Most dollmakers and doll collectors are aware of the computerized sewing and embroidery machines that are available today, but they often think that such machines are not useful for sewing doll clothing. Many collectors are content with a Singer Featherweight that sews perfect straight stitches.
I am an owner of a Singer Featherweight machine, and I have shown on this site authentic doll clothing that I have sewn on this antique machine in the Joan Nerini Costuming Seminar article. However, I also own two amazing computerized sewing machines--the Viking #1+ and the Viking Designer 1. The capabilities of these machines, and other computerized sewing/embroidery machines from manufacturers including Bernina, Pfaff and Brother, are truly amazing and can greatly enhance your doll-related sewing, especially in conjunction with the embroidery software available to customize, resize and digitize your own designs. Here are just a few things you can do with these wonderful machines (I will talk about the Viking machines since those are the ones I know best; other machines have similar capabilities):
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