Brother PQ-1500/1500S Quick Setup Guide
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Quick Reference Guide
Start from
here.
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2
3
4
Align notch.
Thread
Push here.
Foot Controller
Pedal
Press down.
Return.
✽ Clip the end
of the thread.
✽ Bobbin should be
positioned so it winds
to the left.
to the left.
Latch Spring
Thread Notch
Extend the thread
out about 10 cm.
out about 10 cm.
Thread Tension
2. Upper Threading
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Adjust bobbin thread to match that of upper thread.
Incorrect thread tension can lead to such undesirable results as loose upper or
lower stitches, puckered seams and thread breakage.
lower stitches, puckered seams and thread breakage.
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Raise the needle, place the fabric
under the presser foot, lower the holder,
then test sew.
then test sew.
Stitch Samples
Start
from
here.
from
here.
Thread
Needle Hole
Flat Side
Right Side
Left Side
Presser Foot
Lift Lever
Lift Lever
Raise.
Fabric
Upper
Thread
Thread
Lower
Thread
Thread
Lower
Thread
Thread
Right side of Fabric
Upper
Thread
Thread
Lower
Thread
Thread
Right side of Fabric
Wrong side of fabric
Upper
Thread
Thread
Extend the thread
out about 15 cm.
out about 15 cm.
Special
fabric
fabric
Light
weight
fabrics
weight
fabrics
Middle
weight
fabrics
Heavy
weight
fabrics
weight
fabrics
Heavy
weight
fabrics
Fabric - Thread - Needles
Thread
Silk, Polyester #30 – #50
Polyester #20 – #50
Polyester #20 – #50
Polyester #20 – #50
Polyester #50
Cotton #80
Polyester #60
Silk #50
Silk, Polyester #50
Cotton #60 – #80
Polyester #60
Silk #50
Cotton #20 – #50
Polyester #20 – #50
Silk #20 – #50
Polyester #20 – #50
Polyester #20 – #50
Polyester #20 – #50
Polyester #50
Cotton #80
Polyester #60
Silk #50
Silk, Polyester #50
Cotton #60 – #80
Polyester #60
Silk #50
Cotton #20 – #50
Polyester #20 – #50
Silk #20 – #50
Needle (HLX5)
#11 – #14
#11 – #16
#11 – #14
#9
#11
#11 – #14
#11
#14 – #18
#11 – #16
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Selecting the proper needle for use with the fabric and thread
you are working with
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The following chart applies to many different fabric, thread and needle combinations.
Cloth
Velvet
Quilt
Synthetic Suede
Knit
Coating
Lawn
Tricot
Silk Georgette
Wool Georgette
Gingham
Lightweight Jersey
Gabardine, Flannel
Denim
Jersey
Tweed
Quilt
Synthetic Suede
Knit
Coating
Lawn
Tricot
Silk Georgette
Wool Georgette
Gingham
Lightweight Jersey
Gabardine, Flannel
Denim
Jersey
Tweed
to increase
needle
thread
tension
needle
thread
tension
to reduce
needle
thread
tension
needle
thread
tension
Correct thread tension
Wrong side of fabric
Thread
1. Winding the bobbin thread
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Speed of bobbin winder is
controlled by foot controller.
Bobbin Winding
Clutch Arm
Clutch Arm
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Threading recommendations
to accommodate various
thread weights.
thread weights.
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Pass the thread through
the thread tension disks
and up through the
spring.
and up through the
spring.
Quick Reference Guide_E_Front
Quick Bobbin
Threading Device
Threading Device