12 Days of Christmas - Day 10 January 3rd, 2019


Welcome to Day 10 of our 12 Days Of Christmas celebration!

Giveaway Update: Whoop Whoop!  Congratulations to the following people who have each won a Design Academy course: 

Kathy Bickel, Debra Samblanet, Cheryl Rich, m McDowell, Martha Richardson, Tami Avery, Jane Parks, Taylor Linneburg, Lori Koeb, Tanya Walker

 

Today we are giving away the Liberty Jane Design Academy course to 10 people! This is our most popular course! Explore the world of design, through the eyes of Cinnamon and the Liberty Jane design team. Learn how to choose the right fabrics, colors, accessories, and embellishments with the patterns in your collection to make stunning eye-catching garments like the ones pictured above! This course is valued at $79 - 10 people will receive it for free in today's giveaway!

Bonus Fun For Everyone! Today we are highlighting our Red Carpet Pattern Collection at Pixie Faire.  Simply add two patterns from this collection to your shopping cart, and enter discount code: DAY10BOGO in the discount box at checkout to get one of the patterns for FREE!   

Note: This offer is for the Red Carpet Fashion In Miniature Collection only. This coupon code will be good for one day only - January 3rd (12 AM-11:59 PM PST) and is available for one use per customer. Limit one free pattern. The least expensive item will be free.

 

The items included in today's giveaway are:

  • 10 "tickets" to the Liberty Jane Design Academy course (10 individual winners)
  • The recipient will receive a discount code good to redeem towards the Liberty Jane Design Academy course. The course content is available on demand immediately after purchase, the interactive private Facebook group will open on February 1st! It's a great way to meet new people, learn in an exciting community, and go deeper with Cinnamon Miles!

 

Whether you've been sewing for years or are just a beginner, there's always room to learn something new! Maybe you want to perfect a skill or pick up some new tips and tricks for some of the more challenging topics like Sewing WIth Knits, Adding Embellishments, Making Shoes, and Getting Organized are just a few examples.

Here at Pixie Faire, we have been working hard to bring you fun and informative classes and are always looking for ideas for new classes and topics for Sewing With Cinnamon! We'd love to know what you'd like to learn or perfect :) In the meantime, be sure to check out our collection of On-Demand video based sewing and design classes.

To enter this giveaway, simply respond to this post in the comment box below and complete  one of these two sentences:

 1. "I'd love to take a Pixie Faire class that shows me how to [insert topic here] "

2. My Favorite Pixie Faire course is [insert class here] because [tell us why]"

 

Comments must be left (on this blog post- scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page) by midnight (pacific) 1/3/2019.

One entry per person.

No purchase necessary, void where prohibited. Must be 18 or older to enter. While we wish we could run this contest everywhere, for legal reasons it is only open to eligible residents of the U.S. and Canada, not including Rhode Island. This contest is exclusively endorsed by Liberty Jane Clothing and Pixie Faire.

The winner will be chosen randomly from the comments received and contacted through the email provided in the comment.

We will choose a winner and announce it tomorrow to let everyone know who won.

Okay, good luck, and if we’ve forgotten anything we will modify and/or update this post as needed.

Happy New Year,

Cinnamon & The Liberty Jane / Pixie Faire Team


100 Comments

Sue
Sue

January 03, 2019

I’d love to take a Pixie Faire class that shows me how to make shoes, hats and purses for the 18 inch dolls.

Nancy
Nancy

January 03, 2019

“I’D LOVE TO TAKE A PIXIE FAIRE CLASS THAT SHOWS ME HOW TO inspire my creativity. I can make any thing I see but have a problem coming up with new ideas

Robyn Watt
Robyn Watt

January 03, 2019

I’d love to take a Pixie Faire class on how to make doll shoes. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win.

Jaime
Jaime

January 03, 2019

I’d love to take a class that shows me how to design and make patterns for 18" doll clothes.

Patti Z
Patti Z

January 03, 2019

I’d love to take a Pixie Faire class that shows me how to design doll patterns. It is always something I wanted to do but don’t know where to start. Someday I hope to accomplish that dream.

kathy s
kathy s

January 03, 2019

I’d love to take a P.F. course on millinery techniques for dolls. Or making miniature hat embellishments. It sounds easy- just use smaller materials but often the trims are too thick or don’t fold small enough to look good in a smaller scale. Tiny flowers- I’d love that.

Lamar
Lamar

January 03, 2019

I’d love to take a Pixie Faire class that shows me how to construct doll shoes. I have been sewing since the age of 6 and do many other crafts but have never attempted to make doll shoes.

Jennifer
Jennifer

January 03, 2019

I’d love to take a Pixie Faire course that shows me how to use special techniques for small pieces when sewing doll clothes.

Cheryl
Cheryl

January 03, 2019

I’D LOVE TO TAKE A PIXIE FAIRE CLASS THAT SHOWS ME HOW TO DESIGN CLOTHES FOR MY 18 INCH DOLLS

Patti
Patti

January 03, 2019

“I’D LOVE TO TAKE A PIXIE FAIRE CLASS THAT SHOWS ME HOW TO make adjustments to patterns to mimic granddaughters outfits.

Annie Kassens
Annie Kassens

January 03, 2019

1. "I’D LOVE TO TAKE A PIXIE FAIRE CLASS THAT SHOWS ME HOW TO Adapt patterns. I’m a newbie to doll clothes, although I seem to collect patterns!
Frances
Frances

January 03, 2019

I’d love to take a Pixie Faire class that shows me how to make shoes to match outfits as well as classes in choosing appropriate fabrics for patterns. I’d love to learn how to make matching accessories also.

Kim Brubaker
Kim Brubaker

January 03, 2019

I would love to take a Pixie Faire class that teaches design and pattern making.

Annie
Annie

January 03, 2019

I’d like to take a pixie Faire class that shows the best way to work with double knit/ stretchy fabrics ie bathing suit fabric

Angela
Angela

January 03, 2019

I’d love to take a Pixie Faire class that shows me how to use my embroidery machine. I have not taken any classes with Cinnamon, so I do not have a favorite. Thank you for the 12 Days of Christmas, We have been able to get the patterns we love.
Thank you so much.

Fran R.
Fran R.

January 03, 2019

I would love to take a Pixie Faire class that teaches you how to design and draw out patterns. I thought sewing for years but I haven’t taken a pattern drafting course yet.

LaVonne
LaVonne

January 03, 2019

I’d love to take a Pixie Faire class that shows me how to sew specialty fabric – like those used in the Red Carpet designs. How to select fabrics, sewing with sequins, hemming these fabrics, etc.

Mary
Mary

January 03, 2019

I would love to take a Pixie Faire class that would guide me on fabric selection and making professional looking clothes.

Lisa
Lisa

January 03, 2019

I’d like to take a Pixie Faire class on making doll shoes.

Ruth
Ruth

January 03, 2019

I’d love to take a Pixie Faire class that shows me how to create couture doll clothing.

Mae LynnBeck
Mae LynnBeck

January 03, 2019

Every week I look forward to Sewing with Cinnamon and my favorites are sew alongs like the recent denim jacket. I also loved the Couture sewing class because I love all the details of couture sewing.

Leticia
Leticia

January 03, 2019

I would love to take a Pixie Faire class that shows me how to use my serger for doll projects and also a class for how to choose the right fabrics (prints/scale) for doll projects. Thank you Cinnamon and Pixie Faire!

Carola Thompson
Carola Thompson

January 03, 2019

I’d love to take a class that taught me how to use non-doll sized, common basic fabric store notions to create doll clothes. I am always frustrated with what I can find at the only fabric store in the area.

Eddie
Eddie

January 03, 2019

I would love to take a Pixie Faire class that shows me how to make the complete ensemble, not just the dress or gown. I want to be able to know which colors and type of fabrics were used for certain time periods. I want to know how to locate the fabrics.
I have not taken any of the Pixie Faire classes so I don’t have a favorite

Elycia
Elycia

January 03, 2019

My favorite class is the pattern design class; I think using slopers to create a pattern is a smart idea!
I would love to take the design class also!;)

Debra Miller
Debra Miller

January 03, 2019

….making shoes….everyone I show the shoes to is amazed!

Cass
Cass

January 03, 2019

I’d love to take a Pixie Faire class that teaches me how to draft patterns, and adapt patterns from one size doll to a different one. Would be great fun! :)

Marichu
Marichu

January 03, 2019

I’D LOVE TO TAKE A PIXIE FAIRE CLASS THAT SHOWS ME HOW TO organize my sewing patterns, digital files, fabric…

Kathy S
Kathy S

January 03, 2019

1. I would love to take a pattern making class. While I have read about this, I think I need a comprehensive class with good visuals. I am a complete beginner.
2. I haven’t taken a class yet so I have no favorite. I am new to Pixie Faire. I’m looking forward to learning!

Patricia
Patricia

January 03, 2019

I’D LOVE TO TAKE A PIXIE FAIRE CLASS THAT SHOWS ME HOW TO draft a pattern for any size doll.

Nancy
Nancy

January 03, 2019

I’D LOVE TO TAKE A PIXIE FAIRE CLASS THAT SHOWS ME HOW TO design for 18" dolls. I have a degree in Costume Design, and I would love to learn how to apply those skills to dress design for dolls.

Nancy
Nancy

January 03, 2019

I’d love to take a Pixie Faire class that would teach me how to embellish clothes, make them look professional, and how to match prints to look nice. Also how to mix and match pattern pieces to come up with a new outfit.

Diana Minnick
Diana Minnick

January 03, 2019

I’D LOVE TO TAKE A PIXIE FAIRE CLASS THAT SHOWS ME HOW TO make my own patterns. I love sewing and currently only sew gymnastics leotards. I make my own patterns for that, but all from a “base” pattern. I’d love to know how to make a pattern from screatcg.

Linda Lee
Linda Lee

January 03, 2019

1. I’d love to take a Pixie Faire course that would teach me how to Dye the Fabric to make it look like on the amazing Ardith Dress Pattern I just got (I’ve acquired 2 new patterns everyday for the past 9 days – I missed the first day but have participated in the rest!!)

2. My Favorite Pixie Faire course was the Knits one because I learned stuff I use all the time on everything ever since….but I also like the sew alongs because Cinnamon is there to show me how to do stuff I wouldn’t normally try without her (altho i gave the jean jacket away for a christmas present before I posted it – I will make another one)

Susie
Susie

January 03, 2019

I would love to take a course to learn how to sew accessories such as shoes and hats.

Melissa
Melissa

January 03, 2019

I would love to take a Pixie Faire Course on doing special sewing techniques like tucks and piping designs.

Rachel MacDonald
Rachel MacDonald

January 03, 2019

1. "I’D LOVE TO TAKE A PIXIE FAIRE CLASS THAT SHOWS ME HOW TO create patterns "
Roben Rice
Roben Rice

January 03, 2019

I would love to have the time to take classes

Tamara
Tamara

January 03, 2019

I would love to take a Pixie Faire class that shows me how to design all different styles of footwear for 18" dolls.

Lynn
Lynn

January 03, 2019

I’d love to take a Pixie Faire class that shows me how to create patterns and accessories for American Girl dolls.

Taylor Linneburg
Taylor Linneburg

January 03, 2019

I’d love to take a pixie fair course which teaches me how to sew doll clothes and also learn how to create my own patterns so I can make my own designs for dolls! I create my own fashion designs (via drawings) and would love to be able to bring them to life by displaying them on my American girl dolls! Having the ability to 1. Learn the skill of sewing (something I’ve dreamed of for years) and 2. Be able to take my art work and bring it to life would be a dream come true! As a fashion blogger, this would be a huge step!

Jean
Jean

January 03, 2019

I would love to take a Pixie Faire Course on making Accessories including Shoes.

Thank you for all the freebies that you send our way.

Janyce shelt
Janyce shelt

January 03, 2019

My favorite course is upcyling because it allows me to use unique trims not available in most stores.

M.E.
M.E.

January 03, 2019

I’d love to take a Pixie Faire course that shows me how to create patterns for dolls from start to finish.

judit
judit

January 03, 2019

I would like to take design elements to understand design in miniature better.
Than transfer that knowledge to Barbie clothes also. Great grands want more
clothes for their dolls.

Pat
Pat

January 03, 2019

I’d love to take a Pixie Faire class that shows me how to pick correct fabrics, put different patterned fabrics together, so they look good, change the patterns to change them up a bit, needle sizes to use, and generally teach the basics of design.
Angela M
Angela M

January 03, 2019

I would like to take a Pixie Faire class to learn how to make shoes and boots. Or coats

Deborah
Deborah

January 03, 2019

I would love to take a Pixie Fair class that showed me how to properly fit my 18" dolls. I have some American Girls dolls and I have some Gotz dolls that my brother got my while serving in the military in Germany. He was killed in the Army and i would love to make the CAMO set, using his camo clothes that would fit one of my Gotz dolls he got for me while serving in Germany. That would be an awesome present for my daughter!!!!

Patti Jones
Patti Jones

January 03, 2019

I’d love to take a Pixie Faire class that shows me how to draft patterns for dolls of any size.
My favorite Pixie Faire class would be “Couture Sewing”.

Connie Kaylor
Connie Kaylor

January 03, 2019

“I’D LOVE TO TAKE A PIXIE FAIRE CLASS THAT SHOWS ME HOW TO sew knits . "

Pat
Pat

January 03, 2019

I’D LOVE TO TAKE A PIXIE FAIRE CLASS THAT SHOWS ME HOW TO sew the designs so that they look as good as “store bought”!

Judy
Judy

January 03, 2019

I’d love to take a Pixie Faire class that would teach me how to make all the cute accessories for dolls of all sizes.

Kim
Kim

January 03, 2019

I’d love to take a Pixie Faire class that shows me how to edit patterns or make patterns. Unfortunately my financial situation prevents me from affording any of the classes currently, but many of the existing ones look interesting.

Pamster
Pamster

January 03, 2019

I WOULD LOVE TO TAKE A PIXIE FAIRE CLASS : on sergers

Stephenie Delaney
Stephenie Delaney

January 03, 2019

I would love to take a pixie fair course to enhance my sewing abilities

Suzanne
Suzanne

January 03, 2019

I’d love to take a pixie faire class that shows me how to draft my own 18" doll patterns.

Nina Kastner
Nina Kastner

January 03, 2019

I’d love to take a pixie faire class that shows me how to sew a zipper in properly also how to sew sleeves on a shirt.

Christine
Christine

January 03, 2019

I’d love to take a pixie faire course that would teach me how to smock!

Judy Leddy
Judy Leddy

January 03, 2019

I would love to take a class that will help me master making accessories (footwear, bags, hats, etc.) for dolls.

Judy
Judy

January 03, 2019

I would love to take a Pixie Faire Class that teaches me how to make vinyl boots to go with the outfits I create.

Margery
Margery

January 03, 2019

I’d love to take a Liberty design class to learn how to take use multiple patterns to create different outfits, also how to create my own patterns.

Julie
Julie

January 03, 2019

MY FAVORITE PIXIE FAIRE COURSE so far has been the Sewing With Cinnamon series.
They have helped me solve some of the construction problems I was having with doll clothes. Love this 12 Days of Christmas fun! Thanks!

Kathy
Kathy

January 03, 2019

I’d like to take a class related to using the serger better.

Jan
Jan

January 03, 2019

I would love to take any of the designs course to me far my sewing abilities on sewing the American Doll clothes and shoes. I love to learn to design and take a pattern course. I sew for myself and to give away clothes and dolls where it is needed.

Margaret
Margaret

January 03, 2019

I’D LOVE TO TAKE A PIXIE FAIRE CLASS THAT SHOWS ME HOW TO design and make doll sized jewelry to fit the different historical and modern clothing including the sourcing of the items used.

Casey Linder
Casey Linder

January 03, 2019

I would love to take a class to improve my sewing to match the skills required for perfect seamstress for historical clothing. Thanks Pixie Faire!

Brenda
Brenda

January 03, 2019

I’d love to take a class that showered me how to make accessories for the dolls.

Sara
Sara

January 03, 2019

I would like to take the courses for designs and pattern making. I have a Journey Girl doll.

Kelsey
Kelsey

January 03, 2019

I’D LOVE TO TAKE A PIXIE FAIRE CLASS THAT SHOWS ME HOW TO draft my own doll patterns and pick what fabric is best

Rachel
Rachel

January 03, 2019

I’D LOVE TO TAKE A PIXIE FAIRE CLASS THAT SHOWS ME HOW TO make my own clothes

Marian
Marian

January 03, 2019

I would love to take a Pixie Faire course that would teach me how to teach kids around age 8 how to sew, in a better organized manner than I could.. thanks.

Katherine H
Katherine H

January 03, 2019

I would love to take Pixie Faire class to improve my finishing touches and have my doll clothes look more professional.

Jacque Caruthers
Jacque Caruthers

January 03, 2019

I’d love to take a class that shows me how to design and make patterns for 18 inch doll clothes.

Mary
Mary

January 03, 2019

I would love to take a class on making shoes and boots. The small scale and difficult materials like vinyl are intimidating to tackle on my own.

Lissette
Lissette

January 03, 2019

I will like to take a class on how to choose the right fabric and notion combination.
My favorite class so far is the denim jacket.

Rachel
Rachel

January 03, 2019

1. "I’d love to take a Pixie Faire class that shows me how to make SHOES I cannot make nice shoes.
Dianne
Dianne

January 03, 2019

I’ve taken all the Sewing with Cinnamon courses and I’ve loved them all—especially those that addressed sewing in bulk and branding our business. I’d love a course on making hats/millinery.

Sue D
Sue D

January 03, 2019

I’D LOVE TO TAKE A PIXIE FAIRE CLASS THAT SHOWS ME HOW TO learn with a simple pattern and then show ways to make it fancier.

Sherry
Sherry

January 03, 2019

My favorite class so far was the one about sewing with knits. The tips from it are the ones I use the most often. I also liked sew-alongs for more advanced items and would like to do more of those with perhaps coat linings and other couture finishes. As for new classes….I’d love to know if there are any tricks to sewing the smaller items. I am an experienced sewer, but elastic waistbands in the Wellie Wisher size, for example, cause me problems every time. I’d also like tips on how to deal with underarm bulk, teeny hems, etc. in the smaller sizes.

Kim V
Kim V

January 03, 2019

I’d love to take a pixie faire class that shows me how to or my daughter how to sew, something like a beginning class that would be easy and fun for a young, new sewer.

Ann
Ann

January 03, 2019

I’d love to take a Pixie Faire class that shows me how to select sewing notions (buttons, zippers, snaps, etc.) that are properly sized for doll clothes and easy enough for little fingers to manage.

Sarah
Sarah

January 03, 2019

I’d love to take a Pixie Faire class that shows me how to make professional looking doll clothes

Terry
Terry

January 03, 2019

1. "I’D LOVE TO TAKE A PIXIE FAIRE CLASS THAT SHOWS ME HOW TO design and create clothes
Amy
Amy

January 03, 2019

I’D LOVE TO TAKE A PIXIE FAIRE CLASS THAT SHOWS ME HOW TO make the best doll dress designs as possible and shows some of the more ‘complicated’ steps with video guides!

Kathleen A
Kathleen A

January 03, 2019

I’d love to take a Pixie Faire class that teaches me how to work with fancy fabrics because I’m afraid of them! And every doll should have princess dresses!

Marsha
Marsha

January 03, 2019

I’D LOVE TO TAKE A PIXIE FAIRE CLASS THAT SHOWS ME HOW TO take my sewing skills over the top.

Nina
Nina

January 03, 2019

I’D LOVE TO TAKE A PIXIE FAIRE CLASS THAT SHOWS ME HOW TO Pick the right fabric for projects. Sometimes I really struggle wth this.

cindy
cindy

January 03, 2019

I would like to take this class to help me build confidence when it comes to changing up patterns. Any knowledge from this class would be an improvement over what I currently know.

Diana
Diana

January 03, 2019

I wlove taking the class because I learn how to design.

Carol
Carol

January 03, 2019

I’d love to take the design class. I’m finally ready to make up my own patterns. I’ve already learned that my first effort is going to be a prototype, with problems that will need fixing for second efforts. I’d like to know how to minimize the number of problems, though.

Vicki
Vicki

January 03, 2019

I would love to take a Pixie Faire class that teaches how to take pieces from different patterns and combine them to make a different garment, and how to adjust the angles of armholes, etc., when necessary. I’d also love to learn to design and draft patterns, but I know you have courses for that. They’re just out of my price range being on a retired income.

Therese
Therese

January 03, 2019

I’d love to take a Pixie class to learn about bow making.

Stephanie S.
Stephanie S.

January 03, 2019

I’d love to take a Pixie Faire class that teaches me how to alter patterns so I could use one design on several different sized dolls

Gloria
Gloria

January 03, 2019

Choose one! I’m sure that there would be an amazing amount to learn in any class. For me its shoes that are causing me fits. They need to match! And there are as many shoes sizes for dolls as people.

Karen
Karen

January 03, 2019

I would love to take a Pixie Faire class that shows me how to alter patterns to make my own.

ALICE
ALICE

January 03, 2019

I’D LOVE TO TAKE A PIXIE FAIRE CLASS THAT SHOWS ME HOW TO DESIGN FUN AND UNIQUE DOLL CLOTHE’S.

Nel
Nel

January 03, 2019

I would love to take a Pixie Faire class that shows me how to sew with stretch fabric

Linda Fry-Goachee
Linda Fry-Goachee

January 03, 2019

I would love to take the design course because I have trouble thinking up ways to change patterns. I think this would wake up my inner ideas to so speak. I am planning on taking the shoe course and others to make my doll clothes more porfessional. Thank you for your site and programs.

S
S

January 03, 2019

I’d love to take a Pixie Faire class that would teach me how to design patterns.

Janet
Janet

January 03, 2019

I would love to take a Pixie Faire course that would teach me how to design doll clothing that follows all of the current trends, including tips and tricks for trimming and embellishing. Sources would be great too.

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