12 Days Of Christmas - Day 2 December 26th 2018

Welcome to Day 2 of our 12 Days Of Christmas celebration! Today we are giving away 2 dresses to one lucky winner! The 2 dresses included in this giveaway are designed to fit 18-inch dolls such as American Girl®.  They are ready-made and will be shipped to you after the giveaway has ended. If you are interested in the sewing patterns for these dresses, please click the links below to learn more.

Giveaway Update:  Congratulations to Teresa Bergan!  You've won the beautiful dresses featured in today's giveaway, and have been contacted by email. 

Bonus Fun For For Everyone!  Today we are highlighting our 18-inch Doll Modern Dresses Pattern Collection at Pixie Faire.  Simply add two patterns from this collection to your shopping cart, and enter discount code: DAY2BOGO in the discount box at checkout to get one of the patterns for FREE!   This coupon code will be good for one day only and one use per customer, so don't miss out!

 

The beautifully handcrafted dresses featured are:

To enter the giveaway for the two handcrafted dresses, simply respond to this post and complete this sentence:

“My favorite sewing tip or trick is..."

Comments must be left (on this blog post) by midnight (Pacific), 12/26/2018.

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 update this post 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

Kelli Bryson
Kelli Bryson

December 26, 2018

My Favorite Sewing Tip or Trick is always press the seams.

Katherine
Katherine

December 26, 2018

My Favorite Tip or Trick is to always wash and iron material before beginning a project. If do this and need to wash outfit after a child plays with it for awhile it won’t shrink.

Ann Sereday
Ann Sereday

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing trick is to trace the pattern on wax paper and then cut through it all. In expensive way to save your original pattern pieces.

Nancy
Nancy

December 26, 2018

The dresses are very pretty and would look great on any doll.

Katherine
Katherine

December 26, 2018

My Favorite Sewing Tip or Trick is to always wash the material and press before beginning a project. If do this when need to wash outfit after children play with them they do not shrink.

Phyllis
Phyllis

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip or trick is to always read the directions. Have everything you need before you start cutting. I usually have the doll close by so I can see how the pattern will fit .

Carol
Carol

December 26, 2018

My favorite trick is to print the pattern pages twice so that I cut one pattern out to use and one complete pattern is saved separately to pass on to my Child and to Grandchildren.

Nicole Bentzley
Nicole Bentzley

December 26, 2018

… check your bobbin is full before you start

Colleen
Colleen

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip or trick is sew with a friend! It’s always more fun and you can help each other out if you get stuck.

Pat martz
Pat martz

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip or trick is…..start with an clean organized work space and freshly ironed crisp fabric.

Stacey Squatrito
Stacey Squatrito

December 26, 2018

My favorite is adding a fabric border to hem a dress

Kim Brubaker
Kim Brubaker

December 26, 2018

My favorite tip or trick is to have everything needed for a project ready and sitting beside my sewing machine before I start.

Keicia
Keicia

December 26, 2018

…always read through the instructions completely before you start

Ansley
Ansley

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip or trick is ….. when using a pdf pattern and the pattern calls for multiple pieces of the same pattern piece, print extra pages. That way I don’t have to remember whether I cut 4 pieces of the same pattern piece or not.

Linda
Linda

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip or trick is adding lace or bric-brac to an outfit.

Gail
Gail

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip or trick is read all of the directions FIRST and make sure you have all of your supplies ready.

Errnestine
Errnestine

December 26, 2018

My favorite trick is to use scan cut machine to cut multiples, making cutting time quicker so that you can make more outfits.

Jackie
Jackie

December 26, 2018

My favorite tip is to start each new sewing project with a new needle. and choice a needle that works best with the fabric you are using.

Ginger
Ginger

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing trick is always cut only thread and fabric with your sewing scissors and have an extra pair of scissors with a different colored handle for cutting everything else.

Ruth
Ruth

December 26, 2018

Use sharp scissors and a new needle

Melody
Melody

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip or trick is to use 1/4 inch Steam-a-Seam (SAS) for hems and edge finishing such as facings.

Cindy
Cindy

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is, if something doesn’t turn out exactly like it supposed to, you tell people, that’s the way I wanted it to look.

Linda A
Linda A

December 26, 2018

My favorite tip is: Don’t stress out about making a mistake, it happens to everyone. Look at the mistake as a learning experience.

Marilyn
Marilyn

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is to use a water soluble pen for pattern markings on fabric.

betty
betty

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is to wash all fabrics before I start.

Deb
Deb

December 26, 2018

My favorite tip is sew, sew, sew..practice makes perfect!

Corinna Pratt-Wintersgill
Corinna Pratt-Wintersgill

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip or trick is using specific pressure feet depending on what you are sewing, like a zipper or hem. It makes the sewing the clothing easier and gives the clothing a professional look.

Lucy
Lucy

December 26, 2018

my favourite tip is sew for enjoyment, you will be slways happy with your final product, if you feel frustrated, please turn offf your sewing machine, and return to it when you feel relaxed.

Linda H
Linda H

December 26, 2018

My favourite sewing tip is press seams as you go.

mariann
mariann

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is… when you are adapting a pattern or using a new pattern, BASTE the fabric first to be sure it will fit. That goes for both doll sizes and people sizes. Seems like a waste of time until the piece doesn’t fit properly. Then it comes out much quicker, and try again.

Jill Ward
Jill Ward

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is to wash fabric before sew if possible.

Brenda
Brenda

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is sew a seam, press a seam.

Barbara Snedegar
Barbara Snedegar

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is to sew for at least a half hour a day. It doesn’t sound like much, but I just can’t find huge chunks of time. You will be surprised at how much you can accomplish in 3 minutes. Complete a step. Set up for the next step. Just 30 minutes will get you there faster than you think.

Nancy Reid
Nancy Reid

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing trick is using coffee filter to help sew knitted materials.

Dorothy
Dorothy

December 26, 2018

my favorite sewing trick is when making two of the same style dress is to cut two of the pattern with two different materials at the same time.

Jessica
Jessica

December 26, 2018

My favourite sewing tip or trick is making continuous bias binding. I found instructions on another website, but you should search craftsy dot com to make your own

Lynda N
Lynda N

December 26, 2018

Awww these are adorable! Thanks so much for the chance to win.
My favorite sewing tip would be to read ALL instructions once or twice before beginning. Then keep them close by.

Janice
Janice

December 26, 2018

I find the tips given are so very helpful that I can’t pick out just one to say is my favorite. The patterns are easy to follow and the little girls faces light up when they receive the gifts for them to enjoy for a long time.

Angela
Angela

December 26, 2018

Sewing small items can be tough with aging eyes and less than perfect vision. As my near vision got worse I began to sew with contrasting thread or darker thread. It is so much easier to see than the matching thread I used. Contrasting thread makes it possible for me to keep sewing.

Diane Hare
Diane Hare

December 26, 2018

If not “chain-stitching”, begin and end each stitching line with a bit of waste fabric. This minimizes the length of waste thread and of bits of threads to pick up afterwards (most bittty ends end up attached to the reused “waste fabric”).

Cathy
Cathy

December 26, 2018

Read all directions before you start.

Elizabeth
Elizabeth

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is to use basting tape when installing a zipper

Brenda Phillips
Brenda Phillips

December 26, 2018

My favorite is tearing fabric to have a straight edge and measuring from that edge to tear strips instead of cutting them out.

mary
mary

December 26, 2018

So adorable I love both 👗 the long sleeve one is like the ones my mom and grandma made me when I was a kid so cute

Kathy
Kathy

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is to only sew for relaxation not under duress. I find I do my best sewing early in the morning before the day’s distractions and stress begins.

Betty
Betty

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip or trick is to make two items at a time—you can chain-sew rather than sewing one seam and removing the piece from the machine. Fewer thread tails to deal with!

Denise
Denise

December 26, 2018

My favorite tip is to sometimes you need to just walk away. If you’re having a hard time with something, take a break and come back relaxed.

Heather Roy
Heather Roy

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is to walk away if you get frustrated. Come back to it later with a fresh perspective!

Baba2three
Baba2three

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is always ALWAYS iron as you go. It insures a professional looking product!

Helen
Helen

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is to trace pattern pieces on tissue paper with all markings. This keeps your printout complete and easy to file away when the project is completed.

Tara
Tara

December 26, 2018

My favorite tip for sewing id to use a small crochet hook along the inside of turned pieces to make sure they are pushed out to their fullest before I press the pieces.

CAROL Guyette
CAROL Guyette

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is to use old jeans or pants when making doll pants leaving original hem when making doll pants.

solveig womble
solveig womble

December 26, 2018

My favorite tip is to use a rolled edge on hems then you might not have to hem at all.

Cate
Cate

December 26, 2018

My favourite sewing tip or trick is to make the tucks in the fabric first – them line up the pattern and cut it out. Much easier than fiddling with a tiny piece of fabric.

Audrey
Audrey

December 26, 2018

“My favorite sewing tip or trick is I use a coat hanger to turn fabric sashes and belts. "

Shelley Hallman
Shelley Hallman

December 26, 2018

If you are working on a project and have to stop in midway due to unexpected distractions (spouse, kids, telephone) remember to turn your machine off even if you plan to be gone just for a minute. This will prevent any “accidental” startup of the machine before you have returned and are sure the fabric and the needles are in the right place.

Cookie JV Carmen
Cookie JV Carmen

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is to make a circle of elastic for waistbands overlap the edges with a zig zag stitch and use the free arm to sew them in folding the fabric over top to get a clean finish on the inside too

Shelley Hallman
Shelley Hallman

December 26, 2018

If you are working on a project and have to stop in midway due to unexpected distractions (spouse, kids, telephone) remember to turn your machine off even if you plan to be gone just for a minute. This will prevent any “accidental” startup of the machine before you have returned and are sure the fabric and the needles are in the right place.

Margaret
Margaret

December 26, 2018

I have found it to be very helpful to use wash away wonder tape when sewing slippery fabrics.

Wanda Banks
Wanda Banks

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is to follow the patterns instructions.

Cathleen M.
Cathleen M.

December 26, 2018

My favorite tiip is to read through the entire directions before starting. You may be able to figure out some shortcuts!

Granny
Granny

December 26, 2018

Using glass head pins can prevent a problem when using a hot iron on a project

Robyn
Robyn

December 26, 2018

My favourite tip is to let it be fun. When sewing becomes hard work, your creativity can dry up and the desire to actually sew disappears.

Ruth
Ruth

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is to copy pattern pieces on paper but read the directions from an iPad while sewing. This saves paper and printing ink plus I can enlarge photos to take a closer look.

Linda
Linda

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is to do lots of pressing with the iron as you sew as those tiny seams are hard to iron once assembled!

Shelly Hammond
Shelly Hammond

December 26, 2018

My favorite tip is to just be patient and have fun.

Judy Epstein
Judy Epstein

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip or trick is to prepare for leaving a space to turn your fabric to the right side. Sew the seam to the opening, then turn the fabric 90 degrees and sew off the edge. Of course, At the beginning of the opening start sewing off the edge and then turn 90 degrees to the seam line and begin sewing. When you turn the fabric the opening will lie just right.

Janet
Janet

December 26, 2018

My best sewing tip is to thoroughly read the instructions very thoroughly and make sure you you understand all the steps before you begin.

Helene
Helene

December 26, 2018

Be very precise while cutting the fabric, especially with the small seams in doll’s clothing

Stefanie Morris
Stefanie Morris

December 26, 2018

Tack and try on the doll before I sew it up

Gwyneth Holladay
Gwyneth Holladay

December 26, 2018

My favorite tip is to iron before & after every step. Also, it is easier to fully line items than using tiny hems & facings.

Sharon
Sharon

December 26, 2018

When making garments, try them on at various stages of completion to be sure they fit. It is so much easier to make small adjustments before the piece is completed.

Shawna Landers
Shawna Landers

December 26, 2018

Read the directions! And then read them again! It’s so easy to miss the small but important things

R
R

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip or trick is…press the fabric after washing it, read the instructions, lots of pinning, take your time sewing (less mistakes this way), and press as you go. :)

Alan
Alan

December 26, 2018

Don’t make your stitches too small , it will be harder to RIP out. And it you do have to rip out, pick a side and skip every two to three stitches and cut. Once done ripping the other side will come out as one long thread. And press as you work.

Kathy
Kathy

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is to press frequently, and to serge.

Alan
Alan

December 26, 2018

Don’t make your stitches too small , it will be harder to RIP out. And it you do have to tip out, pick a side and skip every two to three stitches and cut. Once done ripping the other side will come out as one long thread. And press as you work.

Norma
Norma

December 26, 2018

Y favorite sewing trick to put velcro under anywhere there should be a button then the easily come off for washing and make dressing the doll easy when they are up the back in place of a zipper

Caroline Lee
Caroline Lee

December 26, 2018

My tip would be just enjoy what you are working on!

Sheryl Knowles
Sheryl Knowles

December 26, 2018

Iron. Iron again. Iron yet again. Ironing keeps the seams neat and the final product crisp-looking.

Gail Beam
Gail Beam

December 26, 2018

My favorite tip is a wooden chop stick to use to hold things down when ironing, to use to turn fabric tubes or to use when trying to push out seams around a circle or in corners.

Angela
Angela

December 26, 2018

My favourite sewing tip is Take time to enjoy what your doing and be happy with the finished product

LoriW
LoriW

December 26, 2018

My favorite tip…disappearing fabric ink for marking fabric and to serge all raw edges.

Sara
Sara

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing trick or tip is to use a large magnifier in front of the sewing machine so I can see what I’m doing.

zdenka
zdenka

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip or trick is iron seams during sewing.

VHart
VHart

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip or trick is.To pin my pieces together before sewing

Karen Thomas
Karen Thomas

December 26, 2018

My favourite tip is pressing EVERYTHING and take your time when sewing! It just makes things easier as you sew and gives you a beautifully finished garment at the end.

Susan
Susan

December 26, 2018

If you make a mistake when sewing, at least rip out your mistake before you stop. It’s very discouraging to come back to your project knowing that you have to begin by ripping. Better yet, if possible and you have enough time fix the mistake so that you are ready to continue beyond where the mistake was made. Knowing that you still have the mistake to complete is also a source of anxiety. This a tip I learned from my mother and I use to this day.

Katrina
Katrina

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is to read all the instructions before starting.

Suzanne
Suzanne

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is to use my small ruler to keep seams flat as I sew over them.

Heather
Heather

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is to iron when sewing a project. It takes more time but make it a lot easier to sew.

doenja
doenja

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip or trick is stop sewing when tired

Bee
Bee

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is to use Wonder Tape to baste zippers so you can get them lined up perfectly.

martine jakobsen
martine jakobsen

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip or trick is… too handover the paterns too grandma so she can make them for al granddoghters what she love.

Cindy
Cindy

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is to always make sure your bobbin tension is correctly adjusted.

Deb Denair
Deb Denair

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip or trick is to always do a dummy run to fit

Sylvia
Sylvia

December 26, 2018

Använder råa kanter där det fungerar, t.ex. vid trikåsömnad.

Kristen
Kristen

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is when you are sewing, make two dresses at the same time, then in no time you’ll end up with two dresses when you thought you are still doing only one

Jeanine
Jeanine

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip or trick is …press your project as you complete each section for easier workability.

Lynda
Lynda

December 26, 2018

My favorite tip for sewing for dolls is to always use my 1/4 inch foot for a nice small seam. Also use small print fabric for realism.

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