Check out the sewing machines reviews at www.patternreview.com You will find hundreds of review of sewing machines at all different price levels. Right now, the big noise is for the new Juki Exceed at about $1000. Not cheap but no where near as expensive as the TOL combo machines. If possible, buy from a dealer. If not, make sure that you can return the machine for servicing and find out who pays for the shipping. A gently used Janome 6500 is a great machine that you might also like, probably around $850. I've used this machine for five years and it sews everything. It does have a rather large foot, though, and I'm not sure how that would work with your dolls clothes (which are exquisite). Good luck with your search. The right machine for you is out there :)

Gorgeous, and the photos are definitely Threads-worthy, so congratulations to the photographer, too. You look stunning in the dress and the construction details are perfect. Thanks for sharing.

The link sent me off on a two-day web crawl, admiring the incredible jacket and the fascinating historical data provided. What a fabulous project! This is the kind of info I love to see highlighted in Threads.

Love the Madeira border and all the heirloom touches. I'd happily wear tailored heirloom linen every day if my lifestyle allowed. Beautiful work.

The little girl's dress is scrumptious. Love the ruched yoke and balloon sleeves. Adorable.

Stunning! You did a masterful job and the results look like a million dollars.

Gorgeous dress, the bodice is inspired - very Art Deco looking. A great success!

Your blouse is beautiful. I'd also love some information on the technique you used. How about an article for Threads?

What loving gifts for your granddaughter! She's a lucky girl to have her grandmother so involved in her life.

Stunning coat. Your sewing talents are terrific. I've enjoyed all your fabulous garments.
Sue

This is a fantastic jacket. You did a fabulous job.
I'd love to see the pattern re-issued, too. Would you be willing to send a scan of the jacket and the pattern envelope to Butterick and ask them to consider it for their vintage patterns? I think you'd have to eventually send them the pattern, but you would get it back. It's a fabulous design and I think it would be very popular.