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!
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.
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
Mary
December 31, 2023
I echo what Cynthia C says about sewing for myself. It never seems to look quite right. OK, every once in a while I get it right, but more often than not, I don’t like the end result.
In doll clothes sewing, I struggle sometimes to make it not look home made
Crystal
December 31, 2023
I haven’t worked with faux fur since my children were young and that was for making teddy bears. My “baby” is now 40 so it’s time to have some fun, playing with faux fur in a different genre!
K
December 31, 2023
Finding the “just perfect “ pattern for what I have in mind
Kim
December 31, 2023
My biggest challenge is getting my sewing area ready to be used.
Pam
December 31, 2023
My biggest challenge is not having the stamina that I used to and arthritic hands.
Colleen J
December 31, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is how to adjust the tension on my Baby Lock.
Mary M
December 31, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is organizing my fabric types. I have organized all types by color but now I think for the New Year I might organize by type and see if that is more beneficial.
Jolynn Shenk
December 31, 2023
My biggest challenge is working with small patterns because of arthritis in my fingers! It just takes me a little longer😊
Patricia
December 31, 2023
I’ve already stated that time is my challenge, but I also am sssooooo slow! I want everything to look professional, detailed, couture! and it takes me so long to accomplish that! I AM most every time, satisfied with my outcome, but it just takes me so long. 🤷♀️
Lorraine
December 31, 2023
Finding time to sew is my problem!
RaeAnn
December 31, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is finding enough time to do all the sewing I want to.
Lisa
December 31, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is setting aside the time (enough time) to finish any project I want to start.
Kari L. Bjorklund
December 31, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is cutting evenly and making things line up perfectly
Susan Fritz
December 31, 2023
Finding the right sources for the fabric and materials I need…especially for boots and accessories.
Juanita
December 31, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is putting small pieces together without getting them caught in the feed dogs.
Krynne
December 31, 2023
I would love to see more videos on hand sewing tips and tricks. For example, how to create a smooth neckline or armhole without it bunching up. Or show a set of sewing stitches one can do when sewing by hand. As someone who doesn’t own or have access to a sewing machine, this would really help with my sewing.
Debbie Chally
December 31, 2023
Love how well documented the instructions are!
Dianne
December 31, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is how to use other machine stitches besides straight and zigzag!
sylvia
December 31, 2023
Love some pof the patterns that i used valvet fabric. the clips ate great for sewing silk and valvet. Have a good sewing day.
Christine Smith
December 31, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is finishing what I start.
Liana
December 31, 2023
So many patterns,so little time!
Deborah P.
December 31, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is getting all the buttonholes even on a a small grament.
Amy
December 31, 2023
Thanks for the giveaway
Lisa
December 31, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is sewing buttonholes to make them all the same size.
Liza
December 31, 2023
My biggest challenge is making time for sewing/crafting.
Judy Strong
December 31, 2023
My biggest challenge is sewing knit fabric.
Deb
December 31, 2023
Thank you for all the beautiful patterns and efforts the designers have put into the instructions and photos, so we can follow along while sewing them.
Sandra
December 31, 2023
The more patterns I see the more I want to do, but life is too busy!
Dori
December 31, 2023
My biggest challenge is keeping rounded seams nice and curved.
PS I like your system of hanging leather-like fabrics. I would never have thought
of that. Thank you.
Shelley Moon
December 31, 2023
Never ever enough time to sew!!!!
Carolyn
December 31, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is not spending all day at my machine.
Bobbie
December 31, 2023
My biggest challenge is sewing with faux leather.
Helen
December 31, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is getting everything done that I want to get done. There is never enough time to get all my ideas into an actual sewn outfit for my dolls!
Cora
December 31, 2023
Time. Too many people want me to make things for them or repair hems’ zippers, etc. Got to learn to say NO more, so I can sew for myself.
Cathy
December 31, 2023
Biggest challenge is time to sew
Barb Maluorno
December 31, 2023
my biggest challenge is working with stretchy material
Melissa Travis
December 31, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is having enough room to spread out all the fabric I want to work on.
Elaine R
December 31, 2023
One of my biggest challenge is getting shoes to fit right, especially the cowboy boots.
Sheila Chelednik
December 31, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is time. I work 12 hour shift and on my days off I have so much to catch up on I never have time to sew.
Sandra
December 31, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is hand and wrist pain interfering with my sewing recently.
Frances
December 31, 2023
I would like to see a tutorial on how tp adapt a bodice pattern to fit a smakker size doll.
Paula
December 31, 2023
My biggest problem keeping me from sewing again for dolls is depression
Claudia Flinn
December 31, 2023
My biggest challenge is what outfit to make next.
Grace
December 31, 2023
Love the dolls and clothing
Jennifer
December 31, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is matching my vision with my skill level
Jane
December 30, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is waiting to get home from work on Tuesdays so I can see the new SWC Blog.
Debbie Chally
December 30, 2023
My biggest challenge is focus
Meredith
December 30, 2023
I am really enjoying the historical patterns
Mary
December 30, 2023
I love the technique with the shirring.I really have to try this!!!!
Marilyn
December 30, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is arthritis and trigger fingers on both hands. Getting old is not easy! Sewing very small things is becoming more and more challenging.
Eleanor Fry Hornbeck
December 30, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is not being able to do as nice sewing work as I used to be able to do. My hands aren’t as steady and my eyes are not as good, either. I love sewing for my great granddaughter’s dolls.
Janet
December 30, 2023
My biggest challenge is sewing fine fabrics.
Cora
December 30, 2023
I would like to make patterns of past eras.
Debra
December 30, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is buttonholes.
Janet
December 30, 2023
My biggest challenge is zippers.
Linda Keller
December 30, 2023
My biggest challenge is deciding which pattern I want to use
Kathy m
December 30, 2023
My biggest challenge is finding fabric so thankful for SWC pixie pack
Ali
December 30, 2023
My biggest challenge is organizing the time and space to sew.
ELIZABETH
December 30, 2023
My challenge is to set aside a day and time to make my projects.
Cynthia
December 30, 2023
I would like to see tutorials on things like setting sleeves
Jane Parks
December 30, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is organizing my sewing space. From all my fabric, notions, patterns and books to tools and furniture ie. Cutting table, sewing counter and machines, and ironing station plus computer area with printer and TV. I have a very small room. Barely 10 × 10.
Karen
December 30, 2023
Just watched the elastic video and was surprised how easy it looked to add shirring to a garment. Couldn’t comment on the video, but this is something I plan to try.
Lauralyn
December 30, 2023
The November Upcycling—A Dollhouse with Shari sounds very interesting.
Bobbie
December 30, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is working on the stretch faux leather fabric.
Lorraine
December 30, 2023
I need to MAKE time for my sewing and Art, but 24 hours in a day doesn’t seem to be enough!
Kim
December 30, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is…. I was going to say sewing zippers, because even with tricks I still have trouble sewing them straight. I do agree with some of the other responses as well… having the time and energy to sew is also a big challenge. Possibly also being a bit of a perfectionist and seeing all my errors and feeling nothing I do is good enough.
Sigrid
December 30, 2023
My biggest challenge is following a Video and trying to sew at the same time. Does not work to good for me.
Olive
December 30, 2023
My biggest challenge is deciding what to sew! There are so many great patterns, and not ever enough time to make them all. One day my list of patterns that I wish to create will be too long to even read :)
Crystal
December 30, 2023
I’m going to try my hand at shirring! I’ve always loved the look of a shirred bodice but I was under the impression that you used the elastic thread as the spool, rather than the bobbin thread and I could never get the stuff through the eye of my needle. The only thing I was unhappy about was that she was supposed to give a tip about top-loading bobbins (which I have) and I couldn’t find it.
Sandy
December 30, 2023
Shoes- I have the patterns, videos, and Pixie soles, but I just can’t get started.
Sandy
December 30, 2023
Shoes- I have the patterns, videos, and Pixie soles, but I just can’t get started.
Jessica
December 30, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is using thin fabrics. They always seem to get sucked into the sewing machine.
Ellie L
December 30, 2023
My biggest challenge is having the time and energy to sew!
Lizbet
December 30, 2023
My biggest challenge of late is get more grandchildren to sew doll clothes for!
cj
December 30, 2023
Finding time to sew is my greatest challenge!
J. Phariss
December 30, 2023
I would like to see more hand sewing courses.
Grace
December 30, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is making the time to sew on a regular basis and organizing my sewing space — it’s a mess!
Shari Marie
December 30, 2023
My biggest challenge is deciding what to make next and time management. So many doll patterns, so little time. I want to do them all. I love your patterns and the step by step instructions make them easy to follow. I sew for a charity with a lovely group of generous women in South East Texas who love making doll clothes for donation and we especially enjoy making the "simply a skirt " pattern. Id guess a few hundred haha So thank you!!!!
Debbie West
December 30, 2023
In reading some of the other contestants comments, I see that I am not the only one who struggles to find TIME to sew…… “Life is what happens when you’re making other plans.”
Samantha Smith
December 30, 2023
My struggle is time!!
Charissa Deuser
December 30, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge has been making tiny 1/12 scale clothing but the classes and tutorials have been wonderful for my 15-18” dolls!
I appreciate the step by step basic tutorials because my young pupils have such beautiful step by step instructions and images to follow while I explain in real time
Christine Smith
December 30, 2023
My. Biggest sewing challenge is remembering to reinforce my sewing at beginning and end.
Marcia
December 30, 2023
My biggest issue is myself and my confidence. I see lots of patterns I would love to make. Since I am relatively new to sewing I read the instructions or video and right off say I can’t do that. I also have a extremely difficult time with straight even lines and get frustrated because its not even. Others tell me they look good but I still see the mess ups.
Pat Stoughton
December 30, 2023
I just love the tutorials. Sometimes I think in adult clothes sewing and you provide a doll clothes sewing video. So helpful. Thx.
Ronda
December 30, 2023
My challenge is organizing my sewing room so I can find things. I have way too much stuff.
Linda
December 30, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is putting in a zipper.
Tommie
December 30, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is letting my chores wait in order to let me sew !!
Amy J
December 30, 2023
My biggest challenge is tapping into my limited knowledge and teaching the Little -she is big time into sewing and has been making Barbie and doll clothes for her dolls for a few years, she is 9..
Linda
December 30, 2023
I love Pixie Faire patterns. They are easy to follow and fun to make.
Lisa
December 30, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is sewing in a zipper & getting it lined up properly.
Jennifer
December 30, 2023
One of my biggest challenges is having the time to sew everything that I want to sew. I love sewing and I love working on projects, I just have to pace myself and not rush to get to my next exciting project.
Susie
December 30, 2023
My biggest challenge is the right tension for sheer and soft fabrics.
Elaine R
December 30, 2023
My biggest challenge is figuring out what fabric to use, and colors.
Diane
December 30, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is pairing fabric to a pattern. Sometimes I think it takes me longer to pick out the fabric then make the clothes!
Nancy Zykan
December 30, 2023
It’s always a challenge to find time to sew, but especially at this time of the year. I’m curious how others do it.
Barbara
December 30, 2023
My biggest challenge is setting time aside to sew.
Brenda C.
December 30, 2023
My biggest challenge is picking the right fabric and pattern to use.
Carolyn
December 30, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is remembering the outfit I purchased fabric for.
Heather
December 30, 2023
I’d love to see more info on sourcing materials. Repurposing clothing was a total game changer for me and I’d love to learn more hints like that. Also more places to find to find unique scale buttons, zippers, cloak clasps, etc and what sizes are best.
deb
December 30, 2023
Biggest challenge is finding small snaps, buttons, zippers etc for small doll clothes sewing
Mary
December 31, 2023
I echo what Cynthia C says about sewing for myself. It never seems to look quite right. OK, every once in a while I get it right, but more often than not, I don’t like the end result.
In doll clothes sewing, I struggle sometimes to make it not look home made