Pintuck Foot Basics Bernina Sewing Machine

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.

[@SK-jy5gs]

I should use mine more often.

[@molliebradford4435]

I bought this foot after watching this video last year. I love pintucks and this foot really helped me with keeping things easy and even. I bought the 7 for some versatility.

[@kimberlychidsey7562]

Thanks for the tips on using the pintuck foot

[@lisaabney6210]

I bought a pintuck foot last year, but I never knew what to do with it! I think I didn’t realize I had to use it with a twin needle … now it’s making more sense! I definitely need to play with this.

[@sleeplesscrafter]

I had a couple pintuck feet but never used them, so after 10 years, I sold them.