Bernina Virtuosa 153 Instruction Manual & Sewing Manual page 48

Stretch overlock seam
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
Flat joining seam
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
Stretch overlock No. 16 virtuosa 153 /No. 18 virtuosa 163
size and type suitable for the fabric selected
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Reverse pattern foot No. 1
Closed seam
overlock seam in coarse or loose knits
Sewing
· sew stretch overlock along the fabric edge
· the stitch on the right swing should go over the edge
of the fabric
TIP
Seam in loose knits waves
· reduce presser foot pressure to suit the fabric
Stretch overlock No. 16 virtuosa 153 /No. 18 virtuosa 163
size and type suitable for the fabric selected
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Reverse pattern foot No. 1
Flat joining seam
· lay the fabric edges on top of each other and sew along
the seam allowance = very flat, durable seams
· ideal for fluffy or thick materials such as towelling, felt
and leather
Sewing
· sew stretch overlock along the fabric edge
· the stitch should go just over the edge of the top fabric
into the lower layer
TIP
Fabric and thread
· if you use a matching color thread, it is hardly visible
in fluffy fabrics
Thick seam
· particularly suitable for fabrics in which a normal
straight stitch seam would stretch open
Practical stitch seams
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