My new sewing machine - thanks to Freecycle !

I am feeling really pleased at the moment. I got this industrial sewing machine through Freecycle. This is a great system of finding a welcome new home to items you don't particular want to sell. I found this quote on their website:

people helping people and 'changing the world one gift at a time.'
Source.

Someone local who I had never met before offered his sewing machine for free instead of trying to sell it - wow, thanks ! It is a Singer 196K205.

Thank you also to @pennsif for collecting it for me and to @jen0revision for helping carrying it into our home; it is indeed an extremely heavy machine.

I’m really looking forward to trying it out and making things. A few days ago @brittandjosie wrote about recycling / upcycling denim to make items like bags and cushions - you can see her post here. I think I can tackle any thick fabric with this now.

If you have any tips on how to use this machine, please feel free to share - I'm currently learning how to start it :D

Thank you for reading.