How nice is this - you got a sewing machine for free and you are brave to try it out again. I have won a sewing machine some years ago and before I was not interested in sewing at all. But because of this win, I started to try. I am still beginner and sewing does not come naturally to me (I could have made the same mistake as you) but I learned enough to sew a decent sweater, shirt or a simple dress.
I hope you will find joy in your new sewing machine and perhaps we here more of you next Monday.