Welcome to DAY 5 of our 12 Days if Christmas celebration!
For our 5th Day Of Christmas giveaway, we are doing a GIVEAWAY of one $100 Home Sew eGift Card to one lucky winner. The gift card can be used towards any item available on the Home Sew website! Woot, Woot!
More about Home Sew: For over half a century, we at Home Sew, a family owned and operated company, have worked tirelessly to provide a storehouse of goods -fabrics, notions, crafts, books, supplies, inspiration and knowledge- that empower the enthusiast with what he or she needs to bring their ideas to life. Our inventory is stocked with thousands of items, from the basic necessities and latest trends to rare hard-to-find items, and everything in between!
They even have a special section called "Cinnamon's Favorite Things!" Find doll specific notions like zippers, velcro, buckles, and more!
Simply comment on this blog post finishing the following sentence…
“I have a hard time finding (insert notion or supply here)"
Comments must be left (on this blog post) by midnight (pacific) on Tuesday, 12/29/2020.
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.
This is part of the 12 Days of Christams annual promotion, each day from December 25th through January 5th we are going to reveal a special One Day Giveaway for One Lucky Winner! These will be short-term prizes, designed for just 1 day each. So, be sure to set your alarm, bookmark our blog, and remember to check back each day. The giveaway will begin and end at midnight pacific time each day. Don’t miss out!
The winner will be chosen randomly from the comments received and contacted through the email provided in the comment. We will post a list of all the winners in the wrap up blog post on January 6th.
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!
Happy New Year!
Cinnamon & Pixie Faire Team
I have a hard time finding small doll notions and most anything doll related. Problem with a very small town.
I have a hard time finding narrow soft velcro and sharp pins!
I have a hard time finding doll-sized notions in general, but the worst for me to find has been overall clasps-the kind with a button and metal loop that can adjust the straps.
I have a hard time finding: thin soft velcro. I’ve seen it used commercially but I haven’t found any for home seamstresses.
I have a hard time finding doll size zipper, buttons and thin velcro. Also small scale print fabrics
I have a hard time finding buttons and zippers.
I have a hard time finding…nothing so far. I guess the sewing I do isn’t very complicated yet. :)
I have a hard time finding small scale zippers.
I have a hard time finding doll sized overall clasps.
I have a hard time finding fabric with size-appropriate print or pattern for doll-sized projects. Normal size patterns just look silly when making an outfit for an 18 inch doll.
I have a hard time finding buttons and zippers!
I have a hard time finding tiny buttons and zippers that match my fabrics. I also struggle with finding fabrics with the right weight that have prints in the right scale for dolls.
I have trouble finding velcro.
Joan
I have a hard time finding small enough zippers for doll clothing
I have trouble finding right size buttons.
Marilyn
I have trouble finding zippers.
Marion
I have a hard time finding doll sized notions.
I, too, have a hard time finding 5/8 in overall buttons and hooks, and especially size 3 open ended (seperating) zippers for jackets other than black and white!
I have trouble finding small soft velcro.
I can never find soft velcro. Or doll sized buckles.
I have a hard time finding zippers, snaps, elastic, tiny lace trim, buttons.
I have a hard time finding small scale zippers.
I have a hard time finding small scale zippers.
I have a hard time finding a variety of 1/4” buttons for the appropriate proportion on doll-size dresses.
I have a hard time finding enough hours in the day for all the sewing I want to do!
I have a hard time finding buckles for overalls in 1/3 and 1/6 scale.
I have a hard time finding nice knit tiny print fabric.
Looking for a website that has small or tiny embelishments.
I have a hard time finding doll zippers in a good array of colors and at a good price. Home Sew is definitely my “go-to” place for a lot of my doll clothing supplies, though, as well as other types of sewing that I do!
I have a hard time finding lace pieces which can be sewed onto an AG dress…or my dd’s jeans.
I have a hard time finding buttons in the colors and sizes I need!
I have a hard time finding doll size belt buckles..
I love Home Sew – have for years! I appreciate all of the doll scale goodies that they carry. Doll scale print fabrics & trims are hard to find. Also narrow hook-&-loop tape & soles for doll shoes can be difficult.
I have a hard time finding small snaps in a variety of colors
I have a hard time finding interesting small buttons.
I have a hard time finding the right size zippers and smaller thinner velcro.. Regular velcro seems to thick.
I have a hard time finding good pins and marking tools.
I have a hard time finding colored Velcro
I have a hard time finding small trims for doll clothes, and small prints.
I have a hard time convincing my family that what I make is worth just as much or more than store bought.
I have a hard time finding small snaps, zippers, and other notions for my 18" doll clothes.
I have a hard time finding lil decorative snaps or buttons
I have a hard time finding tiny snaps for smaller dolls. I used up the snaps I found in my grandmother’s old sewing kit. I don’t think they make them that tiny anymore!
I have trouble finding a nice selection of tiny fasteners like buttons and zippers and good quality tiny trims and laces
I have really hard time finding fabrics in size proportion designs for Ruby Red dolls that I like!
I have a hard time finding a good selection of tiny buckles, overalls hooks, and tiny buttons
I have a hard time finding quality elastic (narrow) that won’t melt when you iron it, and it’s hard to find cotton with masculine print on it. There are very few choices.
I have a hard time finding decorative snaps that are the correct size…..HELP!
I have a hard time finding zippers, buttons and other notions for embellishing my doll clothes projects.
I have a hard time finding shoe laces for doll shoes.
I have a hard time finding notions (zipper, buttons, Velcro, trim, etc.) that are doll size to be able to use in my creations.
I have a hard time finding decorative lace and embroidered ribbon in 1/4” size when sewing for smaller dolls.
“I have a hard time finding elastic."
I have a hard time finding the 1\8" wide soft Velcro…
I have a hard time finding a led light strip for my sewing machine.
I have a hard time finding small diamond or square buttons high Prince Charlie jacket and vest
I have a hard time finding formal wear fabrics.
I have a hard time finding thin soft iron on Velcro.
I have a hard time finding enough time for all my ideas =)
I have a hard time finding doll sized separating zippers in the color needed.
‘I have a hard time finding’ : smaller kids buttons and thin velcro, seems I have to do a lot of research, as fabric stores in my neck of the woods do not carry them…so online shopping is what I have to do and a gift card would help with the costs and relieve the extra shipping costs too. Thankyou!
I have a hard time finding small zippers and buttons for doll clothing.
I have a hard time finding Wellie Wisher size belt buckles. And finding belt buckles in all colors and shapes including realistic ones.
I have a hard time finding buttons. Would like decorative and more choices for doll size button. Thank you for a wonderful giveaway.
I have a hard time finding finding small buckles and overall closures for the 18” dolls, also the small cluny lace that is popular for historical dresses.
I have a hard time finding jacket zippers for doll size patterns
I have a hard time finding buttons in soll size.
I have a hard time finding knit fabrics that have not only the appropriate size but a good design for dolls. I get lucky at Joann Fabrics once in awhile, but not as often as I’d like.
I have a hard time finding Barbie sized buttons, trim, and elastic.
I have a hard time finding the motivation to get my projects started. A gift card would change that
I have a hard time finding:
1. Dressmaker’s tracing paper that really marks fabric!
(I have many wheels with a box full of worthless paper.)
2. Old fashion cotton grosgrain ribbon (not the wimpy polyester).
3. Assorted colors and prints for denim.
I have a hard time finding tiny colored buttons.
I have a hard time finding anything doll-sized. Person-sized, no problem.
I have a hard time finding tiny overall buckles, and tiny separating zippers!
Hands down, I have a hard time finding tiny zippers, especially the ones that open on the bottom… I have purchased patterns to make hoodies and jackets but can’t find the zippers I need. It’s very frustrating.
I have a head time finding zippers and colored Velcro small enough to use on doll clothes.
I have a hard time finding unique trims
I have a hard time finding trimmings (lace, rickrack, buttons, etc.) scaled for doll clothes, especially for smaller dolls (Ginny, Lammily, etc.)
I have a hard time finding most notions doll size-zippers,elastic,,buttons,velcro and lace edging and fasteners.
I have a hard time finding separating zippers short enough for use in doll jackets.
I have a hard time finding doll size zippers.
I have a hard time finding batiste and lawn locally.
I have a hard time finding smaller sizes of elastic around here. I’d love to find 1/4th and 1/8.
I have a hard time finding smaller sizes of elastic around here. I’d love to find 1/4th and 1/8.
I have a hard time finding silk sewing thread.
I have a hard time finding doll-sized belt buckles and zippers.
I have a hard time finding the creativity to make each item I make unique and special for my only grandson
I have a hard time finding doll size notions, most importantly the small separating zippers. So excited to find this website as there are so many things I’ve been looking for now that I have started sewing for AG dolls.
I have a hard time finding doll sized zippers and buttons here where I live, and stores that don’t charge too much for shipping them.
I have a hard time finding the small Velcro in other colors than black and white. Some other colors exist, but they sometimes don’t match the way I like.
I have a hard time finding trim, buttons, Velcro, zippers in small scale.
Can’t find trims buttons buckles my stores don’t carry 60 miles to next town
I have a hard time finding small trim and lace suitable for doll clothing.
I have a hard time finding Velcro in a variety of colors. Black, blue, red, and white is easy to find, but often I need a wider variety.
I have a hard time finding very fancy trims for gowns and rhinestone buttons for dolls.
I have a hard time finding many sewing aids on blogs as most are only available overseas
I have a hard time finding….. A good variety of machine embroidery patterns for doll size — AND — pre-wound bobbins in assorted colors.
I have trouble finding small buckles, different kinds of small buttons, and zippers.
Jordyn
December 29, 2020
I have trouble finding elastic, buckles, buttons, etc. in doll-scale. I basically can’t find any bits and bobs you need for sewing in doll-scale, but especially the right size elastic.