January 05, 2018

Hi everyone,

Welcome to Day 12 of our 12 Days Of Christmas celebration!

Today we are giving away a huge Doll Notions Grab Bag prize to 12 lucky winners! That's right! 12 Winners! I'm pretty sure we're all on the hunt for doll size notions and this amazing giveaway is full of a variety of supplies to keep you stocked up for quite a while! The giveaway includes 5 and 6 inch separating zippers, cording, tiny cameo buttons, pre cut shoe soles, vinyl pieces, cluny trim, buckles, parachute buckles, hook and loop tape, boning, ribbing, and more...

Congratulations to Cheiry, Ruth, Pennie, Margot, Kathi M, Christina, Lily, Joann, Stephanie, Jane, Lindak, and Krissie! You've each won a notions grab bag and have been contacted by email.

For most sewing projects, standard sewing supplies are used and easy to find. For a variety of doll clothes patterns the supply lists recommend doll scale supplies and notions. Over the years we've come across a few of our favorite places to find these items:

Home Sew - Check out thier Cinnamon's Favorite Things collection! Find 5" and 6" separating zippers in both nylon coil and metal teeth styles, narrow hook and loop tape, tiny buttons, and buckles.
Zipper That Doll - Find tiny separating zippers and closed end zippers
Zip It - Find a variety of colors of invisible zippers
Girl Charlee - great selection of ribbing and knits

Now it's your turn! Where do you find doll scale notions and supplies? Share your secret finds and sources below. I'm sure together we can create the ultimate doll scale sewing supply resource list! A surprise gift for everyone invloved :)

To enter todays giveaway simply complete either sentance by posting in the comments below (scroll all the way to the bottom of the page to find the comment box):

“I shop for [insert doll supply] at [insert where]" OR

"I have the hardest time finding [insert doll sewing supply here]"

Comments must be left (on this blog post) by midnight (pacific), today, 1/5/2018.

One entry per person.

No purchase necessary, void where prohibited. Must be 18 or older to enter. 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 Liberty Jane Clothing and Pixie Faire.

The winner will be chosen randomly from the comments received and contacted through the email provided in the comment.

We will choose a winner and modify this post tomorrow to let everyone know who won.

Okay, good luck, and if we’ve forgotten anything we will modify and/or update this post as needed.

Happy New Year!

Cinnamon & The Liberty Jane / Pixie Faire Team

100 Comments

Christine S.

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding sewing notions for doll clothes. Most times I have to convert regular sizes to make them fit.

Terri Carter

January 05, 2018

I shop for fabrics from the local thrift shops, especially knits which are very difficult to find here. I find other nice things that can be used for the dolls there too.

Karen

January 05, 2018

I shop for doll notions in many places, Pixie Faire, Joann’s, etsy, etc.

Donna Chambers

January 05, 2018

I look for doll size notions at my fabricland but also source them from our annual Ujamaa grandmas fabric and yarn sale where people donate all kinds of fabric, yarn, patterns, notions etc.

Jan

January 05, 2018

I shop Wal Mart and Hobby Lobby mostly but have a big stash of zippers from estates.

Sharon Thomas

January 05, 2018

I shop for doll size printed fabric at the local quilt shop. Good quality, right size prints.

Rose Ann

January 05, 2018

I shop for my doll supplies at Pixie Faire because you have everything!

Tina

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding any notions. When you live in a small town it is a major ordeal to get to a big city just for the things we need to “play”. This was a great idea to get us the info we need to buy online. Thanks a bunch.

Valerie

January 05, 2018

I usually shop at Jo-Ann or Hobby Lobby for fabric and notions.

Bee

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding clear Velcro.

TC

January 05, 2018

I shop for doll supplies at my local Hobby Lobby or get things out of my stash.

Teri Carlisle Lukeman

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding printed material for 18" doll clothes. Most prints are too large.

Theresa Cobb

January 05, 2018

I find doll size zippers in the Home Sew Catalog, but they don’t always have what I need. Having the perfect size notion can make or break the look of an outfit. Pixie Faire is a great resource, for sure.

June

January 05, 2018

I shop for doll supplies wherever I can find them. I use the thrift stores in our small town. I also have ordered from Home Sew for years.

Christine Brennan

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding doll sized buckles. I sometimes get lucky online, but once I find a place, and I get ready to buy, they are either sold out or discontinued.

Stefanie

January 05, 2018

I mostly shop for supplies on Etsy. I like to support small businesses. If I want to just kind of browse I usually go to JoAnns, because there is no independent business around me that I know off selling small notions.

Amanda

January 05, 2018

I always try to shop my stash (I’ve accumulated things for many years as well as having things from my mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother) before shopping anywhere else.

Amy B

January 05, 2018

I shop for doll supplies at zipper that doll and Pixie Faire. I have the hardest time finding laces and trims that are narrow enough for dolls. It is frustrating to have a vision and be unable to find supplies. I have used several of your pixie packs, and it is very convenient to have everything you need when you start a project! Thanks so much for all you do!

Debbie Osborn

January 05, 2018

Being the spendthrift I am, I shop for small buttons in my grandmother’s old button box, on clothes at Goodwill, and when absolutely necessary, I go to Joann’s.

Joan

January 05, 2018

I love to embellish the doll clothes with buttons of every size. Living in a small town Joann’s is my main source, so I watch for their BOGO’s for buttons, I also make purses resembling Chanel bags and have been known to use the chains from real gold bracelets from my daughter and myself for the straps.

Stephanie C.

January 05, 2018

I shop for doll supplies at Hobby Lobby, JoAnns, Goodwill, and thrift stores. I love to shop for fabric and supplies but my favorite fabrics are the retro ones that I have recycled from left over fabrics from other projects or saved fabric from my grandmother.

MJ

January 05, 2018

I have a hard time finding anything doll-sized for sewing. Usually I improvise. Now of course, I may need to order online.

Sam

January 05, 2018

I shop for my doll clothes supplies everywhere. Joannes, michaels, hobby lobby, pixie faire, walmart, etc. I have even repurposed old clothing of mine and my childrens into doll clothes!

Ruth

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding small notions to complement the doll clothes.

Kathy

January 05, 2018

I do my shopping at Joann’s. Old baby clothes is a good source. For the loop and hook tape I cut it in half.

Marcie

January 05, 2018

I have a hard time finding buttons, trims that are small enough. I usually just order everything online. I use Pixie Faire, Home Sew from Cinnamon’s list, Martha’s fabrics in Ohio has really nice fabric, Two Bee’s Sewing in Texas has period fabric, Burnley & Towbridge in Willamsburg has so much period fabric and notions.

Victoria Bennett

January 05, 2018

My best source for doll trims has been household auctions. I’ve gotten boxes of stuff from those!

Feriba

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding doll size buttons.The ones I find are not good quality and do not add anything to the garment

Debbie

January 05, 2018

I shop for cute printed knit fabric in the clearance section of stores. Usually in the children’s section which gives me the correct scale for dolls!

Christine

January 05, 2018

I shop for my sewing supplies at Joann’s, Michaels, Walmart and even find things at Goodwill!

DellaSue

January 05, 2018

I have a hard tie finding the notions needed to compliment the patterns.

DONNA

January 05, 2018

I shop for buttons and lace at our local Jo ann’s store but pretty much anything else I have to go on line. Zippers and the small soft velcro is not possible in my area so I get them on line. Small yarn is also an issue unless you want sock yarn, that seems to be plentiful but I don’t use it in case a child is allergic to wool.

Lori Rennick

January 05, 2018

I shop for fabric, trims, thread etc monstly at Joann’s but I always shop for doll patterns on PixieFaire.

Nancy

January 05, 2018

I shop for tiny zippers at zipperthatdoll.com
I have the hardest time finding trims in the size/color required for certain patterns and up having to “make do” with what my local store carries.

Debra

January 05, 2018

I shop for all doll sized notions at Home Sew, CR Crafts or Joanne’s. Thank you Cinnamon for this awesome opportunity.

Stephanie

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding small scale prints especially in knits.

Sarah

January 05, 2018

If I ever shopped for doll sized notions, it would be here, on Pixie Faire. Alas, I have never needed them before. But I have the hardest time finding little dollsized ZIPPERS $

Cristy

January 05, 2018

I shop for sewing supplies at a variety of places, Joanns, Walmart, Michaels. Hobby Lobby, goodwill etc… I have a hard time finding cute printed knit material. It usually only comes in solids.

DellaSue

January 05, 2018

I have a hard time finding the notions used to accent the doll patterns.

Florence

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding tiny buttons. They seem to be poor quality or very limited styles and color choices.

Marian

January 05, 2018

I usually shop for doll sized notions everywhere I go. I use the fabric store like Jo Ann’s and the Mom & Pop places, even on vacation with my husband. He brings hi Sudoku and waits for me while I shop. I will also check Walmart, Michael’s, thiift stores, yard sales, scrapbooking departments, toy stores, etc. I am not too proud if there is a possibility of finding affordable notions and accessories. My husbands rule with my “business”/ hobby is “break even” Of course I purchased my separating zippers from Pixie Faire.

Lois

January 05, 2018

I shop for doll supplies at Goodwills, thrift stores, and Hobby Lobby and Joann. I am always on the lookout for shirts with tiny buttons, and have been known to raid my family’s closets for notions :) I was having a hard time finding doll sized buckles, then found notions that worked on narrow adjustable purse handles, and some on lanyards.

Kathy

January 05, 2018

My granddaughter is a quilter and has supplied me with unused fat quarters. They have come in so handy now that I am making things for a younger granddaughter’ s 18" doll. I usually can find what I don’t have at Joann’ s.

Deb

January 05, 2018

Good Morning!
I shop for doll size zippers online at places recommended by Cinnamon. This weekend I plan to order 3" zippers and another Pixie Faire pattern:)

Laura

January 05, 2018

I think finding any doll-scale items is challenging so I’m always on the lookout, anywhere and everywhere. My daughter jokes that I think in doll-scale. So if I see something doll-sized that’s affordable, I add it to my stash. Sometimes I’ll check clearance racks of children’s clothes for cheap apparel to take apart and remake in doll items.
I also spend a lot of time evaluating fabrics for the right thickness, drape, pattern scale, etc. The right fabric can make or break a doll sewing project.

Myrna

January 05, 2018

The only fabric store we have is a quilting store, they do not handle many notions. The closest fabric store is about an hour away in a big city. I have not had any luck with ordering on line. Our thrift store has some fabric and notions, mostly for larger sewing projects.

EDITH RAMIREZ

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding fabric with prints on scale and a fine and soft velcro.

Dawn H

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding knits with a small enough print!

Jennifer

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding embellishments that are small. I find ones that I can alter but its not the same. I have reverted into making my own from clay when I can.

Barbara O'Brien

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding all sorts of notions in the correct scale for sewing doll clothes – buttons, zippers, buckles, etc

Linda Reynolds

January 05, 2018

I shop for notions at Lobby, JoAnn’s and Wal-Mart. I also recycle old clothes for trim, buttons and lace.

Kathy

January 05, 2018

I shop for doll making supplies anywhere I can find a good deal on material. I purchased
cute material at a small independent fabric shop for making doll purses. I haven’’t used a zipper for anything doll sized yet, so I haven’t had to try to find those.

Grace

January 05, 2018

I always start at my local craft/sewing stores but would like more variety. Pixie Faire is my next stop and then I’m all over the internet looking for more!

Eileen

January 05, 2018

I shop for my doll supplies at home sew and zipper that doll. They have most of what I need. I love home sew because like Pixie Faire they are American/ christian based. I love the service and shipping is always quick.

candy

January 05, 2018

i have the hardest time finding middy braid. I shop at Joann’s as it is the closest but am often disappointed in the selection of sewing notions etc.

Lynette

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding stylish prints in the appropriate size for making doll clothes.

Lynette

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding stylish prints in the appropriate size for making doll clothes.

Joanne

January 05, 2018

I shop for doll patterns on the internet hard to find

Marty

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding a variety of interesting buckles in the right size. I do most of my shopping at JoAnn’s, but have wonderful friends that know I sew for dolls so they are always willing to share their lace and trim.

Roxie Freeman

January 05, 2018

“I have the hardest time finding small scale prints, especially in knits.

Dee M

January 05, 2018

“I have the hardest time finding doll size buckles for making self fabric belts for outfits, and for on shoes.

Marjory W

January 05, 2018

I shop for laces and trims at garage and estate sales and for other notions at JoAnn Fabrics or online at ebay or online vendors. I am very conscious of scale, so it is not always easy to find what I want.

Wendy

January 05, 2018

I shop for most doll supplies in my antique oak drawers where I have a large supply of all things sewing. Mostly purchased at sales or people have given me. So fun.

Inger

January 05, 2018

I shop for my supplies on Amazon or Walmart. I also recycle my old clothes that don’t fit or have rips into new doll clothes.

Gena

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding any notions suitable for doll clothes locally. I live in south central IL….cornfield country. The only store remotely close is the area WalMart and they carry very little in the way of notions of any kind.

Jean

January 05, 2018

I shop foe.most of my small doll notions from Home Sew. They carry a lot of doll supplies.

Carol

January 05, 2018

I usually start here at PixieFaire in hopes of finding a link. Another good place is your local, Goodwill, Salvation Army or used goods store., I often find a child’s sweater that can be cut to make a doll sweater, leather purses that can be cut to doll jackets etc. And it’s usually cheap! Also buy the largest ladies underwear at the dollar store. You can usually make several dolly pairs complete with elastic already in the right places.

Donna Deters

January 05, 2018

I shop for doll thing at my Joann store in Woodridge. Have never one anything.

Ruthie

January 05, 2018

I cut velcro strips in half, too. I usually shop at Joann or Hobby Lobby.

Patricia Henderson

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding the doll size buckles, in fact I have never seen any. I do shop the local thrift store for new or slightly used baby clothes. The prints and stripes are small and the trim is perfectly coordinated.

Marie Bardwell

January 05, 2018

I shop for doll zippers,and buttons at JoAnn’s, Hobby Lobby, and Home Sew. Recycling from baby clothes is a good source.

Sanders Sandy

January 05, 2018

I live in a remote area, so it’s hard finding material and supplies. But last year, Hobby Lobby opened a store in the next county. I love ❤️ that store.

Sue Mountford

January 05, 2018

I shop for doll clothes supplies at a variety of stores, Goodwill, and wherever I see something that catches my eye. Friends and family are always contributing to my stash which is wonderful,

Pam Klicman

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding in scale notions Dritz used to have a line that was perfect. I don’t understand with so many sewing doll clothes why they don’t carry them today.

Marie

January 05, 2018

I shop for doll clothes materials at Joann’s and Hobby Lobby. I have not tried using a zipper in any items yet.

Rena

January 05, 2018

I find some of the items I need at Hobby Lobby. I do most of my purchasing online at PixieFaire and other sites from Cinnamon’s resource list.

Linda F. L.

January 05, 2018

I shop for all my supplies at Joann’s, Hobby Lobby, Micheal’s, my local quilt store and the internet. I have so many resources. lol But the hardest thing for me to find is a good variety of lace trims in sizes and colors.

Cece

January 05, 2018

I shop for the supplies mostly at Joann’s or Hobby Lobby but occasionally online

Patsy

January 05, 2018

I have to order most of my doll size zippers as well as hangers from the States. We don’t seem to stock the smaller shorter items up here in Canada. I use Nancy’s Notions quite a bit.

Sonja

January 05, 2018

I did have the hardest time finding zippers, until today. I’ll be looking at the two places you listed above—thank you! I think I don’t utilize the internet to find doll items like I should. Like many, I go to thrift shops and repurpose, shop at Hobby Lobby and quilt shops, look for trim at sewing places like JoAnn’s. Thanks again for this great opportunity to win something!

Julie

January 05, 2018

I buy most all my doll making supplies at JoAnns. I have some tiny zippers, but I haven’t made anything that needs them, yet!!

Bonnie

January 05, 2018

…anywhere I can find a good deal, Joann’s, Hobby Lobby, garage and estate sales and even flea markets!

Janet

January 05, 2018

I have shopped for my doll supplies various places – Joann’s, Home Sew, Nancy’s Notions and of course, Pixie.

CdnCrafter

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding small zippers, buckles, etc. for doll clothes.

Kyle

January 05, 2018

I shop for doll sewing supplies online.

Jan S

January 05, 2018

“I have the hardest time finding zippers and accessory parts that I can’t make, like buckles.

JoAnn

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding cute doll sized buttons.
Pixiefaire is the best resource!

Mary

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding any Sewing notions where I live in the Northwoods of Wisconsinso I have to look on the internet and get supplies through the mail.

Cynthia

January 05, 2018

I shop at Joann’s hobby lobby and local independent sewing stores. Like 3 birds in Maryland. Also Etsy

Debbie

January 05, 2018

I shop for fabric at Joann and Hobby Lobby. I have never put in a zipper for a doll.

Bonnie Lewis

January 05, 2018

I shop for dollmaking supplies at http://Dollmakersjourney.com. I used to run this business with my partner, Mary Ann Kaahanui. We spent years searching all over the world for the perfect tools, notions, and patterns. We have since retired and sold the business to our good friend, Paul Phalen. I noticed several days ago that many of you wanted to know how to resize patters to fit other dolls. At this website they sell a tool called the Proportional Scale. If you click on tools, then on the drop down click on proportional scale, I wrote an explanation on how to resize patterns to fit any doll and find the perfect sized accessory for any size doll. They also sell tiny grommets for doll shoes, and many other things you might find useful. Good luck in this contest, and thank you Cinnamon for making this interaction possible.

Beth Rodenberger

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding doll size separating zippers. Thank you for offering these gifts. I enjoy looking at all the patterns and appreciate the time that the creators have put into them. Thank you!

Mimi

January 05, 2018

I shop for most of my doll clothes notions at craft stores. I am definitely going to check the fantastic ideas I am seeing on this blog. Thanks everyone for the great leads.

Denise

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding small prints for sewing doll clothes that are stylish.

Corinne

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding low tack velcro and doll sized buttons

Jeannette

January 05, 2018

Where ever I can find them. Joann’ls Walmart, as most people who sew and do crafts. When ever i am any where that sells that sort of stuff I have to go look and see what I can find. and then i have it when I need it.

Deborah Goerz

January 05, 2018

I shop for zippers at tinyzippers.com

yolanda

January 05, 2018

I shop for fabric,buttons and Velcro at Joanns, Hobby Lobby,and ACmoore. I didn’t tried yet the zippers.

Kathy Keilman

January 05, 2018

I shop for doll size zippers at home sew. I shop for fabrics at Jo Ann’s.

Carlee

January 05, 2018

JoAnn’s doesn’t carry some of the really nice trims and ribbons that were perfect for doll shoes. But I have seen Amazon has started selling some of these trims. And I love Home Sew I have been getting zippers from them for years and also their doll hangers that hold a complete outfit.

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