Brother PQ1600S review
pin feed and four feed-dog heights
8.0/10 provisional Provisional
A 1,500 stitches-a-minute straight-stitch machine with pin feed, four feed-dog settings, knee lift, automatic thread cutter and full-range foot pressure. Researched from retailer and maker listings; we have not tested it, and the score is provisional.
Pick it if
you quilt or sew heavy and slippery fabrics and want fine feed control.
Skip it if
you need any stitch other than straight.
What owners and reviewers like
- Pin feed mechanism
- 4 feed-dog heights
- Knee lift
- Automatic thread cutter
- Up to 7mm stitch length
What to watch for
- Straight stitch only
- A big outlay for a single-stitch machine
Key specs
| Stitch | Straight only |
|---|---|
| Speed | 1,500 stitches a minute |
| Max length | 7mm |
| Feed | Pin feed, 4 feed-dog heights |
| Extras | Knee lift, thread cutter, LED light |
How the score breaks down
| Core performance on paper | 2.7 / 3 |
|---|---|
| Ease for beginners | 1.3 / 2 |
| Value | 1.4 / 2 |
| Reliability reports | 1.3 / 1.5 |
| UK support and warranty | 1.3 / 1.5 |
Weights from how we score. Scores are provisional and based on cited sources, not a test.
Price and where to buy
£1,249 inc VAT (Sewing Machine World, checked 1 Nov 2026)
Sources
All checked 1 November 2026. We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.