Brother Innov-is F480 Sew & Embroidery Machine Review

One of the more budget-friendly combination Embroidery and Sewing machines.

The Brother Innov-is F480 Sewing & Embroidery Machine is jam-packed with features that will keep you busy and learning more about your craft! It’s the perfect machine for anyone wanting to dip their toes in machine embroidery without sacrificing having a great sewing machine. It has many features that sewists of all levels will love having access to. It’s great for beginners all the way up to the most advanced makers.

This machine has features that makes setting up the machine for any project and using the machine in any mode easier. It has a built-in needle threader, automatic thread cutter, automatic needle up/down, and a start/stop button that are all easy access and can easily be discerned on the front of the machine. This model is truly a great edition to the Brother embroidery machines range.

The screen is great for both sewing and embroidery use. It is a full colour touch screen that allows you to edit your embroidery designs directly on the machine and easily select stitches you want to use in either sewing or embroidery mode.

The Innov-is F480 is certainly not lacking in workspace, which is needed when it comes to embroidery machines of all sizes. You’ll find that this sewing machine has 7 inches of workspace to the right of the needle, so you’ll be able to embroider using medium to large sized hoops and be able to do even more with your machine!

Sewing Features:

The Brother Innov-is F480 Sewing and Embroidery machine has 182 sewing stitches programmed in. 10 of those are automatic 1-step buttonholes, plus all the utility stitches you could need and some lovely decorative and quilting stitches that will certainly come in handy for any project.

We love that this machine comes equipped with a knee lift! A knee lift really helps to streamline your sewing and help you to keep your hands on your project so that you’re not having to juggle between levers when you need to raise the presser foot.

This machine also features a top-loading bobbin. That means you’ll be much less likely to experience thread nests and jams in the bobbin area as you work. It’s also much easier to clean when needed so that you can keep your machine running great for years to come.

Embroidery Features:

You’ll be able to take off working on embroidery with the Innov-is F480 as soon as you get it home and unboxed! There’s a lot to work with already programmed into the machine- 138 built-in designs! There are designs that are season-specific, Holiday themed, and so much more including monogramming letters.

As stated before, you’ll be able to edit your designs directly on your machine. You can mirror, resize, change the position within the hoop, and more as you need to! This really allows for a lot of customisation so that all of your projects are one-of-a-kind!

The Brother Innov-is F480 Sewing and Embroidery Machine is a fantastic combination machine for the sewist of any level. It’s the perfect amount of sewing machine features and embroidery features that you’ll love to use and discover as you sew.

If you’re still on the fence about which machine to purchase, give us a call at The Sewing Studio! We’re more than happy to answer any questions or to set up an in-store demonstration. Let’s get sewing!

Please note: This machine has since been discontinued, please see below for the replacement machine - Brother Innov-is F580 Sew & Embroidery Machine.