Sewing With Cinnamon

Zippers - How to Install and Shorten a Separating Zipper

Hi Everyone! Let's talk about - Separating Zippers!  If you want to add a higher level of authenticity to a doll garment, then this is the added detail that will make that difference. Tiny separating zippers really make the garment look like a miniature version of the real thing.

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Zippers - Topic Overview and Invisible Zipper Tutorial Video

Hi Everyone! Let's talk about - Sewing with zippers!  Let's be honest, Zippers can be pretty terrifying! But rest assured, practice makes perfect! Early on, hook and loop tape was my go to closure, I let my fear of sewing with zippers influence my decision for the best way to finish my garment. But after a bit of practice, I can now say a zipper closure is definitely the way to go (when appropriate, of course!) There are still many times when snaps or buttons may be best, or a thin piece of hook and loop tape is the most practical (especially for little hands). My hope is that after this course, you will no longer fear zippers and have the confidence to sew one into your doll garment when desired!

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Simply Shoes - Q&A, Recap, and Review

Hi Everyone! This week we take a look back and review the topic :) I've included a few questions/answers here that I've collected from FB or comments. I also have a few polls posted below, I'm curious to know if you've made shoes and enjoy it or have moved on to other things! Which shoes do you use most often and what fabrics do you like to sew with the most....

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Simply Shoes - Working With Vinyl Fabric

Hi Everyone! This week we get to look at sewing shoes with vinyl fabric. This may seem a bit intimidating, but honestly it gets easier with just a bit of practice. Of course, having the right supplies on hand helps too!

In the video posted below, I walk you through the process while using vinyl to make a pair of Open Toe Janes shoes Enjoy!

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Simply Shoes - Let's Make Janes!

Hi Everyone! This week I invite you to follow along as I make Janes and Open-Toe Janes shoes. We've got many shoe patterns on Pixie Faire, and with a bit of practice you will be comfortable making a variety of styles! The shoe bodies may vary, but the sole construction is very similar. So, sit back, relax and let's learn to make shoes together...

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Simply Shoes - Topic Overview and Resources

Hi Everyone! Let's talk about shoes!  Not just any shoes, but those tiny intricate adorable doll scale shoes! As with most things at this scale, there are challenges to overcome to master the art of making doll shoes. However, I do feel confident that with a bit of practice this will be easy to accomplish. We will use the Liberty Jane shoe patterns for the demos throughout this course, as well as a few other tips, suggestions, and demos from some of the other shoe designers featured on Pixie Faire. The basic shoe construction is the same for most patterns. We will focus on those elements and by the end of this course, you should have the confidence to any type of shoe pattern that you'd like! So let's dive into this topic and learn the art of making doll shoes.  I promise this will be a fun month!

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Embellishments - Hand Embroidery and Sewing With Beads

Hi Everyone! To wrap up the topic of embellishments we are going o take a look at hand embroidery and sewing with beads. I love this type of detail work because a little bit can make a big impact on the overall look and feel of the garment.

As promised, we are keeping it simple with just a few basic stitches. The great thing is that you can build on this and experiment with a bunch of other techniques to build on what you've learned here!

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