Bernina Virtuosa 153 Instruction Manual & Sewing Manual page 46

Triple straight stitch seam
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
Super stretch seam
Stitch:
Needle.
Thread:
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
Triple straight stitch No. 6
80–90 universal or jeans
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Reverse pattern foot No. 1
Open seam
· strong seam for firm and densely woven fabric such as
denim and corduroy
· reinforced seam for garment areas subject to hard wear
TIP
Use a Jeans needle and the jeans foot No. 8
for densely woven fabrics
Super stretch No. 13 virtuosa 153 / No. 15 virtuosa 163
universal, ballpoint or stretch as needed
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Reverse pattern foot No. 1
Open seam
· flexible seam for very stretchy fabrics, particularly
for sports and leisure wear
· seam lies flat and is not bulky
TIP
Knits and jersey
· use a new ball point needle to prevent damaging
the loops
Sewing stretch fabrics
· if necessary use a stretch needle (130/705H-S) =
needle point slides between the fibers
Seam in knits or jersey waves
· reduce presser foot pressure to suit the fabric
Practical stitch seams
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