Pintucks are decorative folds of fabric, similar to pleats, that create a visual line. They can be narrow or wide and are often evenly spaced on vintage or modern clothing. Pintucks can be placed in groups or individually and can control fullness in a finished object. Contemporary sewing machines have a special foot for better control.
A pintuck is a fold of fabric that has been sewn to hold it in place, much like a pleat. Pintucks give a decorative effect to the fabric, creating a visual line at a chosen point. They are often seen on vintage clothing, but can also be used to create a very modern look.
Usually this type of pleat is very narrow, although wider pleats are sometimes used on pillows or upholstery. A wide skewer can be folded against the base fabric. Typically, each fold in a group is the same size, although resizing can be used to create special visual effects. Pintucks are often evenly spaced across the canvas.
Pintucks are typically created in a group, with each fold being parallel to the next. They are often placed on the bodice of a blouse or dress, where they usually have a vertical orientation. Another popular pattern is to place each pintauck so that the lines form a lightning bolt. Sometimes a single fold is used to create a simple line, and that line can curve and wander randomly across the surface of the fabric, even crossing previous lines.
A pintauck can be placed so that each end is enclosed in a seam, or it can be placed as a pleat so that one end is in the middle of the fabric. In that case, the pintuck must be tied so that it does not come loose. A group of open pintaucks can control the fullness in the finished object, like a dart.
Although sewing machine accessories to help make even spaced pleats have been available for a long time, the process has been made even easier today. Many contemporary sewing machines have a special foot that allows for better control of width and spacing.
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