Today we will take a look at the Pintuck Foot. This tiny little accessory enables you to sew rows of pintucks perfectly spaced and perfectly straight - every time!
Pintucks can be used as a decorative element adding dimension or interest to a design with added the texture. They can also be used to create structure or shaping to a garment if placed strategically, similar to pleats or darts.
I'll be demonstrating on a 9-groove pintuck on a Bernina 330 machine. This is the narrowest size suitable for lightweight fabrics such as batiste. It is used in combination with a 1.6 mm twin needle.
You can find the pintuck foot in several sizes: 3 groove, 5 groove, 7 groove, and 9 groove. With each foot, you will need to use the proper size twin needle
9 groove - 1.6mm twin needle
7 groove - 2 mm twin needle
5 groove - 3 mm twin needle
3 groove - 4 mm twin needle
In Pintuck Foot Basics, I show you the foot, the needle, and how they are installed on the machine. In Pintuck Foot Tutorials (next in the playlist), I walk you through several demonstrations and uses for these tiny tucks.