Needle Stop; Reverse Sewing - Bernina virtuosa 153 QE Owner's Manual

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Row #1 - Sewing Speed
• Select Straight Stitch #1; sew down the 9" length of the fabric.
• Change speeds as you sew.
• The 153QE and 163 have 2 speeds.
• The Clr button does not affect the motor speed.
Row #2 - Needle Stop
• Engage the Needle Down function.
• Sew half way down, stop, use the foot control to raise the needle.
• Sew the rest of the way and stop once more. The machine stops instantly without coasting.
• The Clr button does not affect the needle up/down function.
Row #3 - Reverse Sewing
• Select the Running stitch #4 - sew about 1". Raise the foot and move the fabric to the left about ¼".
• Select the Reverse Sewing function and continue stitching back to the beginning.
• Cut the threads and position the fabric about 1" below what was just stitched.
• Disengage Reverse Sewing.
• Select stitch #1. Sew about halfway and engage the Reverse Sewing function. The reverse stitches
are the same length as the forward ones and the machine tracks perfectly.
• Touch Clr to cancel alterations.
Row #4 - Basting
• Select stitch #1.
• Adjust stitch length to maximum.
• Sew a row of basting stitches.
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PROGRAMMING PIZZAZZ
Function Sampler
Fabric: Muslin, 12" x 9"
Stabilizer: Tear-away as needed
Needle: 90/14 Universal
Thread: 30 wt. cotton embroidery
in a contrasting color
Presser Feet: Reverse Pattern Foot #1 and
Open Embroidery Foot #20 (optional accessory)
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virtuosa 153 QE/163
virtuosa 153 QE/163/97