideal for sewing garments, quilts, and home decor items.	-	-	-	-	7	4	-	-	-	5
7	-2	$578	Brother SE600 The Brother SE600 Sewing and Embroidery Machine is a versatile and reliable option for both beginners and experienced sewers, with a large color touchscreen display, 103 built-in stitches, and a 25-year limited warranty.	-	-	-	9	-	11	-	5	-	-
8	-1	$230	Singer Heavy Duty 4452 The Singer Heavy Duty 4452 Sewing Machine is a durable and versatile machine with 32 built-in stitches, suitable for both beginners and experienced sewers, and is ideal for heavy-duty sewing tasks.	-	-	-	4	-	-	2	-	-	-
9	New *	$499	Juki HZL-LB5100	-	-	-	-	-	2	-	-	-	4
10	+3	Check price	Brother Serger 1034D The Brother Serger 1034D is a highly recommended serger that offers a wide range of stitch options, is easy to use, and has a durable build.	4	-	-	-	-	-	-	3	-	-
13	-1	Check price	Baby Lock Jubilant The Baby Lock Jubilant Sewing Machine is a versatile and reliable machine with 80 built-in stitches, user-friendly interface, and a 25-year limited warranty, making it a great option for beginners or those who want a straightforward sewing experience.	-	-	3	7	-	-	-	-	-	-
14	-	Check price	Singer Start 1304 The Singer Start 1304 Sewing Machine is a reliable and affordable option for beginners or hobbyists who only need to complete simple sewing projects, with six built-in stitches, basic controls, and a durable metal frame, but may have issues with thread jamming and unthreading.	-	-	10	3	-	-	-	-	-	-
15	-	$128	Brother XM2701 The Brother XM2701 sewing machine is a durable and user-friendly option for beginner to intermediate sewers, offering 27 built-in stitches and a one-step buttonholer, with well-labeled dials and controls and a 25-year limited warranty.	-	-	-	-	4	6	-	-	-	-
16	-	$130	Janome Arctic Crystal The Janome Arctic Crystal Sewing Machine is a versatile and user-friendly machine suitable for both beginners and experienced sewers, offering ease of use, durability, and a range of stitch options.	-	-	14	-	-	-	-	-	2	-
17	-13	$703	Juki TL-2000Qi The Juki TL-2000Qi sewing machine is a reliable and durable option for those who prioritize straight stitching and simplicity in their sewing projects, with a sturdy build quality, useful presser feet, and a removable extension table, but lacks decorative stitch or buttonhole options.	-	-	-	6	-	-	-	6	-	-
18	-	$500	Brother CS6000i The Brother CS6000i sewing machine is a versatile and user-friendly option suitable for a wide range of sewing projects, with 60 built-in stitches, simple controls, and a range of accessories.	-	-	-	-	8	7	-	-	-	-
19	-	$487	Janome HD3000 The Janome HD3000 Sewing Machine is a durable and versatile machine suitable for most home sewing projects, with 18 built-in stitches and the ability to handle thicker fabrics, making it a great option for beginners or serious users.	-	-	-	-	9	9	-	-	-	-
20	-	$411	Juki MO654DE The Juki MO654DE is a highly recommended serger machine that offers a variety of stitch options, is user-friendly, durable, and comes with additional feet and an extension table, but does not include a carrying case.	-	-	-	-	-	13	-	-	6	-
21	-	$879	Brother PQ1500SL The Brother PQ1500SL sewing machine is a straight stitch-only machine that offers precise and accurate stitching at a speed of up to 1500 stitches per minute, making it ideal for heavy-duty sewing tasks such as quilting and piecing.	-	-	-	-	10	10	-	-	-	-
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [16]

92

Total expert reviews: 16

with a score: 2
without a score: 14

Highest score by SewingYourStyle	93
Average score based on 16 reviews	92
Lowest score by Sewing From Home	92

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

Expert reviews [22]

89

Total expert reviews: 22

with a score: 3
without a score: 19

Highest score by quiltnco.com	98
Average score based on 22 reviews	89
Lowest score by TechGearLab	78

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

From Seller:

1,500 Stitches per minute max sewing speed: Maximum stitching of up to 1,500 stitches per minute allows you to sew and quilt more in less time
Advanced needle threading system: This sewing and quilting machine includes an automatic needle threader that perfectly pushes the thread through the needle and a convenient, jam resistant drop-in top bobbin
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From Seller:

ENHANCED PIERCING POWER: Stronger motor provides more power for sewing multiple layers and thicker fabrics.
110 STITCH APPLICATIONS: Enjoy a wide range of sewing techniques for creativity and customization. Choose basic, stretch and decorative stitches, as well as a one-step buttonhole.
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