do not know about dressmaker. just wanted to say nice machine. i have a singer 9117 it took me 2 weeks to search all about how to thread which way needle goes in. where abouts how to change belt. was at my witts end finally found all i needed. singerco.com and some other site do not know right off hand . issmac? someone will know about your machine.have fun with her after you figure her out....