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Decorative Stitches
Pintucks
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Sew delicate and decorative pintucks easily with the cording attachment. The
tube on the attachment provides ample room for a cord to be inserted for
sewing raised pintucks.
Pintuck feet (optional accessory)
̶ No. 30 (3 grooves) = 4 mm double needle: for heavy weight materials
̶ No. 31 (5 grooves) = 3 mm double needle: for heavy to medium weight
̶ No. 32 (7 grooves) = 2 mm double needle: for light to medium weight
̶ No. 33 (9 grooves) = 1 or 1.6 mm double needle: for very light materials
̶ No. 46C (5 grooves) = 1.6-2.5 mm double needle: for very light to medium
Straight stitch No. 1
̶ pintucks are narrow stitched folds which are normally sewn on the fabric
before cutting out the pieces for garments or other sewing projects
̶ this technique reduces the size of the fabric (allow for enough fabric)
̶ for embellishing or in combination with other heirloom embroidery
techniques
Corded pintucks
̶ pintucks may be sewn with or without cord
̶ cord pintucks for a raised effect and texture
̶ chose a cord that fits well into the grooves of the selected pintuck foot
̶ the cord must be colorfast and shrinkproof
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