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

Barbara
Barbara

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip or trick is to iron as you sew. My seamstress aunt once said when sewing you should think of your iron the same as you do your sewing machine. Essential to your finished product.

Jan Taylor
Jan Taylor

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is to sew for the joy of sewing and creating. I broke my arm in October and have been laid up for 2 months. Boy have I missed sewing! It will be a couple more weeks before I get back to it. I am dying to make a Marry Poppins Returns outfit for my doll.

Patty B
Patty B

December 26, 2018

Since I do a lot of embroidery I always keep some small pieces of tear away stabilizer nearby my sewing machine to put between the fabric and the sewing foot for stability. Keeps the project right where I want it.

Kathy
Kathy

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip or trick is.your iron is your friend. Press everything and between each step for a cleaner more professional look.

Belinda Daugherty
Belinda Daugherty

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is to use the right size needle for your fabric.

DANBOI
DANBOI

December 26, 2018

Mon truc ou astuce de couture préféré est la patience.

Donna
Donna

December 26, 2018

My favorite tip is to smile and have fun while you are sewing.

Bunny Smith
Bunny Smith

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing trick or tip is a French seam

Sherry
Sherry

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip or trick is using coffee filters when either starting a seam or the complete seam on lightweight fabric that would normally get pulled down into the feed dogs.

Judy
Judy

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip or trick is to place a coffee filter beneath small fabric pieces to keep them from getting caught in the needle.

jo
jo

December 26, 2018

….share your love of sewing with others!

Cindy
Cindy

December 26, 2018

My newest favorite tip is to copy patterns onto plastic sheet protectors for fussy cutting projects.

joan
joan

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is using the 1/4 " pressure foot, It makes such a difference.

BARB Durfee
BARB Durfee

December 26, 2018

My sewing tip is to always read the instructions before starting and lay out all pattern pieces according to item, for example, if the pattern is for jeans and a top, lay the jeans pattern together with it’s fabric and the shirt patterns with it’s fabric. Make sure your pins are nice and sharp. I also try to shut the phone off, if I feel I can, so as not to get a hundred interruptions while sewing.I hate to leave a project and have to go back to it.

TERESA
TERESA

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is to have a good comfortable chair adjusted to the right height. Decreases back stress.

Frances
Frances

December 26, 2018

Favorite Tip: Save your back! I place 2 rubber door stops underneath my machine in the back to slant my machine a bit to take the bend out of my back while sewing. The slightly angled view allows me to sit straighter and more comfortably.

Sue
Sue

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip or trick is to get the projects you HAVE to do done and out of the way, so you can enjoy the projects you WANT to do.

Donna O
Donna O

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is to repurpose material from outgrown or discarded clothing. My granddaughter loves it when she gets a doll outfit made from a shirt or dress or jeans that comes back to life to become part of her doll’s wardrobe.

Betty
Betty

December 26, 2018

My tip is come here to get your tips, lots of good advice. I can’t think of one that’s not already covered.

candy
candy

December 26, 2018

My favorite current sewing tip, I picked up a new way to tie a knot in thread for hand sewing from Cinnamon.

Rebecca
Rebecca

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is use your imagination when finishing a project- don’t be afraid to select materials with an unusual design or to embellish items for a unique final product, Even dolls like to standout from the crowd. It.s a girl thing.

Beth
Beth

December 26, 2018

My tip is one I learned Sewing with Cinnamon—-use a coffee filter underneath when sewing knits seams or even just a small piece of a pattern to keep the fabric from getting pulled into the needle hole. It tears off really easily and gives you better control on your seam line

Louella callahan
Louella callahan

December 26, 2018

Keep your scissors pins and needles sharp!

Cindi
Cindi

December 26, 2018

My sewing tip is to use metal disks I purchased at a home improvement store as pattern weights instead of pinning the material to the pattern. It is so much faster.

MARY GRIGAR
MARY GRIGAR

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is to always have the iron close by. I can’t sew without an iron.

Jordan
Jordan

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip or trick is to keep all of the sewing supplies that I need where I can get it easy if I need it.

Aggie
Aggie

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is have patience, press as you go and snip threads as you go.

Kristy
Kristy

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is to be organized. I like to have my project and all the pieces (including thread, bobbin, pins, scissors etc.) in a box or basket before I begin.

Natalie
Natalie

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing trick is about adding sleeves to any garment, doll size or people size. Sewing the sleeves onto the bodice while it’s still flat is so much easier than trying to insert them later.

Stephanie
Stephanie

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip or trick is to change your machine needle frequently!

Stephanie
Stephanie

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip or trick is to change your machine needle frequently!

Melissa Bineau Thibault
Melissa Bineau Thibault

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is to make sure I have everything I need before I start. Then I can just enjoy what I’m working on.

Connie
Connie

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is to get organized before you start a project. Make sure you have everything needed for your project before you begin sewing.

Ruth
Ruth

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is to use tissue paper under the slippery fabric to stabilize the seam.

Cathy
Cathy

December 26, 2018

Sew for the joy of it.

sandy
sandy

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is press seams open to make things lay flat.

AnnieVee
AnnieVee

December 26, 2018

My favourite tip/s have been mentioned over and over here but I’ve learned quite a few new ones. Thanks. So my new tip: never think you know it all; there’s always something new which makes sewing a little better. Thank goodness for the Internet.

Loretta
Loretta

December 26, 2018

My favourite sewing trip is to MEASURE before you sew!

KateE
KateE

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip or trick is twofold: measure before cutting and iron/press as you go.
When making garments, whether for dolls or others, make sure you measure the body to ensure a good fit. Not all dolls are created the same size. It’s easy to follow pattern pieces but tough to only guess they will fit.
Pressing as you go saves time in the long run. When you iron, you make it easier to fit the pieces of your project together. Pattern pieces look better when seamed together smoothly.

Kathleen Stull
Kathleen Stull

December 26, 2018

My favorite tip is to take your time and enjoy your work. It’ll make your work better and you’ll feel great about it when you’re done.

Kristina
Kristina

December 26, 2018

My favourite tip is to be PATIENT! Sewing can get frustrating at the beginning but if you are patient you will reward yourself with a cute outfit made by YOU

Janet A
Janet A

December 26, 2018

My favorite trick is to go through a box my Mother left me me with bits of ribbon and lace and buttons. Then I incorporate them in to the design for the doll garments. It honors her and brings her close to her great grandchildren.

Delpha
Delpha

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip or trick is don’t skip the pressing – ironing keeps everything neat and more accurate

Motorcycle Oma
Motorcycle Oma

December 26, 2018

My favourite sewing tip is to press before sewing on doll clothes. It saves a lot of time

Janet
Janet

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is always cut thread tails off and line bodices for a more finished look. If that’s not possible I use my serger

Kathleen
Kathleen

December 26, 2018

My favorite tip is to press and press all through the project.

Roberta Donerh
Roberta Donerh

December 26, 2018

My favorite tip is to press each seam as you go.

BettyAnn
BettyAnn

December 26, 2018

Invest in a loop turner. Great for turning small tubes and pulling thru elastic

Phylis Pomerantz
Phylis Pomerantz

December 26, 2018

Use empty airborne tubes (or tums or similar items) to store sewing machine needles… keeps them neat and handy rather that falling out of packages.

lillian crandall
lillian crandall

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip or trick is..to use the ruler guards for rotary cutting (ask me how I know)

Krystyl R
Krystyl R

December 26, 2018

My favourite sewing tip is to use newsprint paper for tracing patterns onto. This saves the patterns and allows them to be used a lot longer than they normally would… especially if you sew that pattern a lot :)

Valnora
Valnora

December 26, 2018

my best tip is to press everything before starting. Fabric, laces, interlining etc.

Lauretta Lingle
Lauretta Lingle

December 26, 2018

I love to use African porcupine quills. One end is really thin, sharp, and flat and great for arranging gathers as you sew, it slides right under the presser foot. The other end is rounded and great for turning sleeves,etc right side out. The porcupines release the quills naturally. These can be found on etsy.

Janis Hoffman
Janis Hoffman

December 26, 2018

My favorite tip is to use Command picture hanging strips as seam guides.

Rose
Rose

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is to be curious & keep on trying. Mistakes may happen but dont give up.

Sharon Paris
Sharon Paris

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is to snip threads after every seam. Keeps everything neater as I sew and no big snipping session when I am done.

Patty
Patty

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is to use clips instead of pins, whenever possible.

Reda
Reda

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is to use zigzag over a loose thread to gather dresses or sleeves.

Maureen
Maureen

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is to never stop learning. No matter how long you’ve been sewing, there’s always something else you can learn.

Denise Darby
Denise Darby

December 26, 2018

My favorite tip is to make sure to use the right needle for the job.

Heather Haw
Heather Haw

December 26, 2018

My best tip is pressing and sewing to give the doll clothes a professional look.

Lindie
Lindie

December 26, 2018

My favorite tip is check out a thrift/“Goodwill” store and looking thru the baby/small child clothes (for tiny prints or embellishments). I have found several 2nd hand garments to re-purpose that make really cute outfits for cheaper than buying new material.

Heather Haw
Heather Haw

December 26, 2018

My best tip is pressing and sewing to give the doll clothes a professional look.

Billie Corbin
Billie Corbin

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is get organized for the project before you cut it out, making sure you have everything to complete the outfit! Nothing more frustrating than realizing you can’t finish without a shopping trip!

Elizabeth N
Elizabeth N

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip or trick is lining the bidice whenever possible. Makes it look nice and tidy.

Barbara
Barbara

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is to use finger tip moistener used for counting things like money when turning from wrong side to right to get the sewn edges all the way out. Or, you can just moisten your fingertip with your tongue. 😜

Misty C
Misty C

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip or trick is to use my hair straightening iron to iron small seams and doll clothes.

Tamara
Tamara

December 26, 2018

My favorite tip is to use freezer paper to make pattern pieces for slippery and hard to cut fabric. A warm iron will lightly stick the pieces to the fabric and make them easier to cut, then peel off.

Cecilia Mire
Cecilia Mire

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is measure twice and cut once and always use your iron for crisp seams

Jodi C
Jodi C

December 26, 2018

Let the fabric guide your design.

Amanda
Amanda

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip or trick is using a metal hem gauge to quickly and easily press hems before stitching.

Arleen
Arleen

December 26, 2018

My favorite tip is: using spray starch on the fabric to keep it from fraying and stretching as much.

Leah
Leah

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip or trick is the one Janet F mentioned about using dental floss to gather ruffles.

Adrienne
Adrienne

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip when sewing doll clothes is to use a quarter inch presser foot as most doll patterns use 1/4" seam allowance. You obtain a better fitting garment this way.

Deanna Currie
Deanna Currie

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing is for my doll. She is the best dressed .

Ilona
Ilona

December 26, 2018

Rekao and enjoy the quiet time.

N
N

December 26, 2018

To enjoy it!

Carolyn
Carolyn

December 26, 2018

Don’t rush. Take your time and enjoy the process!

Jennafer Disbro
Jennafer Disbro

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip or trick is to use the appropriate foot.. Most of our machines came with a whole foot kit make use of them!
Betty
Betty

December 26, 2018

My favorite tip is to press everything for a neater finish.

Kathy
Kathy

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip or trick is using the little clips instead of pins whenever I can. It has saved many pricks to my fingers and are easy to use.

Helen F.
Helen F.

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip or trick is using sew-in interfacing to make “templates” of my most used patterns. I use pellon #40 mostly…it is light and flexible. I use it like tracing paper over the pattern; draw all of the needed marks and lines and pattern info onto it, and most of the time, I don’t even need to pin it on the fabric. But if I do, it doesn’t get worn out like tissue paper!

Janet
Janet

December 26, 2018

Cute outfits. Always oil your machine.

Mary G.
Mary G.

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is this is for fun — so enjoy it

Francoise
Francoise

December 26, 2018

My sewing tip, don’t sew in a hurry, take your time, do everything accurately
Sew with love

Karen
Karen

December 26, 2018

My favorite tip would be to be in a good mood when you sew. Yes, read the directions. Yes, have your iron ready. Yes, fix your mistakes immediately. But never, never never see when you’re msd or in a rotten mood. I can’t see anything but lots of mistakes in your future!!

Linda
Linda

December 26, 2018

Using creativity

Janet F
Janet F

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip or trick is zig zag stitching over dental floss for super easy gathering!

Kathy P
Kathy P

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is to read the pattern through before you start your project. Make sure you have everything before you begin so you don’t have to run to the fabric and lose valuable time!

Linda
Linda

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is to follow the pattern layout of the pattern pieces on my fabric by reading very carefully.

Saraquill
Saraquill

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing trick is listening to the radio or similar as I hand stitch. Extra enjoyment!

Carol
Carol

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is the simplest: slower sewing=faster results (to avoid ripping out seams and redoing). Thank you to all the experts who have included these wonderful tips for me to try – love reading them and will definitely follow many.

Monica Bellard
Monica Bellard

December 26, 2018

Look twice sew once

Cindi
Cindi

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is to press and iron.

Susan
Susan

December 26, 2018

is to have an iron handy to press seams, hems, etc.

Becky
Becky

December 26, 2018

My daughter says “do not sew your finger when sewing tiny seems” :-)

Penny Miller
Penny Miller

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip or trick is If the outfit calls for buttons to find some that are appropriate for it. Then sew the button on the outside with Velcro under it for closure.

Sandy Stave
Sandy Stave

December 26, 2018

My favorite sewing tip is to keep “dolly” nearby and fit garment along the way for a better fit. I also love invisible zippers. Easy to insert with a professional look. I also love reading and learning from all the tips that have been sent in.

Irene
Irene

December 26, 2018

My comment is i enjoy reading the comments and getting good information

Lynda
Lynda

December 26, 2018

One of my favorite sewing tips: When you need to fold a seam on the seam line as in a facing or such— first iron the seam open, it turns much easier on the seam line.

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