BUTTE, Mont. — From the printing press to the Internet, humankind has always created tools to make life easier. One of the most revolutionary inventions to save time, and work was the sewing machine.

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The craftsmanship of the machines and the intricate woodwork and scrolling on the stands and cabinets that house them make vintage sewing machines, like this one owned by Marenthia Lagarde of New ...

Jim Young's treasured collection of 120 treadle sewing machines are all in perfect working condition, but their owner would not have a clue how to use any one of them. Loading... "I don't sew, so if ...