Bernina Pintuck Foot with 3 Grooves #30

The BERNINA Pintuck Foot with 3 Grooves #30 is designed for sewists who want to create professional-quality decorative pintucks, mini-piping, and elastic gathering on heavy-weight fabrics. With three grooves that guide fabric to create evenly spaced parallel tucks, this foot delivers consistent results on denim, suit-weight linen, upholstery fabrics, and other thick materials when paired with a 4 mm double needle.

Key Features

• Three grooves create perfectly parallel pintucks with consistent spacing on heavyweight fabrics
• Designed for use with a 4 mm double needle to produce professional decorative tucks
• Ideal for sewing mini-piping, elastic gathering, and couching braids and trimmings
• Excellent for Entredeux work and chopstick tucking techniques
• Center cutout provides clear visibility of the stitching area for precise stitch placement
• Engineered specifically for heavyweight materials like denim, heavy linen, and home décor fabrics
• Compatible with a wide range of BERNINA machines including vintage and current models

Specifications

The BERNINA Pintuck Foot with 3 Grooves #30 is an excellent choice for sewists working with heavyweight fabrics who want to add decorative texture and dimension through pintucks, piping, and gathered details. OSP Machines is an authorized dealer and provides free support for the life of your machine. Our team is here to help you master this versatile presser foot and get the most out of your BERNINA sewing machine.

Compatibility

Compatible with these Bernina models below:

125, 125 S, 130, 135, 135 S, 140, 145, 145 S , 150, 153, 153 QE, 155, 160, 163, 165, 170, 180, 185, 200, 210, 220, 230, 230 PE, 240, 430, 435, 440 QE, 450, 630, 640, 730

B 215, B 325, B 330, B 335,B 435, B 475 QE, B 480, B 350 PE, B 380, B 530, B 535,B 540, B 550 QE, B 555, B 560,B 570 QE/QEE, B 590, B 580, B 710, B 720, B 740, B 750 QE, B 770 QE/QEE, B 780, B 790, B 790 PLUS, B 820 QE, B 830, B 880, B 880 PLUS

Frequently Asked Questions

What size double needle should I use with the Pintuck Foot #30?

The BERNINA Pintuck Foot with 3 Grooves #30 is designed for use with a 4 mm double needle. This spacing matches the groove configuration for optimal pintuck results.

Can I use this foot on lightweight fabrics?

The Pintuck Foot #30 is specifically engineered for heavyweight fabrics like denim, heavy linen, and upholstery materials. For lightweight fabrics, BERNINA offers other pintuck foot options with different groove configurations.

How do I know if this foot fits my BERNINA machine?

This foot is compatible with a wide range of BERNINA models including the 125-730 series and B 215-720 series. Check the compatibility list on this page to confirm your specific model is included.

What techniques can I use with this presser foot?

Beyond pintucks, this versatile foot is ideal for sewing mini-piping, elastic gathering and smocking, Entredeux work, chopstick tucking, and couching braids and trimmings on heavyweight fabrics.

Does the center cutout affect stitch quality?

The center cutout is a beneficial design feature that provides clear visibility of your stitching area without compromising stitch quality. It helps you maintain precise alignment while creating parallel pintucks.