I have an old fashioned singer sewing machine and im trying to make a dress for prom?

do i need a high tech sewing machine to make a dress? im sick of my friends saying to me, 'if i was you i wouldnt make a dress because its very difficult' im beginning to find it patronising, i just really want to undertake a challenge. so does anyone have a singer sewing machine? it would really help me out if you could fill me in on to what extent the sewing machine can make a nice looking dress