Bernina Artista 730E User Guide - Page 86

Heirloom Techniques / Pintucks Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot Straight stitch No. 1 Double needle 1-4mm, depending on the Pintuck presser foot used and the fabric cotton or decorative up (sewing position) Pintuck feet No. 30 (3 grooves), No. 31 (5 grooves), No. 32 (7 grooves), or No. 33 (9 grooves) (all the feet are special accessories) Stitching Pintucks • this technique reduces the size of the fabric area (allow for enough fabric) • pintucks are narrow stitched folds which are normally sewn on the fabric before cutting out the pieces for garments or other sewing projects • for embellishing, or in combination with other heirloom embroidery techniques Pintuck Presser Feet • No. 30 (3 grooves) = 4mm double needle: for heavyweight fabrics • No. 31 (5 grooves) = 3mm double needle: for medium- to heavyweight fabrics • No. 32 (7 grooves) = 2mm double needle: for light- to mediumweight fabrics • No. 33 (9 grooves) = 1 or 1.6mm double needle: for very light fabrics (uncorded pintucks) Corded Pintucks • pintucks may be sewn with or without cord • cord pintucks for a raised effect and texture • choose a cord that fits well into the grooves of the selected pintuck foot • the cord must be colorfast and shrinkproof Note: Sewing pintucks on fabric causes fabric width to reduce. Allow extra fabric for this technique. 84 Decorative Stitches - Applications