Brother PQ-1500 1500S User Manual

Quick reference guide, Upper threading, Winding the bobbin thread

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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.

Latch Spring

Thread Notch

Extend the thread
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.

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Raise the needle, place the fabric

under the presser foot, lower the holder,
then test sew.

Stitch Samples

Start
from
here.

Thread

Needle Hole

Flat Side

Right Side

Left Side

Presser Foot
Lift Lever

Raise.

Fabric

Upper
Thread

Lower
Thread

Lower
Thread

Right side of Fabric

Upper
Thread

Lower
Thread

Right side of Fabric

Wrong side of fabric

Upper
Thread

Extend the thread
out about 15 cm.

Special
fabric

Light
weight
fabrics

Middle
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

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

to increase
needle
thread
tension

to reduce
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

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Threading recommendations

to accommodate various
thread weights.

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Pass the thread through

the thread tension disks
and up through the
spring.

Quick Reference Guide_E_Front

Quick Bobbin
Threading Device

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