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

2. #21 Power Switch #21

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

4. #1 Bobbin Case #2 Needle Plate #1 #2

5. 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)

6. #3 Presser Foot #4 Needle #8 Presser Foot Lifter #4 #3 #8

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

8. #5 Light #6 Thread Cutter #7 Pressure Dial #5 #7 #6

9. 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

10. #9 Needle Up/Down #9

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

12. #10 Take Up Lever #11 Thread Guide #10#11

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

14. #12 Speed Control #12

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

16. #13 Spool Pin #14 Spool Cap #14#13

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

18. #15 Stitch Width Dial #15

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

20. #16 Bobbin Winder #17 Hand Wheel #16 #17

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

22. #18 Stitch Selector #19 Stitch Length Dial #18 #19

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

24. #20 Reverse Stitch Lever #20

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

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