December 28, 2017

Today is Day 4 of the 12 Days Of Christmas!

Today we are giving away a 4 item collection featuring the new 18 inch Nanea Mitchell doll from American Girl. We love this doll! She has a new face mold which provides a fresh new look for pictures and displays. She is a historical themed doll, featuring the 1940's time period. If you're looking for outfits for her, you can find a variety of PDF sewing patterns in our Early 1900's Pattern Collection.

Giveaway Update: Congratulations to Junie B! You've won the 4 item collection and have been contacted through email.

This giveaway includes:

A brand new Nanea Mitchell Doll
Two Genniewren PDF sewing patterns - The Betsy Dress & The Rosie Romper
A beautifully handmade romper in a darling orange print from Love From Lola (made from the Lola Dress and Romper Pattern)
A vintage-inspired outfit from Forever 18 Inches (made from The Timeless Schoolgirl Skirt Pattern )
One winner will receive all these items (Valued at over $175!)

Here's a look at all of the items...

Take a closer look at the outfits included in the giveaway:

Many of you have large collections of dolls, or sew for someone who does! We'd love to know more about the time period or era your dolls live in. Are they historical, if so from which era? Are they modern girls, is so which style do they prefer (boho, rocker, sporty, etc)? We'd love to know! To enter today's giveaway - simply respond to this post and complete this sentence:

“My favorite era of clothing and fashion is... [insert time period here] I'd love to see a pattern for [insert specific clothing item]... “

Comments must be left (on this blog post) by midnight (Pacific), 12/28/2017.

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 Holidays,

Cinnamon & The Liberty Jane / Pixie Faire Team

100 Comments

Deirdre

December 28, 2017

My favorite fashion time period is the 1940s-1950s. I love those classic little girl fashions. Several people have mentioned wanting a snowsuit pattern from this period and I agree! It would be unisex too.

Celeste

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothes is Victorian because the patterns are usually more involved.

Lindi Turnipseed

December 28, 2017

I love western patterns and would love to see chaps, vest, jeans, western shirt and maybe a boot pattern???

Betta

December 28, 2017

I can’t really pick a favorite era of clothing. They’re all fabulous! But I haven’t seen a lot of 80s doll clothes patterns. I’d love to make some off-the-shoulder sweatshirt/tunics with leggings and maybe a giant Madonna-style hairbow. Also ruffled tiered skirts or perhaps a fun 80s workout outfit with leg warmers. So many fun options!

Barbara Folkner

December 28, 2017

I love all eras of clothing design I love making and designing from all eras but would love a pattern for a 20s flapper dress 30/40s flyer jacket 50s poodle skirt

Brenda Cottrell

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is… 18th century colonial. I’d love to see a pattern for a colonial “Regency” dress, the type that has an open in the front lace up bodice with skirt attached that needs another skirt underneath. Good for many eras, think Outlander costumes.

Ruth

December 28, 2017

“My favorite era of clothing and fashion is…1800’s( Victorian era) I’d love to see a pattern for undergarments… “

Tracy M.

December 28, 2017

My favorite eras are the 40s and the 70s boho look. I would love to see more 40s casual patterns for both girls and boys. This is an awesome giveaway. Thanks!

Pat T

December 28, 2017

My favorite era to sew for is NOW. I love trying to re-create the adorable children’s styles that I see on Pinterest. Your patterns are awesome, but I guess I would like to see more fun accessories. Hats, shoes, bags, scarves, etc. I also love the 50’s era, I’m creating a “time capsule” of sorts for my grandchildren of favorite outfits from my childhood. So, hopefully when I tell them about my memories, they will have a bigger impact, because there will also be a visual to go with it.

Cristina smith

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing is colonial. I’d love to see a pattern for some dresses from that era.

Jill Blackston

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the Victorian/Edwardian. I would like to learn how to make a petticoat.

Cathy

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing Is the here and now. I would love to see a pattern series for an intro into RR&R…ie patterns that encourage recycling old clothes, old lace curtains and even cheep scarfs into jackets etc. I have recently made a sweater from a dollar store scarf ….. soft and adorable. We all cant affort expensive material…but get creative!

Linda

December 28, 2017

I have two favorite eras – the WWII and believe it or not – when Cleopatra was alive. I know there isn’t much to learn about their clothing.

Kristy W

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the 50’s. I’d love to see a pattern for a poodle skirt.

Candice Elliott

December 28, 2017

I love to see all the era’s side by side. It is an interesting look at how society has changed their views and values.

Elissa

December 28, 2017

I love all eras for different reasons! The fancy Victorians, the magical medieval, the swinging 50s, the flower power of the 60s…each has its own pros (and cons, I suppose). I’d most like to see a ball-gown style dress from the 50s—they were so elegant then!

Jo

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing is Victorian. I would like to see more patterns for the undergarments worn under their dresses.

Lynne coleman

December 28, 2017

My fav era would be 50’s 60’s. Love the plain cut lines and would love to see some of the formal wear from that era remember the shoes dyed to match. Lol

Eileen

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the 1860s, Civil War era. I’d love to see a pattern for appropriate era boys clothing.

Mary

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the 60’s and 70’s
I’d love to see a pattern for culottes, bell bottoms and tie dyed shirts! My grand daughter would love this prize!!!

ella pane

December 28, 2017

My favorite era would have to be the 50s. I would love to see more patterns for the AGAT and the Gotz dolls Love these 2 dolls. Thanks for all the patterns!

Cathy

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing is Victorian. Would love to see some Victorian dresses.

Elaine

December 28, 2017

I don’t really have a favourite era but if I had to choose it would most likely be early 1900s.

Renee Caron

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is… a bohemian 1970’s look, both for adults and children – think ‘The Partridge Family.’ I’d love to see a pattern for a long crinkle “broomstick” skirt and fitted scoop-neck tee for 18" dolls, or a boy’s flared suit with large collar and pockets like the third from the right (brown/yellow) in this picture: https://metvcdn.metv.com/K6sac-1452723250-106-lists-1970s_fashion_2.jpg. Thank you for sponsoring this giveaway!

Vicki

December 28, 2017

My favorite era as the Ginny doll and Betsy wets dolls when I was a little girl.

Sheila

December 28, 2017

No doubt, my favorite era is WW II. The 40’s fashions were classy, feminine and made everyone look beautiful.
Still my favorite era for movies.
Would love to see formal gowns of the era as well as classic suits for ladies.

Sherry

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the 60s and civil war era. I’d love to see a pattern for bell bottom hip huggers and bonnets from the civil war.

Nicole

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is probably the current time and fashions. I’d love to see a pattern for cute little dresses with sleeves.

Jenny White

December 28, 2017

I sew for three of my granddaughters that have the dolls. I enjoy the historical clothing , but they like a lot of the more modern things. They are just happy that I make them new clothes for the dolls. Love all the patterns I have made so far.

Frances Hopper

December 28, 2017

My favorite era is civil war times!

Crystal

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is modern southwestern cowgirl look. I’d love to see a pattern for shirt.

Sandy Huizenga

December 28, 2017

I love lots of different eras but my granddaughters love today’s fashions. I would love to see a cute casual dress pattern and a pattern for a coat.Love your patterns and all the contests!

Rachel Bonin

December 28, 2017

My favorite era is the 60’s &’70’s I just love the hippie look. Julie Albright is ultimate favorite doll for that reason. I would like to see a good tutorial on tie dying some tiny shirts

Holly

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the regancy era. I’d love to see a pattern for more boho items.

Kim

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the 70’s. I’d love to see a pattern for a jumpsuit.

Katherine

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of fashion and clothing is the 1920s. I would love to see a pattern based off of something Miss Fisher wears in the television show “Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries”.

Karen Cook

December 28, 2017

Very cute outfits. It’s always a pleasure making one of my patterns from Pixie Faire!

Annlee

December 28, 2017

I like many era of clothing also like to see different style of bell bottom jeans.

Kathy

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is… I love poodle skirts and flapper dresses. I’d love to see a pattern for … I think you have so many patterns including poodle skirts and flapper dresses. I guess the only thing I can think of is some things for the new girl of the year 2018.

Donna

December 28, 2017

My favorite clothing era would be the Victorian era with the long full skirts

Hedy McClelland

December 28, 2017

My favourite era is the present. I love to keep up with the changes in fashion.

Edie

December 28, 2017

My granddaughters are into “the olden days”, so I’m trying my hand at a couple of the Freebie Friday outfits that I’ve changed up a bit to get that era look…fairly new to sewing so there is lots of trial and error. I’d love to see a Little House on the Prairie line!

Lanaie

December 28, 2017

My most favorite era of fashion is the 60’s. I made a lot of my own clothes from the age of 13. Some of my favorite pieces that I made was the pop top which had layers of ruffles at the front and fell just above the belly button. Another was the hip hugger bell bottoms that fell just below the belly button. I have made both of these awesome outfits for my granddaughter who is 8 years old. They say that what was old is new again. I would love all of your customers to have the opportunity to make both of these fashion items of the 60’s.

Karen Ann Hitchcock

December 28, 2017

Love historical and current fashions!, why a blessing all these patterns are!,!!!

Nancy

December 28, 2017

My favourite eras of fashion and clothing are Edwardian and Victorian. But, being a teen in the 60’s, I’m basically a hippie with flowing skirts, etc. That doesn’t really narrow it down, does it! Sorry.

Shelly Hammond

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing is Civil War. I would just love to see more patterns for this time period, both male and female.

Carol P.

December 28, 2017

I really like the 1950’s maybe a boy outfit from that time, or what girls wore everyday to school or church, (when people dressed for Sunday services and not in jeans and tees!)

Ellie

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the 1990s. I’d love to see a pattern for looser, wide-leg, jeans (mom jeans, if you will). I stole a pair from my actual mother, Levi’s she wore in college, and have been wanting a pair for my dolls!

Barbara Mundy

December 28, 2017

I love all doll clothes. I had the pleasure of making wardrobes for four American girl dolls for each of my little angels. They absolutely loved all the different clothes. These were all crocheted. This year I’d like to try sewing each of them a Christmas outfit and maybe one other holiday outfit. Can’t wait to get started on Christmas 2018 for these little angels. ?

Barb M.

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing is the 1950’s, which was my childhood era but a close second would be the 1930-40’s. I like their innocent simplicity back during a time when little girls didn’t wear black lace and netting and adult style fashions. I would like to see a pattern for the rompers we wore as little girls that had elastic leg openings and across the yoke, then thin ties on each shoulder. Also, a simple pinafore that was just a single shaped piece with seam binding enclosing the edges and making ties. They often had appliques cut out from fabric and machine satin stitched on them and worn over a simple dress.

Elaine

December 28, 2017

How about those “can can petticoats” we used to wear in the 50s and 60s. My sister and I each had about 3 and we would starch them really stiff and lay them out in a circular pattern on newspaper on the living room floor to dry. The living room was the main room in the house and it wasn’t very large and when my dad wanted to sit down, after a hard days work on the farm, he could barely find room on the floor for his feet.

Vicki

December 28, 2017

I like all the fashion eras but would lean toward the 50s and 60s since that is when I was growing up. I remember empire waists and wrap – around skirts and dresses that I made for myself. Thanks for your generosity!

Janet Leko

December 28, 2017

“My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the medieval period. I’d love to see a pattern for everyday wear from that period.

Pam M

December 28, 2017

My favorite era would be the Victorian era. The fancier the better!

Maggie

December 28, 2017

My tastes have changed a lot since I was seven and received my Samantha doll (whom I still love!). I would like to see 1920s patterns—not just a flapper dress but every day wear.

Kathy

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the 50’s, I’d love to see a pattern for dresses, jackets, skirts, shorts and pants.

Betty

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing would be the 50’s -60’s and I would love to see any era or type of pattern as today’s fashion is an anything goes statement.

Marianne

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing is Georgian (Pride and Prejudice) with the emperior waist dresses. I would love to see a Jane Austen series of clothing!

Karen

December 28, 2017

My favorite era and fashion used to be the Victorian era with all the big dresses, I wanted to wear those big flowing skirts.,My mom told me that because we didn’t have a lot of money our jobs would probably be ironing those mammoth skirts. Now my favorite era is modern. I love using the fabulous fabrics, the mixes of color and the narrow mini skirts!!!

Mary Fossey

December 28, 2017

I remember making that skirt for me in junior high school. All of your things are cute.

DONNA GASKINS

December 28, 2017

My granddaughter’s AG dolls prefer current fashions with girls’ fashions to match. I enjoy these projects even more than the dolls clothing alone. Thank you so much for your sharing your creativity, and the detailed tutorials are a tremendous help.

Melody

December 28, 2017

Mine is more of a favorite type of sewing. I would love to see more heirloom style sewing.

Connie

December 28, 2017

I am torn for my favorite! I love Victorian styles and Prairie styles equally.

Jigna Patel

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing is all era mordern and historic and my favorite fashion is fun and flirty dresses. I’d love to see a pattern for items like sleeping bags, fun tents, easy furniture.

Marian

December 28, 2017

My favourite era of clothing and fashion is the 1920’s. I would love to see a pattern for a flapper dress and especially a hat.

Jackie

December 28, 2017

I love the clothes of this era, reminds me of when I grew up, so cute.

Julie J.

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of fashion and clothing is the period between 1920-1930. There was a sea change of fashion at that time which mirrored the society and technological changes. I would love to see patterns circa “Anne of Green Gables.” Thank you.

Carol M.

December 28, 2017

My favorite era is the Victorian era. I’d like to see a pattern for gowns like the fabulous ones Queen Victoria wears in the current tv series.

Joan

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the Roaring Twenties. I’d love to see a pattern for the fringed flapper dress.

Sherry

December 28, 2017

I love the 20’s designs and art deco.

Susan Blackwell

December 28, 2017

My favorite era/time period of clothing is the 70’s. I would love to see a maxi dress or outfit that is hippy style! love your patterns, by the way!

Jayne

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the 60s & 70s. I’d love to see patterns for hip hugger bellbottoms, fringed vest, funky shirt. Maybe some platform shoes.

Sandra

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is.the 60’s and I would love to have a pattern for a Culotte Dress like the one I had . It looked like a dress because of the inverted pleats front and back.that hid the pants until you moved. So Cool!

margie

December 28, 2017

something old something new , what a gift in the fashion for the dolls to have .

Jody

December 28, 2017

I love the 50’s! My era, growing up then was fun and relatively carefree!

Connie Lancaster

December 28, 2017

“My favorite era of clothing and fashion is late 50’s and early 60’s. I’d love to see a pattern for clothes styled like Jackie O.

Janie

December 28, 2017

The 40’s. I grew up during then and wore pleated skirts with straps as the one shown that my mother made for me.

Sandi

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of fashion and clothing is between 1900 and 1910. In researching for genealogy, I have found wedding photos and I find the wedding attire so amusing, but also so detailed. I would like to see a pattern for a girl’s 1910 dress outfit with a bonnet. A pattern for Native American attire would be awesome, too.

Krissie Ohlrogge

December 28, 2017

I like almost every historical period. I write historical romances and I’m working on dressing my dolls like my characters. I just wish there were more historical patterns for boy dolls.

Marilee

December 28, 2017

I love history and the history of clothing, in particular; I suppose, for that reason, I don’t have just one favorite clothing period. Colonial, Edwardian, Regency, Victorian, Romantic, etc….each are my favorite at one time or another!
I would like to see more patterns that suggest and help create individuality; I love it when I see a new adorable doll dress that I can’t immediately tell what pattern it came from! Giving options for collars and sleeves, necklines and cuffs, etc. help with this; as do suggestions for adding embroidery, maybe a little smocking and such…spur our imaginations on.
I also would like to see more patterns for traditional dress/ folk dress from around the world…those that are true in detail to the lovely countries and villages they represent. Thank you so much for your forum…I enjoy your service with Pixie Faire so much!

Stephanie

December 28, 2017

My favorite era is the 1920’s flapper dresses. I like the drop waist style and the hair accessories.

Sandi

December 28, 2017

I don’t really have a favorite era of clothing but what I really like is when the Doll clothes look authentic and are proportioned appropriately to the size of the doll. The realism is fascinating to me and I love to see patterns that highlight the realistic elements for doll clothing. All if the designers on Pixie Fair do a wonderful job of highlighting the realism.

Marilyn Warren

December 28, 2017

My favorite era is the 1920’s. I would love to see a flapper outfit for girl dolld and a zoot suit for boy dolls. Odd, huh?

RuthAnn

December 28, 2017

I’m not so era driven, but like cute nice clothes for little girls. I have just started looking at the site and not sure what you don’t already have that I would like a pattern for. Thanks for this opportunity.

Heidi

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothes is the Victorian era. I would love to see a pattern for a wedding dress from that era. All that lace, puffy sleeves! How lovely!

Reda

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the 1930’s- early 40’s . I love the glamour of women’s fashions and the innocence and playfulness of little girls’ clothing. I love the details and quality of each and every piece. The smocking, embroidery, covered buttons! I’d love to see a pattern for a Shirley Temple styled coat.

Kate

December 28, 2017

My favorite era is 1960’s and I’d love to see a Peter pan collared blouse and plaid knife-pleated shirt like the kind I wore to grammar and high school.

Lynn

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing is the Victorian Era. I would love to see a pattern for a Bustled Wedding Gown. I collect vintage patterns but don’t have any of these.

Brittany Sachs

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the 1960’s.] I’d love to see a pattern for modern figure skating dresses like the ones worn by today’s competitive skaters.

N

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the 70’s. I’d love to see some bell bottoms and “groovy” tops!

Debbie Delcorio

December 28, 2017

My favorite is current fashion. It seems all is happening now retro looks and new styles.

Beaj

December 28, 2017

The 50’s ,60’s, 70’s were when I grew up.., but I sew for the now generation so anything trendy works for me. .

Marti

December 28, 2017

My fav era is the 60s and I’d love to see a pattern for any mod clothing such as Mondrian dresses etc.

Sheila D

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is modern from today’s era. :) I’d love to see more patterns for snow suits and other winter related items using sewing, knitting or crochet.

Jessi Knuckles

December 28, 2017

My favorite era in fashion is the Victorian Era. I would love to see more Victorian style dresses.

Suzanne Logan

December 28, 2017

I love the fashions of WWII. I’d like to see a well fitting wool suit and hat to match…with stockings that have seams up the back. Thank you!

Carol

December 28, 2017

My favorite era 1950s and I would like a schoolday outfit.
Thanks.

Mary R.

December 28, 2017

I love the clothes from the 50’s and 60’s.

Frances Webb

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is Edwardian. I’d love to see a pattern for Roses’ dress in the Titanic movie.

Allison, age 13

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing is the 1950’s. I would like to see a pattern for long dresses and petticoats.

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12 Days of Christmas - Day 4 December 28th 2017

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Deirdre

Celeste

Lindi Turnipseed

Betta

Barbara Folkner

Brenda Cottrell

Ruth

Tracy M.

Pat T

Cristina smith

Jill Blackston

Cathy

Linda

Kristy W

Candice Elliott

Elissa

Jo

Lynne coleman

Eileen

Mary

ella pane

Cathy

Elaine

Renee Caron

Vicki

Sheila

Sherry

Nicole

Jenny White

Frances Hopper

Crystal

Sandy Huizenga

Rachel Bonin

Holly

Kim

Katherine

Karen Cook

Annlee

Kathy

Donna

Hedy McClelland

Edie

Lanaie

Karen Ann Hitchcock

Nancy

Shelly Hammond

Carol P.

Ellie

Barbara Mundy

Barb M.

Elaine

Vicki

Janet Leko

Pam M

Maggie

Kathy

Betty

Marianne

Karen

Mary Fossey

DONNA GASKINS

Melody

Connie

Jigna Patel

Marian

Jackie

Julie J.

Carol M.

Joan

Sherry

Susan Blackwell

Jayne

Sandra

margie

Jody

Connie Lancaster