12 Days of Christmas - Day 11 Giveaway! (January 4, 2021)

Welcome to DAY 11 of our 12 Days if Christmas celebration!

For our 11th Day Of Christmas giveaway, we are doing a GIVEAWAY of one $100 Fashion Fabrics Club eGift Card to one lucky winner. The gift card can be used towards any item available on the Fashion Fabrics Club website! Woot, Woot!

More about Fashion Fabrics Club: Since 1956 Fashion Fabrics Club has been connecting with Fabric Enthusiasts through our common love of fabric. Shop a great variety of fabric bolts and fabric by the yard at wholesale prices from our online fabric store. Our fabric selection includes cotton, silk, linen, wool, blends, synthetics, prints, knits, wovens, bridal & special occasion fabric, home decorating fabrics, and so much more! Always a money back guarantee!

 

How To Enter The Gift Card Giveaway:

It's amazing when you discover a tip or trick that helps to solve your sewing challenges, isn't it? We try to share the things we've discovered with you through free tutorials, pattern hacks, and in the Sewing With Cinnamon & Friends community! Maybe you've learned some from us, but maybe you have something that you'd love to share too!

Simply comment on this blog post finishing the following question...

“My favorite sewing tip or trick is (insert your amazing tip here) … “

 

Comments must be left (on this blog post) by midnight (pacific) on Monday, 1/4/2021.

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.

This is part of the 12 Days of Christams annual promotion, each day from December 25th through January 5th we are going to reveal a special One Day Giveaway for One Lucky Winner! These will be short-term prizes, designed for just 1 day each. So, be sure to set your alarm, bookmark our blog, and remember to check back each day. The giveaway will begin and end at midnight pacific time each day. Don’t miss out!

The winner will be chosen randomly from the comments received and contacted through the email provided in the comment. We will post a list of all the winners in the wrap up blog post on January 6th.

Additionally, by commenting, you agree to allow us to use your comments for future promotional activities. In other words – we might quote you when we are putting together new testimonial pages. If you’re not okay with that – don’t leave a comment :)

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

We hope you enjoy our 12 Days Of Christmas Celebration. We are incredibly grateful for your ongoing support and wish you a happy holiday season, and a terrific new year!

Happy New Year!

Cinnamon & Pixie Faire Team

 


100 Comments

Arlene
Arlene

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip is to use a small rotary cutter to cut out pattern pieces. Much faster than using scissors. Also, tearaway stabilizer is great to keep fabric from being eaten by the feed dogs.

Arlene
Arlene

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip is to use a small rotary cutter to cut out pattern pieces. Much faster than using scissors. Also, tearaway stabilizer is great to keep fabric from being eaten by the feed dogs.

Cynthia
Cynthia

January 04, 2021

My favorite sew tip or trick is to take my time. Any time I rush I tend to make mistakes and have to pull out the seam ripper.

Pat
Pat

January 04, 2021

My favorite tip is when sewing several straight stitch items of close to same type, sew a couple of stitches after the fabric and continue on to the next piece without cutting the thread. Saves on thread.

Debra
Debra

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip or trick is when I learned about ‘flat’ sewing for doll clothes. it makes it SO much easier than trying to set sleeves in that tiny garment! Thank you for the opportunity!

BrendaB
BrendaB

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip, trick is using a glue stick to hold a snap or very small button in place at least long enough to get it sewed on. Both are hard for me to hold on too so this helps tremendously.

Janine
Janine

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip is to have a narrow rectangular box to the right of my machine, holding thread snips, seam ripper , a purple thang, seam gauge, and whatever extra needles you might need.

Angela
Angela

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tips are to iron as you sew, the difference is amazing. Also, don’t cheap out on thread, stay away from the bargain bin! The few dollars you save are not worth the snarls and breaks.

Donna Landreth
Donna Landreth

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip or trick is to use check fray on the threads and fabric to keep from fraying. Thank you Cinnamon for the awesome giveaways.😘

Astrid
Astrid

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip is to iron as you sew.

Eva Friessen
Eva Friessen

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip is never sew in a hurry, always with patience, unless you like unpicking your mistakes a hundred times.

Mary Jo
Mary Jo

January 04, 2021

My favorite tip or trick is always read instructions and pin pieces together before each step to picture item. Step by step. I then can find the tricky parts before I sew.

Allison
Allison

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip or trick is using a bit of water-soluble embroidery stabilizer at the start of small seams, to keep the fabric from being sucked down into the throat plate when you start sewing. If you do machine embroidery, it’s also a great way to use the leftover soluble stabilizers!

Emily H.
Emily H.

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip or trick is to sew flat as much as possible, it helps so much when sewing doll clothes.

NANCY States
NANCY States

January 04, 2021

When trying to turn an item I get a piece of tube such as pvc with a dowel that fits inside of it. You take the pipe and put it inside the sewn tube that needs to be turned, and you push the material through the tube by pushing the material with the"stick".

Tara
Tara

January 04, 2021

My favorite tip is keeping a small iron right by my sewing machine so I can iron everything as I sew it

Kathy
Kathy

January 04, 2021

amazing tip? I have none, which is why i’m a mediocre sewer. BUTI do sew spandex over tissue paper to prevent distortion in the stretch. Yeah, I guess that would be it

Susan C.
Susan C.

January 04, 2021

One sewing tip I have is to cut out more than one item at a time. If I’m using different fabrics for the same pattern, I can cut out as many as I want. When I’m ready to sew, I don’t have to waste time cutting out again. I do this when I crochet also, it does save time.

Emma Wyatt
Emma Wyatt

January 04, 2021

My favorite tip is ironing. I keep a small iron and doll size ironing board right by my sewing machine so I can iron everything as I sew it.

Saraquill
Saraquill

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing trick is drawing seam lines on the material. No guessing, I know exactly where to sew and get an optimal seam.

Ginny mcDonnell
Ginny mcDonnell

January 04, 2021

My favorite seeing tip is to keep my sewing machine always ready for the neit step of my project. Any time I walk past my sewing area, I can stop and sew a seam or whatever needs done. In the course of a busy day, I can still make progress on my project at a steady pace!!

Laura
Laura

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip is use a magnetic pin holder. It makes the whole process of pinning and unpinning so efficient!

Piroska
Piroska

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip or trick is to read the pattern instructions carefully, not once but twice.

Madeleine F.
Madeleine F.

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip or trick is to put a coffee filter or some gift bag tissue paper underneath the fabric when I’m sewing with knit types. The tissue paper helps keep the fabric from stretching too much while sewing on a machine.

Etta "Lorrie" Hart
Etta "Lorrie" Hart

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip is to always have straight pins and scissors to the right of your machine, and any other tools (I need a magnifying glass) to the left. Sure saves time when you are sewing to not have to look all over for what you need.

Shari
Shari

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip is the iron is your friend! In fact I think it was invented just for sewing 😂

SARAH K
SARAH K

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip is the place a piece of tape underneath the clear plastic bobbin cover at the correct seam allowance measurement. Placing the tape underneath avoids the tape from becoming distorted

Darlene
Darlene

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip or trick is to make only one outfit when trying a new pattern. I can focus on the details and check the fit of the pattern. When completed, I evaluate the directions to see if there are modifications that will make it easier to make the second time.

Sam
Sam

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip or trick is the more pins the better (while it takes much longer to pin it, putting the time in gives a much neater line and more polished end product).

Kari L. Bjorklund
Kari L. Bjorklund

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip or trick is cut out several outfits at a time (which is my least favorite part) and then you can look forward to seeing one project after another for awhile!! It’s an exciting prospect!! Right now I am in the middle of cutting out 10-15 outfits (which is more than I usually do at all time) and am sooo excited to start sewing them!!

Emily Rasi-Koskinen
Emily Rasi-Koskinen

January 04, 2021

My tip or trick is really just get good quality fabric. What a difference it makes!!

Mona
Mona

January 04, 2021

My favourite sewing tip is to baste stitch with different colour thread, fold and iron and sew short stitch to finish and remove baste stitch once done.

DG
DG

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing trick is to use pinking shears to trim around small curved seams, like a doll’s Peter Pan collar, before turning. It does the clipping and notching of curves all in one step!

Mary Ann Barrett
Mary Ann Barrett

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip or trick is To sew the hem first when making the smaller outfits. It’s easier to match up and less hassle when sewing pants.

Sharon
Sharon

January 04, 2021

read directions first then plan short cuts

Michelle
Michelle

January 04, 2021

My favorite tip is using my hair straightener to iron tiny cuffs and hems. I also use a travel iron and sleeve board when pressing doll clothes.

Linda
Linda

January 04, 2021

I love doing a “baby hem” pin at tge length you want, sew around and then trim close to tge stitching turn and dew again.

Carol
Carol

January 04, 2021

“My favorite sewing tip or trick is sew because you love to … “

Beverly Voth
Beverly Voth

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing hint is to press bias tape by holding one end down with the iron and then pressing it with a slight curve….so much easier to handle on a armhole or curved hem. It works so slick that you only need to stitch the narrower side of the tape applying it in a single step. Day 11 of FUN-FUN-FUN. UNUSUAL prints with contrasting color go in place so well.

candy Johnson
candy Johnson

January 04, 2021

“My favorite sewing tip is to use an awl to aid in sewing tiny seams exact to the very end of the seam “

Linda L
Linda L

January 04, 2021

My tip is to make sure you have everything you need for the project, notions as well as fabric. Always have extra sewing machine needles on hand as well.

Karen
Karen

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip USED to be sewing the seam closed BEFORE sewing in the zipper. NOW my favorite tip is 1/4" double sided wash away tape to hold things together where I want them to stay as I sew

Karen
Karen

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip USED to be sewing the seam closed BEFORE sewing in the zipper. NOW my favorite tip is 1/4" double sided wash away tape to hold things together where I want them to stay as I sew

D Brooks
D Brooks

January 04, 2021

“My favorite sewing tip is to use a ¼ inch foot for doll seams

Renae
Renae

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip is to prewash all fabric so it is easier to work with. I also double check when I cut or even before I cut to make sure I have all the pieces.

CJ
CJ

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip is to use a mini iron (Clover makes a good one) for seam pressing. If you can’t find a mini iron, a travel iron works better than a full-size iron. And don’t forget to press, press, press!

Deby
Deby

January 04, 2021

My tip is to practice, practice, practice. I made mistakes but got better. Don’t give up. I save all my not so perfect blocks and make charity quilts for Preemies in hospital NICU. They are perfect!!!

Eva Sullivan
Eva Sullivan

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip is to read all the directions before I begin.

Jaci
Jaci

January 04, 2021

So I have made it a practice of making 2 copies of the pattern pieces so that I can cut one out & still have the pattern as a whole in case a piece gets lost in the shuffle of things

Dee
Dee

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip…read all the tips already mentioned!! Don’t be over-critical of your work. Every project has its challenges and opportunities to learn something new. If something isn’t working right, don’t be afraid to try something different to put your own stamp of creativity on it. Have FUN!!!

Kitty
Kitty

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip or trick is starting my sewing on a scrap piece of fabric, that way my fashion fabric never gets pulled down under the feed dogs.

Susan
Susan

January 04, 2021

Like many others, I store my patterns in plastic sleeves, in multiple binders. When I select a pattern I pull the entire sleeve out of the binder. I clip it near my sewing machine. As I cut pieces out I pin or clip the pattern pieces to the cut-out fabric. This makes quick work of identifying pattern pieces. As I sew I put the paper pattern back into the plastic sleeve. At the end of the project all the pattern pieces are already gathered and ready to go back into my binders.

Rebekah
Rebekah

January 04, 2021

I don’t feel that I know enough about sewing to have many tips to pass on, but one thing I make sure I do is read through the instructions and try to visualize them before beginning to sew a project.

Sharon1220IN
Sharon1220IN

January 04, 2021

“My favorite sewing tip or trick is to sew your seams accurately. Put tape (several layers) on your machine so you don’t make a seam too deep.

Sharon
Sharon

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip is to trace all the pattern pieces of your pattern on tissue paper (especially if it a multiple size pattern). My Mom taught me to do that and to keep all the pieces that you traced out. Sometimes it makes it hard to put beck in the envelope!

Carolyn
Carolyn

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip or trick is #1 always iron every step of the way and #2 when sewing small doll clothes sew your pieces flat whenever possible. For instance, gather the upper shoulder sleeve as it sits on the matching bodice shoulder seam, then stitch the shoulder seam in flat and then sew the side seams from skirt hem to sleeve hem. Same for adding trim, inserting elastic, skirt hems. The more you practice it the more ways you will see it can be used.

Debra Luecke
Debra Luecke

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip or trick is to always use a coffee filter when sewing 1/4 inch seams. Comes away easy and the seams do not waiver.

Alison
Alison

January 04, 2021

My favourite sewing tip is to really good lighting especially when sewing dark colours. I set lighting so that I have sources coming from different angles to provide the best lighting. I try not to sew dark colours at night either.

Bea
Bea

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip or trick is using coffee filters when sewing knit, and using hemostats for turning tiny little arms and legs…finger saver.

Margaret Haffner
Margaret Haffner

January 04, 2021

Press, press, press!

HeavenlyAG
HeavenlyAG

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip or trick is French seams!! Even though I don’t use them often lol

Ramona Adams
Ramona Adams

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip or trick is to use seams seam 1/4” tapetomake perfect pockets !

Motorcycle Oma
Motorcycle Oma

January 04, 2021

“My favorite sewing tip or trick is to press the seams before sewing especially on the small clothes, makes it a lot easier.

Carma
Carma

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip is using coffee filters when sewing knits..

Amy S
Amy S

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip or trick is to always press your seams.

Nadine
Nadine

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip or trick is to use page protectors and binders to store patterns and instructions.

Suzie
Suzie

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip is using the right presser foot for the sewing job! Love my edge stitcher!

Barbara
Barbara

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip or trick is to iron my sewing projects at each step. My mother had a friend who was a professional seamstress. She always said you use your iron when you sew as much as you use your sewing machine. I have bought doll clothes from people who didn’t do this and even after I pressed them, they did not look or fit right. It’s a step you just can’t leave out if you want a nicely finished sewing project.

kim
kim

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip or trick is using a coffee filter under knit fabric. It really helps.
Also, I like to trace (or print) patterns onto Freezer paper and just iron it onto fabric, to avoid having pinning things all the time (just don’t use erasable pens…or all the lines will vanish with the heat).

Jennifer
Jennifer

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip or trick is to organize the patterns in a binder. I have them printed and all cut out so they are ready to go for when I want to use them. Also iron and cut stings as I go.

Gail
Gail

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip is to iron after every step. It makes the finished product much nicer.

Connie M
Connie M

January 04, 2021

My favorite tip is to prepare fabric and keep sewing by feeding the pieces continuously without stopping to cut after each sewing each piece.

Rita
Rita

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip or trick is to use the walking foot whenever possible.

Renee H
Renee H

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip or trick is to put a small piece of white cardstock or paper behind the eye of the sewing machine needle when trying to thread it. It blocks out everything and I can see just what I need to see, the eye!!

Cathy
Cathy

January 04, 2021

My favorite tip is to print off extra instructions and pattern pieces and keep labeled in a binder

Heather McLaughlin
Heather McLaughlin

January 04, 2021

I make gathers on light weight fabrics by setting my machine to the longest stitch length and tightest tension, then I hold the thread as it comes off the spool. Perfect gathers every time.

Also I use double the width on tulle as it gathers tighter than other fabrics and fuller skirts are prettier anyway.

Carla
Carla

January 04, 2021

My favourite sewing tip (one of many ) is using tissue paper on knits, haven’t tried coffee filters yet but the tissue makes knits tolerable . I used to avoid seeing any knits.

Katja
Katja

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip or trick is to print off an extra copy of the pattern and instructions and keep in a binder.

Andrea Monroe
Andrea Monroe

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip, for doll sewing and for quilting, is to have a small ironing station set up beside you at your sewing machine to avoid having to get up and press between sewing all those little pieces. I have a mini iron beside me at all times.

Merry Beth
Merry Beth

January 04, 2021

My favorite tip or trick when sewing: Use an awl, instead of your fingers to guide thick or slippery fabric under the foot. It saves from needles in fingers.

kathy
kathy

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip iron all seams.

Rhonda Daigle
Rhonda Daigle

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip is to use iron on interfacing for necklines and sleeveless facings. Sew on stitch lines using a block of interfacing right sides facing. Then cut the interfacing the shape you want after turning right side out. Iron it down. You can stitch down the facing or not.

Lorraine M
Lorraine M

January 04, 2021

My tip when sewing elastic is: Make and sew the casing for the elastic. Measure the length of elastic you need and use a pencil to mark where the elastic is to be cut at that length, but Do Not Cut the Elastic! Use a bodkin to thread the elastic through the casing and stitch it in place at the edge of the fabric. Then pull on the elastic until you see the pencil mark, and then stitch over the elastic at that edge of the fabric to secure it. Now cut the elastic off beyond that pencil mark. .Easy insertion every time!

Lorraine M
Lorraine M

January 04, 2021

My tip when sewing elastic is: Make and sew the casing for the elastic. Measure the length of elastic you need and use a pencil to mark where the elastic is to be cut at that length, but Do Not Cut the Elastic! Use a bodkin to thread the elastic through the casing and stitch it in place at the edge of the fabric. Then pull on the elastic until you see the pencil mark, and then stitch over the elastic at that edge of the fabric to secure it. Now cut the elastic off beyond that pencil mark. .Easy insertion every time!

Jo
Jo

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip is, when turning a tube, sew one short side, then down the long side. Insert a straw all the way into the tube and, using a blunt dowel or stick, push it into the straw. It will push your fabric through the straw far enough for you to be able to pull on the fabric and finish turning the tube right side out. Works great on any size tube, including dress straps and ties for Wellie Wishers. Of course, I’m never without coffee filters by my sewing machine. I use them on all types of fabric.

Carol
Carol

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip is to tape down your button with scotch tape before sewing on with the machine. That way they stay in place and you can see through the clear tape to see the holes.

Rose
Rose

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip is to use a coffee filter on knits that want to sink down in the feeddog. I make alot of doll t-shirts and this has been a lifesaver.

Kelly
Kelly

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip is to accumulate and prepare all materials needed for a project before beginning to make it. This includes fabric, thread, notions and pattern. It can also include any specialty rulers or tools that can make the production process easier. I like to have everything cut out and ready, including trims, before I can begin. Once I start working, I like to just zip through each assembly step with as few interruptions as possible. :-)

Constance Johnson
Constance Johnson

January 04, 2021

My newest and favorite sewing tip is using a wooden clapper when ironing. It really helps to get flat crisp seams.

Teri
Teri

January 04, 2021

I cut my doll skirts the full width of the fabric . . 45" and 60" for sheer fabrics. So pretty.

Theresa Lambourn
Theresa Lambourn

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip is having everything organized before I start sewing.

Jennifer
Jennifer

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip is to keep muliple scissors and pin sets so you can have them at the ironing board and the sewing table.

Teresa
Teresa

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip is: Don’t cut your elastic from the hank. Measure & mark the length you need and secure the end to the fabric, say in a sleeve. Stretch the elastic & secure the other end & then cut the elastic.

Vicki
Vicki

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip or trick is to always press as I go.

Dawn
Dawn

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip is to stay organized!!

Joan
Joan

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip is everything you need to use in order and organized.
Joan

Marilyn
Marilyn

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip is organize your work to get started
Marilyn

Marion
Marion

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip is be prepared before starting.
Marion

Margaret Miller
Margaret Miller

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip or trick is using the doll pressing tools. This was the first pattern I made and I use them all the time.

Denise
Denise

January 04, 2021

My favorite sewing tip is to use 1/4” fusable tape on knit hems. It helps kerp the hem smooth.

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