Thanks @Ellabella.  I was hoping, rather cheekily, that someone would be able to save me the time of wading through PR 

Here is the link for the Mood Patterns.

I'm thinking of either this - The Rosalie Dress -  or more likely The Cypress Dress, but with a longer skirt.

Postiepants brought the motor back today and the man at SewLincs can do miracles - it works!

I'm just struggling to get it back in though, as apparently old Bakelite will have expanded, so I'm currently dremelling the shaft bit down.  Just need to polish the surfaces I've sanded now then I reckon it'll go in.  I just hope it does sew well enough after all this faffing - although I do love tinkering with old machines.
Once I've tested it's sewing capabilities, then I'll give it a better clean up.

A nice steady prep day for me.

Sewing (alterations):

Side seam of chinos unpicked for splicing in a wedge to expand the waistband. I just cut down alongside the seam on the first side, which was an absolute bear to sew. Suggestions on here led me to try a different route for the other side.

I have still cut through the waistband, rather than unpick all of it and expand it at centre back, but I have unpicked the seam from waistband to pocket, so I will only be driving the needle through single thickness fabric.

I have also cut out the wedge to be sewn in. I might pin and tack it in place tomorrow.

Tangling:

The first of the beige socks is ready to start the toe section, and the first self of the striped shortie socks, is ready for me to graft the toe shut. As soon as the needles come free, I'll cast on the second sock of each.

@Elnnina i remember you mentioned that mini vac before so I bought one and I agree it’s great for the overlocker 

Yes please @Tamnymore