12 Days of Christmas Dec. 25, 2023 - Jan. 5, 2024

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Hi Everyone! We’re super excited to announce the 13th annual Pixie Faire 12 Days of Christmas celebration! This year we're doing things a little differently. The event will run on the traditional days – December 25th through January 5th, with daily updates and one amazing grand prize! All of it will happen here in this single blog post.

For 2024, the emphasis is 12 Days of Sewing With Cinnamon & Friends! We're going to share what's new & exclusive for SWC members, what's to come in 2024, and 12 days of a "taste and see" for everyone!

Are you ready?

What's New in 2024? Pixie Cuts: I'm super excited to announce that we will be rolling out Pixie Cuts as new exclusive benefit for Sewing With Cinnamon members. The Pixie Cuts collection of items is starting to roll out and includes (or will include):

  • Fabric "by the yard"
  • Fabric "precuts" 
  • Fabric closeouts (not to be re-stocked)
  • Fabric remnants (end of bolt extras)
  • Elastic "by the yard"
  • Trims "by the yard"
  • and more...

These are stand alone, a-la-cart items (different than curated Pixie Packs). The items in this collection will be viewable by everyone but available exclusively for SWC members to purchase! We'll be adding to this collection over the 12 days, so be sure to check back frequently!

Not a member yet? Learn more about all the amazing benefits of the Sewing With Cinnamon membership community here: Sewing With Cinnamon 

Oh Yeah, Just a reminder that Sewing With Cinnamon members can get free shipping* on qualifying orders! Be sure to read the details on the SWC sign-up page to learn more.

 

12 Days of Christmas Grand Prize Giveaway!

We love fabric and we know you love fabric too! We've collected a huge assortment of fabrics featured in Pixie Packs, trims, notions, and more to create the ultimate sewing bundle prize valued at over $300!

To enter the giveaway, scroll down to the bottom of this post and follow the instructions in the contest widget. On each day from December 25th through January 5th we are going to add additional ways to enter the grand prize giveaway. So, be sure to set your alarm, bookmark our blog, and remember to check back each day. The giveaway will begin today and end at midnight pacific time on January 5th. Don’t miss out!

 

 

What's in Store for 2024: Did you know that Sewing With Cinnamon launched in April 2017 and since that date we've published 78 courses, including over 300 individual videos Wow! You might think we've covered everything there is to cover, but you're wrong! We've polled members and come up with a set of new ideas for the coming year.

We're super excited about what we have planned for 2024! Here's the calendar of upcoming course themes:

  • January - Sewing A Themed Wardrobe: Gymnastics (Kicking off on Tuesday, January 9th)
    • Something for Lila® In this course we have a few new patterns and a few fun & crafty projects. Sew-along with Cinnamon as she shows you how to make the Malibu Libby Hollywood Tracksuit! Join Shari for a sew-along for her new tumbling mat pattern and a few other projects (making a set of uneven bars and a balance beam!)
  • February - Sewing A Tudor Gown (With Shari Fuller)
    • In this course, Shari will be reflecting on the Tudor time period and showcasing one of her patterns with a sew-along as well as detailed technique tutorials.
  • March - Sewing With Hardware
    • You asked, we're getting it ready! This course will focus on adding hardware to your fashion in miniature projects! Tiny buckles, rivets, eyelets, and more. Join us!
  • April - Sew Along With A Grimm Fairy Tale
    • Shari has something special planned for this topic - stay tuned for more details!
  • May - Sewing On The Go
    • In May Cinnamon will be traveling to Africa with Sew Powerful. We thought it would be fun to showcase some projects that you can "sew-on-the-go" as well as creative ways to travel with your sewing supplies.
  • June - Coordinating Fabric Prints
    • We've got a large Tilda® Fabrics collection on pre-order with a ship date of May 2024. The prints are absolutely perfect for tiny clothes and there are 32 different ones that coordinate! This course will highlight ways to work with prints and how to coordinate them in different ways.
  • July - Historical 1770s Williamsburg
    • Shari will be presenting another historical fashion series, this time focusing on 1770s Williamsburg.
  • August - Back To School Through The Eras
    • This course will highlight 4 different eras and showcase a back to school collection with sew-alongs and technique tutorials.
  • September - Sewing on the Bias, Madeleine Vionnet
    • Highlighting the use of bias cut fabric in clothing designs, with a look at the icon Madeleine Vionnet!
  • October - Sewing In The Style of Iconic Barbie outfits (For AG)
    • With all the hype over Barbie, we thought it would be fun to showcase 4 different iconic Barbie fashions and replicate the looks for 18" dolls. Stay tuned for new patterns and sew-alongs!
  • November - Creative Upcycling - A Doll House 
    • The ultimate upcycling project, turning a piece of furniture into a darling doll house with storage too! Shari has some ideas to share - this will be fun!
  • December - The Nativity Story
    • Focusing on the classic Nativity Story, join us as we create the Nativity Scene and highlight the story along the way!

Interested in joining the community? Learn more about all the amazing benefits of the Sewing With Cinnamon membership community here: Sewing With Cinnamon 

SWC members get access to downloadable videos as well as streaming them. The 2024 courses will be exclusive content for members only! 

 

A Sewing With Cinnamon Preview For Everyone!

I mentioned that we began posting SWC courses in April 2017, that's almost 7 years ago - I'm shocked at how time flies! We've begun to roll out the earliest courses on the Sewing With Cinnamon Youtube Channel and we're excited to have you check them out!

Over the next 12 days we'll be posting 12 full courses for everyone to enjoy!

 

Day 1 : Sewing The Denim Jacket!
Go To The Full Denim Jacket Course on YouTube
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Day 2 : Sewing With Zippers!
Go To The Full Sewing With Zippers Course on YouTube
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Day 3 : Simply Shoes!
Go To The Full Simply Shoes Course on YouTube
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Day 4 : Sewing With Specialty Fabrics!
Go to the full Sewing With Specialty Fabrics Course on YouTube
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Day 5 : Fabric Manipulation Techniques
Go To The Full Fabric Manipulation Course on YouTube!
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Day 6 : Sewing With Elastics
Go To The Full Sewing With Elastics Course on YouTube!
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Day 7 : Sewing With Heavyweight Fabrics
Go ToThe Full Sewing With Heavyweight Fabrics on YouTube!
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Day 8 : Hemming Techniques
Go To The Full Hemming Techniques Course on YouTube
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Day 9: Sewing Curves and Corners
Go To The Full Curves & Corners Course on YouTube!
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Day 10 : Sewing Machine Presser Feet
Go To The Full Sewing Machine Presser Feet Course on YouTube!
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Day 11 : Sewing Perfect Pleats
Go To The Full Sewing Perfect Pleats Course on YouTube!
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Day 12 : Sewing Modified Pattern Hacks
Go To The Sewing Modified Pattern Hacks Playlist on YouTube

 

 

Contest Details: You enter through the entry form that is embedded on this page and appears just below this paragraph, if you don't see it, be sure to visit the page from your desktop or an alternate browser such as Google Chrome. It may not appear on all mobile devices. The complete rules and entry details appear on the entry form. This is not a comment contest - in other words, leaving a comment on the bottom of this page is not an official entry method. The only required entry method is to leave a comment under this post and then confirm that you did it in the contest widget. One person will receive the Pixie Faire Ultimate Sewing Supplies Bundle. You can enter once, or gain multiple entries by completing the other entry methods and increase your chances of winning. Please review all Terms and Conditions on the giveaway page before entering. 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 Pixie Faire. 

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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!

Merry Christmas!

Cinnamon & Team Pixie Faire

PS. We're working hard to make Sewing With Cinnamon & Friends your go-to resource for doll clothes sewing tutorials and instruction! Leave a comment below and let us know what types of courses or video tutorials you'd like to see us incorporate into our upcoming classes!

or fill in the blank "My biggest sewing challenge is______"


100 Comments

vicki
vicki

December 26, 2023

my biggest challenge is not enough time

Candy
Candy

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is having time to do all the projects I plan.

Regina
Regina

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is procrastination :(

Melissa
Melissa

December 26, 2023

My biggest challenge is find printed fabrics that I like with the design in the proper scale.

Diane Goff
Diane Goff

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is securing the tiny little pieces, so I get straight, centered results, without puckering or distortion.

Sharon B.
Sharon B.

December 26, 2023

I would love to see a course in how to make Dollhouse Design’s To The Ball Cinderella dress – it is such a beautiful pattern but all the layers of tulle rather intimidate me.

Liza
Liza

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is finding enough time for all the things I want to make.

JoAnn
JoAnn

December 26, 2023

I also have trouble finding time to do all I want do. I did industrial sewing for 20+ years and wish I could remember all the short cuts, I love looking at the new hacks for sewing. To much to do and to little time!

Liza
Liza

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is finding enough time for all the things I want to make.

Lois
Lois

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge since having cancer is getting motivated. I browse lots of patterns and visualize them made up in certain fabrics but haven’t done any yet. I need to dig in and I’m sure the love of sewing will come back.

Pat
Pat

December 26, 2023

Lately, my biggest challenge is motivation!! Have fabric, machines, including 3 embroidery machines, and just can’t get motivated.

Barbara
Barbara

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is coordinating fabrics and trims.

Debbie
Debbie

December 26, 2023

One of my biggest challenges is deciding what to make next.

Betsey Dunn
Betsey Dunn

December 26, 2023

My biggest challenge is deciding what to sew next and what fabrics to use.

Nancy Saller
Nancy Saller

December 26, 2023

My biggest problem is having enough time to make all the precious patterns for the dolls.

Wendy T
Wendy T

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is: when sewing for 18" dolls, some of the pieces are quite small and can be fiddly to maneuver under the machine foot. I know the fabric selection is crucial (heavier fabrics don’t make nice sharp points at collars and cuffs, as well as grading seam allowances. What else?.

Nancy Curitti
Nancy Curitti

December 26, 2023

My biggest problem is finding fabrics in small prints.

Joanne G
Joanne G

December 26, 2023

I have two big challenges competing to be the biggest! One is finding the time to do all of the projects that I want to do, and the other is getting everything organized so that I can find all of my supplies.

Kerry
Kerry

December 26, 2023

My biggest challenge is certainly the fact that I don’t make sewing a priority in my weekly routine. I have so many fabrics and patterns that I’d love to dig into, but it just seems that their is always something more pressing or important that I should be taking care of in my daily life.

Kath
Kath

December 26, 2023

One of my problems (there are many) I show to get rid of the pucker at the base of an invisible zipper. I am better than I was but it is still there. why?

K
K

December 26, 2023

TIME

Patricia
Patricia

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is figuring out what to make first. I have so many ideas that I can’t sew them all

Frances
Frances

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is switching from handsewing to using a sewing machine…

Joyce
Joyce

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is making clothes for my 50’s Revlon etc dolls.

Joyce
Joyce

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is just getting started.

Carol
Carol

December 26, 2023

My biggest challenge is sewing on knits or stretchy fabrics: what stitch to use, and what length?

Christine
Christine

December 26, 2023

I’d like to see a class on sewing felt dolls — especially how to effectively attach their head to their body. Thanks.

Linda
Linda

December 26, 2023

I have not tackled the Jean jacket pattern yet, it looked so difficult. I have had the pattern for awhile. After watching the video I feel more confident in giving it a try.

Patty Gennario
Patty Gennario

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is finding time to sew all the fabulous patterns I have from Pixie Faire! My goal this year is to sew as many new patterns as possible!😊

Suzette
Suzette

December 26, 2023

I have bought several patterns but I must admit they intimidate me. I just have to sit down and put my mind to one and work it out.

Karen K
Karen K

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is sewing by hand since I no longer have a sewing machine.

Lisa
Lisa

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is making even gathers – especially on sleeves.

Krynne
Krynne

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is learning to sew many of the specialty stitching by hand as I do not own a machine.

Maureen W.
Maureen W.

December 26, 2023

Well, I am still waiting on a ‘maybe’ tutorial??, for the pattern the Euro Libby Peleton Jacket. I have been stuck with the how-to for so-sew long….and too wish everyone~ Happy and Healthy New Year 🥰.

Nancy McAllister
Nancy McAllister

December 26, 2023

I would love to see more on adding embellishments.

Laura
Laura

December 26, 2023

Reducing bulk when sewing small items

Kathleen
Kathleen

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is finding enough time in the day.

anita
anita

December 26, 2023

My biggest challenge is actually sitting down at sewing machine. I can and do cut out lots of outfits but have trouble setting aside time to get them sewn.

Vicki Ruth
Vicki Ruth

December 26, 2023

I have been sewing for RRFF lately. I LOVE it when you include that size in your patterns.

Susan Q.
Susan Q.

December 26, 2023

I would like tips on how to professionally finish garments—e.g., reducing bulk at the waistband, making square corners at the necklines on bodice tops, handsewing snaps, pressing (I can’t seem to get all the wrinkles out no matter

Sparkle
Sparkle

December 26, 2023

Finding time to sew has been my biggest challenge in recent months. I hope to change that equation in the new year.

Dawn
Dawn

December 26, 2023

My Biggest sewing challenge is having enough time

Heidi
Heidi

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is sneaking time in to sew a garment for myself while sewing household items and projects for my granddaughters.

BrendaK
BrendaK

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing is making doll shoes!

Teri Stevens
Teri Stevens

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is being able to see what I’m working on. I have a goofy eye condition.

Holly Cragun
Holly Cragun

December 26, 2023

I have a hard time thread matching. That’s just a color issue probably.

Patricia
Patricia

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is finding the fabrics that I want to use for my project.

Carol
Carol

December 26, 2023

I have been trying to upcycle as much as possible, ideas for use can be challenging for me. I appreciate so very much what you have provided to enhance these thoughts such as the recent upcycling for doll sweaters, the wonderful pattern for the Edwardian steamer trunk.

J. Phariss
J. Phariss

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is there are only 24 hours in the day and I’ve got all these other silly things to do than sew: eating, sleeping, going to work…you know.

geri
geri

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is finding room to sew.

Lisa
Lisa

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is learning new sewing skills.

Darlene Harper
Darlene Harper

December 26, 2023

I have been sewing for years using Pixie patterns and I love the detail in each pattern. I ’am so glad to have found you on line. I love supporting a Christian company who also give in so many ways. Thank you Cinnamon and company, Darlene

Vicki
Vicki

December 26, 2023

Could we possibly see more patterns for the smaller dolls like Ruby Red Fashion Friends and Siblies???

Lizbet
Lizbet

December 26, 2023

My biggest challenge is “time”…not enough of it!

Brenda Reichers
Brenda Reichers

December 26, 2023

My biggest challenge is finding the courage to cut into the fabrics chosen for a doll outfit. I also struggle with getting a professional look with the outfit.

Gayle
Gayle

December 26, 2023

I make historically correct clothing from your patterns. Wonderful. My biggest challange is adapting the clothing to fit over a full set of underthings.

MaryEllen
MaryEllen

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is enough time to complete the projects I have selected. I really appreciate great directions and supplies that fit what I am aiming for.

Teddie
Teddie

December 26, 2023

My biggest challenge is finding the time!! I have a lot of projects cut out and ready to sew. My new years decision is to have one day a week to stay in my craft room and sew and work in one craft project a week till they are all done. Wish me luck!

Roxanna
Roxanna

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is sewing with slippery fabrics.

Debbie
Debbie

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is making even gathers for ruffles and gathered skirts

Linda Chretien
Linda Chretien

December 26, 2023

My biggest challenge is organizing my sewing room and getting my mojo back.

Susan
Susan

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is giving myself permission to sew something for fun.

Kristen
Kristen

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is finding the time to do it all. But the actual act of sewing, my biggest challenge is working with silky/satin material. I have such a hard time with it slipping.

Linda E
Linda E

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is sewing stretch materials particularly top stitching them and having the stitching look straight and even!

Christine Smith
Christine Smith

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is sewing around curves when making doll clothes.

Melangell
Melangell

December 26, 2023

I’d like to see a steam punk sew along. LJC has several really fun steam punk patterns.

Amanda Tiner
Amanda Tiner

December 26, 2023

My biggest challenge….so many things….time, eyelets (I want to make shoes but I can’t get the eyelets done correctly for shoestrings, that I give up) to stretchy fabric and button holes. I resort to Velcro so I don’t have to do button holes. But my goal this coming year is practice with the eyelets and button holes on left over fabric pieces so I can become comfortable using these things.

Liz
Liz

December 26, 2023

My biggest challenge is actually starting a project – I have lots of ideas and projects set aside in the planning stage but have a hard time initiating the first step and just doing it!

Kathy
Kathy

December 26, 2023

My biggest challenge is working with stretchy fabrics. They seem harder to work with on small items like doll clothes.

Patricia
Patricia

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is hand stitching with arthritic fingers that don’t bend completely and making a straight seam.

Judy
Judy

December 26, 2023

My biggest challenge is taking the time to sew!

JT
JT

December 26, 2023

Biggest challenge-finishes that look professional

Marnie
Marnie

December 26, 2023

My biggest challenge is knowing where to begin!

Leslie
Leslie

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is taking the time to sit and sew!

Janice
Janice

December 26, 2023

I seem to have trouble with a 1/4" seam allowance. I have an old machine so maybe that is the problem or it’s just me. I would like a class on seam allowances. 3/8" is easier for me to sew. When and how to adjust for a larger seam for easier construction would be a good topic. Thanks!

Jenny
Jenny

December 26, 2023

My always challenge is sewing over organza or other “silky” fabrics if require ruffles. Fabric tent to slip from where I have it unless is with a serger and sometime this is not “doll friendly” – but a bit of effort and I will get it. Love Pixie Fairie and my journey with sewing for dolls.

Holly
Holly

December 26, 2023

I would love to see an in depth class about sewing machine needles, the different sizes and applications.

Chris R
Chris R

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is … finding a quiet moment to sit and sew. I love the patterns offered on Pixie Faire!

Kathy   m
Kathy m

December 26, 2023

My biggest challenge is staying organized with patterns and where is fabric with tiny flower patterns tub boxes with label helps a little binder with patterns etc at tomes it just frustrating and do have those little pixiefaries rearrange my stuff?

Vicki
Vicki

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is sewing with knits and finding fabric that works well for AG dolls.

MARIE CHRISTINE
MARIE CHRISTINE

December 26, 2023

Mon plus grand défi est de m’aménager un atelier de couture où je pourrai laisser le travail en cours et y revenir quand celà me chante. Avec tous mes accessoires et mes tissus bien rangés.

Sarah
Sarah

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is sizing. Because I work with a variety of 18" dolls – Lotus, My Life As, American Girl, Our Generation, Madame Alexander, and Journey – I have to worry about whether or not something is going to fit a specific brand. Some helpful tips on how to size a pattern up or down depending on the doll would be incredibly helpful.

Sarah
Sarah

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is working with small pieces of clothing for instance clothes for American Girl mini dolls.

Pamela W
Pamela W

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenges are time management to be able to sew, courage to finish when it’s more difficult that I thought, and matching the fabrics and embellishments I have to the pattern I select – draping of fabric for pattern details, main and detail fabrics (like a lining), selecting lace or ribbon – putting it all together.

Dana C
Dana C

December 26, 2023

Everything lol

Kathryn
Kathryn

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is working with very fine fabric that ravels as you handle it.

Betty Clark
Betty Clark

December 26, 2023

My challenge is finding suitable size print fabrics.

Arlanna Fries
Arlanna Fries

December 26, 2023

My biggest challenge is getting my fingers close enough to remove the pins and still hold it together to continue sewing the small stuff

Patty
Patty

December 26, 2023

My biggest challenge sewing doll clothes are the tiny curved seams that sometimes come apart when turned to the right side. Even using tiny stitches doesn’t always work.

Laura
Laura

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is overthinking fabric and trim selection. I usually have an idea of what I want but it’s tough to find fabric with the right color/drape/etc. and trims that have the right scale.

Dani C
Dani C

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is picking the right fabrics for the project. Just because a fabric is cute, doesn’t mean it’s appropriate.

Rita
Rita

December 26, 2023

My biggest challenge is sewing tiny buttonholes.

Mary Jo
Mary Jo

December 26, 2023

My biggest challenge is recognizing appropriate fabric to use

JUDY
JUDY

December 26, 2023

Wow, guess I’m not alone in having so many sewing challenges after reading all these posts!
My biggest challenge is finding a reason to keep making doll clothes so i make them to give away…figuring I’m making someone happy somewhere even fi I don’t get to see them enjoying them.

Carol Nothstein
Carol Nothstein

December 26, 2023

My biggest recent challenge is with rivets and eyelets. Glad to see there is a class planned.

Karen Marceau
Karen Marceau

December 26, 2023

Can’t wait to see how the historical dresses are made. Also need to work on buttonholes.

Kitty
Kitty

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is sewing with fabrics other than cottons.

terry kuntz
terry kuntz

December 26, 2023

I have 23" my twinn dolls, would like to see clothing for that size doll, not just the more common 18" dolls. There is a market for the larger doll clothing but the providers are few

Debby Connors
Debby Connors

December 26, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is sewing snaps on underside and buttons on top of doll clothes at the same time.

Rhonda
Rhonda

December 26, 2023

I would love a beginner video on how to maintain a sewing machine. What regular maintenance is needed and how ofter should you do it. Also trouble shooting.

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