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Brother BQ1350

Ranked #18 of 90 in Best Sewing Machines (2026). Here is every spec we scored, where it came from, and how it compares.

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#18

Brother BQ1350

Best for: 290 official built-in stitches, 850 official SPM, 10 official buttonhole styles, 8.3" official sewing space

3.9/10

What we like

  • Official table lists 290 built-in stitches
  • Official table lists 10 buttonhole styles
  • Official table lists 8.3" of sewing space

Watch out for

    Score breakdown

    Official built-in stitches 30%
    Official maximum sewing speed 25%
    Official buttonhole styles 20%
    Official sewing space 25%
    Official built-in stitches290 stitches
    Official maximum sewing speed850 SPM
    Official buttonhole styles10 styles
    Official sewing space8.3 in
    Official sewing space (specification table)4.1" x 8.3"
    Official machine weight38.58 lb
    Official needle threaderAdvanced
    Official thread cutterYes
    Official unit dimensions9.82" x 18.9" x 11.81"
    Official displayLCD
    Official lightingLED
    Official included presser feet (count)17
    Official included accessory feetButtonhole Foot , Straight Stitch Foot , Free-Motion Echo Quilting Foot , Free-Motion Open Toe Quilting Foot , 1/4" Quilting Foot with Guide , Button Fitting Foot , Zipper Foot , Overcasting Foot , Blindstich Foot , Monogramming Foot , Zigzag Foot , Walking Foot , Open Toe Foo…
    Official sewing lettering fonts5
    Official drop feedManual
    Official warranty wording2/6/25 Year Premium Limited Warranty
    Source noteOfficial work-space field lists 4.1" x 8.3"; we score the larger official dimension as sewing space to the right of the needle.
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