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Vintage JCPenney Stretch Stitch Model No. 6940 Sewing Machine.

Photo: ©2009 Michael Dees

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This is my "new" vintage JCPenney Stretch Stitch sewing machine (model no. 6940). I found it on Craigslist for $35....can't beat that. I was using a piece of crap Brother machine that finally gave out. It was old anyways. My Aunt let me take my great grandmothers Sears Kenmore machine, probably from like the 50's or something, but that thing requires way too much restoration and I'm in it for a quick fix. So, off to Craigslist where I found this beauty. The machine seems pretty solid and has lots of crazy features that I may never use, but I thought it was a good deal. I'm only using it to sew on my greeting cards but I would like to learn more about sewing. Plushies and hoodies are projects I have in mind for the future. I wouldn't mind learning how to make bikini's too......yeah.....bikinis! :)

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wbcpianist writes: For Mike_Zero, please. I can see in your JC Penney pix that its quite thesame with my model 6900. can you download me a copy of your manual for JC Penney 6940, please? my email ad: mariettatomas@ymail.com.Appreciate it! Thank you Mike.
Posted: 8:36 pm on May 24th

wbcpianist writes: hi! anyone who can help me please? i need a manual of JC Penney model 6900. please.... i came from the Philippines and i brought this from a thrift store (without manual). i don't know how to use the different knobs in the machine. appreciate your help. Godbless!
Posted: 8:31 pm on May 24th

socalsandy writes: H! congratulations on your find! I know how you feel I just purchased the same one, white bottom and it was $35 tada! on Craigslist of course. I was looking for more info. since I just got mine and came across your posting. I am a beginner also, just took it up again since High School. I am the one who did not finish the end of the semester project. So, here I go again...four baby dresses,a pair of baby pants, and working on a child's dress and skirt. There has recently been a baby explosion in our family...So I decided to go crazy re-threading and had a start on X-mas. I have a beat-up from the feet up Dressmaker that I just love. I have had hand-me-down machine's before and wasted my money on others; but this has to be my favorite because it runs so smooth and I figured it out right away without a manual. I hope mine new one is as good as yours(fingers crossed)I will try mine as soon as I get done with my current projects. good luck and I love the cards you have made. You might like these sites; threadbangers.com & instructables.com, and The sewing book-published by Dk.
Posted: 1:44 am on August 12th

mervdog writes: Hi, I just found the exact one at a rummage sale. I see you have the manual. Would you be willing to copy is for me for a fee and mail it???

I know that is a lot to ask but I thought I would just try.

I cant get mine to do anything but zig zag???? have a ny idea why???

Congrats on your find!!!


Here is my email waahernica@gmail.com

Posted: 12:56 pm on July 31st

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