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:
Serger basics - with Instructor Donna Kinley
Sewing Machine Presser Feet - Taught by Cinnamon
Sewing Hems With Decorative Stitches - With Cinnamon and Shari Fuller
Small Scale Smocking For Dolls - With Kathy Dykstra
In 2022 we plan to bring you more courses, such as:
Serger 2.0
Electronic Cutting Machines (for sewing projects)
Intro to Machine embroidery
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!
Just 4 Days Left to Take Advantage of this Amazing Sign-up Offer!
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!
ENTER TO WIN A $100 Sewing Machine Plus Gift Card!
Toenter 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.
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
100 Comments
Jackie
December 28, 2021
I would love to see demos on Sergers. I was given one but never knew how to use it.
Pat S
December 28, 2021
I’d love to see a demonstration on using any embroidery machine for doll clothes.
candy
December 28, 2021
“I’d love a demonstration for applying snaps (the punch kind) – it frustrates me and it should be so easy.
Laura
December 28, 2021
I would like to see demos on specialty feet, got the feet need the knowhow
catherine
December 28, 2021
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
Donna B
December 28, 2021
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.
Laura
December 28, 2021
I would like to see demos on specialty feet. Have the feet…don’t have the knowhow.
Rita C.
December 28, 2021
I would love to see a demonstration on how to use a Cricut machine for cutting out doll shoes.
Lisa Cato
December 28, 2021
I would love to learn more about using a serger.
Melissa Lombardo
December 28, 2021
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!
Marti Rouby
December 28, 2021
i’m really interested in the serger video!!
Shirley
December 28, 2021
I love demonstrations on all the unique things sewing machines can do.
Rose Ann Elliott
December 28, 2021
I would like a demonstration on use of cutting machines.
Sue
December 28, 2021
I would love a demonstration on the cover stitich with a serger
Sarah
December 28, 2021
I’d love a demonstration for a zipper foot and how to get zippers perfectly placed.
Cheri
December 28, 2021
I would love a demonstration of different sewing feet and what to use them for.
Rebecca
December 28, 2021
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.
Casey
December 28, 2021
I’d love a demonstration for embroidering collars and wristbands on dresses and coats. Particularly, the degree angles and etc.
Ginger B
December 28, 2021
I would like a demonstration on how to use a rolled hammer on delicate fabrics
Linda C
December 28, 2021
I would love to see a demonstration on how to use a Cricut machine for doll shoes and accessories.
Kari L. Bjorklund
December 28, 2021
All pixie faire demos are awesome! Thank you for all your hard work to instruct us!
Kathleen A
December 28, 2021
I’d love a demonstration for making dolly accessories with Cricut!
MaryEllen
December 28, 2021
I would love to see a demonstration showing doll clothes making for kids using a sewing machine.
Renay Parker
December 28, 2021
I would love a demonstration on the appropriate sewing feet with certain projects.
Kathleen Rowley
December 28, 2021
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.
Lisa
December 28, 2021
I’d love to see a demonstration of smocking with the sewing machine.
Rachel B
December 28, 2021
I would like a demonstration on how to use & thread a serger
Nikki
December 28, 2021
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.
Marty Blinde
December 28, 2021
I would love to see a demonstration on some unique pressure feet.
Betty
December 28, 2021
I’d love a demonstration for gathering on a serger
Barb
December 28, 2021
I would love to see a demonstration of scan and cut for doll shoes using my Cricut.
Laura
December 28, 2021
I would like a demonstration for which foot on my sewing machine to use with the different kinds of fabric.
Marge R (mer)
December 28, 2021
I’d love a demonstration for gathering on a serger, please!
Kathleen
December 28, 2021
Hope this isn’t a duplicate…I’d love to see a demonstration for vintage handsewing techniques, for example, tatting, ruching, hemstitching, etc.
Kathleen
December 28, 2021
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.
Bridgette
December 28, 2021
I would like to see a demo on how to use the zipper foot.
Sally
December 28, 2021
I’d like to see a demo/ more patterns on in the hoop machine embroidery.
Deborah Fields
December 28, 2021
I would like to see demos on specialty feet.
julie
December 28, 2021
I would love to see a demonstration on the many feet my sewing machine has.
Janice
December 28, 2021
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.
anita
December 28, 2021
“I’d love a demonstration for an Embroidery Sewing Machine!.”
Marjorie Brown
December 28, 2021
I’d love to see a demo on how to put elastic on with a sewing machine
Dee
December 28, 2021
I’d love a demo on serging on curves!
Rebecca
December 28, 2021
I would love to see a demonstration for making furniture
Christine Cooley
December 28, 2021
I’d love to see a demonstrationon for embroidery in the hoop—in other words, a demonstration of a pattern made in the hoop.
Jill S.
December 28, 2021
I would love to see a demo on using a serger on curved seams.
Adelheid
December 28, 2021
Definitely a demonstration on tension for sergers and coverlocks!
Colleen
December 28, 2021
Anything sewing machines, I’m SEW excited!
Paula
December 28, 2021
I’d love a demonstration on adjusting the tension for a serger.
Tatum
December 28, 2021
I’d love to see a demo on double needles!
Sparkle
December 28, 2021
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.
Shari
December 28, 2021
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.
Karen Hurd
December 28, 2021
I am so ready to move up from my basic Singer sewing machine and winning would help make this dream possible!
Tiffiny
December 28, 2021
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.
Susan
December 28, 2021
I’d love a demonstration on how to use an embroidery machine. I have one, but have not yet used it to embroider.
Ruth Novy
December 28, 2021
I would love a demonstration on using a embroidery machine for doll clothes and small items. Thank you
Anita Goodwin
December 28, 2021
Love Pixie Faire Patterns!
Judy Wright
December 28, 2021
I would love a demonstration on understanding how a serger works and conquering fear of using.
Mary Jo Tufts
December 28, 2021
“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.
Susan
December 28, 2021
I too would like a demo on sergers. They look so complex!!!
Libby
December 28, 2021
I would love to learn how to make doll clothes on a serger!
Janie
December 28, 2021
I would love to see a demonstration on how to use an embroidery machine. Mine is just collecting dust.
Margaret
December 28, 2021
I’d love to see a demonstration on using a cover stitch machine for hems and neck binding
LindaC
December 28, 2021
I would love to see a demo of the cricut for doll size designs.😊🌲
Renée
December 28, 2021
I would love to see gathering and rolled hems by serger demonstrated. Thank you so much for these opportunities.
Sharon
December 28, 2021
I would love to see a demonstration on embroidery machines
Beverly C.
December 28, 2021
I’d love a demonstration for reducing bulk when sewing tiny doll clothes.
Kathy
December 28, 2021
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.
James
December 28, 2021
I would love to see a demo using a rolled hem foot.
Emily Rasi-Koskinen
December 28, 2021
I didn’t realize there were so many demos already! I would love more on using my serger for doll size clothes.
E
December 28, 2021
I’d love to teach my gr-daughter to us a serger.
Karen Blount
December 28, 2021
I’d love a demonstration on how to use a bias binding foot.
Linda
December 28, 2021
I would like to see a demo on the Bernina embroidery machine. 🙂
Pat Wiebe
December 28, 2021
I would love to see the gathering foot used!
Jan M
December 28, 2021
I would love to see a demonstration on using a serger. Mine is sitting gathering dust.
S
December 28, 2021
I would love to see a Cricut demo.
Susan
December 28, 2021
I’d love a demonstration using different built in machine stitches to embellish doll clothes.
Ma
December 28, 2021
I’d love a demonstration for using the presser feet that go with the older Bernina machines.
T
December 28, 2021
I would love to see a serger demo.
Sophie
December 28, 2021
I’d love a demonstration on how to use a pleater for smoking
T
December 28, 2021
I would love to see a serger demo.
Heidi
December 28, 2021
I’d love to see a serger demonstration.
Lisa
December 28, 2021
I would like to see a demo with scan n cut machine.
Terri
December 28, 2021
I am like so many others. I would love to to see more serger techniques for my serger, especially how to handle curves.
Susan Griner
December 28, 2021
I’d love to see a deportation for rolled hems on a serger
Kathy m
December 28, 2021
I love demo on cut and scan machine
Rachel
December 28, 2021
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?
Cathy
December 28, 2021
I’d love to see a demonstration on using an embroidery machine
Trish
December 28, 2021
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.
Carmelita
December 28, 2021
I would go learn how to use the server I inherited from my mother.
Karen
December 28, 2021
I’d love to see a demonstration using a serger for detail.
Cathy
December 28, 2021
“I’d love a demonstration for a Brother Scan & Cut.
Barbara Whitescarver
December 28, 2021
I would love to see a video on tips of making doll clothes.
Susi
December 28, 2021
I use my serger often. teach me more!
Marcie Van Deren
December 28, 2021
I would love a demo using a rolled hem foot using various fabric types.
Debbie
December 28, 2021
I’d love to see a demonstration on using a Serger.
geri
December 28, 2021
I would like to see demonstrations using various machine feet and how to use them for doll clothes.
Lois
December 28, 2021
I would love to see a demonstration on the Cricut machine.
Linda Turner
December 28, 2021
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.
Renee B
December 28, 2021
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.