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Emerald 183

Experience today's sewing computer; the Emerald 183! The old-fashioned typewriter has its charm, but computerization has made the world easier and more accessible, and has had a profound impact on the world of sewing! The Emerald 183 from Husqvarna Viking is a user-friendly, computerized sewing machine. Not a mechanical knob in sight! All stitch selections are made with the touch of a finger and shown in the very bright, well-lit Infodisplay. The machine has 83 wonderful stitches that can be adjusted to your preferences, programmed and saved! Features: Computer Sewing Machine: Computer functions save time and make your sewing machine easy to use. Select a stitch and the best stitch settings, such as length, width are set automatically by the computer. Settings can be adjusted as needed. All important information is shown in the Infodisplay. Infodisplay: For everything you need to know to sew. See your stitch before you sew it, recommends presser foot, and more for easy sewing. 83 Stitches and stitch functions: Utility stitches for sewing and mending, tri-motions stitches for knits and reinforcing, and decorative stitches for creative projects. Adjustable stitch length and width: For specialty sewing you can set stitch width from 0 to 7 mm and stitch length up to 4.5 mm for forward sewing and 3 mm for reverse sewing. Built-In Sewing Guide Reference Chart: Refer to your built-in Sewing Guide Reference Chart for recommended presser foot, stitch length and stitch width for your fabric type and weight. One-step buttonhole: Quick and easy repeatable buttonholes with snap on one-step buttonhole foot. Program up to 80 stitches, letters, and/or numbers into 4 Memories, 20 stitches per memory - Save your favorite stitch sequences for future use in one of the 4 memories. Alphabet and Numbers: Label, date, sew name tags and program lettering, poems and more with the built-in Alphabet. Fix function: Touch Fix to stop sewing and tie off any stitches instantly. Stop function: Touch Stop to finish sewing a complete stitch and tie off automatically. Mirror image, side to side: Flip stitches side to side for unlimited creative sewing and ease of stitching in the sewing area. Elongation: Maintain quality and density of stitches as you set them to sew larger and longer. Needle Up/Down: One touch sets the needle to stop up or down at any time for pivoting, appliqué, precise sewing and more. Built-in Needle Threader: Saves time and eliminates tedious hand threading. Snap off and on presser feet: Change presser feet quickly and easy for special sewing techniques. Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure: Sew any fabric weight and type with perfect results. Built-in Ruler: Centimeter/inch ruler on front of machine base measures fabrics, trims and ribbing at your fingertips. Hard Carrying Case: Protection with pocket for User's guide. Built in handle and lightweight for portability: Easy to set up and take to class. Rotary Hook System: Smooth sewing with no hassles. Drop Feed: Easy to lower feed teeth for button sewing and free-hand stippling and embroidery.