Bernina Virtuosa 153 Instruction Manual & Sewing Manual page 37

Straight stitch
2 Straight stitch
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
5
4
3
2
1
0
Stitch: Straight stitch No. 1
Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected
Thread: cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Reverse pattern foot No. 1
Straight stitch (A)
The machine is ready to sew as soon as you switch on
· select straight stitch
· presser foot display
· basic settings (length and width) for straight stitch
· basic settings blink constantly
Altering the stitch length (B)
You can alter the length while you sew:
shorten
lengthen
Change the needle position (C)
to the left
<
to the right
>
Securing with quick reverse button (frame)
· press the button and the machine sews in reverse
· release the button and the machine sews forward
TIPS
Adjust the stitch length to suit the fabric:
· e.g. use a longer stitch length (approximately
3 mm–4 mm) with denim, shorter length
(2 mm–2.5 mm) with batiste
Adjust the stitch length to suit the thread:
· e.g. use a longer stitch length (approximately
3 mm–5 mm) when sewing with cordonnet thread for
top stitching
Activate needle stop down
· prevents the fabric slipping when you stop to adjust it
A B C
A straight stitch with
length of 2.25 mm
preset length
B straight stitch with
altered stitch length
C straight stitch with
altered needle positions