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

Deb

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is.1930s and 40s. I’d like to see more boys clothing for these periods.

Marinde

December 28, 2017

My favorite era is the Victorian age.

Nessie M

December 28, 2017

The 60’s for sure. Rock on baby!

Kathy

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing is the 1940’s-50’s. I’d love to see a pattern for story-based characters such as Nancy Drew and Ned, Anne of Green Gables, Tom Sawyer & Becky…and many more!

Donna Baldwin

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of fashion is the 30’s.

Darlene R

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is modern day. I’d love to see a pattern for the jogger style pants that are in right now.

Barb

December 28, 2017

Love all of your designs. They are lovely, and include styles from all the fashion periods. Thanks!

Donna hager

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is Victorian eta. I’d love to see a pattern for Ariel costume

desiree

December 28, 2017

i love to do alot of clothes and the kid allway want new clothes

Evelyn Cote

December 28, 2017

I like all era’s but sew mostly 1850-1860 era clothing, I would really like to see more options for the boy dolls in that time period

Jane Gibby

December 28, 2017

I am way off of most who have commented. I absolutely love the pre-Civil War era dresses. Not because they are easy to makea and not because I plan to m ake a bunch of them, but because they were pretty and lady-like. The pattern I would like to see is one that has the regular hard working pioneer women of the 1830s to 1850s, just like my great grandmother’s wore.

Jayne Davis

December 28, 2017

“My favorite era of clothing and fashion is.. All of them! I’d love to see more boy patterns

Jolene

December 28, 2017

My favorite era is the 60s hippy look.

DellaSue

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing is from the Civil War. I also would like to see more clothes patterns for boys.

Pat C

December 28, 2017

“My favorite era of clothing and fashion is… the 1920’s. I’d love to see a pattern for the flapper outfits. These are so fun

Sonja

December 28, 2017

My favorite time period is today’s time. I’d love to see a complete camping outfit with tent and accessories. My girls love camping.

Lois

December 28, 2017

“My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the 1940’s and 50’s. My granddaughter is studying Europe in school and I’d love to see a pattern for the fancy ball gowns that were worn in Holland or Germany during that time.

Cheryl

December 28, 2017

My favorite Era for fashion and clothing is the 70’s! I love my Julie doll and would love to see a pattern similar to the Gunny Sax dresses of that time, preferably a maxi dress. I think any doll would look great in this style.

Terri Stromquist

December 28, 2017

I have Julie doll and love the outfits and styles from the 70’s. The era I grew up in.

diana stephens

December 28, 2017

great doll. would be awesome for starting my girls on collecting and sewing.

ellen

December 28, 2017

This is a wonderful giveaway and I would be thrilled towin. The patterns, clothes and the doll are wonderful.

Regina

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is Victorian/ Edwardian . I would love to see patterns for boys during this time period.

Julie

December 28, 2017

I cant say i have a favorite era since I am new to making doll clothes. But i can say is my favorite would have to be the ones that I get from freebie Friday since I’ve only then getting them for a few months. my ear would have to be what you offer to give out on freebie Fridays

Raina DelRio

December 28, 2017

I love clothing from the 20s, 30s and 40s. I love the poodle skirts from the 50s too!

BARBARA

December 28, 2017

not owning one of these dolls and being born in 1943 how wonderful it would be to win one of these dolls. I so enjoy sewing and having a young great granddaughter and to win this doll; make clothes for it and then pass it onto her when she is older would be a great joy for me. being senior citizen; social security this would be my only way to gift her one of these dolls. I do so love your designs and hopefully I will be able to get some of your patterns one of these days.

Debra B.

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing is hard to determine as I like clothes from all eras! I’d love to see a pattern for a jumpsuit with bell bottoms as bell bottoms was in during my childhood.

Chriss

December 28, 2017

I don’t have a favorite era of clothing and fashion. I love sewing for most eras pretty equally.

Lora Garrison

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing is probably the 40s and 50s and I would love to see a pattern for a poodle skirt and a twin sweater set complete with full petticoat and saddle shoes.

kasey

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is from the 1970s. I’d love to see a pattern for one of those maxi dresses that were popular during this time.

Bronwyn

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the sixties and 70s (1960s that is) I’d love to see a pattern for anything peasant style or disco!

Martha

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is contemporary casual or sporty.. I’d love to see a pattern for high low tops or shark bite hem tops.

ginnie

December 28, 2017

My favourite fashion era is the 1950’s. I just love all the little dresses from that era. I would love to see any new patterns from then.

Sue

December 28, 2017

“My favorite era of clothing and fashion is… [insert time period here] I’d love to see a pattern for 40’s and 50’s! Just fun girly outfits!

Beautiful doll and outfits!

Julie king

December 28, 2017

All the outfits are very pretty and they Compliment each doll. My favorite is the orange outfit it is very beautiful and bright.
I wish I had all these beautiful outfits to dress all my dolls ( Next Generation ) that I had rescued from the second hand stores I find joy in making doll clothes now using all 10 of my girls and one boy as my model for The Outfits that i make when I received the patterns from the freebie Fridays.
I can’t wait to see what the new year brings and the Beautiful patterns that we will receive to make pretty outfits to dress are dolls in. Each friday i get excited to see and get my new pattern. Thank you Pixie Faire, Happy New Year.

Rhonda N.

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the fifties. I’d love to see patterns for glamour 50’s gowns! I was born in the 50’s and remember my mom’s dresses from that time period. We used to play dress up with some of them.

CAROLINE

December 28, 2017

I would love to see something from the roaring 20’s. That looks like such a fun time. I also love the Victorian era. Love all you designs. They are easy to follow.

Barb

December 28, 2017

Nanea is absolutely a gorgeous doll and the outfits compliment her nicely. I grew up in the 50s and coming from a small rural area in Maine, most of my cloths came from the 40s styles. She would be so loved by my granddaughter who loves stories from my past. Thank you.

Lauren F

December 28, 2017

My favorite era for clothing is the Recency era. I’d love to see patterns for spencers and hats/bonnets. Thank you so much for hosting.

Nancy

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is 1950’s

I’d love to see a pattern for separates for casual wear.

Charlotte

December 28, 2017

My favourite era is current and I also like the 50’s. I would like to see a pattern of a trench coat.

Natalie

December 28, 2017

I grew up in the 80’s and that is my favorite era to see dolls in, not that I ever want to go back to dressing in them lol. I would like to see some patterns with big blousy tops and leggings or baggy overalls with lots of patches.

Elizabeth

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is simple, everyday fashions during the mid-1800s because the dolls in those decades are so often neglected. I’d love to see a pattern for my American Girl Kirsten or Addy.“

Kim Naumann

December 28, 2017

My favorite era is the 80’s because of the bright neon colors. I’d like to see more boy outfits, superhero stuff.

Garrett F

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is modern. I’d love patterns for more elaborate dresses that big celebrity figures wear to the Met Gala. They can be so intricate and beautiful!

Karen

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing is the 1970’s. I would love gto see some Hippie long flowing gown items for “flower children” of that time.

Mary Davis

December 28, 2017

My favorite time would be in the 1960’s when I started to sew for myself. Prior to that, I would sew only for my dolls. My mom didn’t like that, but I didn’t care what I wore, as long as my dolls had plenty to wear. I made a tent dress for myself when I was about 14, which I loved. I think it was probably simplicity’s pattern 7461. It had the cutest puffed sleeves. Made in a brown and orange leaf print. I guess I’ve come full circle because I’d love to see it on my doll. Oh, yes, I’m 66 and I have 2 dolls. ?

Bobbie

December 28, 2017

Love your info and contests!

Shelley Hallman

December 28, 2017

I love all the eras especially the formal fashions from the Regency & Victorian Eras but I have realized that my 9 year old Granddaughter is more into the easy on, easy off fashions regardless of the era and the faster I can get them made the better!

Kathi M

December 28, 2017

My favorite decade is the 70’s because it’s so comfortable to wear.

Debbie

December 28, 2017

I like the Victorian era..the coats and hats, hand muffs were so stylish with the big collars and all the buttons.

Nancy A.

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the current trendy fashions. I do, however, love western wear for these dolls. Fringe, suede and leather, cowgirl hats and boots—how fun! Would love to see more western wear.

Diane R.

December 28, 2017

I have no particular era that I like, so I just make what my grandkids want. My grandson wants armor and clothing for a knight. So I would like to see a pattern for that. I guess I’ll have some research to do.

Carol

December 28, 2017

I like modern fashion the best. I see for my grandcherub and they understand today’s fashion better than something in the past.

Judy Kingan

December 28, 2017

I definitely like the 1940-1950’s children’s clothing and like to have my dolls look like elementary school girls and not their older teen sisters. I would like to see a nice Sunday dress and coat outfit for winter and an Easter dress and jacket or shrug for the spring/summer. Please include any under garments if needed to make the dress look nice.

TerriSue

December 28, 2017

Late 1940’s and early 1950’s. When we came out of WWII and all of the rationing was gone the hems went down and the skirts went wide. Designers now could use as much fabric as they wanted and they DID. I personally wear a lot of circle skirts as they are becoming on just about any figure. I have lost over 100 pounds and finding that I do have a waist has been fun. My daughter and eldest granddaughter also appreciate that era. You have some wonderful patterns for dolls from then but what I would like to see are some matching patterns for the girls.

Colleen P

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the Victorian era. I’d love to see a pattern for more dresses from that era.

Carol

December 28, 2017

My favorite era is the 50’s. I liked to see a pajama pattern for that time period.

Brenda

December 28, 2017

I love the 1950’s and 1960’s. Poodle skirts were classic!!!!

Surinder gurm

December 28, 2017

The 40s

Erin

December 28, 2017

It’s really hard to choose because I like parts of all the decades, but I would say, post WW1-1930s.

Debra Miller

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is.the 1960-1970’s. I’d love to see a pattern for a mini dress and hot pants with gogo boots!

Cici

December 28, 2017

My favorite era would be the 70s. I like the flared bottom pants.

Rebecca

December 28, 2017

My choice is definitely be the Victorian era. I love all the bustles, frills, and parasols. Or the pre-civil war south. How elegant they looked. Although I imagine it was rather uncomfortable.

Kathleen

December 28, 2017

Such an awesome site with so much inspiration. With 3 granddaughters and their friends, there are always outfits to sew. I was able to use the patterns for a wardrobe for an 18" doll and donate to toys for tots. Looking forward to using this site often in the coming year.

Anita

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the 1950’s….I’d love to see a pattern for the Circle skirt or dress preferably halter or boat neck

Kathy Nitsche

December 28, 2017

I love the 50s. The circle skirts and pleated skirts and especially the blue jeans with turn up plaid cuffs.

linda

December 28, 2017

my favorite period is the 60’s! i would love to see some fringe vests, patchwork maxi dresses , elephants bellbottoms and such!

Tatiana

December 28, 2017

My favorite era for fashion was the 50s. I just adore the clothes worn by Lucy in “I love Lucy”. I would love a pattern for a shirtwaist dress with underskirt and apron.

Cheryl

December 28, 2017

My favorite eras are the 30’s and 40’s. I think they were so lady like for girls as well as the women. I would like to see a pattern for the lounging pajamas, with wide legs and wide open sleeves.

Melissa

December 28, 2017

My favorite era for clothing is from the Wild West!

Sara

December 28, 2017

I like the 1800. I’d like to see a wedding dress in that time.

Stacie Pinkston

December 28, 2017

I love something from every era. It’s really hard to pick just one

Carol

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the mid-40s. I’d love to see a coat or jacket patterns for 18" dolls.

Mary Z.

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the historical type, I would love to a pattern for a dress colonial women would wear, one with full skirt and petti coats under the skirt! I think it would be fun to make something like that.

Alivia

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing would have to be the 70s because of the bright colors and floral patterns! So cute!! I would love to see a pattern for a dress or skirt from that era!

Lamar

December 28, 2017

My favorite era is the 20’s. A cute flapper dress would be fun!

Carol

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the 1950’s. I’d love to see a pattern for the beautiful full skirts twirling on the dance floor to the new Rock & Roll!

Amanda

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is… 1950s. I’d love to see a pattern for a 1950s style sundress with optional apron since women cleaned in them.

Marie Bardwell

December 28, 2017

My favorite era was the 50’s. I love the shirtwaist dresses.

Amanda

December 28, 2017

These outfits are absolutely adorable.

Renee

December 28, 2017

My favorite era is the 1940"s and 1950"s. I think the styles were so chic. I would love to see more patterns for jackets of that era. Thanks again for all the fun and free patterns you let us enjoy.

LaVeta Smelser

December 28, 2017

I really like to sew a variety of eras but if I had to choose then the 40’s and 50’s would be my favorite because I like the looks of the pleats and ruffles. I love the old style of clothing the best.

Leona

December 28, 2017

My favorite styles are from the 1940s. Love the glamor.

Jane

December 28, 2017

I just started making doll clothes for my Granddaughter and when i found your site I was ecstatic. Thank you for the wonderful compilation of patterns and information.

Mary

December 28, 2017

My favorite clothing are colonial style

Linda L

December 28, 2017

My Favorite era is Colonial. I enjoy making doll clothes to match my Granddaughters costumes and she loves the Victoria era as well as colonial.

Carolyn

December 28, 2017

My favorite eras of clothing and fashion are Regency/Georgian & WW2. I’d love to see a pattern for historical under clothing.

Judy L

December 28, 2017

Without a doubt….the 1940’s. The fashions were just so cool!

Donna Merrill

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is varied, I enjoy 18" doll clothes from modern to historic, fancy ball gowns to fun daily outfits, matching doll clothes to my granddaughters outfits.

Sabrina E

December 28, 2017

My favorite eras of clothing and fashion are Regency/Georgian & WW2. I’d love to see a pattern for historical under clothing.

Tricia

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing is the 1950/early 1960’s. I would love to see more patterns for winter coats from that era.

Sue

December 28, 2017

I love the colonial era clothing, but it would hard to pick one specific time. Thank the people for showing the clothes and doll. THE doll is so pretty. I would be happy with the patterns.

Jocelyn

December 28, 2017

My favourite era of clothing is now, as it is for my honourary Grand daughter. I would like to see a few more patterns for baby dolls, as I have a new Grand daughter with a baby doll. I would also like to see a few more boy doll outfits for my Grandson.

Sandra

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the 1800’s I think the dresses were amazing.

Sheila chelednik

December 28, 2017

My favorite time period is the 1920s. I would love parrerna for 18” dolls

marian

December 28, 2017

My favorite doll fashions are from the 1950s and 60s.

Judy

December 28, 2017

Currently I’m making clothes for my 7 year old granddaughter. She likes glittery party clothes that match what she currently wears or sports themed clothing. Her interests are now moving to girls in other countries so is interested in what they wear. This will be the new patterns we will look for.

Nicola

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is fairly varied as I love many era’s of history and fashion but I’d love to see a pattern for something 1920’s, cute anime inspired or gothic fairy.

Terry

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of clothing and fashion is the 1940s-1950s. I’d love to see a pattern for saddle shoes.

Mary

December 28, 2017

My favorite era of fashion is 1940’s and I would love to see a pattern for a navy nurse or wac uniform

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12 Days of Christmas - Day 4 December 28th 2017

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Deb

Marinde

Nessie M

Kathy

Donna Baldwin

Darlene R

Barb

Donna hager

desiree

Evelyn Cote

Jane Gibby

Jayne Davis

Jolene

DellaSue

Pat C

Sonja

Lois

Cheryl

Terri Stromquist

diana stephens

ellen

Regina

Julie

Raina DelRio

BARBARA

Debra B.

Chriss

Lora Garrison

kasey

Bronwyn

Martha

ginnie

Sue

Julie king

Rhonda N.

CAROLINE

Barb

Lauren F

Nancy

Charlotte

Natalie

Elizabeth

Kim Naumann

Garrett F

Karen

Mary Davis

Bobbie

Shelley Hallman

Kathi M

Debbie

Nancy A.

Diane R.

Carol

Judy Kingan

TerriSue

Colleen P

Carol

Brenda

Surinder gurm

Erin

Debra Miller

Cici

Rebecca

Kathleen

Anita

Kathy Nitsche

linda

Tatiana

Cheryl

Melissa

Sara

Stacie Pinkston

Carol

Mary Z.

Alivia

Lamar