January 02, 2021

Welcome to DAY 9 of our 12 Days if Christmas celebration!

For our 9th Day Of Christmas giveaway, we are doing a GIVEAWAY of one $100 Girl Charlee eGift Card to one lucky winner. The gift card can be used towards any item available on the Girl Charlee website! Woot, Woot!

More about Girl Charlee: (from their website) Within Girl Charlee Fabrics you are going to find the best selection of the most unique knit fabrics that you will not find anywhere else. I know how hard it is to find knit fabrics that are soft, have just the right hand and stretch, and are not prints that you have seen everywhere else, and at prices that don't break the bank, so I only source fabrics that fit all those characteristics and almost all are offered at 20% off regular retail price EVERY DAY. We offer the highest quality cotton lycra and spandex solids and prints, trendy designer cotton jersey and rayon blends direct from famous designer labels, and other specialty knits like vegan leather, Hacci sweaters, double brushed spandex, and much more. Each fabric is hand selected to ensure we are offering you the best fabric available at the lowest possible price!

This is one of my favorite place to shop for knit fabircs! They have such a great selection and lots of rib knits and ribbing for those hoodies too!

Now... if you're thinking, "I am scared to sew with knits!" Don't be! There are so many great resources here on Pixie Faire to help you conquer your fear and ahcieve success!

You can find the full on demand Sewing With Knits video course HERE to download, or you can watch any of the course videos at any time when you have access to the Sewing With Cinnamon membership community!

How To Enter The Gift Card Giveaway:

We'd love to know what part of a PDF pattern is the most important feature or element in the document. Our goal is to provide you with the best sewing, knitting, and crochet patterns in the world! With your feedback, I'm sure we can make that happen!

Simply comment on this blog post finishing the following question...

"The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is [insert here]?"

Comments must be left (on this blog post) by midnight (pacific) on Saturday, 1/2/2021.

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

100 Comments

Susan

January 02, 2021

The most important feature or element of a pattern for me are clear photographs of each step accompanying the clearly written instructions.

Amelia

January 02, 2021

The most important element is clear instructions and some photos or links to videos.

Carol

January 02, 2021

The most important/useful part of a pattern are clear written instructions with pictures that show how the piece should look like after completing a step. Especially the difficult steps.

Brisja

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is clear explanations of any tricky bits. Photos of the steps of how to do these parts is especially helpful. Working by yourself on a new technique can be really hard, but a good description of how to work it or a great photo can make the idea click and the pattern becomes easy to do.

Judy

January 02, 2021

“The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is the fit, as well straight forward instructions and especially instructions that can be used on a basic sewing machine that has no bells and whistles?”

Bill Young

January 02, 2021

The most important and/or useful feature or element in a pattern is a set of precise, clearly written instructions which include not only clear, grammatical sentences but sharp illustrations or pictures which show each step. Even the best drawn of patterns does not yield good results when the instructions are difficult to follow or when the illustrations do not match construction steps.

Ansley

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is clear instructions, both written and visual. Sometimes when the pattern is printed out I rely solely on the pattern. I don’t want to rely on videos to show me how to do something. That is why I pay for a pattern, for the designer to care enough to write down clear and concise instructions in an orderly manner. The pattern pieces should be clearly marked as well so all confusion is avoided. That is the mark of a good designer.

Helene Dahl

January 02, 2021

The most important feature in a pattern for me is the fit and that it goes together well. For that testing is very important. Pictures of various interpretations are also very useful.

Lisa Abney

January 02, 2021

For me, the most important part of a PDF pattern is clear insteuctions … I love it when a pattern has both detailed instructions with pictures for the first time I make it, and a set of brief instructions that are easy to print and keep next to my sewing machine, for the next time I make it.

Rachel

January 02, 2021

The most important feature is clear step-by-step instructions.

Doria

January 02, 2021

Being a visual learner more than one who understands what she reads, I have to say the pictures that show what needs to be done step by step are the most important feature of the patterns.

Connie

January 02, 2021

Being a visual learner, the most important part of the pattern is the pictures as part of the detailed directions.

Mary Jane

January 02, 2021

Most important part of a pattern to me is clear lines for each size that I can follow.

Brenda K

January 02, 2021

The most important element or feature of a pattern is the pictures/illustrations that are accompanied by clear, easy to understand directions.

Joan

January 02, 2021

The most important feature or element in a pattern are the clear step by step photos or line drawings.

Eva Sullivan

January 02, 2021

The most important element in the pattern is the clear and detailed directions included.

Hanna

January 02, 2021

The most important feature in a pattern is the straight of grain arrows and notches.

Ginger

January 02, 2021

The most important \useful feature of element in a pattern is the numbers on the patterns themselves because without the numbers you won’t know what pieces to use!

Barbara Rouse

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is definitely the instructions and pictures to go with them. I’m a visual person so having both of these is what helps me to be able to make the clothes I do.

Charlene

January 02, 2021

The most important part of a pattern clear insturctions and sizing.

Jo

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is the line drawings.

Laura Meyer

January 02, 2021

The mist important element of a pattern is clear, correct instructions.

Erni

January 02, 2021

Clear instructions. Nice to print off pattern pieces. I laminate them and put in large envelope.

Hanna Furst

January 02, 2021

The most important feature in a pattern is the straight of grain arrows and the notches.

Ruth Ann

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is clear instructions, assuming the pattern pieces are correctly drafted. Photos help too.

Cindy

January 02, 2021

The most important element in a pattern is step by step clear instructions and photos.

Becky

January 02, 2021

The most important element/feature of a pattern is clear instructions with pictures.

BL

January 02, 2021

The most important part of a pattern is that it is well tested. I also refer to reviews which can also be helpful. A bonus is optional finished views, suggested fabrics, and where to purchase fabrics and notions. A pattern might be great, but choosing the right fabric makes a difference, so your help is appreciated. Thank you.

Katherine

January 02, 2021

The most important part of a pattern, especially in doll size fashion. Is to have clear instructions and pictures, also demonstration in pictures of any new or improved method to achieve the end results. I always find the patterns on Pixiefaire to be well produced and precise

Renata

January 02, 2021

I think the most important element in a pattern is having clear, step-by-step instructions so that key elements are not skipped. I also think useful features in a pattern are always welcome, e.g. tips on cutting out and sewing with knit fabrics,

Lori

January 02, 2021

Aside from pattern pieces that fit, the most important part of the pattern is having all measurements for rectangular pieces and elastic either together in one location with the pattern pieces or better, directly on the pattern piece itself.

Jane

January 02, 2021

The cover picture is the most important to me. I need the inspiration to choose something my granddaughter will love. I like to show her the cover pictures and let her choose what she would like me to make next.

Debra

January 02, 2021

The most important feature or element in a pattern is complete instructions, including on the pattern itself. I hate to see important instructions left on the written part of the pattern instructions but left off the pattern itself. I know I need to read the instructions completely, however its so annoying I have to make marks on the pattern based on instructions that are not part of the pattern itself.

Diane Coykendall

January 02, 2021

I think the most important element is fit!

Gay

January 02, 2021

The most important things in patterns are clear exact instructions and pictures

Debi

January 02, 2021

The most important feature of a pattern is having detailed photos to show difficult parts of the patterns. I’m a visual learner, and photos help quite a bit.

BL

January 02, 2021

The most important of any pattern is that it is pre-tested. Photo illustrations are very helpful.

Audrey

January 02, 2021

“The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is step by step directions”

Nancy R

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is easy to understand instructions.

Gail

January 02, 2021

The most important/useful feature or element of a PDF pattern is the 1" guide on each pattern page because, if the pattern pieces don’t print the correct size, then the finished item is not going to fit the doll. I love all aspects of Liberty Jane patterns – the clear instructions, the great pictures, the materials list, etc, but having that 1" marking on each pattern page is the most useful thing to me.

Debbie

January 02, 2021

For me the most important feature of a pattern is the fit. I love that I can sew the garment without multiple fittings along the way and trust that I will end up with a perfect fit.

Alan Klamo

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is step by step instructions and step by step pictures of the process. Also the aligning notches on the pattern pieces

Debbie

January 02, 2021

For me the most important feature of a pattern is the fit. I love that I can sew the garment without multiple fittings along the way and trust that I will end up with a perfect fit.

Alan Klamo

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is step by step instructions with the step by step pictures of the process. Also aligning notches on the pattern pieces

mariann

January 02, 2021

I learned to sew with paper patterns many years ago, and the most important thing about the pdf patterns are clear instructions and lots of pictures…

Sarah Sprague

January 02, 2021

The most important part of a pattern is the pictures with the direction. They have saved me more than once. Happy New Year!!

Sandy J.

January 02, 2021

The most important part of any instruction:
Clear precise pictures and written instructions.

Lorrie

January 02, 2021

The most important part of any pattern is compete and accurate instructions, with illustrations.

Bonnie

January 02, 2021

Most important feature ina pattern is step by step instruction with pictures

Carolyn

January 02, 2021

The most important/useful feature or element of a PDF pattern is that it has a notation to verify the measurements are true from download to print. And all marks on the pattern are clearly printed and understood. eg. Darts, gathers, etc.

Carolyn

January 02, 2021

Joann

January 02, 2021

The most important feature in a pdf pattern is that the pattern is easily printable to scale and that the instructions match each detail of the pattern.

Donna

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is easy to understand directions and pictures to help along as well.

Dori

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is the accurate instructional drawings/photos.

Dee Read

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is clear concise instructions accompanied by illustrations explaining the construction process of the sewing project.

LindaC

January 02, 2021

I think the closing is the most important element. I will not even consider buying. Pattern if I cannot see the back. It is the element that I most often alter to polish the finish.

Dixie

January 02, 2021

The most important thing about a pattern is the pictures that help explain the directions!

Jo

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is easy to understand directions and pictures to help along as well.

katy

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is easy to understand directions. I also love when their are pictures with each step! I almost do better seeing it happen than reading…

Kathy m

January 02, 2021

Most important for patterns are simple direction steps by step and picture help too and all those notches button hole placement are on the patterns prices

Connie Jagolinzer

January 02, 2021

The most important part of a PDF pattern is concise instructions along with photos or diagrams. An added bonus is when the pattern writer discusses tricky bits or pattern hacks to make it into something else. Love those!

Kathy m

January 02, 2021

Most important for patterns are simple direction steps by step and picture help too and all those notches button hole placement are on the patterns prices

Sheri P

January 02, 2021

…Clear directions with photos

Magdalena

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is the detail and clarity of the instructions and detailed pictures

Marian Peoples

January 02, 2021

The most important element of a pattern would be very precisely drafted pattern pieces. If the pieces aren’t a perfect fit for one another the average individual will have difficulty in putting them together.

Sylvia

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is what kinds of fabrics it will work with, or what tweaks need to be made in order for it to work with different fabric types.

Thelma

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is the instructions as so simple and the pattern pieces are marked so well.

Thelma

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is the simple instructions and the pattern pieces.

Mary Ann Barrett

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is neckline]?

Donna

January 02, 2021

The most important features of a pattern are clear, easily understandable instructions with clear precise photos/drawings.

kelly

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is the detail and clarity of the instructions.

Allison C

January 02, 2021

The most important feature of a pattern is providing clear and complete instructions. Photos or videos for tricky bits is a huge help!

DT

January 02, 2021

The most important feature/element is clear instructions with clear pictures. Many times I find myself re-reading the instructions and comparing it to the picture. Also being able to compare different angles to the completed picture is a great help.

Ellen

January 02, 2021

The most important thing in a pattern are clear, concise instructions and clear drawings or photos.

Vicki

January 02, 2021

The most important feature of a pattern is the instructions with clear pictures and videos if need be. Hints and tips are also useful.

Marietta

January 02, 2021

Most important feature, without a doubt, is the photos of each step.

Judy Jackson

January 02, 2021

The most important part of the pattern are the photos.

Gail Beam

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is the easy to understand instructions and the photos and illustrations that accompany the instructions

Gina

January 02, 2021

Well organized and easy to follow directions is the most important feature in a pattern.

Alice Denny

January 02, 2021

The photos. I appreciate having the photos to refer too when the written directions confuse me. It is very helpful having something tangible to look at.

Deb Fischer

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is step by step instructions with illustrations because I sometimes really need your expert advice. Thank you!

December Loden

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is notches for proper line up of the cut fabric. Especially when it has darts, pleats, or gathering.

Debbie

January 02, 2021

The most important element in a pattern is an instruction followed by a picture.

Jasmine A.

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is good pictures or diagrams to go with the text…

Stephanie Sparks

January 02, 2021

The most important/useful feature or element in a pattern is the photos that accompany the step by step instructions! I know how to read a pattern, butI love having the visual references and final pics of the completed project!!

Ruth

January 02, 2021

The most useful element of a pattern is the photos.

Ruth

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern are the pictures which show the steps.

Joanne Spence

January 02, 2021

The most important part of any pattern are the instructions.

Claudia Flinn

January 02, 2021

The instructions I look at the pictures and read what I need to do

Danielle

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is clear instructions.

Linda

January 02, 2021

The most useful part of a pattern for me is easy to understand directions with photos or diagrams. I admit I lack confidence so instructions are important for me to follow..

Carol Fox

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is Directions, with Pictures! Thank you! Happy New Year!

Marilyn Higgins

January 02, 2021

The most important and useful feature in a pattern are easily understood and easy to follow instructions. If you cannot understand the instructions, you will have a difficult time when it comes to sewing the garment. This is especially true when with complicated patterns such as historical costumes or garments with many pieces.

Robyn

January 02, 2021

The most important part of a pattern is the illustrations that accompany the instructions – as many as possible. This is, of course, assuming that instructions are clear.

‘Chelle

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature of a pattern are clear and concise written instructions.

Eileen

January 02, 2021

The most important element in a pattern is the instructions. If the instructions are not clear, the pattern can be a bust, no matter how promising.

Denise Amrich

January 02, 2021

The most important/useful feature or element in a pattern is good instructions/pictures that clearly illustrate what needs to be done. Also, one of those little scale thingies is important so you can be sure you printed it out at the right size.

Kelly Miller

January 02, 2021

The most important feature in a pattern for me are the pictures that help explain the written instructions .

Lori Wrenn

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern is to have minimal pieces. For me, less pieces equals less difficulty.

VICTORIA GOBEL

January 02, 2021

The most important\useful feature or element in a pattern are the photographs in the instructions and samples. It’s the first think I go over before start.

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