A permanent fold of fabric stitched continuously along its length. Sewists use tucks to control fullness, alter the fit of a garment, or create textured surface designs like pintucks on a bodice. Unlike a pleat, which is usually only secured at the top, a tuck is sewn down the entire length of the fold.
Heard on the job
I added three tiny pin tucks to the front yoke to give the blouse a vintage look.
Do not mix it up with
- Pleat: A pleat is pressed and secured only at one or both ends, while a tuck is stitched down its entire length.