noun
- Small, narrow, decorative tucks sewn into fabric, typically used in sewing and garment construction.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; Common in sewing and fashion contexts
Examples
- The designer added pintucks down the front of the blouse for a delicate, tailored look.
- She carefully stitched pintucks into the fabric to create texture and visual interest.
- The vintage dress featured fine pintucks along the bodice.
- Pintucks are often used in heirloom sewing and fine needlework.
- The pattern called for pintucks spaced one inch apart.