Welcome to DAY 3 of our 12 Days of Christmas celebration!
For our 2nd Day Of Christmas giveaway, we are doing a GIVEAWAY of one $100 Sewing Machine Plus Gift Card to one lucky winner. The gift card can be used towards any item available on the Sewing Machine Plus website. Woot, Woot!
Maybe you'll use your gift card to buy an accessory to go with your favorite machine or a new tool to make sewing even easier! Sewing With Cinnamon has several courses that highlight specific machines, specific features, and specific accessories! For these courses we frequently bring in guest instructors that have a high level of expertise in a specific machine or area. It's a treat to bring these courses to you, I always learn so much too!
One of our most popular courses, Serger Basics is taught by my friend, Donna Kinley of DKinley Designs! Donna is an expert instructor and has contributed towards many of the Sewing With Cinnamon courses. You can find a collection of courses that feature her videos in the new Sewing With Cinnamon format too!
Here's a sneak peek at the course:
We have a variety of machine specific courses, here are a few highlights:
In 2022 we plan to bring you more courses, such as:
Watching these resource videos just got SEW much easier because...
Sewing With Cinnamon has just gotten a huge upgrade! We so excited to announce that you can find our app on all streaming services! You heard me right! Roku, AppleTV, Fire TV, IOS apps, Android Apps, and Google Play!
The big news is that we are offering this new SWC+ experience to all current Sewing With Cinnamon members. That means if you are currently a member, you'll be given access to this new platform at no additional charge and still receive all the benefits of your existing SWC membership!
Get An Extra Benefit If You Sign-Up Before January 1st: If you're not a member yet, or were a member in the past but have canceled, you should consider joining before January 1st. Why? After January 1st, we will be running all signups through the new platform (not through Pixie Faire). This new experience is amazing and will include the pattern and course guide each month, no coupons needed for that any more. So, if you sign up through Pixie Faire before January 1st, you'll be grandfathered in and receive a monthly coupon code for a free pattern of your choice in addition to the one that is included with the topic as it releases - Wow! Double bonus! Sign Up Today!
To enter this week's contest, simply click the link below and then enter through the giveaway widget at the bottom of the blog post, there are many things you can do to earn multiple entry points!
Contest Details: You enter through the entry form that is embedded on this page and appears just below this paragraph, if you don't see it, be sure to visit the page from your desktop or an alternate browser such as Google Chrome. It may not appear on all mobile devices. The complete rules and entry details appear on the entry form. This is not a comment contest - in other words, leaving a comment on the bottom of this page is not an official entry method. The only required entry method is to leave a comment under this post and then confirm that you did it in the contest widget. One person will receive the Lifetime SWC Membership. You can enter once, or gain multiple entries by completing the other entry methods and increase your chances of winning. Please review all Terms and Conditions on the giveaway page before entering. 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 Pixie Faire and Sewing With Cinnamon.
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Commenting below and confirming your entry in the widget above gives you one entry method, the other methods are listed in the widget above, be sure to enter in as many ways as you can to receive the maximum amount of entries to win the prize!
Entry method #1, comment on this blog post finishing the following sentence…
“I'd love a demonstration for _________ (machine type or tool).”
Comments must be left (on this blog post) by midnight (pacific) on Tuesday, 12/28/2021.
The widget will be updated the following day with the first name of the winner. The winner will be contacted at the emial provided when entering.
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!
Merry Christmas!
Cinnamon & Pixie Faire Team
I’d love to see a demonstration on using any embroidery machine for doll clothes.
“I’d love a demonstration for applying snaps (the punch kind) – it frustrates me and it should be so easy.
I would like to see demos on specialty feet, got the feet need the knowhow
I’d like to see a demo on how to sew the curves on doll clothes with a serger. I just got one for Christmas woot
I’d love a demonstration for doll clothes’ seams on a serger. When to serge and when to not, and what to do with the ends of the chains. I don’t know how to stop them from unravelling or what to do with all the loose ends.
I would like to see demos on specialty feet. Have the feet…don’t have the knowhow.
I would love to see a demonstration on how to use a Cricut machine for cutting out doll shoes.
I would love to learn more about using a serger.
I would love a demo on how to use the different knobs on my sewing machine. I know one is to adjust tension, but I’m not really sure what that even means. I don’t really know the use for the tension adjustment or the other knobs.
Thank you!
i’m really interested in the serger video!!
I love demonstrations on all the unique things sewing machines can do.
I would like a demonstration on use of cutting machines.
I would love a demonstration on the cover stitich with a serger
I’d love a demonstration for a zipper foot and how to get zippers perfectly placed.
I would love a demonstration of different sewing feet and what to use them for.
I would like to see a demonstration for how to use the different feet. I’ve no idea whst the would be appropriate for.
Not quite machinery, but I’d also love to see a course working with ruffles. I tend to do them by hand and I’m sure there are quicker ways.
I’d love a demonstration for embroidering collars and wristbands on dresses and coats. Particularly, the degree angles and etc.
I would like a demonstration on how to use a rolled hammer on delicate fabrics
I would love to see a demonstration on how to use a Cricut machine for doll shoes and accessories.
All pixie faire demos are awesome! Thank you for all your hard work to instruct us!
I’d love a demonstration for making dolly accessories with Cricut!
I would love to see a demonstration showing doll clothes making for kids using a sewing machine.
I would love a demonstration on the appropriate sewing feet with certain projects.
I would love a demonstration on sewing hems with decorative hems. I don’t have a server but would still like a demonstration on how to use them.
I’d love to see a demonstration of smocking with the sewing machine.
I would like a demonstration on how to use & thread a serger
I would love to see a demonstration of the various sewing machine feet. I have an old working gold-leafed Singer from my grandmother with a ridiculous amount of feet accessories. Also, machine hoop embroidery and working with sequined material would be helpful.
I would love to see a demonstration on some unique pressure feet.
I’d love a demonstration for gathering on a serger
I would love to see a demonstration of scan and cut for doll shoes using my Cricut.
I would like a demonstration for which foot on my sewing machine to use with the different kinds of fabric.
I’d love a demonstration for gathering on a serger, please!
Hope this isn’t a duplicate…I’d love to see a demonstration for vintage handsewing techniques, for example, tatting, ruching, hemstitching, etc.
I’d love to see more demonstrations for hand sewing, specifically how to tat, hemstitch, ruche, etc. Handstitching is very relaxing and you have so much more control.
I would like to see a demo on how to use the zipper foot.
I’d like to see a demo/ more patterns on in the hoop machine embroidery.
I would like to see demos on specialty feet.
I would love to see a demonstration on the many feet my sewing machine has.
I would love to see a demonstration on how I could keep a specific seam allowance on my OLD serger consistently. Eyeballing is not working for me.
“I’d love a demonstration for an Embroidery Sewing Machine!.”
I’d love to see a demo on how to put elastic on with a sewing machine
I’d love a demo on serging on curves!
I would love to see a demonstration for making furniture
I’d love to see a demonstrationon for embroidery in the hoop—in other words, a demonstration of a pattern made in the hoop.
I would love to see a demo on using a serger on curved seams.
Definitely a demonstration on tension for sergers and coverlocks!
Anything sewing machines, I’m SEW excited!
I’d love a demonstration on adjusting the tension for a serger.
I’d love to see a demo on double needles!
I would love to see a demonstration of smocking techniques to embellish doll clothes or other projects. Thank you Pixie Faire for all the learning and fun you provide.
I’d love to see a video that can help me gain confidence in getting perfect seams on a serger—how to be sure I’m getting a consistent 1/4” seam.
I am so ready to move up from my basic Singer sewing machine and winning would help make this dream possible!
Hi, I would really like to see some more ideas and demonstrations on ways to use an embroidery machine for some “in the hoop” clothes and accessories.
I’d love a demonstration on how to use an embroidery machine. I have one, but have not yet used it to embroider.
I would love a demonstration on using a embroidery machine for doll clothes and small items. Thank you
Love Pixie Faire Patterns!
I would love a demonstration on understanding how a serger works and conquering fear of using.
“I’d love a demonstration for using the edging stitches on a simple machine. Mine’s a Brother
machine and I just can’t grasp the concept and application of it.
I too would like a demo on sergers. They look so complex!!!
I would love to learn how to make doll clothes on a serger!
I would love to see a demonstration on how to use an embroidery machine. Mine is just collecting dust.
I’d love to see a demonstration on using a cover stitch machine for hems and neck binding
I would love to see a demo of the cricut for doll size designs.😊🌲
I would love to see gathering and rolled hems by serger demonstrated. Thank you so much for these opportunities.
I would love to see a demonstration on embroidery machines
I’d love a demonstration for reducing bulk when sewing tiny doll clothes.
I’d like to see a demonstration about how to pattern match plaids or fabrics with designs. I have no idea hot to adjust for seam allowances when cutting to match designs.
I would love to see a demo using a rolled hem foot.
I didn’t realize there were so many demos already! I would love more on using my serger for doll size clothes.
I’d love to teach my gr-daughter to us a serger.
I’d love a demonstration on how to use a bias binding foot.
I would like to see a demo on the Bernina embroidery machine. 🙂
I would love to see the gathering foot used!
I would love to see a demonstration on using a serger. Mine is sitting gathering dust.
I would love to see a Cricut demo.
I’d love a demonstration using different built in machine stitches to embellish doll clothes.
I’d love a demonstration for using the presser feet that go with the older Bernina machines.
I would love to see a serger demo.
I’d love a demonstration on how to use a pleater for smoking
I would love to see a serger demo.
I’d love to see a serger demonstration.
I would like to see a demo with scan n cut machine.
I am like so many others. I would love to to see more serger techniques for my serger, especially how to handle curves.
I’d love to see a deportation for rolled hems on a serger
I love demo on cut and scan machine
I would love to see a demonstration on gathering sleeves n skirts n getting them to fit on the pieces. I can gather them but I have a hard time getting the fuller skirts to fit on the bodice. Do you put skirt on outside to attach or inside the bodice?
I’d love to see a demonstration on using an embroidery machine
I would love to see more information on using all the different presser feet attachments and when it is most appropriate to use them. I have so many and am not sure which one would give the best result.
I would go learn how to use the server I inherited from my mother.
I’d love to see a demonstration using a serger for detail.
“I’d love a demonstration for a Brother Scan & Cut.
I would love to see a video on tips of making doll clothes.
I use my serger often. teach me more!
I would love a demo using a rolled hem foot using various fabric types.
I’d love to see a demonstration on using a Serger.
I would like to see demonstrations using various machine feet and how to use them for doll clothes.
You have had so many special guests and demonstrations on so many subject so it is hard to think of things. Designs have to be so much smaller so finding things small enough to embroidery and still maintain their integrity would be useful, especially lettering for smaller items.
I would love to see a really good demonstration on how to use Brother’s Scan and Cut to scan and cut out a doll dress pattern with fabric. Talk about saving time!
Jackie
December 28, 2021
I would love to see demos on Sergers. I was given one but never knew how to use it.