12 Days of Christmas - Day 4 Giveaway! (Dec. 28, 2021)

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!

 

 

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

 


100 Comments

Jennifer
Jennifer

December 28, 2021

I’d love a demonstration for embroidering on a regular machine. I have a lot of fancy stitches but not sure how to use them within doll clothes designs.

Charissa Deuser
Charissa Deuser

December 28, 2021

I would like to see demonstrations on serging, smocking, and quilting and also a walking foot. Although you have some courses in these areas I have not watched through them yet. Thankful fir this resource!

Sheila
Sheila

December 28, 2021

I’d love a demonstration for a cricut I think I want one but not sure and would love to see it in action

Rena
Rena

December 28, 2021

I would love a demonstration about using a ScanNCut.

Dawn
Dawn

December 28, 2021

I’d love a demonstration on how to serge in ‘mini’….I’d love to make clothes for AG mini dolls, but it seems so intimidating. When inspecting clothes they come with, it looks like because of the small scale you need to serge instead of hem.

Kathy H
Kathy H

December 28, 2021

I would love a demonstration on how use the quilting feature with a sewing machine. I would also love to see how a serger works before I purchase one.

Joan T.
Joan T.

December 28, 2021

“I’d love a demonstration for the Cricut machines and what they can do for doll clothes

Daniele Campbell
Daniele Campbell

December 28, 2021

I’d love a demonstration of a serger, and a cricut. I know I can use both for doll clothes, and they both look very useful. I am sure I can find YouTube videos online for both, but it would be nice to go to a store or a convention, where you can ask questions and touch the products.

Teresa
Teresa

December 28, 2021

I would love a demonstration of the ScanNCut machine.

Kay
Kay

December 28, 2021

I would love to see how to use embroidery machine with better placement for embroidery designs.

Ann
Ann

December 28, 2021

I can’t wait to watch all the fun videos!

Vicki W
Vicki W

December 28, 2021

I’d love a demo on using organza in doll clothes.

Barbara
Barbara

December 28, 2021

I am trying to determine if I would like and use a serger so a demo of how they work and what they can do would be great! But it would also be great to be able to use some of the specialty pressure feet to get a more professional look or for embellishing my creations!

Amy
Amy

December 28, 2021

I would love a demonstration on ways a Cricut machine can help with lettering or details or cutting out patterns.

Gail
Gail

December 28, 2021

I would love to learn how to use my serger and all its accessories more efficiently on my new hobby – making doll clothes for my granddaughters!

Michele
Michele

December 28, 2021

I’ve always been fascinated by sergers, a demo would be great!

Roben
Roben

December 28, 2021

Would love to see more boy clothes.

Barbara
Barbara

December 28, 2021

I would love a demonstration on how to use the digital cutting machines.

Rosemary
Rosemary

December 28, 2021

definitely a demo on doll shoe making

Nancy H.
Nancy H.

December 28, 2021

I’d like a demonstration for using a free motion foot.

Deb
Deb

December 28, 2021

I would like to see a demonstration using the pleating/ gathering foot and how to use all the variables it presents.

KarenT
KarenT

December 28, 2021

I would like to see a demonstration on how to win the $100 gift certificate.

Heather
Heather

December 28, 2021

I’d love a demonstration on using the Cricut Maker for doll clothes.

Marietta
Marietta

December 28, 2021

Hand embroidery

Ruth
Ruth

December 28, 2021

I would love to see a demonstration on sewing knit fabrics on sewing machine and or serger.

Sharon
Sharon

December 28, 2021

I’d love to see a demonstration on more useful serging techniques for doll clothing.

Sue D
Sue D

December 28, 2021

I’d love a demonstration for a serger machine. I have never used one.

Bl
Bl

December 28, 2021

I love Pixie Faire and all the information here. It’s the best source for all things sewing. A fresh up for sewing with my serger would be great.

Anne
Anne

December 28, 2021

I NEED instructions for using a serger so that the doll clothes look more professional.

Jeannie
Jeannie

December 28, 2021

I’d love a demonstration of a cover stitch machine.

Lynn M
Lynn M

December 28, 2021

I’d love a demonstration on various serger edge finishes.

CHERYL
CHERYL

December 28, 2021

Demonstrations are always a good way to learn new things about a new product or a new or old technique that you want to learn or learn about.So show me a demo on a easy way to thread a serger and adjusting the tension to get the stitch just right. mine is always lose.

Paula
Paula

December 28, 2021

I’d love to see a demonstration on various presser feet. Thank you!

Patti Z
Patti Z

December 28, 2021

I’d love a demonstration for using the ruffle or gathering foot along with an explanation of how to determine the stitch settings to get the length of the ruffle or gathering you would need. I know that the purpose of those feet are to automatically gather/ruffle the material as you sew along the rough edge versus the old-fashion way of basting two rows of stitches then pulling the thread to the desired length needed. What I cannot determine is how much to gather without it being too much or not enough of a gather/ruffle.

Audrey
Audrey

December 28, 2021

I love to see a demonstration on how to embroider with an embroidery foot. I have a Husqvarna sewing machine.

T.A.D.
T.A.D.

December 28, 2021

…machine quilting tools.

Cathy Pockett
Cathy Pockett

December 28, 2021

I’d love a demonstration of how to do appliqués better.

Cathy R
Cathy R

December 28, 2021

I would like to see a demonstration on how to gather material for smocking for doll dresses.

Jackie
Jackie

December 28, 2021

I’d love to see a demonstration for using Cricut to cut out doll clothes patterns

Rene Bolton
Rene Bolton

December 28, 2021

I’d love a demonstration on using a Scan-n-Cut machine.

Janet
Janet

December 28, 2021

I’d love a demonstration for how to use a serger

Audrey
Audrey

December 28, 2021

I’d love to see a demonstration for putting in a zipper.

Marilu
Marilu

December 28, 2021

Will love a demonstration or class in tatting to do beautiful collars for AG dresses

Anne Marie
Anne Marie

December 28, 2021

I would love to see a smocking demo.

Teri
Teri

December 28, 2021

I’d love to see a demonstration for using decorative stitches.

Karen
Karen

December 28, 2021

I’d like to see classes on making jewelry for my dolls.

Bonnie
Bonnie

December 28, 2021

I’ve love a demo on sewing curves

Mary
Mary

December 28, 2021

I would love a demonstration of how to make an 18” doll quilt, one specially designed for an AG doll.

Lenora
Lenora

December 28, 2021

I would like a demonstration of a gathering foot to determine whether I need one.

Patti
Patti

December 28, 2021

I’d love a demonstration on smocking

Diana
Diana

December 28, 2021

I’d love a demonstration on machine stitches

Rene
Rene

December 28, 2021

I would love a demonstration of using the serger without the cutting blades engaged

Joanne Bettinsoli
Joanne Bettinsoli

December 28, 2021

I would like a demonstration on using attachments with a serger

Lisa
Lisa

December 28, 2021

I’d love to see a demonstration on how to use basic or vintage machines to make beautiful garments. Not everyone has a serger, or computerized embroidery stitching, available to them. Thanks!

Derin W
Derin W

December 28, 2021

I’d love to see a video for an electric cutting machine. That sounds like a wrist pain saver!!!

Tara
Tara

December 28, 2021

I’d love to learn more about servers and/or over lockers with regards to doll clothes. My sewing machine has several overlock stitches i currently use, but wonder if a server should be added to my line up.

Faith
Faith

December 28, 2021

“I’d love a demonstration for _smocking on doll clothes).”

Karen
Karen

December 28, 2021

I’d love to see a demonstration on using a piping foot.

Patti M
Patti M

December 28, 2021

“I’d love a demonstration for the gathering foot. I would love a fabric to gather ratio. A chart to make the process easier when f use the foot for a cut pattern piece to finished size.

Rena Walter
Rena Walter

December 28, 2021

I’d love to see a demonstration of sewing on a zipper. I used to do that,but have forgot how to do it well.

Jasmine A.
Jasmine A.

December 28, 2021

I’d love to see a demonstration of doll sized embroidery using a a regular sewing machine…

Cathy Heimer
Cathy Heimer

December 28, 2021

I would love to see a demonstration about how to use your serger to hem knits

Cathy Heimer
Cathy Heimer

December 28, 2021

I would love to see a demonstration for using your serger to gather fabric

Ginger
Ginger

December 28, 2021

I’d love to see a demonstration of adding decorative machine stiches to doll outfits.

Cathleen
Cathleen

December 28, 2021

I’d love to see a class on the Brother Scan and Cut.

Donna
Donna

December 28, 2021

I would love a demonstration on how to use the different specialty feet available for sewing machines.

Debi
Debi

December 28, 2021

I’d love to see a demonstration on taking care of the sewing machine; oiling it and other skills to keep it running forever 😀.

Michelle jadaa
Michelle jadaa

December 28, 2021

I’d love to see a smocking for dolls demo or even a bunch of tips put together for gathering on tiny clothes

Sheila chelednik
Sheila chelednik

December 28, 2021

I would love to see a demonstration on the circuit maker and how o make patterns.

Ruth
Ruth

December 28, 2021

I’d love a demonstration for doing a blind hem on the sewing machine.

Lisa A.
Lisa A.

December 28, 2021

I’d like a demonstration that shows what a serger can do that a sewing machine can’t. I don’t have a serger and really don’t think I need one … maybe there’s a reason I do!

Ernestine
Ernestine

December 28, 2021

I’d love to see demonstration of Scan in cut or cricut designs for doll clothes.

Terry
Terry

December 28, 2021

I would like a demonstration on a serger

Doris
Doris

December 28, 2021

I’d love to see a demonstration of any feet that help make quilting easier.

Debora Crosby
Debora Crosby

December 28, 2021

I would love a demonstration for using a serger.

Cathy
Cathy

December 28, 2021

Demonstration on how to use all the attachments

Barbara R
Barbara R

December 28, 2021

I’d love to see a demonstration for sewing appliques on a sewing machine.

Shelley
Shelley

December 28, 2021

I’d love to see a demo on shoes.

Barb
Barb

December 28, 2021

I’d love to see demos of sewing with fake fur.

Lynn
Lynn

December 28, 2021

Cricut machine vinyl embellishments on doll t-shirts. I don’t have a Cricut and have never seen one used.

Bev
Bev

December 28, 2021

I’d love a demonstration for working with stretchy, slippery, fancy fabric!

al
al

December 28, 2021

i really love to knit and crochet…doll clothes are a great use for my “leftovers”.

CJ
CJ

December 28, 2021

I’d love a demonstration for using the Cricut Maker to cut out doll clothing.”

Lori Wrenn
Lori Wrenn

December 28, 2021

I’d like a demo/suggestions on how people organize their patterns. So many little pieces and categories.

Thresea
Thresea

December 28, 2021

I would love a demonstration on a serger. I don’t own one but would like to purchase one.

Juda
Juda

December 28, 2021

I’d love a demonstration on making button holes and using a zipper foot.

Ruth Ann
Ruth Ann

December 28, 2021

I’d love a demonstration for what a server is best used for when making doll clothes. I don’t own one and don’t really understand their benefits.

Shelley
Shelley

December 28, 2021

I’d love to see a demonstration on pin tucking

LINDA J Smith
LINDA J Smith

December 28, 2021

“I’d love a demonstration on an older singer (about 45 yrs) on how to make a stich that will work with knit fabrics. The machine doesn’t have a special foot & the only way I know to keep the knits flexible is to stretch the fabric as I sew.

Jennifer Park
Jennifer Park

December 28, 2021

I’d love a demonstration on cable knit or knitting socks

Beverly
Beverly

December 28, 2021

I would love to see a demonstration on the appropriate thread to use with a Serger sewing various specialty fabrics.

Kathy
Kathy

December 28, 2021

I would love a demonstration course on the circuit. I am excited you have one scheduled and can’t wait to see what you have planned for us.

Maureen
Maureen

December 28, 2021

I’d love a demonstration on the usage of all the different sewing foots.

Sandra Caulder
Sandra Caulder

December 28, 2021

I’d love a demonstration for a serger. My MIL has given me two of them and I’m afraid to touch them. I know they are very helpful when sewing with knits but I’m sure they have other uses too.

Diane
Diane

December 28, 2021

I’d love a demonstration for using a serger.

Pat H
Pat H

December 28, 2021

I would love to see a demonstration on making tiny buttonholes.

Deborah D
Deborah D

December 28, 2021

I’d love a demonstration on buttonholes.

Leslie
Leslie

December 28, 2021

I’d love a demo of serging specialty fabrics!

lynn
lynn

December 28, 2021

“I’d love a demonstration for button holes with the button hole attachment on a singer

Karen
Karen

December 28, 2021

I’d like to see a demo of how to properly use a quilting foot. My stuff always comes out wrinkled on the bottom.

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