Hi Abbie! Welcome to our delightful little community.
I'm impressed with you attempting a hand sewn dress. I might manage a pocket or a button but that's about it. I love my machines!
Looking forward to hearing how it goes for you.
PS: I love when new members join. Being in the US and knowing not too much about the smaller towns in the UK I tend to Google them and have a look at images. Gorgeous countrysides near Stone. I love the canals and the rental houseboats- that looks like fun.