Bernina Virtuosa 153 Instruction Manual & Sewing Manual page 38

Securing stitch (straight stitch)
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
Securing stitch No. 5
size and type suitable for the fabric selected
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Reverse pattern foot No. 1
Securing stitch
for all fabrics
secures beginning and end of seam
Stitch selection
· touch stitch No. 5
On-screen
· presser foot
· basic settings (width and length)
Sewing
Seam begin
· machine secures seam automatically
(5 stitches forward, 5 stitches reverse)
· continue with straight stitch forward
Seam end
· press the quick reverse button
machine secures automatically (5 stitches forward,
5 stitches reverse)
· machine stops automatically when securing is complete
TIP
Sewing long seams
· quick and easy securing at beginning and end of seam
Securing stitch
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