Brother Innovis 4500 D Manual

SELECTING UTILITY STITCHES
Utility Stitches
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Selecting a Stitch
a
aa aTurn the main power to ON.
→ Either “1-01 Straight stitch (Left)” or “1-03 Straight 
stitch (Middle)” is selected, depending on the setting 
selected in the setting screen.
b
bb bUse   to select the 
category you want.
* Press   to view this screen if another screen  displays. 
* Press   to view the next page.
a Preview of the selected stitch
b Stitch selection screen 
c
cc cPress the key of the stitch you want to sew.
 

 Using...

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b
bb bPress   to change the thread color of 
the stitch on the screen. 
* Press   to display an enlarged image of the 
stitch.
a Stitch screen
c
cc cPress   to go back to the original 
screen.
Saving Your Stitch Settings 
The settings for the zigzag stitch width, stitch 
length, thread tension, automatic thread cutting, 
automatic reinforcement stitching, etc., are preset 
in the machine for each stitch. However, if you 
have specific settings that you wish to reuse later...

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c
cc cPress .
→ The settings are saved and the original screen 
automatically appears.

Retrieving Saved Settings
a
aa aSelect a stitch.
b
bb
bPress .
c
cc
cPress the numbered key of the settings to be 
retrieved.
* Press   to return to the original screen 
without retrieving settings.
a Numbered keys
d
dd dPress .
→ The selected settings are retrieved, and the original 
screen automatically appears.
Using the Sewing Type Selection 
Key 
You can also...

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Example:Displaying information about 
overcasting
a
aa aPress .
→ The advice screen is displayed.
b
bb
bPress .
* Press   to return to the original screen.
→ The upper part of the screen displays a selection of 
overcasting stitches with explanations. 
c
cc cRead the explanations and select the 
appropriate stitch.
* Press   or   to scroll the page.
→ The screen displays directions for sewing the 
selected stitch.
d
dd dFollow the directions to sew the stitch. 
* Press   to...

SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
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SEWING THE STITCHES
Straight Stitches
StitchStitch namePresser footApplications
Stitch width 
[mm (inch.)]Stitch length  [mm (inch.)]Tw i n  
needle
Auto.ManualAuto.Manual
Straight stitch (Left) General sewing, gather, pintuck, 
etc. Reverse stitch is sewn while 
pressing “Reverse/
Reinforcement Stitch ” button. 0.0
(0) 0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4) 2.5
(3/32) 0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16) OK
( J )
Straight stitch (Left) General sewing, gather, pintuck, 
etc. Reinforcement...

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a
aa aSelect a stitch. 
b
bb
bAttach presser foot “ J”. 
* Attach presser foot “N” when you select  .
c
cc
cHold the thread tails and fabric with your 
left hand, and turn the handwheel with 
your right hand to insert the needle into the 
fabric. 
a Sewing start position
d
dd dLower the presser foot, and hold the 
“ Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch ” button to 
sew 3-4 stitches. 
→ The machine sews reverse stitches (or reinforcement 
stitches).
e
ee ePress the  “Start/Stop”  button to...

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Changing the Needle Position (Left 
or Middle Needle Position Stitches 
Only) 
When you select left or middle needle position 
stitches, you can use   and   in the stitch 
width display to change the position of the needle. 
Match the distance from the right edge of the presser 
foot to the needle with the stitch width, then align 
the edge of the presser foot with the edge of the 
fabric during sewing for an attractive finish.
a Stitch width 
Example:...

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a
aa aPress the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to 
raise the presser foot and turn the main 
power to OFF.
b
bb bRemove the flat bed attachment or the 
embroidery unit if either are attached.
c
cc cGrasp both sides of the needle plate cover, 
and then slide it toward you.
a Needle plate cover
d
dd dGrasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out.
a Bobbin case
e
ee
eUse the screwdriver included with the 
machine to unscrew and remove the regular 
needle plate.
f
ff fSet the straight...

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Utility Stitches
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Basting
a
aa aSelect   and attach presser foot  “J” .
b
bb
bPress the  “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch ” 
button to sew reinforcement stitches, then 
continue sewing.
c
cc cSew while keeping the fabric straight. 
d
dd
dEnd the basting with reinforcement stitches.
Dart Seam
a
aa
aSelect   and attach presser foot “ J”.
b
bb
bSew a reverse stitch at the beginning of the 
dart and then sew from the wide end to the 
other end without stretching the fabric.
* If...

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e
ee eIron the dart to one side so that it is flat.
Gathering
Use on waists of skirts, sleeves of shirts, etc.
a
aa
aSelect a straight stitch and attach presser 
foot  “J” .
b
bb bSet the stitch length to 4.0 mm (approx. 
3/16 inch) and the thread tension to 
approximately 2.0 (weaker tension).
* If you press   after pressing  , the 
stitch length will be set automatically to 4.0 mm 
(approx. 3/16 inch) and the thread tension will be 
automatically set to 2.0.
c
cc cPull the bobbin...