I bought by machine at the end of May 2011 so it is a couple of months oldOf the only reason I am selling it is because I am going in to business and buying a much larger machine. Of course it is still under warranty and in perfect condition. I have really loved this machine. I also have a hard side case for the embroidery arm that I purchased in July. I will throw that in for free. The cost would be 2000.00 cash or credit(+fees) plus shipping. Email me for more info and pics.
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The Innov-ís 1500D is designed for those who love to quilt & embroider. Dream up any creation and execute it on this extremely affordable machine. Large 10"x 6" embroidery area gives you plenty of room for your creativity. Monochrome 4.6" x 3.5" LCD touch screen control panel allows you to easily manage all your sewing and embroidery functions. Bobbin winding system allows independent bobbin winding while sewing or embroidering. Use the bright LED work lights to brighten up any project.
Large Embroidery Area - One of the largest sewing bed areas for sewing large projects. (210mm W x 120 mm H).
Embroidery Design Memory Capability - About 100,000 stitches per design. (Stitch count may vary depending on stitch length, stitch type, stitch direction, etc.) Maximum of 150,000 total stitches for the entire embroidery memory.
Embroidery Frame Display - Frame sizes can be displayed on screen to assist with design positioning.
Embroidery Speed - Three speeds with a maximum of 800 stitches per minute (350, 600, 800).
Embroidery Rotation - Can rotate designs 1 degree, 10 degrees, or 90 degrees.
Embroidery/Embroidery Edit - Now have choice of setting the machine to open as Embroidery or Embroidery Edit when in the embroidery mode.
Initial Needle Position - The straight stitch needle position can be preset to left needle position or center needle position under the machine setting mode key.
Needle up/ Needle Down - The needle can be preset to always stop down or always stop up.
5 Sewing Lights - 5 lights are located in the sewing area for better visibility. (Needle area and sewing area.)
Automatic Presser Foot Lifter - This button is used to automatically raise and lower the presser foot.
3 Presser Foot Height Adjustment - The presser foot height can now be electronically adjusted for fabric thickness. The heights are 10mm, 7.5mm, and 3.2mm.
State-of-the-Art Needle Threader - The Brother Innovis 1500D Sewing and Embroidery Machine state-of-the-art needle threader automatically threads the needle on the machine.
Screen/Software - Embroidery and Embroidery Edit screens can be accessed when in the sewing mode, comes with on-screen instructional videos
Screen size/specs - LCD, touch, black and white
Screen Lock Key - This key locks the screen to prevent operation of the Brother Innovis 1500D Sewing and Embroidery Machine. Pressing the key again unlocks the screen and machine to continue sewing.
5 Categories of Embroidery Designs - 70 Disney Designs, General Embroidery, Large Floral, 8 Built-in fonts, Frame Patterns
On-Screen editing - Yes
Compatible with PE-Design/PED Basic - Yes
Design Memory - Yes (sewing/embroidery)
Software Upgrades - Yes
Features:
Decorative Stitch Speed - When sewing intricate utility and decorative stitches the machine automatically adjusts the speed to provide the best stitch quality.
Presser Foot Pressure - Now adjusted electronically within the machine. Pressure can be set from 1 to 4.
Superior Feed Dog System - The Brother Innovis 1500D Sewing and Embroidery Machine has 7 feed dogs to ensure smooth, even feeding of multiple layers and a variety of fabric weights.
Independent Bobbin Winder - The bobbin winder is located on top of the machine and winds independently of the machine.
Larger bobbin capacity - SA156 bobbin holds more thread. Less time is spent changing and winding bobbins.
Low Bobbin Indicator - The Brother Innovis 1500D Sewing and Embroidery Machine stops and a low bobbin warning comes on when there is approximately one yard of thread left on the bobbin.
Upper & Lower Thread Sensors - There are thread sensors for the bobbin and upper thread to let you know when the thread runs out.
5 Categories of Utility Stitches - Straight/Overcasting/Quilting, Decorative , Heirloom, Buttonhole/Bar Tack, Multi-directional
Character Decorative Stitches - 6 Categories of Decorative Stitches and 3 lettering styles.
My Custom Stitch - My Custom Stitch functions are built into the Brother Innovis 1500D Sewing and Embroidery Machine .Memory in Sewing Mode - Memory settings are available for each individual utility and decorative stitch.
Retrieve - When a utility or decorative stitch is selected retrieve will display the custom settings that have been saved.
Buttonholes - 12 buttonholes, darning stitches, bar tack, and two eyelet stitches.
Extra Bobbin Case - An extra bobbin case is included with the machine for use with various types of bobbin thread other than Brother bobbin thread.
Language - The machine is programmed with thirteen different languages.
Embroidery Speed - Three speeds with a maximum of 800 stitches per minute (350, 600, 800)
70 Disney Designs - Built-in Disney Designs.
USB Computer Connector - The Brother Innovis 1500D Sewing and Embroidery Machine can be directly linked to an IBM compatible computer to send, save and retrieve embroidery designs.
Inches - Millimeters - Can set the machine to read inches or millimeters under the Machine Setting Mode Key.
Lettering - 8 Font styles are built into the Brother Innovis 1500D Sewing and Embroidery Machine
Lettering Functions - Large-medium-small sizings as well as the ability to use the sizing function in the machine. 6 styles of array, spacing, rotation, multiple color.
Trial Position - 9-point trail position function to outline the desired location of a design.
Move Through Design - Ability to move through a design by block or by stitch.
Size of a Pattern - Patterns can be enlarged and reduced as an entire design as well as horizontally, vertically.
Image Key - Displays a preview of a design and checks the hoop/frame size. A zoom function is also available in this area.
Thread Trimming - Thread trimming function can be turned off or on.
Accessories Included:
Embroidery foot
Buttonhole foot
Overcasting foot
Monogramming foot
Zipper foot
Zigzag foot
Blind stitch foot
Button fitting foot
Walking foot
Side cutter foot
Free-motion quilting foot
Seam ripper
Bobbin × 4
Needle set
Twin Needle
Scissors
Chalk pen
Cleaning brush
Eyelet punch
Screwdriver (large)
Screwdriver (small)
Spool cap (small)
Spool cap (medium) × 2
Spool cap (large)
Vertical spool pin
Spool felt
Disc-shaped screwdriver
Spool net
Embroidery frame set (large) (7 inches × 5 inches)
Embroidery frame set (extra large) (10-1/4 inches × 6-1/4 inches)
Foot controller
Embroidery needle plate cover
Grid sheet set
Touch pen (stylus)
Knee lifter
USB cable
Alternate bobbin case
Embroidery bobbin thread
Stabilizer material
Operation Manual
Quick Reference Guide
Hard case