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!
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...
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
My favorite Pixie Faire course, tutorial, or pattern hack is Sewing with Knits because the tips and tricks in it made sewing with knits so much easier.
I would love to learn to machine smock.
My favorite is the one on using other “feet” with your sewing machine. What I’d REALLY like to see is tips for finding more time to sew and knit! LOL!
My favorite course is the denim jacket video
I would love to learn ribbon embroidery.
My favourite tutorial at present is the basic sewing academy because I have a special needs son who I am teaching how to sew. Your course is full of fabulous information.
I would love to learn how to crochet. I need to be doing something even while watching T.V. after sewing outfits I save the buttons til movie night, a nice change would learn to crochet and Pixie Faire is where I feel I csn learn
I’d love to learn machine embroidery. I don’t currently have that type of machine but hope to someday!
“I’d love to learn how to sew better with different types of knits and with fabric for swim suits and rai gear..
I would love to learn more about all my attachment feet and actually use them.
I’d love to learn how to do tatting for collars, edging, and accessories like earrings.
I’d love to learn how to draft patterns for 18 in. doll clothing.
I’d love to learn to be more proficient in all areas: sewing, crochet, knitting, machine embroidery, doll shoe making to enlarge the variety of items I can offer for sale @ my doll craft fair that never happened in 2020.
My favorite Pixie Faire pattern hack is The Town and Country Summer Top conversion from crop top to blouse. I love the style of the top but the hack allows for a dressier version.
My favorite Pixie Faire pattern hack is the zipper front jeans. I love that we can actually get a tiny zipper piece in there for realizing.
I would love to learn more about all my attachment feet and actually use them. I really loved the first Millinery class because it gave me a new skill I did not have.
I would love to learn to sew and knit and crochet and paint
Sewing on knits is tricky I need more help
I’d love to learn how to do fancy embellishment using rhinestones.
I love to learn how to use my serger. It just never seems to make it to the top of my procrastination list.
My favorite Pixie Faire course was the sewing with specialty fabrics. I learned a lot new techniques to sewing with some ‘difficult’ fabric.
My favorite Pixie Faire course is the Pattern Academy by far! I have used it to tweak designs for custom orders as well as certain dolls that don’t fit in the traditional pattern. Well worth the time and money!
I’d love to learn how to crochet.
I’d love to learn how to add more embellishments to my project.
I’d love to learn how to sew with knits better. It’s been a while since I have tried because it was SO frustrating!
I would love to learn how to make the 18" doll shoes so that they don’t look homemade.
Embarrassed to state I have courses I have not sewn with yet.
I’d love a tutorial that shows you how to convert every pattern for serger. I try to do what I think is best but would love a hack for this.
I’d love to learn advanced tricks and tips for doll clothing zipper installation and also working with stretch knit fabrics!
I’d love to learn how to use a serger. I don’t own one, but would like to learn somewhere before I invest in one.
Love to learn to do Heirloom sewing on the doll clothes
I’d like to learn how to sew using a machine (I say that every year and still haven’t been brave enough), and I’d like to learn sewing terms. I just make up my patterns, which works, but I would like to learn how to follow a pattern and instructions. Sometimes I get stuck and my mom will say, “Well, just [sewing term],” and I have no idea what she’s talking about.
I’d love to learn how to digitize
I would love to learn how to use the different pressure feet for different types of fabrics…
I’d love to learn how to crochet.
I’d love to learn how to use the serger more effectively on doll clothes.
all the tutorials are great but I particularly like the pleating techniques; it was quite helpful for what I was making….thx for all of them!
I’d love to learn how to digitize my hand-drawn patterns.
I would love to learn to knit! My favorite PixieFaire course is “Simply Shoes”. I can make any kind of shoes now!!!
Loved the course on working with knits. So helpfull !
I would like to learn how to sew better with knits and get better at zippers!
I’d love to learn how to knit. With all these beautiful sweater patterns around, I am sad that I don’t know how.
I’d love to learn how to smock. I think it is so pretty!!
I’d love to learn more about smocking for the doll clothes. My favorite hack has been the socks to sweater technique.
I’d love to learn how to sew stretchy fabrics. My favorite Pixie Faire tutorial is inserting zippers, I always used to have problems getting a nice finish and the tutorial showed me how to achieve this.
I’d love to learn how to make my projects look more finished. The Pixie Faire knits course looks like it could help me with the proper stitching.
I’d love to learn how to photograph dolls in the clothing I make.
I would love to learn how to use the different pressure feet for different types of fabrics…
Learn how to sew with swimsuit knits.
I’d love to learn how to sew better with knits.
I’d love to learn how to be more efficient with my sewing process. It feels like it takes me forever to complete a project.
all the tutorials are great but I particularly like the pleating techniques; it was quite helpful for what I was making….thx for all of them!
I’d love to learn to knit and crochet so I can make all the adorable patterns that call for that skill and my favorite course is the miniature millinery , that was so much fun.
“I’d love to learn how to How to made shoes.
My favortie Pixie Faire course, tutorial, or pattern hack is I cannot pick because they are all so good.
I’d love to learn how to knit and crochet. The patterns for sweaters are so sweet but I haven’t a clue.
I’d love to learn how to sew better with knits.
I would love to learn how to tat…….
I would love to learn to crochet and knit better (I only have basic easy knowledge of both) so I could better make the cute patterns you have on the website. I make the doll clothes to sell at craft shows and I think they would sell well.
This is ambitious but I would love to learn to make a complete kitchen for an 18 inch doll. That’s appliances, furniture, utensils, dishes, everything we would have in a kitchen
I’d love to learn how to sew with knits.
I would love to learn how to do smocking on doll dresses.
I would love to learn to crochet doll accessories
I’d love to learn how to crochet.
“I’d love to learn how to smock.
I’d love to learn how to smock and felt.
I would love to learn to knit or crochet fashionable items.
I’d love to learn how to sew knits so they don’t curl and look wavy. I have so much fabric (old clothes) that would make cute outfits, but I avoid using it because of the stretch and how it doesn’t look good finished.
“I’d love to learn how to draft a pattern for doll clothing.
I would love to learn how to work with lightweight knits without having them ruffle or curl… I don’t mind that effect on a girl’s t-shirt but it looks wrong for a boy’s.
I would love to learn how to use my sewing machine attachments such as the ruffler.
I love the pattern for the EMT outfit for the 18" dolls because my daughter is an EMT. I would also love to learn how to knit.
My favorite course is the sewing with knits – I learned several important things about sewing with knits that I didn’t already know. Thank you!
I’d love to learn how to crochet, I have tried to teach myself with videos and books, but I just can"t seem to get it.
I’d love to learn tips for finishing doll clothes with facial gs and linings
“I’d love to learn how to Smock
My favortie Pixie Faire course, tutorial, or pattern hack is The Pattern Academy that lets you design your own patterns and shows interesting ways to alter on hand patterns.
“I’d love to learn how to do smocking.
My favorite course has been the upcycled socks. I was actually able to watch and complete a project and it was fun. Loved that I was able to complete something from start to finish. I would like to learn how to chose the correct fabric for a project.
I would love to learn how to crochet. There are so many patterns I would love to try!
I’d love to learn how to sew knits without stretching on a regular sewing machine (I don’t have a serger.
I’d love to learn how to use knits a lot better. And not be afraid of my serger.
“I’d love to learn how to crochet or knit or both!
My favorite Pixie Faire course was the denim jacket. I would have never had tried it.
My favorite Pixie Fair course was the design course. It helped build confidence when I look at a design and turn it into a finished product without a pattern.
I’d love to learn how to knit and crochet to make more doll items!
I like to learn how to use my serger better.
I would love how to sew more professionally. There are so many courses and techniques I would like to learn if I just had the time.
I’d love to learn how to sew better. I am still such a novice.
I’d love to learn how to smock.
I’d love to learn how to smock.
I’d love to learn how to crochet or knit to make use of these gorgeous patterns.
I’d love to learn how to do smocking on doll clothes and my favorite course has been the one on knit fabrics. The tips and tricks are very helpful!
I’d love to learn how to knit!
I’d love to learn how to do smocking on doll clothes.
My favorite course has been the one on sewing with knits – I didn’t have a lot of experience before the course and the tips and tricks were very helpful!
Char
January 01, 2021
I would love to learn how to make doll shoes