Pin Tucks (Partially Seamed and Released)

Technique: Pin Tucks (Partially Seamed and Released)

“Parallel tucks with portions of their seams unstitched, releasing loose folds from the seamed folds.” (Wolff, p. 175)

Pin Tucks (Partially Seamed and Released) on bleached cotton

Materials: Bleached cotton, cotton sewing thread

Spacing/Size: Random (approx.1/2”-1/4”)

Folding Methods: Fold randomly

Anchoring methods: Top stitch at uneven increments at top and bottom of tucks

Notes and Reflections: Advantages, Disadvantages, Ideas, Evaluations

• Off colored thread is used in the sample to illustrate that the stitching can stop and start

Advantages:

• Gives the fabric stability at top and bottom with a lot of room/give in center

• Good if fabric needs to expand (at a waistline)

Disadvantages:

• Need to control back stitching more as it really shows up

Ideas for Exploration:

• Garments

• Accents on home goods

• Variegated thread

• Thread same color as fabric