Sewing With Cinnamon

Simple Closures - Topic Overview

Hi Everyone! Are you ready for a deep dive into the topic of "simple closures"? Throughout this month long topic I'll share with you my tips and tricks for working with a variety of closures such as: hook and loop tape, buttons, buttonholes, eyelets, and more...

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Knits - The Walking Foot and Binding Techniques

Hi Everyone! Over the past few weeks, we've explained a few techniques to make sewing with knits a bit easier. It's been so fun to see the response! Many of you are gaining confidence and mastering this challenging fabric - which is the goal- Horray!

This week we touch on two additional topics...

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Knits - Working With FOE, Stretch Lace, and Sequin Fabrics

Hi Everyone! We'll be rounding out the month with a few extra tutorials focusing on  finishing knit fabric edges without hemming. These are frequently my go to methods when working with delicate fabrics like sweater knits and sequined knits.

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Knit Fabrics - A Resource Guide

I've been sewing for quite a while and I'm always on the lookout for interesting, beautiful, authentic looking knit fabrics. The larger stores carry a small variety and usually what they have is not the "ready to wear" on trend type knits that I'm looking for. Here's a list of sites I visit regularly to find great knit fabrics...

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Knits - Hems and More...

Hi Everyone! Today's post is all summed up in the video below :) I'm taking you into my sewing studio and demonstrating a few of the techniques I use when sewing with knit fabrics on a standard sewing machine. I'm using a Bernina 330 for this illustration. If you have questions about specific sewing machine models, we're ready to help too....

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Knits Overview - Sewing With Cinnamon

Hi Everyone! Are you ready for a deep dive into the topic of "sewing with knits"? I hope so! Honestly, knit fabrics are pretty much my go-to choice when designing new pieces. I think that's what set Liberty Jane apart early on in the miniature world of doll clothes design. My general rule is "make real clothes, but at a smaller scale" basically fashion in miniature!

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Welcome To Sewing With Cinnamon & Friends!

Welcome to the Sewing With Cinnamon and Friends sewing club! We're super excited that you're here! To access the content and find our community follow the steps outlined below:

To get your early bird bonuses CLICK HERE

Step 1:

• Request to join the Facebook group "Sewing With Cinnamon". This is where all the daily interaction will happen! We monitor the group daily and will approve requests within 24 hours (beginning April 4th). If by chance you use a different FB username that you filled out on your sign up form, just contact support@pixiefaire.com and let us know.

Step 2:

• Check the "Sewing With Cinnamon Blog" for tutorial posts and group content. This blog is for club members only. These posts will be shared inside the facebook group as well, but if you aren't a FB user and want to just access the membership benefits on the Pixie Faire site - this will be the place for you to find everything you're looking for! 

Step 3:

• Get ready to learn and improve your sewing skills in a super fun community of seamstresses!

• Sewing With Cinnamon Overview:

  Each week on Tuesdays, we'll post new content for the scheduled topic of the month. Simply use your coupon code (for the designated month) to download one of the suggested patterns (or any other LJ brand pattern if you already have the ones mentioned), begin sewing the pattern following the instructions in the PDF. Check the posts in the FB group or directly on the Blog (linked to the SWC blog on Pixie Faire) for tips and techniques to apply to your project.

• Here's a link to the FB group "Pinned Post" it's a table of contents for all the group posts/activitiy. https://www.facebook.com/groups/SewingWithCinnamon/permalink/651281971731511/

• Share pictures under the Member's Showcase posts for that specific topic - we'd love to see what you've made! Share pic's and questions for troubleshooting under the posts for that specific topic. We will be monitoring the activity here on Fb and respond as quickly as possible! The group moderators are Cinnamon (that's me!), Dawne, and Georgette. Dawne & Georgette both has a vast knowledge of sewing and machines, so ask away.... We're here to help you expand your skillset and sew with confidence!