Brother Innovis 4500 D Manual

							PREPARING THE FABRIC
Embroidery
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Inserting the Fabric 
a
aa aLift-up and loosen the frame adjustment 
screw and remove the inner frame.
a Frame adjustment screw
b Inner frame
b
bb bLay the fabric right side up on top of the 
outer frame.
Re-insert the inner frame making sure to 
align the inner frame’ s   with the outer 
frame ’s .
a Inner frame 
b Outer frame 
c Frame adjustment screw 
c
cc cSlightly tighten the frame adjustment screw, 
and then remove the slack in the fabric by 
pulling on the edges and corners. Do not 
loosen the screw. 
d
dd dGently stretch the fabric taut, and tighten 
the frame adjustment screw to keep the 
fabric from loosening after stretching. 
* After stretching the fabric, make sure the fabric is 
taut.
* Make sure the inside and outside frames are even  before you start embroidering. 
a Outer frame 
b Inner frame 
c Fabric 
Note
If the fabric is placed loose in the embroidery 
frame, the embroidery design will sew out 
poorly. Insert the fabric on a level surface, 
and gently stretch the fabric taut in the 
frame. Follow the steps below to insert the 
fabric correctly. 
a
b
a
b
c
Memo
When using the extra large frame, tighten the 
adjustment screws at the top and bottom of 
the frame, so that the spaces at the top and 
bottom of the frame are equal. 
Memo
Stretch the fabric from all four corners and all 
four edges. While stretching the fabric, tighten 
the frame adjustment screw. 
ab
c 
						

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e
ee eReturn the frame adjustment screw to its 
initial position.

 Using the Embroidery Sheet 
When you want to embroider the pattern in a 
particular place, use the embroidery sheet with the 
frame. 
a
aa aWith a chalk pen, mark the area of the 
fabric you want to embroider. 
a Embroidery pattern
b Mark
b
bb bPlace the embroidery sheet on the inner 
frame. Align the guide lines on the 
embroidery sheet with the mark you made 
on the fabric. 
a Inner frame
b Guide line 
c
cc cGently stretch the fabric so there are no 
folds or wrinkles, and press the inner frame 
into the outer frame.
a Inner frame
b Outer frame
d
dd dRemove the embroidery sheet. 
Embroidering Small Fabrics or 
Fabric Edges 
Use an embroidery stabilizer to provide extra 
support. After embroidering, remove the stabilizer 
carefully. Attach the stabilizer as shown in the 
examples below. We recommend using a 
stabilizer for embroidery. 

 Embroidering Small Fabrics
Use a temporary spray adhesive to adhere the small 
piece of fabric to the larger piece in the frame. 
If you do not wish to use a temporary spray 
adhesive, attach the stabilizer with a basting stitch.
a Fabric 
b Stabilizer 

Embroidering Edges or Corners
Use a temporary spray adhesive to adhere the small 
piece of fabric to the larger piece in the frame. 
If you do not wish to use a temporary spray 
adhesive, attach the stabilizer with a basting stitch. 
a Fabric 
b Stabilizer 
a
b
a
b
a
b
b
a
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Embroidering Ribbons or Tape
Secure with double-sided tape or a temporary spray 
adhesive.
a Ribbon or tape
b Stabilizer 
ab 
						

							ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME
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ATTACHING THE EMBROIDERY FRAME
a
aa aPress the  “Presser Foot Lifter ” button to 
raise the presser foot. 
b
bb
bAlign the embroidery frame guide with the 
right edge of the embroidery frame holder. 
a Embroidery frame holder 
b Embroidery frame guide 
c
cc cSlide the embroidery frame into the holder, 
making sure to align the embroidery frame ’s 
 with the holder ’s .
a Arrow mark
d
dd dLower the frame-securing lever to be level 
with the frame to secure the embroidery 
frame in the embroidery frame holder.
a Frame-securing lever

Removing the Embroidery Frame 
a
aa aRaise the frame-securing lever.
b
bb
bPull the embroidery frame toward you. 
Note
Wind and insert the bobbin before attaching the embroidery frame. 
a
b
a
 CAUTION

If the frame-securing lever is not lowered, the 
embroidery pattern may not sew out correctly 
or the presser foot may strike the embroidery 
frame and cause injury.
a 
						

							CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION
Embroidery
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CONFIRMING THE PATTERN POSITION
The pattern is normally positioned in the center of the embroidery frame.
You can check the layout before starting embroidery and change the posit\
ion.
Checking the Pattern Position 
The embroidery frame moves and shows the 
pattern position. Watch the frame closely to make 
sure the pattern will be sewn in the right place.
a
aa aPress . 
→ The following screen is displayed.
b
bb
bFrom  , press the key for the position 
that you want to check.
a Selected position
→ The needle will move to the selected position on the 
pattern.
c
cc cPress . 
Memo
To see the entire embroidering area, press 
. The embroidery frame moves and 
shows the embroidery area.
 CAUTION
 Make sure the needle is up when the 
embroidery frame is moving. If the needle is 
down, it could break and result in injury.
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Previewing the Completed 
Pattern 
a
aa aPress . 
→ An image of the pattern as it will be embroidered 
appears.
b
bb bPress   to select the frame 
used in the preview. 
* Frames displayed in light gray cannot be selected. 
* Press   to see a full screen preview. 
* The pattern can be sewn as it appears in the  following display.
c
cc cPress   to return to the original 
screen. 
Memo
You can begin sewing from this screen by 
pressing the  “Start/Stop ” button. 
						

							SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN
Embroidery
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SEWING AN EMBROIDERY PATTERN
Sewing Attractive Finishes 
There are many factors that go into sewing beautiful embroidery. Using the appropriate stabilizer (see 
page 157) and hooping the fabric in the frame (see page 158) are two important factors mentioned earlier. 
Another important point is the appropriateness of the needle and thread being used. See the explanation 
of threads below.

Embroidery Needle Plate Cover 
Under some conditions, based on the type of fabric, 
stabilizer, or thread being used, there may be some 
looping in the upper thread. In this case, attach the 
included embroidery needle plate cover to the 
needle plate. Attach the cover by inserting the two 
projections on the underside of the cover into the 
notches on the needle plate as shown below.
a Groove 
b Projection 
c Notch 
To remove the embroidery needle plate cover, place 
your fingernail in the groove and lift the plate out.
Thread Upper thread Use embroidery thread, or country embroidery thread intended for use with this machine. 
Other embroidery threads may not yield optimum results.
Bobbin thread Use embroidery bobbin thread intended for use with this machine.
When using other kinds of embroidery bobbin thread, use the bobbin case (pink screw) included with this 
machine (The bobbin case originally installed in the machine has a green screw). (See page 236 for how to 
remove the bobbin case.)
Memo
If you use threads other than those listed above, the embroidery may not sew out correctly. 
Note
Before embroidering, check that there is enough thread in the bobbin. If you continue sewing without 
enough thread in the bobbin, the thread may tangle. 
 Do not leave objects in the range of motion of the embroidery frame. The frame may strike the object 
and cause a poor finish to the embroidery pattern. 
 When embroidering on large garments (especially jackets or other heavy fabrics), do not let the fabric 
hang over the table. Otherwise, the embroidery unit cannot move freely, and the pattern may not turn 
out as planned. 
a
b
c
 CAUTION
Push the embroidery needle plate cover as far 
as possible to attach it. If the embroidery 
needle plate cover is not securely attached, it 
may cause the needle to break. 
Note
Do not use the embroidery needle plate 
cover for any applications other than embroi-
dery.  
						

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Sewing Embroidery Patterns
Example:
aEmbroidery color order
b Cursor
a
aa aThread the machine with the first color (see 
“ Threading Using the  “Automatic 
Threading ” Button ” on page 29). 
b
bb bLower the presser foot, then press the 
“ Start/Stop ” button to start embroidering. 
After 5-6 stitches, press the  “Start/Stop”  
button again to stop the machine. 
c
cc cTrim the excess thread at the end of the 
seam. If the end of the seam is under the 
presser foot, raise the presser foot, then 
trim the excess thread. 
d
dd dPress the  “Start/Stop”  button to start 
embroidering.
→ When the first color is completely sewn, the machine 
will automatically trim the threads and stop. The 
presser foot will then automatically be raised.
On the embroidery color order display, the next 
color will move to the top.
e
ee eRemove the thread for the first color from 
the machine. Thread the machine with the 
next color.
Memo
The [+] cursor moves over the pattern, show-
ing which part of the pattern is being sewn. 
b
a
Memo
If there is thread left over from the beginning 
of sewing, it may be sewn over as you con-
tinue embroidering the pattern, making it very 
difficult to deal with the thread after the pattern 
is finished. Trim the threads at the beginning.  
						

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f
ff fRepeat the same steps for embroidering the 
remaining colors.
→ When the last color is sewn, “Finish sewing” will 
appear on the display. Press  , and the 
display will return to the original screen.
 

When Threading Manually
a
aa aThread the machine manually with the first 
color (see “ Threading Manually ” on page 
31). 
b
bb bLower the presser foot, then press the 
“ Start/Stop”  button to start embroidering. 
After 5-6 stitches, press the  “Start/Stop ” 
button again to stop the machine. 
c
cc cTrim the excess thread at the end of the 
seam. If the end of the seam is under the 
presser foot, raise the presser foot, then 
trim the excess thread. 
d
dd dPress the  “Start/Stop ” button again to 
restart the machine.
e
ee
eRepeat steps d
dd d and e
ee
e from the previous 
section.
Memo
The Thread Trimming Function is originally set 
to trim excess thread jumps (threads linking 
parts of the pattern, etc.). When an end of 
upper thread may remain on the surface of the 
fabric at the beginning of the stitching, 
depending on the type of thread and fabric 
that are used. After embroidering is finished, 
cut off this excess thread.
*If the setting has been turned off, trim the 
excess thread jumps using scissors after the 
pattern is finished.
See page 175 for information on the thread 
trimming function. 
Memo
If there is thread left over from the beginning 
of sewing, it may be sewn over as you con-
tinue embroidering the pattern, making it very 
difficult to deal with the thread after the pattern 
is finished. Trim the threads at the beginning.  
						

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Sewing Embroidery Patterns 
Which Use Appliqué 
There are some patterns which call for an appliqué 
inside the pattern. Prepare the base fabric and the 
appliqué fabric (appliqué piece).
When sewing an embroidery pattern with an 
appliqué, the color sewing order display shows 
“Appliqué Material”, “Appliqué Position”, 
“Appliqué”, and then the sewing order of the 
colors around the appliqué. 
a
aa aAttach an iron-on stabilizer to the wrong 
side of the appliqu é material.
a Appliqué  material (cotton, felt, etc.)
b Iron-on stabilizer
b
bb bPlace the appliqu é material into the 
embroidery frame, and then press the 
“ Start/Stop ” button to sew the outline of 
the appliqu é.
a Outline of appliqu é
b Appliqué  material
→ The machine will sew around the outline of the 
appliqué pieces and will then stop.
c
cc cRemove the appliqu é material from the 
embroidery frame, and then cut carefully 
along the stitching. After cutting, remove all 
of the stitching thread carefully.
* Carefully cut out the pattern on the outline you just 
sewed. Do not cut inside the stitching line, as the 
appliqué fabric will not be caught by the appliqué 
stitch.
d
dd dPlace the base material into the embroidery 
frame. 
a Base material
e
ee ePress the  “Start/Stop”  button to sew the 
position of the appliqu é. 
* Use the same thread color you plan to use when 
attaching the appliqué in step 
g.
a Position of appliqu é
b Base material
→ The machine will sew around the position of the 
appliqué and will then stop.
Memo
Depending on the thread color display setting, 
the display may show  , 
, or  .
Memo
The embroidery procedure is the same as the 
basic procedure explained on pages 166 
through 167.
a
b
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b
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a
b