Pintucks; Overview Pintucks - Bernina 770 QE Manual

7.5 Pintucks

Pintucks
The technique reduces the size of the fabric piece. It is always advisable to plan in sufficient fabric. Pintucks
are narrow stitched folds, which are normally sewn on the fabric before cutting out the pieces for the
garment or the sewing project. They are suitable for embellishing or in combination with other heirloom
embroidery techniques.
A more distinctive and relief-like effect can be achieved when the pintucks are corded, which means that
they are sewn with an additional pintuck cord. Choose a pintuck cord that fits well into the grooves of the
selected pintuck foot. The cord must be colorfast and shrink-proof.

Overview pintucks

Pintuck foot Number
# 30 (optional accessory)
# 31 (optional accessory)
# 32 (optional accessory)
# 33 (optional accessory)
# 46C (optional accessory)
Decorative stitches
Description
3 grooves
For heavy-weight fabrics.
In combination with the 4 mm
double needle
5 grooves
For heavy to medium-weight
fabrics.
In combination with the 3 mm
double needle
7 grooves
For light to medium-weight
fabrics.
In combination with the 2 mm
double needle
9 grooves
For very light fabrics (without
pintuck cord).
In combination with the 1 or
1.6 mm double needle
5 grooves
In combination with the 1.6 –
2.5 mm double needle
For very light to medium-weight
fabrics.
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