Quilt Stitch - Bernina Virtuosa 153 Instruction Manual & Sewing Manual

Quilt stitch

28 Hand-look quilt stitch
Upper thread:
Bobbin thread:
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
Patchwork foot
Stitch length:
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
Stitch: Quilt stitch No. 21 virtuosa 153 /No. 26 virtuosa 163
Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected
monofilament
30/2 cotton thread
up (sewing position)
Reverse pattern foot No. 1 or
Walking foot No. 50 (optional)
Quilt/hand stitch
for all fabrics and all types of work which should have a
hand-sewn look
Sewing test
· the bobbin thread must come through to the right side
1 stitch is visible, 1 stitch is invisible
(monofilament) = hand stitched effect
Upper thread tension
depending on the fabric = increase the tension (6 – 9)
Balance
adjust if necessary
Sewing
· Quilt stitch can be sewn with any needle position
TIP
Perfect corners
· activate pattern end then turn work
Monofilament breaks
· sew more slowly
· reduce upper thread tension slightly
Stitch: Straight stitch No. 1
Needle: size and type suitable for the fabric selected
1,5 mm– max. 2 mm
Thread: cotton or polyester
up (sewing position)
Patchwork foot No. 37 (virtuosa 163 optional)
Patchwork foot
Accuracy is essential when sewing patches together.
The Patchwork foot is exactly
indents on either side of the foot indicate the needle
insertion point and the two additional indents are
front of and behind the needle. If you sew at a foot's
width, the seam allowances will always be exactly
wide and it is easy to turn the work while maintaining
the same width.
A stitch length of 1,5–2 mm is ideal.
It is not necessary to secure the stitches for these
relatively short seam lengths. Attach the sewing table
for precise and easier work.
1 ⁄ " wide, the centre
4
1 ⁄ " in
4
1 ⁄ "
4