January 01, 2021

Welcome to DAY 8 of our 12 Days if Christmas celebration!

For our 8th Day Of Christmas giveaway, we are doing a GIVEAWAY of one $100 Fabric Fairy eGift Card to one lucky winner. The gift card can be used towards any item available on the Fabric Fairy website! Woot, Woot!

More about The Fabric Fairy: Modern Fabrics, for modern sewists! You work hard to create. You take pride in your work. The materials you work with should reflect your commitment to quality, and express your originality. We truly care about your projects, and back that up with an unparalleled selection of unique, high quality products, and spectacular customer service you won't find elsewhere. Whether it is finding the elusive fabric you need, coming up with the perfect match, or just giving you unlimited advice, we do whatever it takes to help you succeed.

We picked up several swimsuit fabrics from them when we made the Swimsuit Variations pattern - they have a great selection of activewear fabrics and lots of small scale prints!

How To Enter The Gift Card Giveaway:

Did you know we have lots of free pattern hacks and free tutorials on the Pixie Faire Blog? Plus even more indepth and exclusive tutorials inside the Sewing With CInnamon membership community.

We'd love to know what ones you've enjoyed and what type of tips, tricks or hacks you'd like to see offered!

Simply comment on this blog post finishing either or both of the following questions...

"I'd love to learn how to [INSERT topic/skill/tip HERE] "
My favorite Pixie Faire course, tutorial, or pattern hack is [INSERT HERE] because [TELL US WHY]"

Comments must be left (on this blog post) by midnight (pacific) on Friday, 1/1/2021.

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

100 Comments

kevin leistnet

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to draft my own shoe patterns.
I think my favorite course has been the dyeing with natural dyes,

Kathy

January 01, 2021

I’d learn to learn how to sew on Lycra fabrics. They crawl and/or I stretch the fabric, especially on curves.

Angie

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to crochet better. I just know the basics, but not enough to tackle some of those cute doll outfits!
I don’t have a favorite Pixie Faire tutorial, although the ones I would love to try are to make shoes.

Suzan

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn more about knitting, especially how to read a pattern and how to do all the special stitches. Sew much neat stuff you share. Blessings and Happy New Year to all of you.

Linda M

January 01, 2021

My favorite tutorial was from way back but it was the t-shirt made with ribbon and stars to make flag on front of t-shirt. The girls loved it….Thanks!

Karel

January 01, 2021

“I’d love to learn how to make the platform shoes
My favorite Pixie Faire course, tutorial, or pattern hack is sleeves because helped me understand easing better

Kathy

January 01, 2021

1. I’d love to learn how to knit. I have never held needles, or maybe a tutorial on how to read crochet patterns which I have done. 2. It is not the absolute or only but one of my favorite tutorial hacks is the Bow Sleeve T-shirt. I have made several and they are so cute. I have actually used many of the hacks and tutorials. I like them all.

Adrienne

January 01, 2021

I like the tutorials and hacks offered to change the free Liberty Jane T-shirt pattern. I have used the T-shirt pattern to make dresses, tops with bell sleeves, and off the shoulder t-shirts. The T-shirt pattern is very versatile, fits well, the directions are great and the fact that it is free is unbelievable. There is so much that you can do with the Tutorials and Hacks on the Pixie Faire site. You only need one or two patterns and you can have a whole wardrobe for the dolls just by using them.

Dawn

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn to like setting sleeves! I avoid sleeves. I have so many sleeveless dresses!

Janet King

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to make the shoes. I have loved the course on Hand Sewing. I have learned so much and am so pleased at how my most recent project turned out on sewing snaps under buttons. I never knew how to do this, and it made a world of difference!

Cheryl

January 01, 2021

I just can’t choose. Every time I go to the web site looking for information I find quick and easy ideas and instructions. I just feel so lucky to have found this site. Thank you for all your help.

Gail Beam

January 01, 2021

“I’d love to learn how knit, crochet, and use stretchy knits for 18 in dolls "
My favorite Pixie Faire course, tutorial, or pattern hack is the hack to turn a T shirt into a cardigan because it is also shows how to change one pattern into another

Renee B

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to do smocking on my doll dresses. So very pretty and special.

Deb H

January 01, 2021

I really enjoyed learning to make the wool hats.

Teresa

January 01, 2021

One of my favorite tutorials is permanently curling doll hair and shoes. My granddaughter is obsessed with restyling doll hair. I would like to see more patterns for Wellie Wisher size dolls and easy doll furniture.

Rebecca M

January 01, 2021

My favorite course/tutorial is the one for shoes. Many tips I wouldn’t have come up until I’d made many unsatisfactory shoes! The tutorials always inspire me to push myself a little harder. Thanks for that!

Billie Brown

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn to knit and to do shocking for beautiful doll dresses.

Ashley Tanner

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to smock for my dolls.

Sandy

January 01, 2021

I would love to sew with knits, make swimsuit

Bev

January 01, 2021

I would like to know where I can get fold over elastic for the swimsuit pattern. Thank you for providing free patterns – looking forward to a great collection in 2021!

Eileen

January 01, 2021

I would like to learn how to make shoes and felted hats. I missed the lessons for that. I love learning new tricks and tips.

Eileen

January 01, 2021

I would like to learn how to make shoes and felted hats. I missed the lessons for that. I love learning new tricks and tips.

Mariah

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to make doll size ballet slippers

Marian Peoples

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn to crochet and get better at knitting, I know a few basics.

Cheryl

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to draft patterns myself.
My favorite Pixie Faire pattern hack is turning bell bottom pants into a skirt…..that was fun!

Bonny

January 01, 2021

“I’d love to learn how to work with stretchy knits especially how to hem them without the hem stretching out of shape.

Darlene Smikakhl

January 01, 2021

I love being able to download patterns; so easy. I would also like to learn smocking for doll size patterns.

Patricia

January 01, 2021

I would LOVE to learn how to MAKE and ALTER my own patterns. These 2 topics are difficult for me to comprehend!

Tina

January 01, 2021

My favorite Hack has been making a cardigan using the Liberty Jane T-Shirt pattern. It worked up beautifully.
Making shoes has been a trial, especially cutting the soles. Because I love a challenge I have not ordered the pre-cut soles from Pixie Faire. Any suggestions to get a nice cut edge on the foam.would be much appreciated.
PS- I love every pattern of yours I have used. Thank you for the two Free patterns offered today. Can’t wait to use them.

Patricia

January 01, 2021

My favorite class, so far, has been the felt hats course by Shari Fuller. I also loved the shoes course from the Pixie Faire team! ThanX! for ALL your teachings and what you do! I’ve been sewing for more than 50 years, but you are NEVER to OLD or so ‘good’ that you can’t teach-an-old-dog-new-tricks! Keep up the GREAT work, and again, THANX!

Susan

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn to make my seams more professional

Joann

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to alter patterns for different size dolls. Also, I would love to learn how to sew with knits better mine always pucker.

Anonymous

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to do ruching and smocking. So many cute patterns come to mind but I haven’t a clue where to start.

Mary

January 01, 2021

I would like to learn how to alter patterns. Change a pattern for an 18" doll to fit a 14" Heart to Heart doll.

teresa

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to crochet doll clothes.

Frances

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to be successful in embroidering tiny, doll-size bullion roses with either floss or silk ribbon.

Susan Baughman

January 01, 2021

I would like to learn to sew on swim suit and very stretch knit fabric. They are a bit of a challenge to me.

marcie

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to knit. I can not knit or crochet worth anything. I love the arm warmers and the sweaters and hats. I also am excited to look at The Fabric Fairy for fabric. I really love Pixie Faires hints and have found numerous shops through you all.

Connie

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to knit.

Ann E

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to knit!

Mary Bigger

January 01, 2021

I would like to learn more about making doll accessories and how to use the doll ratio sizes to create the correct proportions. My favorite classes were the felt based hats with Shari Fuller,totally new to me, and the denim jacket that I would not have tried without the sew along. Thanks for all you do!

Donna Landreth

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to knit. I know how to crochet and sew. I would like to see more patterns for Heart 4 Heart Dolls. Thank you Cinnamon for the awesome giveaways.😘

Debra W.

January 01, 2021

I loved the session on different presser feet, I learned so much! I would also like to learn to knit and be able to make dolll-sized sweaters

Karen

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to work with performance fabrics.

Andie

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to knit. I tried as a child, but it didn’t take. There are so many super cute patterns here I’d love to be able to create!

Connie Kline

January 01, 2021

i would love to learn to make AG doll shoes!

Laura

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to sew with specialty fabrics to make very special doll clothes.

Gracia L Marks

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to smock. Smoked dresses are so sweet and girlish.

Lorrie

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn smocking.

Julie A Vasbinder

January 01, 2021

I would love to be able to make pretty doll shoes. Mine always look awful and I throw them out!

Teresa C.

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to sew with knit fabrics.

Kathy

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn to knit…I can crochet, but can’t keep my tension consistent with knitting. Also, learning how to make Wellie Wisher size shoes…they are so tiny.

Mary

January 01, 2021

I would like to learn how to alter patterns better for fit.

Heather

January 01, 2021

I would like to know if my Cricut could help making doll clothes.

Candy

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to make doll shoes.I bought soft leather to make shoes for a antique doll.the leather is still uncut ten years later.lol.

Donna Wooten

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to make doll hats; the nice ones that are like real hats. I’m afraid I haven’t taken advantage of the tips/hacks!

Soozee

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to put lining in a jacket.

Maurine

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to sew 4 way stretch fabric without it puckering. "

Donna

January 01, 2021

I’d like to learn how to make doll shoes!

Jean

January 01, 2021

I’d love to know how to use doll sized embroidery designs with my Baby Lock embroidery machine.

Christine Reherman

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to make doll hair accessories.

Maureen

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to make doll shoes

Carol P.

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to knit and crochet for the 18” dolls. My favorite pattern hacks are those using tee shirts, such cute ideas. Happy New Year everyone.

Melanie

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to make my own patterns!

ES

January 01, 2021

“I’d love to learn how to work with satin and satin type fabrics on a small scale.”

Kay

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn the tricks of making the shoes.

Jasmine A.

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to make working pockets for pants etc.

Suzie

January 01, 2021

I have been sewing for years and cannot think of what new thing I would like to learn. However, I am always interested in any tips or tricks for altering clothing patterns to fit different size dolls.

Annlee

January 01, 2021

I would like to learn how to knit the beautiful sweaters patterns for dolls. I like the shoe making course.

Tanya

January 01, 2021

Oh gosh…probably my favorite class was the one on zippers. I learned soo much from this class and the tips have helped me deal with zippers!!! Pattern hacks…let’s see I’d like more in-depth help with embellishments using laces…cutting them part and arranging them, sewing them on neatly, and inserting lace into the designs. Heirloom stitching, AND embellishing hats…all styles of hats adding ribbons, using tule, old jewelry pieces, etc. AND finally, an expansion on the molding technique used with the jellies…maybe making molds to create your own slide on buckles, and embellishments using the molds. There are always a need for more accessories like purses, and jewelry!!! maybe making fliers from fabric…goodness I need to stop!!!

Elna R. Rothenberger

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to knit, especially in small scale for dolls!

Theresa Lambourn

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to make doll shoes and different finishing techniques.

Mama Lynnie

January 01, 2021

1 I would like to learn how to tat lace. I’ve done most forms of needlework, from knitting and embroidery to dressmaking and quilting, but tatting has eluded me.
2 It’s impossible to pick a single pattern hack as my favorite because the creative possibilities for any pattern are endless. Each new hack is just a starting point for my imagination to take flight.

Kathleen

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to make my own patterns

Susan

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to sew the prefect curve. Can’t seem to get my collars to match so I shy away from those patterns.

Julie Barlocher

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to embellish doll clothing in the proper scale. And I would love to learn how to crochet cardigans/sweaters for AG dolls.

Wendy

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to keep my fabric from getting jammed up in the plate of my sewing machine at the beginning and end of a seam especially when making a knot. I know there must be tricks and tips! I was recently sewing a patch packet onto a skirt oh, and my fabric at all jammed up. It tore a hole in the Garment and I had to start over. But I don’t really know what to do about that. Help!

Wendy

January 01, 2021

Catherine Janiga

January 01, 2021

Inwouldnlove to learn how to make doll shoes & victorian hats

Jeanette

January 01, 2021

I’d like to learn smocking and converting patterns to buttins/button holes or putting in zippers. My favorite pattern/help has to be the doll shoes I learned to make here. It just made making them so much easier. The rushed swimsuit from today may just become my new favorite!

Christa

January 01, 2021

I would like to learn how to choose fabrics and notions to make clothes that do not look “homemade”.

Deanna

January 01, 2021

I already draft my own simple patterns, but I would love to learn how to do more advanced patterns.

Melody

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to knit.

Michele

January 01, 2021

I think the most useful tutorials for me have been those explaining sewing with knits & stretch fabrics. They definitely have helped expand my sewing repertoire beyond just working with cotton! Thank you so much, Pixie Faire!

Eva Friessen

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn to knit, there are some many beautiful patterns for knitting, I just can’t figure out how to do them.

Laura

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn to make doll shoes for both my Wellies and my AG girls.

Kathy Naseman

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to make my own patterns or be able to sew without using a pattern.

Janie K

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to use a cricut machine.

Sabrina

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to pattern make for both people and dolls!

Patti G

January 01, 2021

I’d like to see more easy doll furniture to make for American Girl and Wellie Wishers

Sue

January 01, 2021

My favortie Pixie Faire course, tutorial, or pattern hack is Make a Cute Summer Top with the Town and Country Pattern Hack.

‘Chelle

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to knit.

Janice Dufseth

January 01, 2021

I would like to learn to knit doll clothes

Jan

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to knit. The knitting patterns on this site are sooooo cute!

Brenda K

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn to make doll shoes and boots! Unfortunately I have not taken advantage of your tutorials. I prefer learning in in person classes so my mistakes or problems can be immediately corrected!!

Michele

January 01, 2021

I would like an easy to understand video on knitting.

Mary

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to make doll shoes – my attempts (even with “easy” patterns) just look okay.

Barbara

January 01, 2021

I loved the design course. Took it with my granddaughter in preparation to teach her to sew.
Would like to see a beginning sewing course for kids.

Elaine

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to knit. I can crochet and hand embroider but never learned knitting.

Lois Olsen

January 01, 2021

My favorite pattern hack is Playing with Stripes because I can make some really unique and interestering using pattern variations with stripes.

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100 Comments

kevin leistnet

Kathy

Angie

Suzan

Linda M

Karel

Kathy

Adrienne

Dawn

Janet King

Cheryl

Gail Beam

Renee B

Deb H

Teresa

Rebecca M

Billie Brown

Ashley Tanner

Sandy

Bev

Eileen

Eileen

Mariah

Marian Peoples

Cheryl

Bonny

Darlene Smikakhl

Patricia

Tina

Patricia

Susan

Joann

Anonymous

Mary

teresa

Frances

Susan Baughman

marcie

Connie

Ann E

Mary Bigger

Donna Landreth

Debra W.

Karen

Andie

Connie Kline

Laura

Gracia L Marks

Lorrie

Julie A Vasbinder

Teresa C.

Kathy

Mary

Heather

Candy

Donna Wooten

Soozee

Maurine

Donna

Jean

Christine Reherman

Maureen

Carol P.

Melanie

ES

Kay

Jasmine A.

Suzie

Annlee

Tanya

Elna R. Rothenberger

Theresa Lambourn

Mama Lynnie

Kathleen

Susan