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02-03-2018, 09:59 AM

anne2016

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I have a Brother 1500 machine. Is it considered a low, medium or high shank machine? I want to buy the ruler foot and need the info. Thanks.

02-03-2018, 10:11 AM

MargaretH

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I believe it is a low shank but you can purchase an adapter for it also. Google it or check Brother site, should be able to found more info there.

02-03-2018, 10:23 AM

EasyPeezy

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Here's a link that shows how to determine what type of shank.

http://www.freemotionquiltingadventu...g-machine.html

02-03-2018, 10:31 AM

Dolphyngyrl

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A Pq 1500 is high shank I believe but a 1500D is low shank

02-03-2018, 01:22 PM

rryder

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Quote:

Originally Posted by anne2016

I have a Brother 1500 machine. Is it considered a low, medium or high shank machine? I want to buy the ruler foot and need the info. Thanks.

If you have the PQ1500 then it’s a HIGH shank machine.

Rob

02-03-2018, 01:28 PM

anne2016

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EasyPeezy...thanks for the link. Good info there.
Rob and Dolphyngyrl, .....yes,it is the PQ 1500.

02-03-2018, 04:58 PM

cathyvv

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Why don't the user guides tell us what kind of shank the machine has? Just wondering.

02-03-2018, 05:38 PM

Cari-in-Oly

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Quote:

Originally Posted by anne2016

I have a Brother 1500 machine. Is it considered a low, medium or high shank machine? I want to buy the ruler foot and need the info. Thanks.

As others have stated your machine is a high shank. There is no such thing as a medium shank. Sewing machines that have side mount feet come in low shank(most common), high shank, super high shank(some older Kenmores) and slant shank(some Singers).

Cari