December 25, 2025

🎄 The 15th annual 12 Days of Christmas at Pixie Faire!

[Edited 1/6/26] Congratulations to Sharon H. She won the Pixie Faire gift card and has been notified by email!

Christmas is one of my favorite times of year — a season of creativity, generosity, and reflection. This year I wanted to continue to celebrate in a way that’s meaningful, fun, and deeply connected to what we love most: design, sewing, and growing together as makers.

So today, I’m excited to announce the 15th annual 12 Days of Christmas Celebration, inspired by the 15th anniversary of the Design Academy-12 Principles of Design.

Here’s how it works:

For the next 12 days, we’ll be sharing:

✂️ One Design Academy Principle per day
💡 A practical Design Tip you can use immediately
💬 A daily blog comment prompt for you to earn entries in our giveaway
🎁 A $100 Pixie Faire Gift Card giveaway — announced on January 6th

Each day we'll jump back to this blog post to highlight one of the twelve design principles and invite you to join the conversation by leaving a comment. Every comment is an entry to win the $100 gift card. The more you participate, the more entries you earn!

And there’s more....

These 12 principles are also the foundation of something very special coming in 2026…

✨ Sewing With Cinnamon & Friends 2026 Theme

Design Academy Reimagined: A Year-Long Sewing Masterclass

Twelve principles. Twelve months. One unforgettable year of growth.

In 2026, Cinnamon Miles is opening the vault and teaching the Design Academy like never before—fifteen years after she first published the landmark series that inspired thousands of sewists worldwide. This is a complete, modernized re-imagining, blending Liberty Jane’s iconic design principles with Sewing With Cinnamon’s techniques, challenges, and creative opportunities.

We're bringing the Design Academy into Sewing With Cinnamon in 2026 using the core principles to guide our 2026 topics and this year, there’s even more:
Historical fashion deep dives with guest instructor Shari Fuller. Designer spotlight showcases. Sew Powerful Purse crossover projects. And a brand-new challenge every month.

If you loved the original Design Academy, you haven’t seen anything yet!

Read all the detail of the 2026 overview HERE. Existing SWC members are already in! If you're not a member yet, we invite you to join us, it all starts on January 6, 2026.

The 12 Days of Christmas is your preview of what’s coming — and a great way to jump back into thinking like a designer and getting the most out of your Pixie Faire pattern collection.

Let’s celebrate creativity, learning, and sewing together this Christmas season.

Merry Christmas,
Cinnamon & Team Pixie Faire

🎁 12 Day's of Christmas Giveaway

👉 Winner announced 1/6/26!

🎁 Day 1

Today (12/25) we kick things off with Principle #1: Proportion, and your first entry for the $100 Pixie Faire Gift Card.

💡Design Tip - Proportion: Scale is invisible when it's right and noticeable when it's wrong!

👉 To enter: Leave a comment under this blog post. Comment Prompt:
What’s your best tip for determining scale in relation to the doll you're sewing for?

🎁 Day 2

Today (12/26) we kick things off with Principle #2: Focal Point, and your second entry for the $100 Pixie Faire Gift Card.

💡Design Tip - Focal Point: Choose ONE star of the show. Whether it’s a bold fabric, a special embellishment, a unique neckline, or a pop of contrast — one clear focal point will always outperform several competing ones.

👉 To enter: Leave a comment under this blog post. Comment Prompt: What’s your favorite way to create a focal point — color, embellishment, trim, or fabric choice?

🎁 Day 3

Today (12/27) we kick things off with Principle #3: Rhythm & Repetition, and your third entry for the $100 Pixie Faire Gift Card.

💡Design Tip - Rhythm & Repetition: Repeat a shape or color at least three times.
Two feels accidental. Three feels deliberate. Four or more creates strong visual rhythm.

👉 To enter: Leave a comment under this blog post. Comment Prompt: “What do you enjoy repeating most in your sewing — shapes, colors, stitching, or patterns?”

🎁 Day 4

Today (12/28) we kick things off with Principle #4: Harmony & Unity, and your fourth entry for the $100 Pixie Faire Gift Card.

💡Design Tip:

Choose one unifying idea and let it guide every decision.
That unifying idea might be:

A color story
A mood (playful, classic, modern)
A fabric type
Or a design theme

If every choice supports the same idea, harmony follows naturally.

👉 To enter: Leave a comment under this blog post. Comment Prompt: “When you start a project, what helps you keep everything feeling cohesive?” (color, mood, fabric types, themes, etc)

🎁 Day 5

Today (12/29) we kick things off with Principle #5: Color, and your fifth entry for the $100 Pixie Faire Gift Card.

💡Design Tip:

Successful Color Blocking: Highlight the pattern design lines with fabric by color blocking! Keep in mind the design principles mentioned earlier - rule of thirds, repetition, and harmony - Let one color dominate about 70%, repeat colors with added elements like buttons and trims, and pick a color palette that pleases the eye!

Bonus BOGO Promotion happening today too! https://www.pixiefaire.com/collections/trend-watch-color-block

👉 To enter: Leave a comment under this blog post. Comment Prompt: “What color combination do you find yourself reaching for again and again—and why?"

🎁 Day 6

Today (12/30) we kick things off with Principle #6: Fabric Matters, and your sixth entry for the $100 Pixie Faire Gift Card.

💡Design Tip:

Fabric Choice: Match the fabric personality to the design's intent. Choosing the right fabric often matters more than choosing the perfect color or embellishment. Maybe it's time to venture out of your comfort zone and try out a new type of fabric?

👉 To enter: Leave a comment under this blog post. Comment Prompt: “What’s one fabric you love sewing with—and one you tend to avoid?”

🎁 Day 7

Today (12/31) we kick things off with Principle #7: Fabric Matters, and your seventh entry for the $100 Pixie Faire Gift Card.

💡Design Tip:

Surprise is what turns a nice design into a memorable one. It’s the small, unexpected detail that makes someone stop and look twice. Add one unexpected detail that only appears once. It could be: A contrasting lining, A hidden pocket, An unexpected trim or button, A pop of color on the inside rather than the outside. One surprise is charming. Too many dilute the effect.

👉 To enter: Leave a comment under this blog post. Comment Prompt: “ What’s the most fun or surprising detail you’ve ever added to a sewing project?”

🎁 Day 8

Today (1/01) we kick things off with Principle #8: Waistlines, and your eighth entry for the $100 Pixie Faire Gift Card.

💡Design Tip:

Where the waistline sits can completely change a silhouette. A small shift up or down can make a design feel youthful, classic, elegant, or modern.

The higher (Empire) waistline was prominent in the early 1800s Regency era, the natural waistline popular in the 1930s-1950s, and the lower dropped waistline emerged in the 1920s and reappeared in the 1960s/70s.

Waistlines aren’t just structural—they’re visual cues.

👉 To enter: Leave a comment under this blog post. Comment Prompt: “ Do you tend to prefer high, natural, or dropped waistlines in your designs?”

🎁 Day 9

Today (1/02) we kick things off with Principle #9: Homage, and your eighth entry for the $100 Pixie Faire Gift Card.

💡Design Tip:

Homage is about honoring inspiration without copying it. Great designers study what they love, identify why it works, and then reinterpret it in their own voice.

Homage connects design to history, culture, and personal story—and it’s one of the most meaningful ways to create!

Isolate one defining element of your inspiration and build from there.

👉 To enter: Leave a comment under this blog post. Comment Prompt: “Is there a designer, era, or style that inspires your sewing the most?”

🎁 Day 10

Today (1/03) we kick things off with Principle #10: Minimalism, and your tenth entry for the $100 Pixie Faire Gift Card.

💡Design Tip:

Minimalism isn’t about making designs boring—it’s about making intentional choices.
When fewer elements compete for attention, the most important ones shine.

Minimalist designs often look confident, modern, and timeless.

👉 To enter: Leave a comment under this blog post. Comment Prompt: “Do you lean more toward simple designs or detailed ones—and why?”

🎁 Day 11

Today (1/04) we kick things off with Principle #11: Distressing & Embellishment, and your eleventh entry for the $100 Pixie Faire Gift Card.

💡Design Tip:

Today’s design principle is all about adding depth, texture, and personality. Distressing and embellishment bring a design to life—but only when they’re intentional.
The goal isn’t to add more, but to add meaning.

Well-placed texture can elevate even the simplest design.

👉 To enter: Leave a comment under this blog post. Comment Prompt: “Do you enjoy embellishing your projects with fabric manipulation or added details like buttons, beads, or trims?”

🎁 Day 12

Today (1/05) we kick things off with Principle #12: Sewing Technique, and your final entry for the $100 Pixie Faire Gift Card.

💡Design Tip:

Most projects look “handmade” not because of design choices, but because of rushed finishing. Taking extra time on the last 10% of a project makes the biggest visual difference.

Focus on:

Accurate seam allowances
Pressing after every seam
Clean edges and consistent topstitching
Secure closures and neatly finished hems

👉 To enter: Leave a comment under this blog post. Comment Prompt:

“What sewing technique do you most want to improve or master in the coming year—and why?”

Thank you for being part of this community and for sharing your creativity with me.

Warmly,
Cinnamon

P.S. Don’t forget — today is the final day to comment for the $100 Pixie Faire Gift Card drawing!

100 Comments

zuest

January 02, 2026

Yes i do love empires. The heraldic era of King John, the Napoleonic and Regency era. At the moment the early Joseon dynasty has me entranced. I love research and often deep dive into an era to understand it before i try to draft a piece.

T

January 02, 2026

I find a piece of fabric I like then look for a pattern inspiration. I like casual styles the best. Modern with a little twist, not too fussy.

Virginia Goodwin-Gray

January 02, 2026

My favorite style is heirloom. I love working with delicate embroidery, fine fabrics and laces.

Susan

January 02, 2026

Robert Tonner

Deb Condosta

January 02, 2026

I love the look of soutouche.

LAURIE

January 02, 2026

It’s the fabric I choose that gives me the inspiration to sew something whether it’s a pattern for a particular season or era.

Karin

January 02, 2026

I like most any era, but for the dolls I think the 40s – 50s era inspires me the most. To me, the dolls are little girls and the clothing from that time period is what I think of when I think of dressing little girls.

Stacylynn

January 02, 2026

Color, it always goes back to color for me. I can like the color on a Victorian dress or a hippie vest. Eras blend together in my mind and I only see color.

Ruth

January 02, 2026

I don’t really know much about designers. I usually just make whatever the girls want for their dolls. I don’t sew for show, I sew for playing with their dolls.

Melissa

January 02, 2026

I like the detail work of the Victorian era. Won’t want to wear bet the attention to detail is admirable

Cynthia

January 02, 2026

I tend to be drawn to patterns featuring designs from 1920 through 1950, although I am enjoy creating clothing from most eras for my dolls.

Amy

January 02, 2026

My earlier post accidentally sent before I was finished! I was saying that I hope the designer who was working on a Sara Crewe dress from “A Little Princess” is still planning to release that pattern one day as promised!

Also, I agree with Emily’s post where she said it’s fun to see isolated historical details on current day outfits that are a nod to the past, but give the design a fresh new take for today’s world! That’s what I love about fashion – it’s always evolving, and more “doable” to recreate in doll’s clothing instead of full-sized!

Tanya Walker

January 02, 2026

I love the 40s era highly tailored for men and women’s clothing. Visions of Joan Crawford and Cary Grant, ha! Ha!

Soozee

January 02, 2026

I have hundreds of patterns from Pixie Faire and I have used every one of them. The quality is outstanding for fit from every designer. My favorite though is Keepers Dolly Duds!

Tanya Walker

January 02, 2026

I love the 40s era highly tailored for men and women’s clothing.

Amy

January 02, 2026

Most of my sewing currently is inspired by 2 eras – very late Victorian through Edwardian. I’m an adult American Girl doll collector, and am creating a collection of dolls to represent my favorite characters from an 8 book series, the Betsy-Tacy books by Maud Hart Lovelace. In them, the main 3 characters and their friends mature from the age of 5 (1897) through approximately age 25 (1917). As they are upper middle class, their clothing isn’t overly fancy in design, fabric, or trim. As little girls, their everyday dresses rely more on the style itself and color choice, with minimal trimming. The exceptions to this are their Sunday best and “party” dresses, which have lace insertion, accordion pleated skirts, and big sashes. Big hair bows are a must have accessory! Throughout childhood and even college, sailor style dresses and similar middy blouses worn with plain skirts or (gasp!) gym bloomers were everyday wear. The more challenging designs come with their high school and young 20’s -adult “party”/evening wear. The styles also begin to transition and streamline around Sophomore year, with discontinuation of the S-curve corset changing silhouettes to become more natural. Waistlines became slightly higher, skirts slimmer and shorter. The hats and other accessories make the outfit, as well as the appropriate undergarments! I’ve had a lot of fun picking out period patterns (and other patterns with adaptable elements) from Pixie Faire as I plan my character’s wardrobes! I’m always excited when new Edwardian-inspired designs come out!
(I hope whichever designer is working on the Sara Crewe dress from another favorite children’s book, Frances Hodgson Burnett’s “A Little Princess”

Marci

January 02, 2026

I am inspired with the Victorian era designs.

Debbie

January 02, 2026

Day 9 – The era I like to sew is today’s modern style

Debbie

January 02, 2026

Day 9 – The era I like to sew is today’s modern style

CdnCrafter

January 02, 2026

I love the hippie era!

Dorothy

January 02, 2026

The patterns that inspire me the most are the historical outfits.

michelle

January 02, 2026

i love the versatility of sewing so i love all variations….you can never sa sewing is boring….well except maybe when unpicking :)

Lise

January 02, 2026

I love African inspired designs. I look for inspiration in adult outfits and try to recreate in doll size. Doing this also allows me to practice on a smaller scale.

Pattij

January 02, 2026

I am very interested in history, so I enjoy making historical doll clothes, especially the 20’s era..

Tess

January 02, 2026

Day 9: Homage
It depends which doll for which I’m sewing. Since they are historical, I enjoy all of the eras.

Marilu B

January 02, 2026

Love colonial history and therefore its fashion

Lori

January 02, 2026

I love the colonial era period as my inspiration for sewing.

Emily

January 02, 2026

I love modern clothes that have some design element from historical fashion, like an empire waist midi dress, a simple 60’s style shift dress in a modern print, or ruffled 3/4 length sleeves. It’s a nod to the past while still living in the present.

Dawn

January 02, 2026

Homage: Yes, I am very interested in history, so I enjoy making historical doll clothes. Many times, I find inspiration from art museums and paintings of women in historical fashions. This year, as America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, I am really indulging my sewing into early colonial and pre/post-revolutionary war fashion and learning quite a bit about American history as I do so.

Anja Bartlett

January 02, 2026

I like making doll clothes inspired by the houpellande era, late 14th to early 15th centuries.

Marcia G

January 02, 2026

There is no one specific era that inspires me, as I haven’t really designed my own designs yet. I find a pattern & pick my fabric based on my mood & thoughts at that point in time. The team here at PF have been a great inspiration to me & holds a special memory of my sister when I was young. She used to use me as her doll & go through Grandma’s scraps to dress me up. This was special to me as she lived with my grandparents

Marcy Mahle

January 01, 2026

As to waistline, it sort of depends on the patterns and type of outfit I am doing. I tend to love the waistline of the Regency era.

Beth P

January 01, 2026

It depends on the design whether I prefer high, natural, or drop waist.

Roxanne

January 01, 2026

I don’t think I have a preference to waistlines. I sew whatever pattern I like.

Connie

January 01, 2026

I mostly prefer natural waistlines. However, come of the historical outfits I love have high waistlines.

Laura

January 01, 2026

I like natural waistlines best. That’s part of the reason the era I like best is the 1950s, which has classic, but still modern dresses.

Janet F

January 01, 2026

Day 8: I tend to lean towards natural waistlines.

Linda

January 01, 2026

I think I prefer the natural waistline. I tend to like more modern designs but sew all eras of fashion

Lois

January 01, 2026

Waistlines: I tend to go most frequently with a natural waistline. I love the mid-1800s and like modeling dresses after those styles more often than not :)

Sue

January 01, 2026

natural waistlines are my fav, but i also really like the empire waist on historical gowns.

Dotti G.

January 01, 2026

No question here for me – dropped waistlines are always my favorite. I think 1920’s are my favorite fashions overall – whether for a child or adult.

Cheri

January 01, 2026

I don’t have a personal preference for waistlines…it depends on what I am sewing, the pattern or the style Im trying to achieve.

Theresa

January 01, 2026

I love to add a little embroidery design .

Linda Leigh

January 01, 2026

I tend to sew more historical patterns and a lot of them have the higher waistline.

Ruth Ann

January 01, 2026

I usually go for a natural waistline but once in a while venture over to a high or dropped one.

Dorothy

January 01, 2026

I tend to prefer a natural waist in my designs. But I also make a lot of designs with the higher waistline. I am working on quite a few dresses using the Salina Dress. I will try pattern at least once….Love a challenge.

Martha

January 01, 2026

I sort of like a natural waistline.

Nancy S.

January 01, 2026

I’m not picky about waistlines – as another poster mentioned, dolls can wear anything. I think the waistline needs to follow the period of the clothing design.

Pam

January 01, 2026

I prefer natural waistlines.

Lynda Taylor

January 01, 2026

Day 8.
For myself, I prefer a natural waistline but my dolls can have whatever suits the outfit in trying to make it recreate.
Dolls can wear anything.

Sue

January 01, 2026

“Do you tend to prefer high, natural, or dropped waistlines in your designs?”

It honestly depends who I am sewing for – what the person prefers, or what is best for body type. I prefer a natural waist, my daughter prefers high, and my granddaughter hates anything at or above her belly button, so low for her! LOL

Karen

January 01, 2026

It does depend on the era. Personally I prefer the natural waistline, but since I don’t have one anymore it’s for the doll clothes. 😆

Jackie

January 01, 2026

When, in the 1950’s, I began seriously to make my own clothes the usual profile for a tall slim school girl involved a fitted top part and a full skirt. My childhood doll , now sitting on my dresser, is wearing a dress fitted on top with a natural waistline and flaring out into a full skirt.This is done by princess seams. My typical school outfit at the time would consist in a fitted shell type blouse and a full skirt of matching or coordinating fabric. Often these were soft pleated to control fullness. One of these outfits had a matching cumberbund! So, mostly natural waistline. But not always.There was a play outfit with a cropped top ending in ball fringe. [Hey! I was a lot younger! The whole world was a lot younger!] There was also a blouson that came into a drawstring well below the waist. This had a hood. For dolls balance is important. Is this too much skirt for so tiny a wearer? And for anybody 9" or shorter I have to be very careful of bulk at the waistline. I’d like to be able to make those tulle skirts with [natural] elastic waistlines which look so nice on Kruselings. One of my favorite dress patterns for a Sasha [I think it was by Doll Carriage] was called a birthday Party Dress. Dropped waist, leg-of-mutton sleeves. very pretty. So all three waistlines have a good place. I use a natural waistline most often.

Patty watson

January 01, 2026

Natural it’s just comfort

Renee Finney

January 01, 2026

I prefer to use a natural, but I will occaisonally use a high waist. It really depends on the type of garment that I am making,

Kitty

January 01, 2026

I use natural waistlines the most.

Sandra

January 01, 2026

I prefer natural waistlines

Janet

January 01, 2026

I use all three pretty regularly. It just depends on the garment!

Hannah

January 01, 2026

I definitely prefer natural waistlines

Stephanie

January 01, 2026

Natural waist lines

Vicki

January 01, 2026

For myself I like natural and high. If I’m making dolls clothes it’s whatever the pattern calls for

Judith Martinez

January 01, 2026

I like a natural waistline.

Mary

January 01, 2026

Preference the look of drop waist designs.

Carol

January 01, 2026

I prefer natural waistlines.

Syndi

January 01, 2026

I tend to prefer a natural waistline for everyday wear and dropped waistlines for costumes and princess wear in my designs.

Julie

January 01, 2026

I am currently drawn to a dropped waistline. It depends on the style of the dress and also the fabric chosen. I don’t limit myself, but make all three styles of waistlines.

Jacquie Corrigan

January 01, 2026

I prefer high waistlines on my girls.

Ashley Oliver

January 01, 2026

I prefer a natural waistline

Susan

January 01, 2026

I prefer high waistlines

Jacqui Starr

January 01, 2026

It depends on the piece but I like high waist mostly for historical sewing.

Elaine

January 01, 2026

I usually do the natural waist.

AnnP

January 01, 2026

“ Do you tend to prefer high, natural, or dropped waistlines in your designs?” For the dolls I prefer high, natural or no waistline at all, particularly shift dresses with no waistline as the dolls don’t have a waist. The same for me though I look back with nostalgia at the empire-line dresses and jumpsuits of the 1960s that I used to wear.

nancy hartley

January 01, 2026

Love making historical doll clothes. Interesting information!

Beverley

January 01, 2026

Waistlines are structural with visual cues.

Ellen

January 01, 2026

I am drawn to natural waistline, especially little girl garments.

Renee B

January 01, 2026

I use the waistline that matches the Period I’m sewing for. I don’t prefer one waistline over another. Go with the Period I want to represent.

Nancy

January 01, 2026

Natural – most comfortable!

NancyB

January 01, 2026

Currently, I am drawn to designs with dropped waistlines.

Gail

January 01, 2026

I prefer natural waistlines.

Sue

January 01, 2026

I’m drawn to high waistlines, since I’m shortwaisted. Many natural waistline patterns end up being low waisted on me or need quite a chunk drafted out. I want my dolls to be comfortable so I choose that style

Crystal

January 01, 2026

I ADORE the empire waistline! As I age, I notice that I’m leaning toward that in my own clothing and it’s so much less restrictive. I want my dolls to be comfortable too, and this way, if they eat a bit too much, they wouldn’t have their tummies restricted by a regular waistline. Okay, so I’m a bit strange – I think when I reached 75 a couple of years ago, they changed it from strange to eccentric…LOL

lisa blackburn

January 01, 2026

A natural waistline is preferred as I think it looks best. Thanks for the contest.

Teresa-Jo Proulx

January 01, 2026

Waistlines have their place in design. I often think the empire waist has a hint of a younger silhouette, drop waist can be more formal, & a well placed waistline is tailored

Leslie Jo Gatti

January 01, 2026

Five of the dolls I sew for are baby dolls. Many of their dresses do not have waists at all but when they do, a natural waist looks better I think. Four of my dolls are little girl dolls, who I prefer with a natural waist. But the two fashioned dolls, I saw can have a wide variety of waste placements I have made on peer waists for them, natural waist lines, and no waist lines. I have never seen a dropped waist line.

Sheila

January 01, 2026

I use all 3: empire, natural waist, and below the waist, depending on what I’m designing and the fabric.

Marci

January 01, 2026

I am not picky about the waistline placement. I follow the pattern that I chose based on style. I do enjoy to make historical outfits.

Ruth

January 01, 2026

I really like the high waistline as well as the natural waistline .

Sherry

January 01, 2026

I prefer high and natural waistlines. I’ve never been a fan of the dropped waistline look, unless it’s a slight drop.

Karyn

January 01, 2026

I am short-waisted, and spent most of my early life in drop-waisted dresses. My dolls do not share this figure flaw; this, I CAN use the waist as a visual cue. When I’m not doing historical, or historically inspired styles, the waist-line stays mainly on the waist.

Bettie

January 01, 2026

Day 8

I really don’t have a preference. I just sew the pattern as it was intended.

Cheryl

January 01, 2026

I prefer natural or empire waistlines on doll clothes.

GRUMPY Sue

January 01, 2026

I have lived and experienced the above mentioned waistlines——I prefer the natural waistline. Love this site. THANKS for all you do and offer.

Sewbig

January 01, 2026

DAY 8 – “ Do you tend to prefer high, natural, or dropped waistlines in your designs?”

I prefer the low waistline, particularly the one where the bodice comes to a point and the full skirt is gathered into it.

Laura M

January 01, 2026

Day 8 Waistlines – I prefer a natural waistline on my own clothes, as I’m more hourglass shape. Empire waist makes me look pregnant and dropped waist hides my smaller waist and makes me look bigger than I am.

Sharon (Sandy)

January 01, 2026

The easiest waist lines to sew are the raised and lowered ones. They generally have less fabric to gather (or pleat) and less fuss. Easiest of all is an “A” line with no waistline. I‘m mostly influenced by the pattern selection. Not the waistline.

Heather

January 01, 2026

I tend to prefer a natural waist in my designs. Also in what I wear.

Tanya Walker

January 01, 2026

I tend to lean toward the natural waist line generally. Next is the dropped waist. The empire is my least favorite. Tends to remind me of maternity clothing.

Tanya Walker

January 01, 2026

I tend to lean toward the natural waist line generally. Next is the dropped waist. The empire is my least favorite. Tends to remind me of maternity clothing.

Julie Vasbinder

January 01, 2026

I prefer a high or natural waistline. They are more appealing to the eye. A dropped waistline, especially in a dress looks “frumpy” to me.

Florence

January 01, 2026

I prefer a higher waistline when sewing for dolls.

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