Bernina Virtuosa 153 Instruction Manual & Sewing Manual page 60

Stitch counter buttonholes for all buttonhole types
(can not be saved in long term memory)
Stitch:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
The first (left) bead is sewn forwards, the second (right)
bead is sewn in reverse.
Buttonholes (all types)
size and type suitable for the fabric selected
cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Buttonhole foot No. 3
Stitch counter buttonholes
· select the desired buttonhole
· press the continuous reverse button (stitch counter
buttonhole selector)
Length of first bead
· sew the first bead, stopping at the desired length
· press and release the quick reverse button
Bartack, second bead
· bottom bartack and second bead are sewn in reverse
· stop machine at the first stitch
· press and release the quick reverse button
Bartack, securing stitches
· machine sews the top bartack and securing stitches
· machine stops automatically
· auto appears on the screen
· the buttonhole is programmed and saved
· each subsequent buttonhole will be sewn identically
Corrections
· reprogram the buttonhole if any alterations to the
stitch width, length, or balance have been made
Programmed buttonhole on a different fabric
· different fabrics and interfacings can affect the look of
a stitch counter buttonhole
· if you are using a new material, program the
uttonhole again
· test sewing on the new fabric is recommended
TIPS
More buttonholes with presser foot No. 3
· ideal for buttonholes which are difficult to sew with the larger foot of
Automatic buttonhole foot 3A
Beautiful buttonholes
· keep the speed consistent for beads of equal density
· sew at a moderate speed for best results
Marking
· mark only the beginning of the buttonholes – a real time saver!
Buttonholes
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