Bernina Virtuosa 153 Instruction Manual & Sewing Manual page 61

Buttonholes
26 Standard and stretch* buttonholes with gimp
Gimp
· gimp cord reinforces buttonholes and enhances their
appearance
· the loop of the cord should be at the end of the
buttonhole most subject to wear
cord loop = where button is sewn on
· position the work accordingly
· gimp cord is particularly recommended for standard
and stretch buttonholes
Ideal cords
· Perle yarn No. 8
· strong hand sewing thread
· fine crochet yarn
Hooking the cord onto presser foot No. 3
· insert the needle at the beginning of the buttonhole
· raise the presser foot
· hook the cord over the centre pin on the front of the
foot
· place both ends of the cord in the grooves on the sole
of the foot and pull them to the back
· lower the presser foot
Sewing
· sew the buttonhole in the usual manner
· do not hold the cord tightly
· the buttonhole will form over the cord, covering it
Hooking the cord in the buttonhole foot with slide No. 3A
· insert the needle at the beginning of the buttonhole
· raise the presser foot
· guide the cord under the foot to the right
· hook the cord over the pin at the back of the foot
· bring the cords to the front of the foot
· pull them into the slit
· sew the buttonhole
Sewing
· sew the buttonhole in the usual manner
· do not hold the cord tightly
· the buttonhole will form over the cord,
covering it
(*virtuosa 163 only)