12 Days of Christmas - Day 12 January 5th 2018

Stella

January 05, 2018

I find fabric at places like Joanne ‘s sometimes but I also look around the house for leggings or t-shirts that don’t fit anybody anymore and I can find some good, scaled patterns there.

Natalia

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding KNC jeans pattern here.

Donna Van Althuis

January 05, 2018

I shop for dresses and supplies all over online and in stores the hardest thint to fine is vintage prints.

Jan Y.

January 05, 2018

Had the most trouble finding an ironing ham small enough for doll clothes. Was going to have to make one but I don’t have time. I want to sew doll clothes!! Finally got one at nancysnotions.com. They have many items I couldn’t find anywhere else – silk buttonhole thread and small embroidery stencils. Other great online sources are zipperthatdoll, homesew and my new favorite is crscraft. They have everything in miniature for dolls and I mean everything. I get that shipping costs a lot and being in Canada we also have to pay more because of the exchange rate. I can order online, pay freight and exchange and still pay less than at the fabric store. Just as an example, crscraft has packages of 30 – 1/4" doll buttons at $2.20 each. In Canada at my local fabric store and Michaels craft store a similar product is $8.98 unless you can get them on sale. That said, I have found some wonderful things in the remnant bin and the bargain section at the fabric store. The local dollar store is a great source for trim and shoe soles. They have cording, string, ribbon, cork board and lots of junk you can re-purpose for dolls. I’ll have to get to the thrift stores though. I have just about used up all my husband’s old clothes. LOL

Ruth

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding anything on doll scale in my area

Sharon

January 05, 2018

I find doll supplies at Walmart, Hobby Lobby GoodwillAmazon and Etsy.

Martha K F

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding buttons that are small enough and yet go well with and accent the outfit I am making.

Wendy

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding small scale prints and trims. Sometimes I can find good small scale knits in baby clothes at Goodwill, but lace is another story.

Joan Larson

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding doll sized belt buckles, overall hardware, and clasp closures.

Nina

January 05, 2018

I shop for tiny zippers suitable for doll clothes at zipperthatdoll dot com.

Carrie

January 05, 2018

I shop for my supplies in my massive stash or my mother’s stash. If I need something specific I would shop here.

Daniele Campbell

January 05, 2018

Because I use almost all recycled material for my doll clothes, I have been having the hardest time finding doll-sized notions. I found some plain black and white tiny buttons at Wal-Mart, and I’ve made my own applique by cutting out a useable image from an unusable piece of fabric. However, I would love to find more places to find cute doll-sized notions. I’ve been sticking to Velcro, so I don’t have to search out tiny zippers and such. On the other hand, I’ve been crocheting Barbie clothing for a long time, and I found snaps at Wal-Mart that are the right size, unfortunately, they come on a larger sheet of snaps in all sizes, so I have a wide variety.

betty anne tyler

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding small buttons I like..

Cheryl

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding small buttons. I shop at Hobby Lobby for trims and my local Salvation Army store for clothes to upcycle and fabric.

Beverly

January 05, 2018

“I have the hardest time finding [Printed historical fabric that is accurate to the different periods in history ]”

Kathy

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding small scale prints. I repurpose infant and toddler clothing from Goodwill.

Linda

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding tiny zippers. I shop thrift stores for tiny buttons and hooks.

Cindy

January 05, 2018

I shop for thin Velcro at Tiny Zippers. Perfect for doll clothing!

Inna

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding small different buttons and interesting zipper. I like to shop for interesting furniture and fabric at vintage second hand store.

Rebecca

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding doll-size overall hardware.

terry

January 05, 2018

I buy my doll supplies mostly at Joann’s. But, I love to recycle items that are just laying around with no longer any purpose. Thank you for the contest!

Dien B

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding narrow, but also soft hook and loop tape.
Thanks again for your giveaways!

Sandrine

January 05, 2018

I shop for cloth, ribbons and other small sewing artifacts at a shop called Mondial tissus. I live in France.

Cindy R

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding small buttons for the doll clothes.

Darlene

January 05, 2018

I shop for zippers and embellishments at Homered. I also keep an eye out for notions and patterns at yard sales and thrift stores.

Sue Parks

January 05, 2018

I shop for fabrics in small print at my local fabric quilt store and for notions at Joanns. But it so hard if not impossible to find small Velcro closure. I love to sew the little clothing for great nieces as my grand daughter is now fifteen and not so much in to the dolls.

Eliza

January 05, 2018

I usually get my doll sewing supplies from Walmart or Joann’s.

Carol

January 05, 2018

The winner of this contest will be blessed- what a wonderful array of difficult items for dolls to be found- your kindness never ceases to amaze- Thank you so much Pixie Faire may 2018 exceed your expectations and dreams!

Michele

January 05, 2018

I have a hard time finding tiny buttons,

Carol JB

January 05, 2018

I find the items I need at Joann ‘s, Michaels, etsy, and Homesew.com. I also go to Goodwill, St Vinney’s, and Savers. It’s akways fun when you find something you need st these resale stores .

And thank you Dottie Buhler for the IT information. I have 4 granddaughters who I will share your information with.

Kimberly

January 05, 2018

I usually shop my stash or recycle used garments. If I cannot find a notion, I may make it myself (like piping) or modify the pattern to use a fastener I do have.

Elaine

January 05, 2018

I usually go to a family owned store in town that does upholstery, they have an assortment of zippers and trims. They are called FK Textiles. Lovely people, lovely store.

Linda H

January 05, 2018

I shop for embellishment at thrift stores, dollar stores etc. I usually embroider a lot on the clothing that way I can just search my embroidery files. Fabricland is a good source also.

Margot

January 05, 2018

I shop doll supplies at a few different places. Fabricland, Designer Fabric and HomeSew. I also picked up Pixie Packs and Pixie Pack velcro.
I had the hardest time finding zippers for dolls but since I have been with the sewing club things have been so much easier, thanks to Cinnamon and everyone on the sewing team for their support.

Kristi D

January 05, 2018

I shop for doll patterns and notions on ebay.

Lucy

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding zippers. Just when I think I found a supplier, bang, there goes the color choices or lengths… I also have a hard time findind/making time some weeks to sit and sew. Too many distractions….

Heather M

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding Tiny zippers for doll clothes anywhere!

Kris

January 05, 2018

I love going to our local Mennonite quilt sale every spring. They always have lots and lots of fabric scraps, you can fill a bag for little money. I always let my granddaughter fill a bag for herself too. During the year, I shop for other material items at JoAnn’s.

Diane H.

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding tiny buttons. I do shop for many doll items online even though I prefer seeing things in person first.

robin

January 05, 2018

I normally get my doll supplies at Joanns, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Walmart, even 99 cent store, etc that I’ve collected over time when on sale/clearance/coupons, etc. I just use what I’ve acquired over time and repurpose whenever possible. Part of the challenge (and in teaching my granddaughters) is making something amazing from what I’ve already got. My granddaughters (6 & 10) LOVE going into Gramma’s treasure stash of organized sewing cupboards and clear containers. I take a picture of each new completed outfit and put it into a notebook for them for later ideas and new mix/match ideas. They get excited and inspired and 1st learn to easily make their own doll clothes from felt, etc. I’ve acquired a library of patterns from Pixie Faire, Pinterest, Joanns (when on sale for $1) and vars www sites from other sewers. My fav ‘pattern’ source is the challenge of making doll clothes from my granddaughters own ‘designer’ drawings. The hardest thing to find is nothing, I use what I have, make do, improvise and it comes out great. Each year I also get a few extra beautiful 18” dolls when discounted and make a variety of clothes/accessories for each one to donate at Christmas time. p.s. If my granddaughters saw today’s prize, they would faint!

Janet

January 05, 2018

I buy most of my stuff at Fabricville. I also live in Canada where shipping cost are very high. I also but from Aliexpress , shipping takes a long time but the cost is great and so is the variety of sizes and options especially in things like buttons. Being a shut-in , buying online is my only option and shipping costs from shops in other countries, especially do not make shopping from them a viable option for me.

Fannie

January 05, 2018

I shop for materials etc. at Goods store, garage sales and other local family owned stores in the area. Also like to use clothes no longer being used and making something new out of it!

Amy

January 05, 2018

I shop for up-cycle fabric at Goodwill on their 99 cent clothing sales!

Elin M

January 05, 2018

I shop for most of my trims, buttons,foamie, & other sewing supplies at Hobby Lobby using their weekly adds for savings. I shop at JoAnn’s for sewing supplies. I use Quilt shops .com search engine for most of my fabric purchases. I prefer Over the Rainbow in Washington for fabric. And I have found that Pixie Faire IS the best place for doll size patterns.

gina.dixon@eku.edu

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding thin Velcro.

Lynn

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding zippers.

kathleen

January 05, 2018

I buy the doll patterns and Hobby Lobby when they have them on sale for $1. I’ve even had friends going to Hawaii search for small hawaiian prints. Thanks for this post, lots of inspiration.

katharina

January 05, 2018

I shop for fabric at JoAnn’s

I find it hardest to find thin Velcro.

Patricia

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding tiny zippers and frog closures.

Helen

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding small size zippers especially. When I travel I shop at JoAnnes if I find one of her stores. If not I buy the smallest ones at the Dollar Store and cut them to fit. Online shopping is the only other option I have,

Judy

January 05, 2018

I shop for notions mostly online. Biggest problem is that shipping costs makes them even more expensive

Kathy Susanka

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding just the right pattern for my vision. I might have to start making my own.

Betty Runkle

January 05, 2018

I shop garage sales, antique shops, and thrift shops. I also shop Hobby Lobby and Joanns.

Patti

January 05, 2018

I shop for doll notions at secondhand shops, JoAnne fabrics, Hobby Lobby and always checking in other stores.

Doria

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding small rings for the sarong I made, Small embellishments and buckles for both shoes and waists. Buttons I have found at both Walmart and JoAnn;s. Another thing I have trouble finding is just 1 zipper. I don’t want 6 or 12 necessarily. Thanks for those websites. I will check them out.

Joan

January 05, 2018

“I shop for buckles at local goodwill" OR

“I have the hardest time finding specialty fabric like taffeta or brocades in small scale " Joann’s is the only fabric store in town and the craft shops just don’t carry unique fabrics. Half the fun is shopping and touching the fabric before you start sewing the dress.

Sharalee Hoard

January 05, 2018

I have never shopped for doll scale notions. I tweak the patterns that need zippers and use Velcro or buttons.

Amy

January 05, 2018

I shop for all of my notions at JoAnn fabrics and I got a lot of notions from family members who no longer sew.

wyccanwytch

January 05, 2018

“I shop for lace and trims at Hobby Lobby" If you go to the scrap booking/stamps area they have a medium size display of miniature rolls doll size trim, ribbons and lace. Perfect for my doll clothes.

Susan

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding zippers and scale fabric. Years ago Daisy Kingdom sold doll dress panels that matched the girls dresses. I loved these but they don’t make them any more.

Elizabeth

January 05, 2018

I shop for doll zippers at Home Sew and for thin Velcro in colors from Etsy.

Ruth

January 05, 2018

I shop for buckles at Goodwill……..lots of doll sized buckles can be found on shoes…..you score big when you have multiples on a pair of shoes or sandals!

Joan D.

January 05, 2018

I shop for doll shoes at Home Sew. They also have lots of other good stuff for 18" dolls.

Rachel Mutchler

January 05, 2018

I find a lot at thrift stores and repurpose. The closest Store I have (JoAnns) is half hour away sometimes I find small buttons and trims at Michaels.

Mary C

January 05, 2018

“I shop for fabric and trim at flea markets and thrift stores to find tiny prints and vintage fabric for doll clothes"

Roylene Neal

January 05, 2018

I shop for fabric at the thrift stores, goodwill and Salvation Army in the infant and linens areas"

Shirley

January 05, 2018

I shop for doll supplies/patterns at Joann’s, thrift stores, Pixie Faire, individual designers, and multiple places online. I look for high quality items even if they may be a little higher than some place else. BUT… I always love a bargain. :-)

LindaC

January 05, 2018

I find most of my items at Fabricville and Michael’s. I live in Canada. Ordering online is usually not an option as the shipping costs more than the product. The right buttons or closures often make the outfit! I wish there were more local choices. Thanks for the giveaway! The 12 days of Christmas had amazing prizes every day!

Virginia P

January 05, 2018

I shop for doll zippers at Home Sew. They have a good selection.

Bea

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding doll sized buckles and zippers. Hobby Lobby and Joanne’s remnant bin has been a wonderful source for flannels and faux leather. I love making the shoes and Hobby Lobby carries the 5mm foam for the soles. The internet has been a true find if the shipping costs are not too high for the items.

Sandy Mufich

January 05, 2018

I shop for soft Velcro on Ebay. It is hard to find. Other Velcro is sometimes too bulky/big to use for doll clothing

“I have the hardest time finding Assorted belt buckles for dolls

Mary Alberte Mahoney

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding various colored vinyl for making doll shoes. The last time I found some was at Jay’s Fabrics in Pasadena Fl. I got 1/8th yd cuts of 54" marine-grade vinyl. Only a few colors.

Sheri

January 05, 2018

“I have (had) the hardest time finding zippers and trim. thru the classes, I have found many great online resources.

Deb

January 05, 2018

I find small buckles on used shoes in thrift stores. I re-purpose wool purchased at thrift stores also.

Michele

January 05, 2018

I have a hard time finding buckles for belts and small buckles and laces for shoes.

Cyndee

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding small scale prints the right size for doll clothes. I live in a good sized city, but the only store left is JoAnn, and they obviously cater to the mass market. I have gotten to the point of buying more kid’s ready made clothing on clearance and thrift store finds than actual fabric! Those items always sell better at craft shows, too!

Rita

January 05, 2018

aye, its the small zippers and buckles that I have the hardest time finding correct to scale for the dolls.

Patricia Ogden

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding doll size zippers and other such notions. When I have found a source online, they are always “out of stock”!

Aimee

January 05, 2018

I shop for fabric and notions at a variety of online and brick-and-mortar shops. I visit the scrapbooking section a lot. For example, I use tiny brads – perfectly-to-scale “rivets” on jeans.

Enlee

January 05, 2018

I “shop” for doll clothes supplies in my current stash and find buttons in my grandma’s button jar.

Leah

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding notions since I live in a pretty remote area but thanks to others’ comments I may be able to find something on line.

Nancy Weber

January 05, 2018

I can find pretty much anything such as small zippers on Amazon. Also haunt thrift store for fabrics and other notions.

Dottie Buhler

January 05, 2018

I shop for small things at Joann’s (but not so much) and www.homesew.com.

Here is a comment from 2 days ago about the STEM jobs and knowledge.
About Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math enthusiast. When I started in IT (Information Technology) about 53 years ago (but whose counting!) It was an exciting and brand new area. There were just about as many men as women. The proportions of men to women has changed from nearly 50/50 to about 6/94, in favor of men. This is a crying shame. Now most of the IT women are project managers and scrum masters, etc. Very, very few are ‘workers’ — most being ‘watchers’. Almost all women left in hard-core IT are over 50 (Personal observation , completely unsupported by real facts) — so, now, Mothers! tell your daughters that Math is not difficult and only for boys. Indeed, many times, when I was teaching night classes, I found that girls caught on more quickly and understood what was going on. STEM is fun and easy, logical and clean. Don’t let them ‘opt out’ on Math and Science classes! It is a real opportunity (STEM jobs) to earn equal pay and prestige with men.
(end of sermon!)

Pennie Bogart Gamble

January 05, 2018

“I shop for buckles on the internet but have trouble finding the correct sizes.

Nancy goulet

January 05, 2018

I shop for fabric online on facebook groupe

Grace

January 05, 2018

“I shop for fabric and notions at a variety of stores. Ihave the hardest time finding small buttons in colours.

ET

January 05, 2018

I “shop” for doll sized notions in my mother’s and grandmother’s stashes of stuff. I also look at thrift stores, but I usually have everything I need from my family.

Joann Sheeler

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding thin Velcro, buckles, decorative buttons, and belt webbing.

joanne

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding zippers that have the “zip” findings appropriate for the doll size not large scale coat zippers cut down to 4-6 inches. I purchase my craft items from Hobby Lobby they seem to have everything I need including leather. Silly Monkey has nice shoes for boys it you are not up to making your own, but if you do want to I purchase my patterns here for the best selection. Thank you!

Cathy Pockett

January 05, 2018

I have a hard time finding small zippers of any kind. Otherwise I check out 2nd hand stores. You can always find something good there. LOL

Donna Jean Wamsley

January 05, 2018

When making Jeans for all size dolls I repurpose old Jeans from my Husband who puts holes in the Knees all the time from work. The used Jeans is so much easier to use.

Cindy

January 05, 2018

I shop for many materials at Fire Mountain Gems. Jewelry findings can easily be used for doll creations. Watch bands have great buckles. Also Joann’s has a number of tiny buttons.

Felicia Kovacs

January 05, 2018

I can find 5" separating doll zippers at zipperthatdoll.com

Jacki

January 05, 2018

I shop for doll supplies online, I really enjoy using plastic snaps instead of Velcro they are fast,easy and come with hearts, flowers,stars, etc on them.

priscilla

January 05, 2018

I shop for zippers at JoAnn’s and have bought tiny snaps at Home sew catalog years ago. priscilla

Linda

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding zippers that are appropriate scale.

Pam H

January 05, 2018

I find many doll sized notions at zipperthatdoll.com, Homesew.com,, Farmcookies.com, and through other internet searches. How on earth did we live without the internet in the old days!!!!! Locally, I keep an eye out at Hobby Lobby for buttons and remnants.

Cathleen M.

January 05, 2018

I find doll supplies at Joanns, Michaels, and on Amazon.

Janice

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding small scale piping, braid trim for shoes, basically any small scale decorative trims. Joanne’s usually has medium to large size. I look at Senior Citizens gifts shops and second-hand stores for older stuff. Thanks to all who donated supplies!

Melissa

January 05, 2018

I have the hardest time finding doll appropriate patterns. I try to look for them st my local fabric by the pound place.