I do think it is the best and most commonly used.
Viscount if your looking at older machines, Kenmore for the 1990's. But if you can afford it Singer is the best brand of sewing machine.
The Brother Sewing Machine and Sauder Sewing Table would be a great pick.
The one you can afford that has the features you want to use. Brand is not important.
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Your best shot is to find the serial number somewhere on the machine, then do an on-line search for that brand of sewing machine. If you find one, it may well have serial number/date of manufacture tables listed.
Singer Sewing Co 7442 30 Stitch Sewing Machine would be a great sewing machine to use to make baby dresses.
In terms of usability a Brother brand midrange machine would be one's best bet. It has a good straight stitch, a 4-5mm zigzag, and a good buttonhole creation option.
The Yamata FY812 Heavy Duty Sewing Machine will work on denum.
Janome 11558 Heavy-duty Sewing Machine by BRADY will work.
Leather can be sewed using any sewing machine, but the Singer mid-range models would do the best job at the most reasonable price.
The best description of sewing machine parts and their functions is at http://sewing.about.com/od/sewingmachineindex/ig/Sewing-Machines.--9k/
Brother 2340cv Coverhem Sewing Machine works real well with lace.