12 Days of Christmas - Day 12 January 5th 2018

Elizabeth

January 05, 2018

I shop at yard sales and thrift stores for new , packaged sewing items. I get my zippers at Zippers USA. Great price and selection.

Ellen

January 05, 2018

I do the best I can with what I can find at JoAnn Fabrics. I visit similar stores as well.

Melinda Autry

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding appropriate size hook and loop tape for doll clothes.

Colleen M

January 05, 2018

I have fun searching for doll size craft items and get excited when I find them! My searching includes places such stores as Etsy, Home Sew, Amazon and Ebay. I’ve purchased from Pixie Faire when available.

Kathleen

January 05, 2018

I shop for my doll fabrics at JoAnns. I have a hard time finding doll sized buttons and trims like lace.

Judith Webb

January 05, 2018

I shop for fabric and notions at Hobby Lobby and Jo-Anns.

Veva

January 05, 2018

I find things at Joann Fabric and Hobby Lobby, I have also ordered from Zipper That Doll and of course, Pixie Faire! I look for things wherever I shop, thrift stores, local quilt shops, Michaels, etc.

Elizabeth G

January 05, 2018

I have trouble finding doll size supplies ( buttons & zippers) so I use snaps or velcro. I buy my material at a variety of places. It’s always an adventure to shop for doll supplies and material.

susie

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding small buttons in the right color I need. It’s also difficult for me to find small print fabric other than calico or baby type fabrics to make doll outfits.

Lisa

January 05, 2018

I would use s 3-D printer for certain notions, and I would shop at Zipper That Doll or would upcycle notions from other doll clothes.

Elaine

January 05, 2018

I find tiny buttons locally at Fields Fabrics. Some are small enough for the back of a Barbie wedding dress!

Roxanna

January 05, 2018

“I shop for sewing supplies just about everywhere. I’v purchased from Amazon, JoAnn’s Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Wal-Mart, and our local sewing shop.
“I have the hardest time finding small enough shoe strings for our little doll’s shoes.

Renita

January 05, 2018

I shop at Walmart, Michael’s, Ben Franklin, Ebay, Amazon, thrift stores. I have been known to modify patterns to match what I have on hand. I also save tiny buttons and embellishments of my granddaughter’s throw aways. I have gained some insight from reading these comments. Thank you for a great way to connect with other doll clothing enthusiasts. Thank you for being the go to site for us all.

Janice Kraemer

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding any kind of doll notions. We have a Walmart in our town and that is all. I’m handicapped so I don’t get out of town very much. I am delighted to see where other people found doll notions on line. This opens up a new world for me.

Rose

January 05, 2018

I shop for material at Joann and Walmart because that is all that is available in our area. I have a hard time finding separating zippers and lace trims. I love making doll clothes!

Sarah

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding correctly proportioned patterns for doll clothes. The fabric prints are either too large or way too small to look right. And don’t get me started on buttons!

Jean

January 05, 2018

I shop mainly at Joanns (a mile from my home} and privately owned fabri/quilt stores and Michaels. I also order from Home Sew, Nancy’s Notions and Amazon.for things like small buttons, bows, lace etc. I have found some nice small prints at Joanns and I also keep an eye out for fat quarters with small prints….they are great for making pant and top outfits. Love making AG Doll clothes to surprise little girls and I also donate sets of AG Doll clothes to several Silent Auctions. I was very excited when I discovered Pixie Faire – love the variety of patterns!

Shari

January 05, 2018

I am always watching for “tiny buys” where ever I am. I have even found some things when shopping for groceries. Some of my treasures are taken from baby and children’s clothes, tiny trims and buttons. Love what’s going on at Pixiefaire, kind of partial to the shoes and boot patterns, and I have purchased from the Home Sew catalog, and have purchased from zipper that doll. Both are great sources for miniature sewing supplies. I have always had a passion for sewing, knitting, and crocheting tiny doll clothes and accessories. The tinier the better! Thanks for the contest!

Ms. AGdoll

January 05, 2018

I shop for velcro and elastic at Joanns.

Bev

January 05, 2018

I find novelty trims at JoAnn ‘s and good will sometimes has little bags of. Assorted trims. People who know me will give me their leftovers which are great

Bea Gallo-Ray

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding cute small print fabrics for doll clothes. I shop JoAnn’s remnant bin and recycle clothes found at Goodwill. Also, small zippers and zipper pulls are difficult to find.

Pat Stone

January 05, 2018

I shop for all things small at several places: Nancy’s Notions has buttons plus Doll Essential Notions Starter pack, 6" separating zippers, plus much more. Etsy sellers offer a nice array of needed findings, laces, etc in their shops. I usually check several places when shopping for an item, and always appreciate hearing of new places to shop. This contest subject is great !

Vicki

January 05, 2018

I shop for fabric at Len’s Mills, Walmart, Michaels and Fabricland. Finding doll size prints and notions are very difficult!

Ann

January 05, 2018

I buy most of my supplies at in the beading & scrapbooking areas of the large fabric stores &/or craft stores. And I hunt thrift stores for sweater knits and various other fabrics to recycle into doll clothes. I have a hard time finding (Fabric) small scale plaids, especially in light weight wools and (Notions) buckles. I’ve used embroidery floss and fine pearl cotton to make frogs and Chinese knots for closures because anything like that is nearly impossible to find.

judith hutchings

January 05, 2018

i have the hardest time finding small buttons in New zealand

Laura Homan

January 05, 2018

I shop for sewing and crafting supplies at Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, or JoAnn’s; and when I need a specialty item that I can’t find there, I search for it at Amazon.com.

Sue

January 05, 2018

I shop thrift stores for reusable fabric, the area I live in has way more thrift stores then fabric stores, for doll size zippers it is the internet…buttons, lace, ribbon can be found at a lot of retailers like JoAnn and Hobby Lobby

Candis

January 05, 2018

I’ve purchased from Nancy’s Notions, Zipper That Doll, and ZipIt.

Janet Leko

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding doll outfit kits (all the items needed to make an outfit). I would love to see this available for a lot of the patterns here.

Alison

January 05, 2018

I have difficulty finding thin loop and hook tape and end up cutting wider tape in half.which is not a desirable solution. What I do purchase is normally at either Atlantic Fabrics or Fabricville an hour away and the notion selection is geared towards quilters although they both have good fabric selections I try to reuse, recycle and look for ends of bolts and miscuts for bargain prices.

Debbra debolt

January 05, 2018

I have not found a Canadian supplier yet. I get a lot of my supplies from home see now the only thing I can’t find is 5/32 eyelets. Any one know of a supplier. Absolutely love pixie faire. So glad I found you.❤️

Caprice

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding small-printed fabric. The prints I like are always too big to look right on a doll scale garment!

Katie

January 05, 2018

I have a hard time finding doll notions on my own. My aunt is my go to person to find notions and know how.

Joan

January 05, 2018

-I search local stores like Joanns for notions and fabric. However my go to source for fabrics is clothing that no longer fits my family members. For several years I have saved unused items of clothing that I knew were made from quality fabrics. I make doll clothes or resize the clothes into childrens’ outfits.

Piroska

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding good deals on tiny zippers and clasps.

Juliette

January 05, 2018

I can’t find a supplier for pre-cut doll soles – for AGAT dolls as well as AG.

Patricia H.

January 05, 2018

I quilt and I buy fabric from many places including Hobby Lobby and WalMart. It has been awhile since I have sewn doll clothes, but I would like to sew some outfits for the 18" dolls that I have used as display items for the doll club I belong to.

Shirley Evans

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding any of the accessories needed to make dolls clothes as the area I live in does not have any shops specialising in dolls or their clothes. Fabrics are a little easier but not always what I need. Thanks for the competition.

Laurie

January 05, 2018

I shop for doll sized sewing notions at thrift stores, buying clothing that has small buttons or zippers, etc. that I can re-purpose making doll clothes. Otherwise I just use people size zippers. It would be nice to use doll sized zippers though. It’s probably time to watch for them on Pixie Faire. :)

Ellen T

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding cute buttons and metal jumper or overall clasps since Hancock Fabrics closed. But have your a few online.

Kristen

January 05, 2018

I shop for small buttons, tiny rick-rack and old lace/trims at antique stores. I can often find a bag of assorted items when someone cleaned out their sewing box for a reasonable price. I also find small buttons sold with scrapbook supplies.

Terry

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding thin, flexible, no-snag hook & loop tape.

April

January 05, 2018

I shop on Joann’s remnant rack for my doll fabric. There is usually just enough for something doll sized and they mark it down alot.

Barbara Gresham

January 05, 2018

I shop for doll making supplies at Hobby Lobby and JoAnn’s.

I have the hardest time finding small separating zippers, small scale print knit fabric and 1/2 inch hook and loop tape.

Thank you for sharing your resources (and other customers who shared). I am going to scroll through comments and write down all the websites!

Anna Mae

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding quality knits to sew with.

Hazel

January 05, 2018

I find most of my items through the internet. I have purchased at local fabric stores as well.

Debra

January 05, 2018

I find most of my fabric at Joann’s and local quilt shops. Quilters cottons are usually soft and come in a wide variety of patterns, including reproduction patterns from history. I also get supplies from scrap booking stores, they often have things like ribbon, buttons and buckles. Thrift shops are a good place to find laces and trims, I also look for them on ebay.
This has been a very fun event. I love reading the responses!

Michelle

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding fabric prints that aren’t too large.

Karen

January 05, 2018

“I shop for American Girl Doll supplies at Hobby Lobby."

Dena M

January 05, 2018

I shop for doll sized buttons at JoAnn’s.

KB

January 05, 2018

I keep an eye out for fancy baby dresses in thrift stores. The dresses can be converted into full length ball gown skirts and or dresses for dolls.
Converting full sized thrift clothing into doll wear gives you commercial fabrics at super affordable prices..

norma

January 05, 2018

I shop for my doll supplies at Joann.

Patty Stanton

January 05, 2018

I shop for my zippers at zipper that doll. I have a hard time finding buckles for belts. When I do find some I but more than I need.

Jeanette

January 05, 2018

I have difficulty finding most all doll size notions, as where I live there is only one fabric store, which tends to lean more towards quilting supplies

Jan

January 05, 2018

I hop for button and fasteners at Homesew. Great mail order retailer.
I have a hard time finding separating zippers in colors beyond neutral.

Paula

January 05, 2018

I find most of my fabric at Joann’s and most of my finishing touches on Etsy!

Deb Penn

January 05, 2018

I know there are a number of websites to order stuff, but I usually need something Now and don’t want to wait for a delivery. One thing I do is buy baby/kid clothes and jewelry at thrift stores or garage sales. Even if the fabric is not the best I’ll buy it for buttons or lace or zippers. Plus those outfits have cute small prints which is also not so easy to find. This had been a lot of fun! Thanks to all who worked on this contest!

Heather

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding small buckles for shoes and overalls, I shop alot at Fabric land and Len’s MIll outlet, here in Canada .They sometimes have nice small sized prints.

Gloria

January 05, 2018

I find most of my doll supplies all over the place. I just will sometimes invent so ething that will work. I admit they are hard to find generally. Nancy s notions, has some, as well as home sew. Also I think there is an online place called the doll hospital. They carry small things for dolls. The one thing I have found, hard to find is belting and small buckles. Love pixie faire. It’s just way too much h fun!

Krystyl

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding scrap material and 18 inch doll size anything! You would think living in a large capital city I’d be able to find stuff to use for sewing or crafting, but I’m guessing Canada is not as popular with some items that are easily found in the US. I also find it hard to find anything for sewing/crafting in the few thrift shops located here. With a severely limited income I can’t always buy straight off the shelf, and the craft stores here are very high in prices.

Mary Ann

January 05, 2018

I shop for small scale fabrics and trims at farmhousefabrics.com. They have a section of their online store devoted to doll size items, and they are high end quality.

J C

January 05, 2018

I shop for fabric and yarn at a local Joann’s, or sometimes I upcycle old clothes. Unfortunately I have the hardest time finding knit fabric. It is in such high demand these days!

Debbie Roy

January 05, 2018

I shop for most fabric, trim and notion needs at my local WalMart and Joanne fabric stores. I find some specialty items via Etsy, eBay and Amazon.com. I get most of my patterns from Pixie Faire. (the ones I don’t come up with myself)

Faye

January 05, 2018

I shop for different doll items at Homesew

Kari

January 05, 2018

I shop for vintage fabrics at local flea markets. I can find great patterns for historical clothes.

Carol Johnston

January 05, 2018

Sherry M.

January 05, 2018

I have shopped for doll-sized notions at HomeSew for many years. My mom used to order from them, so I’ve been lucky enough to know about the store since I was in high school over 25 years ago. (they’re also great for ordering bulk elastic, etc. for people-sized clothing) However, it is still difficult to find narrower laces, buttons, buckles, etc. in much variety. It’s a matter of always having your eyes open and purchasing things when you find them, because you don’t know if it will still be in stock later. (at most places anyway!)

Ksenia

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding small brass shank buttons. I love how those things look on a coat, but I can’t seem to find ones tiny enough.

Thanks for the giveaway!

Andrea

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding doll size zippers and buttons for the clothing I sew

Victoria Masteller

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding doll sizes laces and trims, and the tiny Ric rac that was so easy to find.
Thank you for yr generosity.

Yonda

January 05, 2018

I have a hard time finding small scale prints

Sandi

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding doll size “findings” (snaps, decorative snaps, zippers, hook and eye fasteners) and doll appropriate material where I’m from.

Grace J

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding anything doll size for 18 inch or Barbie dolls. My only local store left is Hobby Lobby and they have a nice selection for standard doll house dolls. I’d like to be able to make more doll size accessories.

Sue B

January 05, 2018

I find most of my supplies at JoAnn and Hobby Lobby. My granddaughters just received Bitty Baby and AG dolls. Just learned of this site recently and I love it! This mix of notions would be wonderful.

julie b

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding laces and small print fabrics for dolls.

Brittany

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding tiny buckles for doll overalls.

Debbie S

January 05, 2018

I ‘mostly’ have the hardest time finding trims suitable for doll clothing. I’ve pretty much given up on buckles etc. I could really have a field day with this win !

Hope

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding small doll sized prints

Tamara

January 05, 2018

I shop for tiny buttons…from my mother’s (and grandmother’s) button boxes. They both sewed for dolls, and back in the day children’s clothing was made from woven fabric & fastened by buttons. I have many RTW clothing items from my early childhood and they used these small buttons and snaps.
This doesn’t help anyone but me. However, vintage & thrifted items can provide these little treasures and other embellishments if you look at them with a creative eye!

Jessica

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding doll sized notions! I usually shop on Etsy for specific items!

Susan Savitsky

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding doll sized notions such as interesting buttons, separating zippers and print fabrics scaled for dolls. I usually take a 7 inch zipper and cut it to needed size for the back of a dress, but it would would be nice to be able to purchase what I need at a reasonable price.

Winter

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding buckles for doll size overalls.

Jackie

January 05, 2018

We live in the mountains and have to drive 90 min. down the canyon to get to any stores such as Jo-Ann’s. We have a very small shop with mostly knitting supplies that carries a small supply of thread for sewing but not much else. Also our hardware store has some sewing supplies, a few crafting supplies & some basic notions. Not many choices here.

Cheryl

January 05, 2018

I shop for doll supplies at JoAnns or Hobby Lobby.

mary mccrary

January 05, 2018

enjoy all the pixie faire patterns

Deanna

January 05, 2018

“I shop for doll patterns at Pixie Faire!

Liesel

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding perfectly doll scaled prints.

Ruth Ann

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding doll-sized notions — zippers, buttons, buckles, etc., at local shops. Online sources are better, but with shipping costs, it’s usually too expensive for the small amount of each that I need.

Patricia

January 05, 2018

I love to shop Girl Charlee for boy knits and Zipper That Doll for zippers. Another fav of mine is buttons.com.

Jo

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time trying to find the awesome little metal slide buckle like Cinnamon used in the 2012 weallsew.com instruction for making a doll belt, page 7 of 20. I have scoured the internet looking for them to no avail. Rhinestone ones are of plenty but I WANT DECORATIVE METAL ONES! LOL. I shop for zipper at zipperstop.com!

Pat T

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding doll sized separating zippers.

Glenda

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding doll sized notions to sew with, ie: velcro, snaps, buttons, buckles…

Cindie Oliver

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding zippers buckles trim etc for doll clothes also tiny buttons.

Norma Shunta

January 05, 2018

I shop for Barbie, Skipper, Ken and American Doll notions at JoAnn’s. They usually have good sales and coupons that I use every time I shop there. I have been unable to find small zippers so I use the soft Velcro. It makes getting clothes on and off easy for my young nieces.

Bev Runyon

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time trying to find doll sized separating zippers for jackets & very thin Velcro, in pastel colors for spring pastel colored Fabrics I’m wanting to get sewed up.

Gemma Nowicki

January 05, 2018

“I have the hardest time finding size 0 and 1 doll zippers. the zipper pulls in these sizes are better scale for all dolls. there are only a few at TinyFrockShop.com I need more choices!

brenda

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding print fabric in a small enough scale for doll clothing.

DeVonna

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding doll sized buckles. (Thanks for making the 12 Days of Christmas so fun!)

Joyce

January 05, 2018

I shop for doll fabric and notions at my local Walmart or Hoby Loby stores. Not a very good selection.

Lynne Govers

January 05, 2018

I shop dollar stores for knee high socks to cut down for fun doll tights.