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BERNINA
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virtuosa
153 QE/163
M
ASTERING
Y
OUR
BERNINA
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SECTION B
Let’s Start With The Basics
Seams
Triple Straight Stitch
– SL 2-3mm
Owner’s manual pg.____
• Jeans Foot #8 prevents needle deflection
• Non-Stick Straight Stitch Foot #53
• This stitch sews strong seams on heavy
fabrics
Zigzag
– SL1mm
SW1.5mm
Owner’s manual pgs.____
Super Stretch
– as programmed
Owner’s manual pg. ____
• use to seam curved edges that receive a
lot of stress such as the crotch area of pants.
Vari-Overlock
– SL1mm SW4mm NP right
Owner’s manual pg. ____
• Can be used with double needle for a
decorative hem on knits
• Overlock Foot #2 prevents the seam from
rolling as it is being sewn
• Engage the Needle Down function
Double Overlock
– SL2mm
SW5mm
Owner’s manual pg. ____
Stretch Overlock
– SL2mm
SW4mm
Owner’s manual pg. ____
Flat Joining
– SL2mm
SW4mm
Owner’s manual pg. ____
• Good for thick fabrics such as terry cloth
which would be stretched by a straight stitch
Stitching Corners
• Utilize the FHS system to raise and lower
the presser foot when turning corners.
• Use the
5
/
8
” markings on stitch plate
• Engage the Needle Down function
• Press heel on foot control to lower needle
Oversewing Edges
Blind Hem
– Owner’s manual pg.____
• The Blind Hem Foot #5, along with the
blindstitch, produces a superior blind hem. The
zigzag part of the stitch is formed over the guide
on the foot, causing the stitch to be slightly loose,
so that the blind hem will not pucker and does
not form a tuck in the fabric.
Hand Picked
–
Feet-ures
, Unit B pg.____
Triple Zigzag
–
Feet-ures
, Unit A pg.____
• This stitch is used for strong, visible hems on
firm, coarse fabrics such as denim and canvas.
Double Needle
–
Feet-ures
, Unit A pg.___
Neckline Hem
– Owner’s manual pg.____
Jeans
–
Feet-ures
, Unit B pg.____
• Height Compensation Tool
