This sewing machine was in the attic of my friends' house (I've been helping them #InsulateBritain ). It dates from 1884 and is locked solid after years of doing nothing. It's a 12K New Family "fiddlebase". I'm going to take it home, clean it up and get it working for them.

Watch this space!

#RepairDontReplace #OldStuffIsGoodStuff