noun
- Plural of pintucking; a series of narrow, decorative tucks sewn into fabric, typically used in sewing and garment construction.
Usage: Primarily used in sewing, fashion, and textile contexts.; Often refers to a technique or the finished result of creating pintucks.
Examples
- The designer added delicate pintuckings to the front of the blouse for an elegant finish.
- She spent hours perfecting the pintuckings on the heirloom dress.
- The pintuckings on the vintage tablecloth showed the craftsmanship of an earlier era.
- Modern sewing machines make creating pintuckings much easier than hand-stitching.
- The pintuckings added texture and visual interest to the otherwise plain fabric.