Janome Pintucking Foot 5mm, front load

The Janome Pintucking Foot 5mm is a specialized presser foot designed to create elegant, evenly spaced pintucks on garments, quilts, and home décor projects. With five grooves on the underside, this front-load foot guides fabric smoothly while working with a 2mm twin needle to produce professional-looking raised tucks. Whether you're adding decorative detail to heirloom garments or creating textured effects on modern projects, this foot delivers consistent, parallel pintucks with minimal effort.

Key Features

• Five grooves on the underside guide fabric for perfectly parallel pintuck rows.
• Designed for use with a 2mm twin needle to create raised, decorative tucks.
• Front-load attachment fits Janome machines with a front-loading presser foot system.
• Ideal for heirloom sewing, garment embellishment, and decorative quilting techniques.
• Evenly spaced grooves eliminate guesswork when stitching multiple rows.
• Durable construction ensures consistent performance across projects.
• Creates professional pintuck effects on lightweight to medium-weight fabrics.

Specifications

The Janome Pintucking Foot 5mm is an essential accessory for sewists who want to add heirloom details and textured embellishments to their work with precision and ease. Janome backs this machine with a 25-year mechanical warranty, 2-year electrical warranty, and free parts and labor during the first year. OSP Machines is an authorized Janome dealer and provides free support for the life of your machine.

Compatible Machines

Compatible with the following machines:

• Janome: 108, 128, 234, 2206, 2212, 2222, 3128, 41012, 1522DG, 1522PG, 311PG, HD-1000, HD-1000 Black Edition, JW5622, JW7522, SUV1122
• Hello Kitty: 11706, 13512, 14412, 15312, 15822
• Special Edition: Arctic Crystal, Blue Couture, Lovely Lilac, Pink Sorbet, Sew Fresh

Frequently Asked Questions

What needle do I need to use with this pintucking foot?

This foot is designed to work with a 2mm twin needle. The twin needle creates the raised pintuck effect as the grooves on the foot guide the fabric between the two needle threads.

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

This is a front-load presser foot. Check the compatible machines list to confirm your model is included. Front-load machines have a clip-on attachment system at the front of the presser foot holder.

What types of fabric work best with the pintucking foot?

The 5mm pintucking foot works best on lightweight to medium-weight woven fabrics such as cotton, linen, batiste, and lightweight silk. Fabrics that are too heavy may not feed smoothly through the grooves.

How do I create evenly spaced rows of pintucks?

After stitching your first pintuck, guide the raised tuck into one of the grooves on the underside of the foot. This keeps each subsequent row parallel and evenly spaced from the previous one.

Can I use this foot for other decorative techniques?

While primarily designed for pintucking with a twin needle, this foot can also be used to create evenly spaced rows of decorative stitches by using the grooves as guides for consistent spacing.