December 28, 2017

Today is Day 4 of the 12 Days Of Christmas!

Today we are giving away a 4 item collection featuring the new 18 inch Nanea Mitchell doll from American Girl. We love this doll! She has a new face mold which provides a fresh new look for pictures and displays. She is a historical themed doll, featuring the 1940's time period. If you're looking for outfits for her, you can find a variety of PDF sewing patterns in our Early 1900's Pattern Collection.

Giveaway Update: Congratulations to Junie B! You've won the 4 item collection and have been contacted through email.

This giveaway includes:

A brand new Nanea Mitchell Doll
Two Genniewren PDF sewing patterns - The Betsy Dress & The Rosie Romper
A beautifully handmade romper in a darling orange print from Love From Lola (made from the Lola Dress and Romper Pattern)
A vintage-inspired outfit from Forever 18 Inches (made from The Timeless Schoolgirl Skirt Pattern )
One winner will receive all these items (Valued at over $175!)

Here's a look at all of the items...

Take a closer look at the outfits included in the giveaway:

Many of you have large collections of dolls, or sew for someone who does! We'd love to know more about the time period or era your dolls live in. Are they historical, if so from which era? Are they modern girls, is so which style do they prefer (boho, rocker, sporty, etc)? We'd love to know! To enter today's giveaway - simply respond to this post and complete this sentence:

“My favorite era of clothing and fashion is... [insert time period here] I'd love to see a pattern for [insert specific clothing item]... “

Comments must be left (on this blog post) by midnight (Pacific), 12/28/2017.

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 update 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 Holidays,

Cinnamon & The Liberty Jane / Pixie Faire Team

100 Comments

Carolyn B

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the 80’s! I’d love to see a pattern for those colorblock windbreakers!

Lynn

December 28, 2017

My favorite era is the time the Titanic went down. I would love to have a pattern like Rose wore for a MA Cissy doll.

Mary Jo Creech

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing for the dolls is modern. I would love to see some patterns that are not short shorts and short skirts. I would love to see more Bermuda styles and knee length dress/skirt patterns.

Ginny

December 28, 2017

My favorite era for clothing is the glamorous classic movie style of the 1940’s.

Stephanie

December 28, 2017

Love all your patterns.

Pamela

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the 1920s with the full body but flat, youthful chest. It’s tough to get that look right in a doll that’s proportionally shorter. I’d love to see a pattern for a tango or Monte Carlo style dress or a long straight dropped waist dress of gauzy cotton or light sheer layers for a garden party in New Orleans or summer on Long Island!

Karen

December 28, 2017

My favourite era for clothing and fashion is the 1950’s. I’d love to see a pattern for Little House on the Prairie play

Bonnie

December 28, 2017

I love modern day clothing for dolls that matches the styles worn by my granddaughters. I love your patterns and am always watching to see what is new.

Shelly

December 28, 2017

I love the 50s, classic styles and lines, women looked classy all the time

Sharon

December 28, 2017

“My favorite era of clothing and fashion is…60’s fashion. I’d love to see a pattern for bell bottom pants or a fun flirty dress.I just love sewing everything.

Karen

December 28, 2017

“My favorite era of clothing and fashion is current fashion. I’d love to see a pattern for a cheerleader outfit.

Pat Stone

December 28, 2017

I would like clothes patterns from the 1950’s when I was in high school. Poodle skirts were all the rage, and cardigan sweater sets were a must. Bobby sox and saddle shoes completed the outfit.

Jill

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the 1890’s and I’d love to see a pattern for dramatic gowns of the era.

Amanda

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the 1920s.

Suzanne Russell

December 28, 2017

I really like the 19th century clothing. I love crinoline dresses and petticoats.

Wendy wheeler

December 28, 2017

I love the 20’s to the 50’s. Really like making any era of clothing. The patterns available have such great variety.

Mariam

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the 1930s. I’d love to see a pattern for a day dress that women wore during that time era.

Elizabeth G

December 28, 2017

I love anything vintage but y favorite is the 50’s and 60’s.

Debbie

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the Swinging 60’s.

Carla Babbs

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing is today’s fashions. My granddaughters like to dress their dolls in clothes they’d wear and they also like matching outfits with their dolls. But I’m a beginner at sewing, so I would love to see more beginner type patterns, or even more ways to repurpose clothing into doll clothes!

Cookie

December 28, 2017

“My favorite era of clothing and fashion is…modern dance, I’d love to see a pattern for “dance apparel”, ie more leggings and cut off shirts, ballerina type clothing. All my grand daughters are in a dance class.

Soozee

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing is the Roaring 20’s. I would like to se a pattern for a flapper style dress

Becky

December 28, 2017

I have mostly sewn current clothing styles for my grand daughter – all genre. She is out growing dolls and my little grand daughter still prefers naked babys! LOL I would like to make some of the Early American Era patterns just for the challenge and because of my connection with historical societies.

Sonya

December 28, 2017

I love outfits from any era. I would like to see some AG doll patterns for clothing from the 1970’s, and maybe some medieval garments, too. And not just garments, but shoes and hats as well.

Andrea Utz

December 28, 2017

I believe my favorite is the 1940’s. I was born in the 40,s and in some ways it was a more romantic era even with WWII going on.

Peggy

December 28, 2017

“My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the 1960’s I’d love to see a pattern for a simple summer shifts and head scarfs and maybe a Enid Collins handbag .By the way, I love the darling orange romper’ I think that is going on my must have list.

Carol L

December 28, 2017

I don’t have a favorite era – I like victorian, 40s, 50s and modern. I would like to see more Bitty Baby patterns.

Kiy

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the 1920’s. 1920’s brought such a change in how girls and women dressed.

Meghan

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is a toss up between the 1920s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, and 1990s. I love flapper inspired clothing, like in the newest film rendition of the Great Gatsby. I’d love to see patterns inspired by the fashion from Fantastic Beasts since it is set in the 20s. I love 1949s fashion mainly because of Agent Carter. I’d love to see patterns for a red hat and a blue jacket just like her signature outfit. My mom’s favorite movie is Grease, so it has a soft spot in my heart. I’d love to see patterns for outfits from there. Hairspray is one of my favorite movies, and I’d love to see patterns of some of the outfits. I’m a 90s kid, so I love 90s nostalgia. It would be really cool to see more grunge patterns. And fashion inspired by the Spice Girls and the boybands of the decade.

Gail

December 28, 2017

My favorite era is 1950’s dresses & skirts

Sandy

December 28, 2017

I like sewing modern day clothing. I would feel really priveledged to be chosen the winner.

Victoria

December 28, 2017

My favorite period would have to be early 1950s through early 1960s when people and children dressed up and always looked so stylish. Women always dressed up even to go to the market and wore hats. I can remember my sisters and me being clothed in pretty Polly Flinders dresses with crinolines and girls were required to wear dresses in school (which did not change until my sophomore year of high school). It seems to have been a time when life was good.

Michele J

December 28, 2017

I enjoy historical clothing in general and have been looking for more styles from the 1880’s, something appropriate for a banker or merchant’s daughter, for a project at our local museum. I do like the 40’s as well and have been outfitting an 18" doll for my grandmother, who served as an Army nurse in WWII. It’s a great way to get her to talk about her young adult life as her current memories are not so sharp. Thank you for the fun contests and Merry Christmas!

Mary M.

December 28, 2017

My favorite era is the 1970’s era. I would love to see more flared pants and fun tops from that era. Thanks!

Judy

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is all of them. I love the evolution of clothing from one era to the next. I’d love to see a pattern for a nightgown and peignoir.

Barbara

December 28, 2017

I once thought I didn’t really have a time period for dressing my dolls, but recently I acquired a Skipper doll and a Ginger (Ginny) doll. When I looked for patterns for them, everything seemed so “not today”. I bought the patterns anyway and tweek them where I need to so they are more “today”. Full-skirted dresses are less full-skirted and pants morph into some type of jeans or more casual pants. Since I barely have time for sewing let alone designing from scratch, I would love to see patterns for dolls like Ginger and Skipper..

Beth

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the ’70’s. I’d love to see a pattern for bell bottom jeans and a peasant blouse.

Jennifer S

December 28, 2017

The 50s. A poodle skirt.

Joyce Stratton

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing is the 1960s. It’s when I grew up and I still love them.

Kiy

December 28, 2017

Love this doll and the 40’s would be a wonderful addition to my collection. Love the pleated skirt.

Susan

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing is the present. I would like to see patterns for the present era.

Melody Martin

December 28, 2017

My favorite era for clothing is the 1930’s – 1950’s. I have Kit and I want Mary Ellen. :) Happy New Year! :)

Angelia

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing is modern. I can use my favorite design elements from centuries of clothing to fashion new and unique styles.

Robin

December 28, 2017

I’m a great history nerd and I love studying fashion from about 1960 back to the ancient world. My favorite eras for children’s clothes are the 1920s-50s. I sew mostly for my 14" Betsy McCall and 10" Patsy dolls. I can sew like crazy but I’m rubbish at drafting patterns so I’m always delighted to find any historical patterns for the smaller dolls.

Lita

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is 40s and 50s I’d love to see a pattern for more dresses. this is my childhood time and the clothes bring back good memories.

Melanie

December 28, 2017

My favourite era is the early 20th century. I’d love to see more basic dresses for this era.

kate

December 28, 2017

oops, forgot to tell you what I would like a pattern for. sticking with the 40’s. . . how about a lovely wedding ensemble?

Ann

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing was the Victorian era. I’d like to see a pattern for dresses fitted to the waist with a full skirt—so feminine and modest.

CAROLINE CROWLEY

December 28, 2017

My favourite perod is 1950s where we all dress up ..little girls wore dresses that were age appropriate. .poodle skirts and soda pop.

Beth Amaro

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the 1960s. I’d love to see a 2 piece Jackie Kennedy type suit with gloves and pillbox hat!

Kate

December 28, 2017

Oh, I LOVE the 40’s. I have purchased patterns for me as they are re-released and just love the way they look. Wearing hats and gloves, suits to go shopping. . . (Plus, my Granny always looked so sharp in her pictures from the 40’s!) The gents didn’t look half bad either! :) (But then again, my grandpa was ALWAYS handsome, regardless of decade. :) )
Thanks so much for the opportunity to ramble on! The doll and the clothes are adorable with this giveaway!

Patti

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of fashion is the 1940’s. I would like to see a pattern featuring the tailored suits that women wore back than.

Jaime Mars

December 28, 2017

“My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the 1700s. There were a variety of styles depending on where in the world you lived. Everything from simple gathered skirts and bodices to the full side hipsters in France. Such a fun century for clothing. Being of Scottish decent, I’d love to see a pattern for 1700s Scotland. Plaids are always a fun touch too.

Misty Olsen

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is early 1900’s through 1950’s because I have Samantha and Kit. I’d love to see a pattern for more active wear from those time periods!

Su

December 28, 2017

I love current, up to date clothing for the dolls. So any new trends translated into patterns is what I’m looking for. I do also like steam punk.

Randy

December 28, 2017

Love the sleek, silky dresses from the 20’s.

James

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is 80’s rocks star! I’d love to see a pattern for girl band rockers – leather and lace, layered looks with lots of colour!

Glenda

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of fashion is the 20’s. Since watching Downton Abbey on PBS, I would love to see a beaded flapper dress with a headband. But I do love the styles I grew up with in the 60’s too!

melissa

December 28, 2017

My favorite is the 1950’s maybe cause that is when I was young. I love sewing those from that time but as I usually am sewing for younger girls who have trouble dressing dolls I live patterns that are simple on and off

Emily Doty

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing is colonial. I would love to see a pattern for a Marie Antoinette style of ball gown. Thank you so much for this giveaway!

Gayle

December 28, 2017

No one is ever too old for dolls.

Caroline B

December 28, 2017

I would love to receive this doll! The outfits are adorable!

Christine

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing is the 1970’s because that was the years I grew up in. Telling and showing my grandchildren about what I used to wear and the styles is both entertaining for them and for me!!

Ramsey

December 28, 2017

My favourite era of clothing is Edwardian. I love the romance and the beauty of the gowns.

Rachel

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion are the 1700s! I love the beautiful dresses, and I’d love to see more mens clothing.

T.A.D.

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is… the 1920s. I’d love to see a pattern for… Flapper syle glam.

Cheryl

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing for dolls 60’s or 70’s because of that is when I grew up during that time.

Beverly

December 28, 2017

“My favorite era of clothing and fashion is… [1940’s} I’d love to see a pattern for a Hawaiian Pake Muu dress ]… “ Thank you

Miranda Hunter

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is modern, because my tween daughter likes to dress her dolls in clothes she’d wear. I’d love to see a pattern for a drapey cardigan (sewing, not knitting) and jeggings, as that’s exactly what my daughter likes to wear.

Mary Fleming

December 28, 2017

My favorite clothing period is the Edwardian Era through the early 1920’s-the years whose fashions were so beautifully recreated in the television series “Downton Abbey”. I love the elegant dresses/gowns of this period and would like to see more patterns which incorporate the heirloom sewing and embroidery (hand or machine) techniques utilized in this period. How about more tea dresses, day dresses, or even a wedding gown inspired by the adult fashions of the era?

Malak Naaj

December 28, 2017

since i am new to sewing, I like what is easy for me to follow instruction, but I am learning fast and knew a lot

Vicki A.

December 28, 2017

“My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the early 50s through 60s—my childhood era! I’d love to see a pattern for the bubble rompers I wore as a child. “

Joanna

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the Regency period. I would love to see a pattern for a ballroom gown and a riding outfit.

Dianne

December 28, 2017

My favorite time period is the Victorian era. I love the clothing at that time. The lace and soft flowing material that danced as the ladies would walk. I love the whole time period, the homes, furniture, and the music. I think that would be a wonderful time to live.

Anna S

December 28, 2017

Most of my dolls are modern era, but I love the mid 1800s/Victorian up to early 1900s/Edwardian. I would love to see more child patterns from those time frames for AG or KnC or Wellies. I don’t like to see child dolls in adult fashions, but it would be fun to have adult historical fashions for Ellowyne.

Janice

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing is many of them. I like to be able to change it up. Some days I love to dress in something fancy, and the next day I want to be in jeans.

Jordan

December 28, 2017

I love the colonial era clothing ,but I think all of them are very nice.

Mary Sperry

December 28, 2017

My favorite time period is the post-civil war opening of the the America West. Would love to see some simple dresses, bonnets and aprons modeled on what settlers wore

LInda H

December 28, 2017

I love clothes from the 50’s and also modern styles.

Cathy

December 28, 2017

My favourite eras are the 70’s and modern.
The 70’s clothes were so colorful and fun. My granddaughters like the modern styles.
I would like to see a pattern for bell bottoms.

Chrissy

December 28, 2017

My favorite era is the roaring 20s. I’d love to have a pattern for a flapper dress

Virginia

December 28, 2017

My favorite is not an era but fantasy clothes. Along those lines I would like to see a shirt pattern similar to pirate /swordsmen shirts.

Deb

December 28, 2017

To love the flower girl ruffle dresses from the roaring 20’s

Chris

December 28, 2017

The doll in the pleated shirt with suspenders is adorable. I wore an outfit like that when I was little

Moi

December 28, 2017

“My favorite era of clothing and fashion is… a hard decision as I’m torn between the 1950s and the 1850s! Love them both. I’d love to see a pattern for everyday clothing from either of those eras “ Thanks for all you offer us.

Elizabeth Atkins

December 28, 2017

I like the clothing from early colonial . I love everything that I have seen so far. The patterns are very detailed. Thanks for doing this

Darlene

December 28, 2017

I like all styles

Michele

December 28, 2017

I have Samantha and love the Victorian time period but each historical period has its own charm and memories. I love making clothes from the Civil War era.

Heather

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion are the late 1700s. I’d love to see patterns for more dress designs! There are many on pixie faire, but I can’t get enough. :)

Debra

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the 1940’s. One of our granddaughters has a “Molly” doll, and she loves it. “Nana” just needs to make her some more authentic clothing from that era.

LeAnn

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is – any and all. I enjoy the uniqueness each era & fashion brings and the creativeness & imagination that they can spark.

Janet P.

December 28, 2017

I love the clothes of the 50s – since a lot of my dolls are from that era – but then, I also love the clothes of the 20s, 30s, and 40s! I just love to see how fashions evolved. Clothes are a reflection of what was happening in the world at that time.

Claudia Flinn

December 28, 2017

I love all the styles,. But mostly the Victorian era. They are just beautiful

Rachel Swift

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is The World War II era. I’d love to see a pattern for Rosie the Riveter. She played such a big role in getting all the equipment made and sent out to the war theater. I’ve been studying this time in America and find it SO interesting!

Amber Gordon

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing are Victorian as well as steam punk (if that is an era) – and I would love to see more patterns with bold, active styles – like riding habits for example.

Kathy

December 28, 2017

I like the 1940s-50s
Would love to see a “poodle” skirt!

Laurie

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is Victorian. I’d love to see a pattern for what the children, both boys and girls of that time wore for play and church.

Deb Yoder

December 28, 2017

My favorite is the 50’s and 60’s. Born in 1955 I like the styles young girls wore back then, more age appropriate. When little girls dressed like little girls.

LaVonne

December 28, 2017

My favorite era is the 50’s. Beautiful dresses worn by the young girls.

Jane

December 28, 2017

“My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the 50’s. I’d love to see a pattern for a poodle skirt or ‘Pink Lady’ (from Grease) jacket.

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