Quiltngolfer

I have had one for years. You won't need any classes to operate this machine. Just set it out of the box, thread it and start sewing. It sews like a dream! It only does a straight stitch, but it's a good stitch. I piece and quilt on mine. To thread mine, I only thread through the top and bottom hole in the little three hole bar. It cuts my thread just perfect. My machine does like to be oiled often. I clean all around the bobbin area every time I change a bobbin, and oil it every 3-4 weeks. You will enjoy sewing on the 1500. It is my go to machine even though I have two more expensive computerized machines.

tessagin

Go to youtube and see if they have any videos or even classes on line. And look over your manual and trouble shooting page. I keep that near me constantly. have fun and as long as you're happy that's all that matters.

QuiltnNan

congrats... enjoy

Lisa_wanna_b_quilter

Many, many board members (including me) have this machine. You will get plenty of help if you need it. I, too, purchased mine from All Brands and have been extremely happy with it.

Setting it up is basically a non issue. Just thread and go. It's a simple machine to use. The throat space makes quilting your own quilts a joy.

joyce888

Congrats and hopefully you will get all the help you need right here.

GailG

You may even look online for that particular machine and find videos to help you. I've a friend who received lots of help in threading, and other things with her new serger.

Onebyone

I really haven't figured out the color coding yet on the pressure to the feed settings but it seems to sew just fine whatever setting I use.

rvsfan

Brother has excellent customer support. When I was learning my new Brother embroidery machine, I called them every day, sometimes multiple times. They have a simulator so they can go through your exact machine with you and walk you though a problem, and then they send you an email with solution to that problem that you can print or file on your computer. Only drawback, and it's a big one, they are closed on the weekends.

TeresaA

From what I've read it is a NICE machine! Congratulations!

Remember high speed machines can take some getting used to. Don't become discouraged if things like thread breakage occurs. Just study how your tension mechanism works, and make sure and use the right needle/thread pairing.

Have fun!

sewingsuz

I am happy for you. You are going to have fun.