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 ...

Fri., June 25, 2004 Antique sewing machines like this 1903 Singer model in a golden oak cabinet bring back memories. (Cheryl-Anne Millsap photo / The Spokesman-Review) ...

Most of them are 70 to 120 years old with intricate etching on metal parts and ornate gold illustrations all over them — a far cry from the utilitarian beige plastic machines that followed them.