12 Days of Christmas - Day 5 December 29th, 2018

Welcome to Day 5 of our 12 Days Of Christmas celebration! Today we are giving away a 4 piece outfit and the Sewing With Heavyweight Specialty Fabrics Master Class to 1 lucky winner! The cozy winter outfit featured in today's giveaway was handmade by Donna, the designer of the Eden Ava Couture pattern brand.  

Congratulations to Diane Smith!  You’ve won the Eden Ava outfit and Sewing With Cinnamon course and have been contacted by email.

Bonus Fun For Everyone! Today we are highlighting our The Outerwear Pattern Collection For All Doll Sizes at Pixie Faire.  Simply add two patterns from this collection to your shopping cart, and enter discount code: DAY5BOGO in the discount box at checkout to get one of the patterns for FREE!   

Note: This offer is for the Outerwear Collection only. This coupon code will be good for one day only - December 29th (12 AM-11:59 PM PST) and is available for one use per customer. Limit one free pattern. The least expensive item will be free.

 The items included in today's giveaway are:

 

More pictures of the items featured in today's giveaway:

 

We all have our favorite "go-to" places for finding those hard to find notions.  Let's share our favorite places to find them! And also share those items you struggle to find - maybe someone will leave a comment on where to find it! 

To enter the giveaway simply respond to this post in the comment box below and complete this sentence:

“I shop for [insert doll supply] at [insert where]" OR

"I have the hardest time finding [insert doll sewing supply here]"

 

Comments must be left (on this blog post) by midnight (Pacific) 12/29/2018.

One entry per person.

No purchase necessary, void where prohibited.

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 modify 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

Shawna Landers
Shawna Landers

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding figured fabric in the appropriate scale for dolls.

Liz
Liz

December 29, 2018

I shop for doll supplies on eBay and Etsy.

Carol
Carol

December 29, 2018

If I’m the winner, I’ll feel very Lucky!

Francesca
Francesca

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding cheap fabric that looks nice, almost all the pretty fabric I find is out of my budget!

Linda Finley
Linda Finley

December 29, 2018

I shop for fabrics in charity shops and estate sales. I sometimes like to make vintage styles when i can find the right fabrics

Sandra W
Sandra W

December 29, 2018

Suggestion for Emily and others who can’t find doll patterns to match girl patterns. You can scale down girl patterns if you have a printer with sizing option. You might have to experiment to find the correct %. You may also need to divide larger pattern pieces and minimize one part at a time. But it can be done.
Thanks to everyone who has offered suggestions. Thanks to Pixie Faire also.

Kathy Pellenz
Kathy Pellenz

December 29, 2018

I shop for my doll fashion fabrics and notions in several places—Hobby Lobby, Joann’s, A.C Moore, Michaels, and online with EBay. Nothing is hard to find if you know how to hunt for it!! lol

Mary R.
Mary R.

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding knit fabrics that are scaled for making doll clothes.

Loretta Orf
Loretta Orf

December 29, 2018

“I had the hardest time finding 7 inch or shorter zippers for doll dresses until it spoke to a manager at WalMart. They now carry all different colors of the 7 inch and smaller. Love it!!

Sherrill
Sherrill

December 29, 2018

I shop at thrift stores, yard sales, antique stores and any fabric shop I pass while on the road. I have found some trims for doll cloths at antique stores and at garage sales. I sometimes use baby clothes to get a small enough print for the dolls.

Jeanette
Jeanette

December 29, 2018

I shop for my fabric pieces and lace and ribbon in my local thrift store. I live in a small community so going an hour to the city is counterproductive. I have used table napkins and table cloths. Bed skirting table runners curtains and remnants left others. There is no end to the possibilities if you just look at the item as a piece and imagine it as a doll dress. Sometimes a decent garment at the thrift store will also inspire. Maybe it is the colour or maybe the trim or buttons. I always look at these things with the dolls in mind.

nan warr
nan warr

December 29, 2018

I shop for doll clothes materials at thrift stores – my favorite :)

Donna Landreth
Donna Landreth

December 29, 2018

I shop for doll shoe supplies right here at Pixie Faire. They have everything I need.

Guyloup
Guyloup

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding fabric with designs (plaid, flowers, etc.) at the scale of 18 "dolls, as well as opening zippers of up to 4 inches, both online and in fabric stores. In addition, the very few times that can be found online, the minimum purchase and / or shipping costs are discouraging.

Courtois Sherol
Courtois Sherol

December 29, 2018

I have a hard time finding zippers for 18 inch doll outfitd

Pamela W
Pamela W

December 29, 2018

I shop for lace, trim, elastic and buttons at Home Sew. I love their selection of doll sized sewing supplies.

Cindy
Cindy

December 29, 2018

I shop for doll fabrics and supplies at Pixie Faire, Michael’s and Hobby Lobby. I have the hardest time finding knit fabrics for dolls.

Susan C
Susan C

December 29, 2018

“I shop for soles for shoes at Pixie Faire, they have the best selection I have seen. I shop for fabrics on fabric.com or Joann.com. I find fabric.com has beautiful fabrics that are quality. I buy my yarn on fabric.com also. If you spend over a certain amount they have free shipping which is great.

Grace
Grace

December 29, 2018

I have hardest time finding narrow bright colored trims and laces for doll size clothes. Where I have had luck finding these trims are at antique lace shops, garage sales, and flea markets. Also maybe if you have one of those yardage stores that seem to be forgotten by time, but these are sadly disappearing too.

Linda C
Linda C

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding buttons small enough, and zippers and buckles.

Carol P.
Carol P.

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding good quality knit fabrics in both prints and solids. Don’t like buying fabric online, must see and feel. I used to get them at Hancock Fabric.

Donna
Donna

December 29, 2018

I shop for notions on Pixie Faire because they offer materials need to make outfits look professional. I have a wide stash of fabric so I rarely need to purchase fabric. I also buy clothing at consignment shops to deconstruct for fabric and trim.

Lucy
Lucy

December 29, 2018

It is hard for me to find small accessories for my dolls, like zippers, buttons, belt buckles, etc.
I use the brazier straps for belts, or earings, or neckleces I find at the dollar stores or Michael’s, and things like that.

Karen
Karen

December 29, 2018

I enjoy hunting for small scale fabric patterns. I also enjoy shopping re-use and recycle stores for pieces of clothing I can re-fashion into doll clothes.

Dorothy
Dorothy

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding buttons.

Ginette
Ginette

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding anything related to dolls…. at this point I want to make some eventually, but I am interested to do clothes for AD for my granddaughter.

Saraquill
Saraquill

December 29, 2018

I shop for doll scale prints, plaids and stripes at farmhousefabrics.com They let me purchase in half yard increments and are good at letting me know what scale a particular fabric is.

Tina
Tina

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding small enough zippers & trims

Corinna Pratt-Wintersgill
Corinna Pratt-Wintersgill

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding small sewing accessories such as zippers and buttons.

Sandy C
Sandy C

December 29, 2018

I find hobby lobby best for trim etc. I look in the scrapbook section sometimes has the smaller trims including some lace.

Janet  P.
Janet P.

December 29, 2018

I shop for doll scaled fabric and trims everywhere I go. I have good luck at thrift stores. I find children’s or baby’s clothes work great for the small scale details I like.

I also like to shop tag sales – and small “singleton” earrings make great brooches.

Anna-Marie
Anna-Marie

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding zippers for my dolls.

Jana Leonard
Jana Leonard

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time ding doll size zippers!

Anna Mae
Anna Mae

December 29, 2018

Huge stash, have been collecting for years. Finding the time is the problem!!!

Pat
Pat

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding narrow lace and narrow trims for around the edges of shoe soles.

Karen
Karen

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding overall buckles for doll clothes.

Kim
Kim

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding soft velcro and doll sized zippers and buckles. There is no place around here that sells those things. I’m limited to Michael’s and the local family run sewing shop (and Walmart, though their sewing section is next to nothing since becoming a supercentre).
Barbara
Barbara

December 29, 2018

I have trouble finding hangers and small buttons

Cynthia
Cynthia

December 29, 2018

My most trying time with sewing for dolls is finding the right size button in colors I need.

Christine Cox
Christine Cox

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding tiny embellishments for American Girl fashions in Eureka MO.

Pat S
Pat S

December 29, 2018

I shop for doll size zippers and buttons at HomeSew.com. I love that I can order and it is delivered to my door since my nearest fabric store is an hour away.

RaeAnn
RaeAnn

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding tiny accessories such as buttons, zippers, bows to use. I live hours from the city so shopping is limited and it’s hard to shop on line as colors aren’t always right

Ann Hall
Ann Hall

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding small rick rack in a variety of colors.

Patti
Patti

December 29, 2018

I have a hard time finding small separating zippers, tiny buckles and narrow lace.

Susan
Susan

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding the right fabric for my projects.

Anne
Anne

December 29, 2018

I shop in the fashion district of Manhattan which is close and convenient but definitely not geared towards crafting or items like tiny buttons. But there are a few shops which have lots of inspiring items I would never think of looking for or using!

VICKY
VICKY

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding narrow decorative elastic for edging doll’s undies.

Mary Ellen Lassiter
Mary Ellen Lassiter

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding tiny buttons.

Susan
Susan

December 29, 2018

I’ve always been intimidated by sewing with heavy fabrics,tweed, faux fur.😢Hoping to change that soon!

candy
candy

December 29, 2018

“I have the hardest time finding hangers that work for 18 inch doll clothes. Either they are to small or to big.

Diana
Diana

December 29, 2018

I also have trouble finding doll-sized buckles for belts and overalls, BUT I have most trouble finding time to make all the outfits that pop into my head while shopping for fabrics or patterns (online and in stores)! Too many ideas…too little time!

Pat
Pat

December 29, 2018

I shop online because I don’t have any outlets near me except JoAnn and Hobby Lobby and I want something different. I don’t want the same buttons or trim everyone else is using. I want to be unique.

Sue
Sue

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time locating small zippers I have PLENTY of small pieces of lace and fabric etc. but zippers are impossible

Lorry
Lorry

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding zippers and Velcro for doll size clothes

Linda
Linda

December 29, 2018

I shop for patterns on pixie faire, and the hards thing for me is catching the zippers and the sole in stock

Peggy
Peggy

December 29, 2018

I shop for my doll clothes fabrics at Joanne’s mainly in the remnants cause it is perfect in size plus it is 50% off the quoted price. I have a hard time finding cute zippers.

Barbara Peart
Barbara Peart

December 29, 2018

I shop for doll supplies at Jo-Ann Crafts, Home Sew and Dolls Part. Also look for supplies at Good Will as you never know what you will find!

Linda
Linda

December 29, 2018

I love making the outfit for the 18"dolls, and giving them to my grands, and my friends children’s

Jeanne
Jeanne

December 29, 2018

I have a hard time finding small Velcro for doll clothes

Johanne Santerre
Johanne Santerre

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding Small buttons and zippers for My doll clothes

tish
tish

December 29, 2018

I have a hard time finding quality t-shirt fabrics in bold colors and in small scale stripes and prints. I would rather buy yardage than cut up a brand new t-shirt to get the bold colors like Gildan t-shirts have.

Shelley Brown
Shelley Brown

December 29, 2018

I’m a quilter so doll clothing is new for me! I am really enjoying all the post for suggestions and ideas!

Emily
Emily

December 29, 2018

I have a hard time finding a doll pattern to match my niece’s outfits I make. She likes to match her doll.

Danah M
Danah M

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding ribbed knit fabric in different colors for cuffs.

Jennifer K
Jennifer K

December 29, 2018

I shop for narrow COTTON laces and trims at estate sales and auctions. Also old ribbons but, unfortunately, silk rots and wouldn’t withstand sewing (let alone playing). Most polyester trims are too stiff and awkward for the realistic doll clothes.

Marge
Marge

December 29, 2018

I shop for doll clothes fabric at JoAnne Fabrics or on line with Connecting Threads or Keepsake Quilting.

DEBRA
DEBRA

December 29, 2018

I have trouble finding Indian print fabric.

Lynne
Lynne

December 29, 2018

I shop at open shops for little pieces of fabric, buttons and lace.
Love a good hunt :-)

Mendy
Mendy

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding pajama pattern for ski pajamas and tiny buttons"

Chriss
Chriss

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding photo props that aren’t too cutesy or girly, since my sewing is more geared towards older collectors and “alternative” styles. I NEVER use pink unless I’m sewing for my niece, so flowery pink props just won’t help sell my work.

Debra
Debra

December 29, 2018

shop for unique accesseries at my local antique mall.
Kim M Harrington
Kim M Harrington

December 29, 2018

This is a great giveaway! I love sewing and learning new things. Cute little vest!

eileen
eileen

December 29, 2018

I shop for tiny doll buttons at Create For Less.

Eileen DeAngelis
Eileen DeAngelis

December 29, 2018

I shop at thrift stores for fabric!

Louise Jaskoski
Louise Jaskoski

December 29, 2018

We only have one fabric store near us and that is Joanne’s. Most of my doll supplies come from left over fabric. I’ve even made shirts from cut up old T-shirt’s of mine.

Laurie
Laurie

December 29, 2018

I shop for fabric to re-purpose for my doll clothes at Goodwill or thrift shops.

Teresa-Jo
Teresa-Jo

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding a color matched zipper in the 4 inch size and I agree with the other challenges listed above but for me, that’s part of the creative process in making doll clothes!

Neesie
Neesie

December 29, 2018

I love making shoes sandals and boots and I’ve gotten all my patterns from you.
Someday I’d like to take a shoe making classes with you! 🙂

CAROL Guyette
CAROL Guyette

December 29, 2018

I shop esty for some doll supplies and have a hard time finding small snaps and thin velcro.

CAROL Guyette
CAROL Guyette

December 29, 2018

I shop esty for some doll supplies and have a hard time finding small snaps and thin velcro.

Karen R
Karen R

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding professional grade hook and loop tape. Everything I find Is to heavy for fashion dolls and 14 and 18 inch dolls.

Dorothy Brown
Dorothy Brown

December 29, 2018

I shop for buttons, zippers, and embellishments at www.homesew.com

Apral Harrel
Apral Harrel

December 29, 2018

I had a hard time finding notions for my doll patterns.

Peggy A
Peggy A

December 29, 2018

I buy doll size zippers on Etsy.

Jessica Hosch
Jessica Hosch

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding small overall buckles.

Barb M.
Barb M.

December 29, 2018

I have a hard time locating doll sized overall buckles, regular buckles, and thin velcro. I get many of these plus trims, appliques, etc. from baby clothes sold at rummage sales and thrift shops. I get the thin velcro on Etsy. If you find very narrow girls/womens belts in leather or stable fabric, you can cut them down in length and punch new holes for doll waists.

Kay
Kay

December 29, 2018

I shop for fold over elastic on the Internet

Roben
Roben

December 29, 2018

I have hard time finding time

Randi Haszel
Randi Haszel

December 29, 2018

My hardest thing is to pattern match when making dresses Nd other items that use pattern mixing.

Melinda Winder
Melinda Winder

December 29, 2018

I have a hard time finding double sided Velcro and narrow lingerie elastic and because I live in the south and find it extremely hard to find wool fabric.

Esther
Esther

December 29, 2018

I have a hard time finding narrow enough hook and loop fastener.

betty
betty

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding accessories to go with the doll clothes I make.

Michelle Matlock Bukont
Michelle Matlock Bukont

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding thin Velcro that actually holds.

sandy
sandy

December 29, 2018

I shop at thrift and antique shops for fabrics.

Ann
Ann

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding items similar to what Dritz for Dolls used to offer, such as full overall buckles, small rivets, and belt buckles.

Kathy
Kathy

December 29, 2018

I shop for fabric for doll clothing at the remnant section at any fabric store

Mary
Mary

December 29, 2018

“I shop for fabrics in my scrap bin in my sewing room. Using scraps either as the main body of the outfit or as trim."

Shaya Walz
Shaya Walz

December 29, 2018

I shop for notions, buttons, scraps, and other fun accessories at garage sales, thrift stores, and the ladies from my church let me browse through their stuff…it’s always fun!

Teresa
Teresa

December 29, 2018

I have the hardest time finding zippers and buttons, belt buckles and accessories doll sized. I don’t like it if they are not proportionate to the doll because then it becomes’homemade’ looking. I like the look of professionalism when creating doll clothes, that is one of the reasons I love the patterns that I get thru Pixie Faire!!

Pat
Pat

December 29, 2018

I have a hard time finding thin, narrow velcro.

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