Welcome to DAY 5 of our 12 Days if Christmas celebration!
For our 5th Day Of Christmas giveaway, we are doing a GIVEAWAY of one $100 Home Sew eGift Card to one lucky winner. The gift card can be used towards any item available on the Home Sew website! Woot, Woot!
More about Home Sew: For over half a century, we at Home Sew, a family owned and operated company, have worked tirelessly to provide a storehouse of goods -fabrics, notions, crafts, books, supplies, inspiration and knowledge- that empower the enthusiast with what he or she needs to bring their ideas to life. Our inventory is stocked with thousands of items, from the basic necessities and latest trends to rare hard-to-find items, and everything in between!
They even have a special section called "Cinnamon's Favorite Things!" Find doll specific notions like zippers, velcro, buckles, and more!
Simply comment on this blog post finishing the following sentence…
“I have a hard time finding (insert notion or supply here)"
Comments must be left (on this blog post) by midnight (pacific) on Tuesday, 12/29/2020.
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.
This is part of the 12 Days of Christams annual promotion, each day from December 25th through January 5th we are going to reveal a special One Day Giveaway for One Lucky Winner! These will be short-term prizes, designed for just 1 day each. So, be sure to set your alarm, bookmark our blog, and remember to check back each day. The giveaway will begin and end at midnight pacific time each day. Don’t miss out!
The winner will be chosen randomly from the comments received and contacted through the email provided in the comment. We will post a list of all the winners in the wrap up blog post on January 6th.
Additionally, by commenting, you agree to allow us to use your comments for future promotional activities. In other words – we might quote you when we are putting together new testimonial pages. If you’re not okay with that – don’t leave a comment
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!
Happy New Year!
Cinnamon & Pixie Faire Team
I have a hard time finding storage for all the small pieces of fabric that are still large enough for doll clothes.
I have a hard time finding doll-sized zippers and buckles—the cute little trims that really make the outfit stand out! :)
I have a hard time finding miniature buttons, zippers, and buckles.
I have a hard time finding beginner doll clothes patterns for my daughter.
I have a hard time finding doll size notions, like velcro in moe colors. small zippers, buckles, lace, trims etc. I have to go to Etsy to find them and they are costly and you usually have to buy more than you need.
“I have a hard time finding tiny zippers not just in length but also the width of the zipper itself, along with tiny buttons and snaps.
I have a hard time finding 100% cotton fusible interfacing in 45" width.
I have a hard time finding doll sized zippers (4", 5", 6" etc.) that don’t have to be cut to size.
Size 4\0 (tiny) snaps, in bulk. Used mostly for vintage clothing, but also doll clothing.
My hard to find isr buckle for shoes etc in at my local store this I go to home sew online e for all those doll scale button buckle s etc.
I have a hard time finding just the right fasteners.
I have a hard time finding small scaled prints in knits for dolls
I have a hard time finding notions, buttons ,zippers , doll Velcro . I have to order from the US which is very costly
I have a difficult time finding small trim in small quantities
Small zippers and velcro, sometimes I have to modify them!
I have a hard time finding trims and lace that is small enough for doll clothing. Also small zippers, especially ones that separate.
I have a hard time finding small buckles in a variety of finishes.
I have a hard time finding cotton knits in a small scale and ribbing to match and end up buying ready-made tee-shirts to use as fabric.
I have a hard time finding suitable trims for the types of doll clothes I love to make: Southwestern styles for example. I would love to find some small turquoise/silver conchas or buttons.
I have a hard time finding sewing materials sized for dolls-zippers, print fabrics, embellishments.
I have a hard time finding tiny buttons I like for doll sweaters.
I have a hard time finding lace and trims that are small enough to work for the smaller dolls.
I have a hard time finding doll sized hardware – zippers, snaps, buckles. Also narrow loop & hook. Thank you for asking.
I have a hard time finding decorative buttons for doll clothes.
I have a hard time finding doll sized trims.
I have a hard time finding trims that are scaled for dolls. I love the section on Cinnamon’s favorites so I will definitely look there first!
I have a hard time finding 1/2" buckles for belts and doll shoes.
I have had a hard time finding separating zippers for doll clothes.
I have a hard time finding appropriate scale fabrics and other notions for small projects.
I have a hard time finding buckles for shoes and belts
I have a hard time finding fabric with tiny prints for my little dolls.
I have a hard time finding ergonomic crochet hooks
I have a hard time finding accessories that fit doll scale. Nothing ruins an outfit more than trims or finishings that are too big and out of scale.
During 2020 I have had a hard time finding 1/4" elastic which is used for so many things. Not sure the whole story, but so many who were making masks were searching for it. Also use it for making our pillowcase dresses we send to missions. Hopefully it will be more available 2021.
I have a hard time finding ribbing and small eyelets for doll colthes.
I have a hard time finding buttons in the right size and color without having to buy an assortment of colors and sizes (most that I never use)
I have a hard time finding doll sized zippers and soft, narrow hook and loop tape.
I have a hard time finding fabrics & notions that are the appropriate scale for doll sewing. Thanks you as always for the wonderful opportunities!
I have a hard time finding good quality tiny laces and trims at the scale for AG doll clothes. Love home sew my go to for ribbon for 30+ years
I have a hard time finding fabrics with tiny prints suitable for doll clothes ~ especially in florals or woodland motifs.
I have a hard time finding vintage print material for 1950’s dolls.
I have a hard time finding ready-made doll-size frog closures for Asian-style clothes. It would be great if Home Sew could have these produced in a couple of sizes (for 8"-12" dolls and for 14" dolls and up). Two colors, please – black and cream. And thank you for asking! :~)
“I have a hard time finding 1/2" D rings.
I have a hard time finding doll belts. :)
I have a hard time finding cotton fabric that is made to be worn as garments (historical reproduction garments) rather than quilting use. I also can’t find linen that’s been woven on a traditional linen loom and made for both fashion wear and historical reproduction garments.
I have a hard time finding ribbing, in different colors, for the necks and cuffs, when making doll sweatshirts.
I have a hard time finding small, separating zippers for doll jackets.
I have a hard time finding belt buckles that are a good size for American Girl.
I have a hard time finding tiny buttons and clasps to fit the winter capes and coats I make for AG. The letter of the day is ‘I’. It is so INTERESTING AND INVIGORATING to INVESTIGATE the IMENSE knowledge and supplies you are INVITING all of us to check into! Words are I, INTERESTING, INVIGORATING, INVESTIGATE, IMMENSE.
I have a hard time finding small strips of velcro that I can use for doll clothes as well as small ribbons and buttons.
I have a hard time finding the time for all that I want to do.I Slowing down with age.
I have a hard time finding ribbing for tee shirt necks and pajama cuffs on sleeve and bottoms.
I have a hard time finding ribbing for tee shirt necks and pajama cuffs on sleeve and bottoms.
I have a hard time finding small notions for doll clothes
I have a hard time finding cute print knits. They seem to only be for babies. I have been lucky to have small buttons and trims left over from the sewing things of my mom’s for me and my dolls. Not zippers of course!
I have a hard time finding decorative doll scale buttons and trims
I have a hard time finding small print knits suitable for boy doll clothes.
I have a hard time finding fat quarters,cotton thread, polyester thread is selling out fast I believe due to a lot of people sewing at home right now.
I have a hard time finding smaller sized patterned material for making the garments. As well, finding anything needed for sewing (like velcro, trims, lace, bias bindings, buttons, ect) sized for dolls is tough when you have a severely limited budget to work with (I’m on a disablity pension)… everything is so expensive now! I sometimes find I need to use old clothing in order to be able to make new clothing… which means I can’t always find the same things again if I want to make another of the same item for someone else.
I have a hard time finding suede that you can buy less than 1 or 2 yards of.
Lace. Small lace and trims.J
I have a hard time finding bias tape in various colors, elastic for face mask due to mandatory mask orders because of Covid19.
I have a hard time finding knit materials in small prints and small metal buttons.
I have a hard time finding supplies to organize my sewing notions and tools.
I have a hard time finding soft, narrow Velcro.
I have a hard time finding tiny laces and buttons and other tiny tirms.
I have a hard time finding notions. I also have a hard time finding only one pattern to make because I love them all.
I have a hard time finding embroidered iron-on block letters, especially in green..
I have a hard time finding small doll items. trims, buckles, buttons and zippers. I sew for dolls 6-12" or 14 inches mostly. Home Sew seems to have a fairly good selection that are close enough.
I have a hard time finding small zippers and small buttons for doll clothes.
i cant say i have anything thats hard to come by…pixie faire has so many links where we can find everything with a click of a button….though the hardest thing to come by is trying to buy assorted ribbon in a pack
I have had a hard time finding fabrics with tiny designs that are appropriate for small dolls.
Home Sew is my favorite place to shop for sewing notions! It doesn’t matter what I may be having trouble finding – elastic, buttons, needles, etc. I can almost always find it at home sew!
I have a hard time finding small buttons and zippers for doll clothes.
I have a hard time finding small trims, piping and seam binding. I usually end up having to make my own which makes the project take twice as long!
I have a hard time finding rib knit for cuffs and jackets. Also I would like to find unusual, fun tiny buttons, and colorful separating zippers.
I have a hard time finding small buttons for doll clothes.
I have a hard time finding any doll-sized notions; with limited local sources (Walmart and one fabric store), I have to order online and now with the pandemic slowdowns…well, by the time it gets here, I’ve forgotten what I ordered it for!
I have had a hard time finding good-quality knit fabrics
I have a hard time finding small seam binding. Our store only has a limited amount and when its time for me to buy the colour I need, its sold out or they do not have it. I hate making my own.
I have a hard time finding sewing needles with big enough holes for me to see while I’m trying to thread them. 😆
I have a hard time finding cotton interlock fabric and 100% rayon fabric. I love to make the fancy dresses for the 18" dolls and rayon works well.
I have a hard time finding correct size buckles and slides for my dolls, especially good quality ones. Also small size Cam type snaps aren’t that available for purchase either..
I have a hard time finding small zippers and small buttons for doll clothes.
I have a hard time finding stretch cotton denim in 60+ colors. Bright colors are very beautiful, can used from one season to the next.
I have trouble finding buckles for the doll clothes. Love Home Sew. They have such a variety of zippers to fit the doll clothes.
I have a hard time finding green organza fabric.
I have a hard time finding tiny trims, zippers, etc in doll scale. Tiny buttons are getting harder to find.
I have a hard time finding trims for smaller doll clothes. Everything is suitable for 18" dolls, but most of my dolls are smaller, 8-12".
I have a hard time find the time to do all I want. Home sew has items for short cuts etc. I love home sew. Makes my life easier.
I have a hard time finding 1/4" elastic especially in black ( the kind used for making doll clothes, not masks). Since Covid-19 it has been next to impossible to find in stores and sells out very quickly on line. 😞
I have a hard time finding small buttons and then even smaller buttons for the cuffs of a coat and also doll size zippers both regular and separating zippers, narrow elastic for doll panties so many things and then if you do find some that may work price & shipping make it hard to justify the purchase price.
I have a hard time finding 100% cotton Jersey fabric in beautiful prints. Breathable fabric, with a decorative print can stand the test of time.
I have a hard time finding doll-scale separating zippers.
I used to have a hard time finding snag free velcro but I found it at Home Sew. Have shopped from them for many years. Great service.
I have a hard time finding narrow Velcro for doll clothes. Cutting a wider width just doesn’t work out so well.
I have a hard time finding notions such as fold over elastic, buckles, buttons and lace.
I have a hard time finding decorative brass buttons. They are an item that looks good years down the line.
I have a hard time finding doll scale notions.The worst ones are appliqués, separating Zippers, and tiny lace. I had never heard of Home sew before today. My only hope is that they will have what I need.
Mary
December 29, 2020
I have a hard time finding little buttons to match print fabrics, like animals.