Brother Innovis 4500 D Manual

							SELECTING STITCH PATTERNS
Character/Decorative Stitches
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Deleting Characters
a
aa aPress   to delete the last character. 
b
bb
bSelect the correct character.  Memo
Characters are deleted individually starting 
with the last character entered. 
						

							SEWING STITCH PATTERNS
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SEWING STITCH PATTERNS
Sewing Attractive Finishes 
To achieve attractive results when sewing character/decorative stitches, check the table below for the 
proper fabric/needle/thread combinations. 
Basic Sewing
a
aa aSelect a stitch pattern. 
b
bb
bAttach monogramming foot  “N ”. 
c
cc
cPlace the fabric under the presser foot, pull 
the upper thread out to the side, and then 
lower the presser foot. 
d
dd dPress the  “Start/Stop”  button to start 
sewing.
Note

Other factors, such as fabric thickness, stabilizer material, etc., also have an effect on the stitch, so you 
should always sew a few trial stitches before beginning your project. 
 When sewing satin stitch patterns, there may be shrinking or bunching of stitches, so be sure to attach 
a stabilizer material. 
 Guide the fabric with your hand to keep the fabric feeding straight and even during sewing.
Fabric When sewing on stretch fabrics, lightweight fabrics, or fabrics with coarse weaves, attach stabilizer on the 
wrong side of the fabric. If you do not wish to do so, place the fabric on a thin paper such as tracing paper.
aFab r ic
b Stabilizer
c Thin paper
Thread #50 - #60
Needle With lightweight, regular, or stretch fabrics: the Ball point needle (golden colored)
With heavyweight fabrics: home sewing machine needle 90/14
Presser foot Monogramming foot  “N” .
Using another presser foot may give inferior results.
N
b
ca
 CAUTION
 When sewing 7 mm satin stitch patterns and 
the stitches are bunched, lengthen the stitch 
length. If you continue sewing when the 
stitches are bunched, the needle may bend or 
break (see “Setting the Stitch Length ” on page 
49).  
						

							SEWING STITCH PATTERNS
Character/Decorative Stitches
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e
ee ePress the  “Start/Stop ” button to stop 
sewing. 
f
ff
fPress the  “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch ” 
button to sew reinforcement stitches. 
Making Adjustments 
Your stitch pattern may sometimes turn out poorly, 
depending on the type or thickness of fabric, the 
stabilizer material used, sewing speed, etc. If your 
sewing does not turn out well, sew trial stitches 
using the same conditions as the real sewing, and 
adjust the stitch pattern as explained below. If the 
pattern does not turn out well even after making 
adjustments based on the   pattern, make 
adjustments for each pattern individually. 
a
aa aPress   and select   on P.10.
b
bb
bAttach monogramming foot  “N ” and sew 
the pattern. 
c
cc
cCompare the finished pattern to the 
illustration of the correct pattern below. 
Memo
If the fabric is pulled or pushed during sewing, 
the pattern may not turn out correctly. Also, 
depending on the pattern, there may be move-
ment to the left and right as well as front and 
back. Guide the fabric with your hand to keep 
the fabric feeding straight and even during 
sewing. 
Memo

When sewing character stitches, the 
machine automatically sews reinforcement 
stitches at the beginning and end of each 
character. 
 When sewing is completed, trim any excess 
thread. 
Note
When sewing some patterns, the needle will 
stop in the raised position while the fabric is 
fed due to the operation of the needle bar 
separation mechanism which is used in this 
machine. At such times, a clicking sound dif-
ferent from the sound generated during sew-
ing will be heard. This sound is normal and 
is not the sign of a malfunction.  
						

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d
dd dPress  , and then adjust the pattern 
with the FINE ADJUST VERTI. or HORIZ. 
displays. 
* If the pattern is bunched: 
Press   in the FINE ADJUST VERTI. display. 
→ The displayed value increases each time the button 
is pressed and the pattern will lengthen.
* If the pattern has gaps:  Press   in the FINE ADJUST VERTI. display. 
→ The displayed value decreases each time the button 
is pressed and the pattern will shorten. 
* If the pattern is skewed to the left:  Press   in the FINE ADJUST HORIZ. display. 
→ The displayed value increases each time the button 
is pressed and the pattern will slide to the right. 
* If the pattern is skewed to the right:  Press   in the FINE ADJUST HORIZ. display. 
→ The displayed value decreases each time the button 
is pressed and the pattern will slide to the left. 
e
ee eSew the stitch pattern again. 
* If the stitch pattern still comes out poorly, make 
adjustments again. Adjust until the stitch pattern 
comes out correctly. 
f
ff fPress   to return to the original 
screen. 
Memo
You can sew with the setting screen on the 
display.  
						

							EDITING STITCH PATTERNS
Character/Decorative Stitches
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EDITING STITCH PATTERNS

Key Functions
You can create just the finish you want using the editing functions. Make patterns larger or smaller, make mirror 
images, etc.
Note
Some editing functions cannot be used with certain stitch patterns. Only the functions for the displayed 
keys are available when a pattern is selected.
No.DisplayKey NameExplanationPage
a Automatic 
reinforcement stitch 
keyPress this key to turn on the automatic reinforcement stitching mode.
51
b Automatic thread 
cutting keyPress this key to turn on the automatic thread cutting mode.
52
c Back to beginning key When sewing is stopped, press this key to return to the beginning of the pattern. 126
d Screen lock key Press this key to lock the screen. When the screen is locked, the various 
settings, such as the stitch width and stitch length, are locked and cannot be 
changed. Press this key again to unlock the settings. 55
e Image keyPress this key to check large combination patterns. 127
f Horizontal mirror 
image keyAfter selecting the stitch pattern, use this key to create a horizontal mirror image 
of the stitch pattern. 125
g Vertical mirror image 
keyAfter selecting the stitch pattern, use this key to create a vertical mirror image of 
the stitch pattern. 125
h Needle mode 
selection key 
(Single/Double)Press this key to choose single needle sewing or twin needle sewing.
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Changing the Size
Select a stitch pattern, then press   to change the size of the stitch pattern. The stitch pattern will be 
sewn in the size highlighted on the key.
Actual Stitch Pattern Size 
iSingle/Repeat sewing 
keyPress this key to choose single stitches or continuous stitches.
125
j Elongation key When 7mm satin stitch patterns are selected, press this key to choose from 5 
automatic length settings, without changing the stitch zigzag width or stitch 
length settings. 125
k Size selection key Use this key to select the size of the stitch pattern (large, small). 124
l Thread density key After selecting the stitch pattern, use this key to change the thread density of the 
pattern. 126
m Delete keyWhen you make a mistake selecting a stitch pattern, use this key to delete the 
mistake. When you make a mistake in combining stitch patterns, use this key to 
delete stitch patterns.  118, 119
n Memory key Use this key to save stitch pattern combinations. 136-137
o Stitch width and stitch 
length keyShows the stitch width and stitch length of the selected stitch pattern. The 
machine has default settings. 49-50
p Thread tension key Shows the thread tension setting for the selected stitch pattern. The machine 
has default settings. 50
Memo

If you continue entering stitch patterns after changing the size, those patterns will also be sewn in that 
size.
 You cannot change the size of combined stitch patterns once the stitch pattern is entered. 
No.DisplayKey NameExplanationPage
LS
LS 
						

							EDITING STITCH PATTERNS
Character/Decorative Stitches
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Changing the Length (for 7mm 
Satin Stitch Patterns Only) 
When stitch patterns are selected, press   to 
choose from 5 automatic length settings, without 
changing the stitch zigzag width or stitch length 
settings.
Creating a Vertical Mirror Image 
To create a vertical mirror image, select a stitch 
pattern then press  .
Creating a Horizontal Mirror 
Image 
To create a horizontal mirror image, select a stitch 
pattern then press  .
Sewing a Pattern Continuously 
Press   to select continuous sewing or single 
stitch sewing.
Memo
To finish a complete motif while sewing the 
pattern continuously, you can press the   
key while sewing. The machine will automati-
cally stop when the motif is finished.  
						

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Changing Thread Density 
(for Satin Stitch Patterns Only) 
After selecting the pattern, press   to select 
your preferred thread density.
Returning to the Beginning of the 
Pattern
When sewing character/decorative stitches, you 
can return to the beginning of the pattern after trial 
sewing or when the stitching is sewn incorrectly.
a
aa aPress the  “Start/Stop”  button to stop the 
machine, and then press  .
→ Sewing returns to the beginning of the selected 
pattern (“W”) from the point where sewing was 
stopped.
 CAUTION
If the stitches bunch when thread density is 
changed to  , return the thread density to 
. If you continue sewing when the stitches 
are bunched, the needle may bend or break. 
Memo
 Even if you select a new pattern after chang-
ing the thread density, the thread density 
remains the same until you change it. 
 You cannot change thread density for a 
combined pattern after the combination is 
finished. 
Memo
If this key is pressed when sewing is stopped, 
patterns can be added at the end of a 
combined stitch pattern. (In this example,  “!”  is 
added.) 
						

							EDITING STITCH PATTERNS
Character/Decorative Stitches
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b
bb bPress the  “Start/Stop ” button to continue 
sewing.
Checking the Image
You can display an approximate size image of the 
selected stitch pattern. You can also check and 
change the colors of the image on the screen.
a
aa aPress . 
→ An image of the selected pattern is displayed.
b
bb
bPress   to change the thread color in 
the image. 
→ The color changes every time you press the button.
c
cc cPress   to display the enlarged image.
d
dd
dUse         to view any part of 
the image that extends out of the viewable 
display area.
e
ee ePress   to return to the original 
screen.
Memo
 You can also sew from this screen when the 
presser foot symbol is displayed.
 Image of some patterns will display in 
default size only. 
						

							COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS
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COMBINING STITCH PATTERNS
You can combine many varieties of stitch patterns, such as character stitches, cross stitches, satin stitches, 
or stitches you design with MY CUSTOM STITCH function (see chapter 7 for information about MY 
CUSTOM STITCH). You can also combine stitch patterns of different sizes, mirror image stitch pat\
terns, 
and others. 
Before Combining
Single stitch sewing is automatically selected for sewing combined patterns. If you want to sew the 
pattern continuously, press   after finishing the stitch pattern combination. 
When changing sizes, creating mirror images, or making other adjustments to a combined stitch pattern, 
be sure to edit the selected stitch pattern before selecting the next one. You cannot edit a stitch pattern 
once the next stitch pattern is selected. 
Combining Various Stitch 
Patterns 
Example:
a
aa aPress . 
b
bb
bSelect .