Serger Diamond Pintuck Technique |

[@esperansaloughran693]

Oh! This technique is fabulous!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Thanks Esperansa. I love the diamond pintucks too. They take time to do, but the final result is worth it.

[@zinnia20207]

Great technique. I think I will fold for all rolled hems. No pokies. I love your videos.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Lisa, if you fold your fabric for a rolled hem, it will make the garment edge much stiffer. Another option is to use a piece of Solvy stabilizer on top of the edge and stitch over it. It will eliminate “serger stubble” and keep the hem flexible. Glad the Serger Tip Clips are helpful and thanks for watching!

[@carolgurges2716]

You’ve done it, again!!! Super cute and easy to do!❤️

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Carol, it is easy, just a nice mostly hand stitching technique. It’s really beautiful to watch come to life. Thanks for watching!

[@TimeFliesQuiltandSew]

This is soooo cool, Gale!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Thank you. It takes a little time but it’s so pretty it’s worth it!

[@esperansaloughran693]

This is gorgeous! I will try!

[@christineavanaman]

Gail, thank you for the inspiration! I am having some creativity overload! SO FUN!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Christine, creativity overload is a great thing-enjoy. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

[@jillyates-campbell312]

this was a great tutorial, excellent! I enjoy your videos. Inspiring, thank you.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Thanks for watching and glad it was inspiring, Jill!

[@lynseyofstitchesbylynsey1812]

I love this! Very clever. 😉

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Thanks Lynsey. Thanks for watching!

[@nancygross9422]

What a cool technique! I can't wait to try it....

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Nancy, It's a beautiful technique. It takes some time but is so worth it!

[@karenkurdziel4069]

This is a truly awesome technique-thank you so much!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

The Diamond Pintuck technique takes a bit of time, but is pretty enough to make it worth the effort.

[@mariebarrese4941]

This is fabulous! Can't wait to try it as a sample and on a garment.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Wouldn't it be gorgeous on a cuff? Thanks for watching, Marie!

[@mariebarrese4941]

@@GailPatriceDesign Great idea!

[@cecilianilsson1594]

So beautiful, have to try it, thinking bag pocket 🙂

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Cecilia, A pocket would be a good size for the diamond Pintuck technique. Post a pic and thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

[@noirprncess]

What a creative idea.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Glad you like the technique. It takes a bit of time, but the result is beautiful. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

[@irmtrautpfabe901]

OMG it looks super thanks for sharing😊

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Thanks Irma. This technique takes time to do, but the results are worth it. I love it too and thanks for watching!

[@odavidsdottir]

Thank you for this video. I will definitely use this for one of my up-cycled refashion garments. Cuffs would be glorious, a mock belt on a dress, the yoke on a jacket.... My four letter word is "LOVE" it.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Olof, all of your ideas for this technique are perfect and I live the idea of upcycling and re fashioning a garment. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

[@roxannewaddell3830]

Love this technique!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

@@roxannewaddell3830 I love it too. It takes extra time but the end product is worth it. Thanks for watching.

[@marjoriebell198]

Really stunning and worth the time spent on the hand sewing! I can envision this technique used for the simple quilted jackets that are on trend now (instead of quilting through batting, you’d prepare the fabric this way before cutting out the pattern pieces and then seaming together.) Yes, it would be a ton of work, but the finished jacket would be a show stopper!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Marjorie, If you make a jacket using this technique, we'd all love to see pics. You're right-it would be a showstopper! Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

[@annephillips2134]

In black silk dupioni???

[@sheredithh4336]

Beautiful! So inspiring! Thank you.

[@patriciakovach8656]

Love your creative mind and sewing applications.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Patricia, thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

[@sophiecraig7531]

Looks beautiful! Going to have to try doing this.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Sophie, The technique take a bit of time, but it's worth it. It's a lovely design detail for any type of project! Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips.

[@maryjokruer6127]

Beautiful As always!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Thanks for watching, Mary Jo!

[@michaleesloan6777]

So Pretty! I’m not one for hand work😢. I’ve signed up for one of your classes this coming Houston Festival, can’t wait to meet you and learn.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Michalee, Be sure to say hi and introduce yourself. I'll look forward to meeting you too and thanks for watching!

[@anngillespie2677]

This is so interesting, it reminds me some of smocking. I must try this as I love this and I have just purchased the L890.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Ann, It's a beautiful technique. The pintucks take some time (and good lighting) to create, but the finished product is well worth it! Thanks for watching!

[@jolenecaruso8948]

Beautiful! You crack me up! Hand a 4 letter word!!!!🤣

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Jolene…it’s true! Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

[@lidabard2121]

Thank you!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

You're welcome and thanks for watching, Lida!

[@maxineboucher5385]

Hi Gail, why do you have the knive engaged on the rolled hem? Haven't watched entire video yet, but thought rolled hem stitch is done without the knife. Thanks. Love your videos and the new Bernina L890! :)

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Maxine, I do have the knife engaged but also have the seam guide on the machine. It’s positioned to prevent the knife from clipping the fold and instead skimming by it to the left. But you can lock it for the pintucks also. The L890 is the nicest combo machine I’ve ever used. Glad you love it too. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

[@anitaocampo4574]

Thanks. When you use this pin tucked fabric sample, did you block it to use on the pillow? Or back it with fleece? My sample folds back in on itself.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Anita, I created the pintucks and pressed the seams flat (from the wrong side. After handstitching the diamonds, I stitched it to the Laptop Case as a reverse appliqué. Then once the that is complete, I fused foam interfacing to it to create the Case. You could definitely use fusible fleece if that's your preference. Let me know if I understood your question correctly and thanks for watching!

[@fastfastlane]

Where can you find the fabric guide you're using?

[@GailPatriceDesign]

That fabric guide is included with the BERNINA L850, L860 and L890 sergers. It might fit other BERNINA models (not sure) but doubt that it fits any other brands. It's an amazingly handy little guide for pintucks, flatlocking and stitching long lengths of a rolled hem! Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

[@juliebute905]

What size mm bead did you use???

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Julie, The beads are approximately 1/8". There is no set rule for the size, but that diameter looked good on this technique. It's mostly personal preference. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

[@karenkurdziel4069]

Why can you stitch a chain?-I can’t on my HuskyLock s25..I’m considering an air threading machine and am trying to figure out which brand to go with- I have a Husqvarna Designer Diamond Royale and a Juki TL QVC as well

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Karen, The pintucks are stitched with a 3-thread rolled hem stitch (overlock mode) and I just chain off at the end as you can in overlock mode on all sergers. A true "chainstitch" is created in cover/chainstitch mode and the machine must have a chain looper. My advice for purchasing a new machine would be to go to several dealers and test drive different brands and models. I also highly recommend check all price points even if it's more than you can/want to spend. It's educational to learn what a few more dollars will buy for added features. Buying from a dealer that has good service technicians is also important and also offers lessons and classes (free or purchase). Let me know if you have more questions. Thanks.

[@karenkurdziel4069]

@@GailPatriceDesign Thanks for your response--It might have been another of your vidoes that I saw you "chaining off" on the chainstitch..my current machine converts to a cover stitch with an attachment and using the separate cover stitch looper in place of the upper and lower looper with separate slots for the 3 coverstitch needles--my biggest problem is getting things started (even on the starter fabric) b/c the threads tangle on the lopper--sometimes I get lucky and i'm able to trim the threads short enough to stitch and not too short to unthread--at that point I don't want to go back to the serger settings in fear that I won't get back to coverstiching successfully--unfortunately my dealer staff have the same issue and said it is just "fussy"..on UTube videos other with the same machine have no issues (and never mention that you have to be sure to leave 2-3" of looper thread hanging and clip the needle threads after 1-2 stitches)--Sorry to go on--your vidoes explain things so well I've actually been using my serger/coverstitch machine more often:)

[@GailPatriceDesign]

@@karenkurdziel4069 Some machines will chain off the fabric (BERNINA L890 and Babylock Ovationa and Triumph), and others definitely won't . Different models and brands perform differently. If you continue to have tangling problems, let me know and I can troubleshoot for you. Thanks very much!