Brother Innovis 4500 D Manual

STITCH SETTINGS
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STITCH SETTINGS
When you select a stitch, your machine automatically selects the appropriate stitch wid\
th, stitch length, 
and upper thread tension. However, if needed, you can change any of the individual settings. 
Setting the Stitch Width
Follow the steps below when you want to change 
the zigzag stitch pattern width.
Example:
Press   to narrow the zigzag stitch pattern width. 
→ The value in the display gets smaller. Press   to widen the zigzag stitch pattern...

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Example:
Press   to shorten the stitch length.
→ The value in the display gets smaller.
Press   to lengthen the stitch length.
→  The value in the display gets bigger.
Setting the Thread Tension 
You may need to change the thread tension, 
depending on the fabric and thread being used. 
Follow the steps below to make any necessary 
changes.

  Proper Thread Tension 
The upper and lower threads should cross near the 
center of the fabric. If the thread tension is not 
properly set, the...

USEFUL FUNCTIONS
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USEFUL FUNCTIONS
Automatic Reinforcement 
Stitching 
After selecting a stitch pattern, turn on the 
automatic reinforcement stitching function before 
sewing, and the machine will automatically sew 
reinforcement stitches (or reverse stitches, 
depending on the stitch pattern) at the beginning 
and end of sewing. 
a
aa aSelect a stitch pattern. 
b
bb
bPress   to set the automatic 
reinforcement stitching function. 
→ The key will display as  .
c
cc cSet the fabric in...

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Automatic Thread Cutting
After selecting a stitch pattern, turn on the 
automatic thread cutting function before sewing, 
and the machine will automatically sew 
reinforcement stitches (or reverse stitches, 
depending on the stitch pattern) at the beginning 
and end of sewing, and trim the threads at the end 
of sewing. This function is useful when sewing 
buttonholes and bar tacks. 
a
aa aSelect a stitch pattern. 
b
bb
bPress   to set the automatic thread 
cutting function. 
→ The...

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Using the Knee Lifter
Using the knee lifter, you can raise and lower the 
presser foot with your knee, leaving both hands free 
to handle the fabric.
a
aa aAlign the tabs on the knee lifter with the 
notches in the jack, and then insert the knee 
lifter as far as possible.
b
bb bUse your knee to move the knee lifter to the 
right in order to raise the presser foot. 
Release the knee lifter to lower the presser 
foot.
Pivoting
If the pivot setting is selected, the...

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a
aa aSelect a stitch.
b
bb
bPress   to select the pivot setting.
→ The key appears as  .
c
cc
cPlace the fabric under the presser foot with 
the needle at the starting point of the 
stitching, and then press the “ Start/Stop” 
button. The machine will begin sewing.
d
dd dPress the  “Start/Stop”  button to stop the 
machine at the point where the sewing 
direction changes.
→ The machine stops with the needle in the fabric, and 
the presser foot is raised.
e
ee eRotate the fabric, and...

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Automatic Fabric Sensor System 
(Automatic Presser Foot 
Pressure)
The thickness of the fabric is automatically 
detected and the presser foot pressure is 
automatically adjusted with an internal sensor 
while sewing, so your fabric is fed smoothly. The 
fabric sensor system works continuously while 
sewing. This function is useful for sewing over 
thick seams (see page 47), or quilting (see page 
80).
a
aa aPress .
→ The settings screen appears.
b
bb
bSet  “AUTOMATIC...

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Chapter 3
Utility Stitches
SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES ......................58

Stitch Selection Screens............................................................ 58Selecting a Stitch .............................................................. 59

Using the Mirror Image Key ..................................................... 59

 Using the Image Key................................................................. 59
Saving Your Stitch Settings ............................................... 60...

SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES
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SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES

Stitch Selection Screens
There are 5 categories of Utility Stitches.   indicates that there is more than one stitch selection screen 
for that category.
Straight/Overcasting/Quilting Stitches Decorative Stitches
Heirloom Stitches Buttonholes/Bar tacks Multi-directional Sewing