Out with the old...In with the new! Parts of the Husqvarna Emerald 118

#21 Power Switch #21

Power Switch: Turns the machine on and off. Do not put your fingers near the needle while the machine is on!

#1 Bobbin Case #2 Needle Plate #1 #2

Bobbin Case: Where the bobbin is located Needle Plate: Houses the inner motor. Labeled with the seam allowance measurements (10 = 3/8 and 15 = 5/8)

#3 Presser Foot #4 Needle #8 Presser Foot Lifter #4 #3 #8

Presser foot: holds the fabric down Needle: Brings thread through fabric Presser foot lifter: Lifts presser foot up and down

#5 Light #6 Thread Cutter #7 Pressure Dial #5 #7 #6

Light: Shines light on the project Thread Cutter: Cuts thread (but use scissors instead!) Pressure Dial: Controls how firmly the presser foot holds fabric down

#9 Needle Up/Down #9

Needle Up/Down: Moves the needle up or down automatically to help pivot

#10 Take Up Lever #11 Thread Guide #10#11

Take Up Lever: Keeps the thread from tangling Thread Guides: Holds thread in the correct position

#12 Speed Control #12

Speed Control: Slows down or speeds up the pace of sewing

#13 Spool Pin #14 Spool Cap #14#13

Spool Pin: Holds the spool – thread comes from underneath Spool Cap: Holds the spool in place

#15 Stitch Width Dial #15

Stitch Width Dial: Changes width of zig zag stitch (choose #5)

#16 Bobbin Winder #17 Hand Wheel #16 #17

Bobbin Winder: Winds thread onto the bobbin Hand Wheel: Manually moves the needle, take up lever and feed dogs. Always turn towards you!

#18 Stitch Selector #19 Stitch Length Dial #18 #19

Stitch Selector: Choose the stitch you would like (orange choices at top) Stitch Length Dial: Controls length of stitches (choose #2)

#20 Reverse Stitch Lever #20

Reverse Stitch Lever: Hold down to stitch backwards and backstitch to reinforce stitches

Now what do you do with all of this information? Thread the machine and sew a seam...