Bernina Virtuosa 153 Instruction Manual & Sewing Manual page 25

Stitches
Stitch selection
1
2
4
5
24
8
7
14 15
12
10
9
virtuosa 153 QE
1 Straight stitch
3
2 Zig-zag
3 Vari-overlock
4 Running stitch
6
5 Securing stitch
6 Triple straight and
triple zig-zag
7 Blind stitch
13
8 Double overlock
13 Super stretch
14 Honeycomb stitch
16
15 Jersey stitch
16 Stretch overlock
12 Darning program
9 Standard buttonhole
11
10 Keyhole buttonhole
11 Straight stitch eyelet
All non-stretch fabrics. All straight stitch work.
Most fabric types. All simple zig-zag such as oversewing
fine fabrics. Sewing on elastic and lace.
Primarily for fine jerseys, stretch overlock seams and
hems.
Most types of fabric. Mending, patching, reinforcing
seams.
All types of fabric. Secures the beginning and end of
seams sewn with straight stitch.
Reinforced seams in tough, heavy fabrics.
Most types of fabric. Blind hems, shell edging on soft
jerseys and fine fabrics, decorative seams.
All types of knit. Overlock = sew and neaten in one
operation.
Open seam for all super-stretch fabrics.
Most types of interlock and smooth fabrics.
Visible seams and hems.
Natural, blended or synthetic fabrics and delicate knits.
Visible seams and hems. Mending jersey/interlock.
Medium weight knits, towelling and firm wovens.
Overlock seams, flat joining seams.
Automatic darning for fine and medium weight fabrics.
Fine to medium weight woven fabrics. Blouses, shirts,
trousers, bedlinens, etc.
Heavy weight, non stretch fabrics. Jackets, coats,
trousers, leisure wear, etc.
Opening for cords and narrow ribbons.