Bernina Virtuosa 153 Instruction Manual & Sewing Manual page 15

Operating instructions
Buttonholes
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Manual 4/6 step buttonhole (all types)
Manual multiple-step standard and stretch buttonhole
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All buttonholes can be sewn in all styles.
Preparation
· thread the lower thread in the finger of the bobbin case
· use Buttonhole foot No. 3 or 3A
Buttonholes are not only practical closures, they can also be used to
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decorative effect
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· No. 9 Standard buttonhole
· No. 10 Narrow standard buttonhole (virtuosa 163 only)
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· No. 11 Stretch buttonhole (virtuosa 163 only)
2 · No. 12 Keyhole buttonhole
· No. 13 Straight stitch eyelet
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Select the buttonhole of your choice, the following appears on the
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screen:
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1 Buttonhole number
2 Buttonhole symbol
3 Presser foot number
Manual buttonholes are particularly suitable for single buttonholes or
for repairing existing buttonholes.
Individual steps can be eliminated or repeated. The number of steps
corresponds to the buttonhole type. Manual buttonholes cannot be
saved.
Both beads are sewn in the same direction.
Preparation:
· Buttonhole foot No. 3
· insert the lower thread in the finger of the bobbin case
The individual steps blink on the screen
1. sew the first bead forward, stop the machine,
2. sew reverse straight stitch, stop the machine at the first stitch
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3. sew the top bar tack and the second bead, stop the machine,
4. sew the bottom bar tack and securing stitches
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press the quick reverse-button
(buttonhole begin), press the quick reverse-button
press the quick reverse-button