12 Days Of Christmas - Day 8 Giveaway! (January 1, 2021)

Martha R.

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to upcycle clothing to make doll clothes, how to re-use ribbed knit bindings, how to cut most effectively to minimize sewing, how to cut lace trimming to use on doll-sized clothes, etc.

Mickey

January 01, 2021

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

Mary

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to sew with knit fabrics, and swimsuit fabrics.

Michelle

January 01, 2021

I would like to learn how to crochet doll clothes.

Lyn K

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to adjust patterns for all doll sizes. My favorite course has to be the upcycled socks, what a great use of inexpensive material, and such a fun out come.

Laurie

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to easily do tiny zippers in doll clothes. My favorite course was Design Academy. I need to get back to working on my portfolio.

Susan

January 01, 2021

Very cute! I love the patterns featured and want to learn more about applying bias tape and other finished edging.

Jean Marshall

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to do more embellishments on doll clothes so they provide accent rather than take over the garment.

Leslie

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to use my embroidery machine (hopeful that the class will take place!). My favorite Pixie Faire course thus far is the course on pleating, as I felt that it was a game changer for me not just with doll size clothing but also with other patterns as well.

Sewbig

January 01, 2021

Favorite pattern hack is the t-shirt variations. Use it all the time.
I’d like more help in printing transfers to fabric, and HTV iron-on transfers.
I’m surprised more designers haven’t made up electronic cutting file patterns, especially shoe, boot and bag pattern makers.

Ginger B

January 01, 2021

My favorite course was the felt molded hat class because I would never have attempted this method without some instruction. Love this basic hat as well as variations I have tried in my own.

Mae Lynn Beck

January 01, 2021

My favorite SWC course was the organization one. It really helped me make better use of my fabric. I also love the hacks where Cinnamon shows how to redraw a pattern. I love the hats too. Oh dear, I love them all!

Nancy S

January 01, 2021

I can’t think of anything I need to learn – I’ve been sewing for 50 years. I love the MInion costume pattern hack/tutorial. I even did a resize to fit the Bitty Baby dolls!

Joy

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to knit! :)

Martha

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to pick the correct historical fabric for my doll clothes.

Heidi Brown

January 01, 2021

My favorite tutorial was the LJ denim jacket. I would never have attempted that jacket without the sew-along. I was amazed that I was able to make it.

Vicky Wells

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn to make doll shoes

Monica

January 01, 2021

My favorite course is the Sewing With Upcycled Socks. I think the cropped cardigans are absolutely adorable! I purchased some really cute socks and I cannot wait to try something new. I would like to learn new ways to upcycle clothing because I am constantly donating clothes that have been outgrown.

Eva Sullivan

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to knit. The sweaters that you show are so lovely, and I know my granddaughter would enjoy dressing her new American girl doll in any or all of them.

Casey

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to knit – every attempt been unsuccessful.
My favorite Pixie Faire hack (oven mitt) is how to add in a hem when cutting because I don’t have to worry about hemming later.

Kari

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to do doll scaled smocking.

Dawn Sellers

January 01, 2021

I would like to learn how to knit

Rita P

January 01, 2021

I would like to learn how to make hats and other accessories to go with the clothes and shoes I make. Thanks for this fun give a way.

Shari

January 01, 2021

I would love to have more time in my schedule to take more of Cinnamon’s classes. I would definitely like to learn to make doll shoes. I would also love to learn to do smocking.

Margaret

January 01, 2021

I would like to learn doll sized smocking and bead work.

Betsey Dunn

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to make doll shoes.

Laurie Widen

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to ribbon embroidery and easily draft patterns for any type/size doll.

Patti

January 01, 2021

My favorite tutorial was the SWC making hats because I never did that before. The class was fun and very informative.

Beth P

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to use the fingering and lace weight yarns with the tiny needles usually needed for those yarns. I tend to shy away from doll knitting patterns that use those yarns.

Janet

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to finish seams professionally and topstitch.

Laura

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn smocking. I would also love to learn to make doll straw bonnets in different designs.

Lori

January 01, 2021

I love the pattern hacks. Especially the bell sleeve add on!

Allison

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to draft patterns for any size and shape!

Carol

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to smock!

Melinda C.

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to do smocking for doll bodices, and other Heirloom sewing techniques. I’m learning soooo much from your site, and happy to be part of the doll family. Thank you.

Kim

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to make shoes for Journey Girl dolls and accessories using straw placemats.

S.C.

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to do a lining for my garments, make sure that patterns fit nicely so I don’t cut my fabric too small or too big, and I’m excited to start learning to crochet in this new year!!!

Ashley

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to make my own patterns. I saved a few outfits from both my daughters and would love to turn them into outfits for their AG dolls.

Shaya w

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to adjust patterns for different sizes of dolls.

Charissa

January 01, 2021

I would really like to learn smocking.

Linda

January 01, 2021

I would love to know more about making doll shoes.

Benita

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to draft patterns from the doll clothes I’ve created for my daughters’ dolls.

Lynn Craig

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to interchange pieces between patterns (bodice, sleeves, etc).

Grandma Freckles

January 01, 2021

I would like some tricks for re-size patterns from one doll size to another – mainly 18" ones to 16" or 14-1/2"

Jennifer

January 01, 2021

I would really love to learn how to make slopers for my dolls so I can adjust pattern sizes a little more easily and be able to tell if the pattern needs to be adjusted before I cut my fabric. I would like to know if I should increase lengths or widths before I spend all that time making an outfit for one doll only to find out I have to put it on a different one because I needed another quarter inch somewhere.

Amy

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to make realistic looking shoes.

Sherry H

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to knit. I learned to crochet a long time ago, but never mastered knitting.

Connie

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to make doll shoes.

Caprice

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to knit and follow a knit pattern.

Mary

January 01, 2021

Shoes and zippers are a couple of items I would like help with. Doing a class on line is a little difficult for me as I’m hard of hearing.

Krynne

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to properly sew a garment neck without it coming out looking all lumpy.

I’d also love to learn how to create my own patterns for dolly cosplay.

Barb M.

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to do hand smocking—doesn’t seem like it should be that hard but I mess something up and then give up. My favorite lessons were the sewing hints for fast production of multiple items. It has helped me even if I’m only sewing two or three of the same outfit for my own dolls/gifts or many for my doll and clothing annual sale.

Betty Ann

January 01, 2021

I’d love to see more info on shoe making

Debbie W

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to schedule in more sewing time!!! I’ve been wanting to make doll clothes for several years now, for grandkids and prayer pals, but I don’t seem to be able to find the extra time to indulge……

Oksana R

January 01, 2021

I would like to learn how to make doll shoes, starting from where and what materials do I need for this mission.

Gina C

January 01, 2021

My favorite Pixie Faire tutorial is the diy summer tote because my daughter loves to use little accessories for her dolls.

Margaret Miller

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn the tricks of making shoes.

Rita C

January 01, 2021

I would like to learn to make shoe boxes.
I would also like to learn how to adjust the center back if you go from Velcro to a zipper!

Sue c

January 01, 2021

My favorite pixie faire course was learning to sew on knits. A whole new world of sewing was opened up to me. I’d like to see a course on how to make doll shoe patterns. Many of my dolls do not have she patterns available.

Robin

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to do hand smocking.

Susan C.

January 01, 2021

“I’d love to learn how to make doll shoes. I’ve never made a shoe but someday hope to be able to. I can’t think of a favorite pattern hack but I feel Pixie Faire helps all in so many different ways. Maybe a blog could be set up and people could share their own tips with the community.

Terri

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to draft my own patters.

Mary Ann Barrett

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to make Barbie size clothes without such large seems. Between the sergers and the sewing machine jamming because not enough room to sew with out catching the material jamming it’s so frustrating.

pam

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn to make a perfect rolled hem on my silk fabric. I know we had a lesson, but I need more help.

Christine

January 01, 2021

My favorite tutorial was how to turn socks into sweaters. So many possibilities and so much fun to do. Thanks!!

Brenda

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to do smocking. I have a granddaughter and would like to make her a smocked dress.

Mary G.

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to make jeans — they are so cute – but mine have not turned out well yet.

Maureen

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to draft my own patterns.

Nancy

January 01, 2021

My favorite Pixie Faire hack is sewing tiny pieces before you cut them out. Much easier to make smooth round curves.

Carol B

January 01, 2021

My favorite Pixie Faire course was Sewing With Wool. Having lived in the southern states until recent years, I never learned to sew with wool fabrics. Now I can make a winter wardrobe for my girls.

Vicki

January 01, 2021

I love the shoe soles you sell. I’d love to make shoes for the RR Fashion Friends.

Cathy

January 01, 2021

After sewing for 40 years I became interested in making doll clothes for charity. I learned so much from the pattern hacks that I joined Sewing with Cinnamon to see if there was anything new I hadn’t learned yet. I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the classes and got tons of inspiration and tips for working with small scale fashions. Just starting to venture into shoe making. Wish you could add more specialty notions to sell from your site so we would be sure they are the right ones for our dolls.

Joanne Spence

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to smock. My favourite hack is using socks to make clothing. I see some folks are looking to learn how to tat … it is something I love doing; I taught myself.

Fran R.

January 01, 2021

I often read through the other comments to find inspiration for how I would like to answer the questions. I too would love to learn more about hand smocking. I have done faux smocking using elastic thread but my sister used to hand smock baby dresses. Would love to learn how.

Edith Garrant

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn to work on fine fabrics and finish the seams off neatly.

Laurie

January 01, 2021

It’s a toss up between the gathering course and sewing with elastic. Even though I’ve gathered fabric for a long time, there was still something I had never done before. I won’t spoil it for someone who hasn’t seen it yet.

JANET VAWTER

January 01, 2021

I like to learn to make button holes by hand. I’d also like to learn how to finish edges with a blanket stitch.
My favorite tutorial was how to insert a zipper. Ive inserted many zippers over the years but learned new techniques here.

LindaC

January 01, 2021

I would like to see a pattern hack for converting from a Velcro back closure to buttons and buttonholes and to a zipper. Details of altering how much to add from the center back so that it works every time.

I like the hacks of changing sleeves to add the ruffles as well as making the tshirt dress from the tshirt pattern.

Thank you

Suzi

January 01, 2021

I cannot think of anything specific to learn but I will know it when I see it! thanks for the fun giveaways!

anita

January 01, 2021

My favorite Pixie Faire course, tutorial, or pattern hack is the SWC making hats and berets because I adore the way they finish an outfit!

Kay

January 01, 2021

I love the topic of the Sol Cal. It was a way to get like a whole wardrobe put together. Challenge me with paints and stencil on fabric. Thank you so much.

Linda A C

January 01, 2021

My favorite Pixie Faire course is Sewing With Upcycled Socks In-Depth Master Class Video Course because it shows and tells you how to make adorable doll sweaters with inexpensive socks you can get at your local Dollar Store.

gail

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to be better at sewing elastic on swimsuits and underwear.

Debbie

January 01, 2021

My favorite hack is the Sweet Pea Fashions pattern hack from the Wrap & Tie Fairy Dress. I soon realized the pattern is the canvas for our imaginations to soar.

Mary E Lasich

January 01, 2021

i would love to learn how to make shoes better

Barbara

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to insert small scale zippers.

Angela

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn to design and to knit.

Joanne

January 01, 2021

I like the pattern hack of adding the rushed hoodie jacket hood to the jeans jacket and making the sleeves of another fabric to match.

Shirley

January 01, 2021

First I want to thank you for the giveaways. This one would be exceptionally great to get. I have not seen this web site, but I am going to visit it. I love the patterns I have gotten. Haven’t made many of them yet, but the ones I have made I really like how they look. I don’t have a particular favorite pattern hack. They are very helpful in creating a new look to a pattern.

JUDY

January 01, 2021

I too made a cardigan out of a long sleeve t-shirt pattern…turned out really well.

Bev

January 01, 2021

It would be a many page document to name my favorite class, tip, hack as every one of them that I have taken is over the top!!!
“I’d love to learn how to [learn to knit properly with a class] "
Thank you for the incredible journey!

MARIA LUISA

January 01, 2021

“I’d love to learn how to do laces so I can embellish those wonderful pattern I bought and will continue buying

Betty

January 01, 2021

“I’d love to learn how to make more professional shoes "
My favorite Pixie Faire course, tutorial, or pattern hack is turning socks into clothing.

Diane R

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to make shoe boxes for my doll shoes.

Hollea

January 01, 2021

“I’d love to learn how to =draft my own patterns.
My favorite Pixie Faire course, tutorial, or pattern hack is how to turn socks into sweaters because I really love using up the no longer usable to something usable, I am a recycler and now have the time to devote to my craft. Also would like to learn how to do small embroidery by machine on tee and items for the dolls.

Gretchen

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn to work with specialty fabrics.

Christine

January 01, 2021

I would love to learn how to do smocking.

Barb S

January 01, 2021

I’d love to learn how to get a better finished product when working with knits and fleece. I’d also love to learn techniques for working with specialty fabrics, like sequined fabrics and trims.

Peggy A

January 01, 2021

I would like to learn how to make boots

Lori K

January 01, 2021

My favorite pattern hack Is the one that introduced me to a Liberty Jane- a halter pattern that was adapted to make Kanani’s Hawaiian PJs! I’d like to see other minor adjustments to pattens to create different outfits