Hi Everyone! We’re super excited to announce the 13th annual Pixie Faire 12 Days of Christmas celebration! This year we're doing things a little differently. The event will run on the traditional days – December 25th through January 5th, with daily updates and one amazing grand prize! All of it will happen here in this single blog post.
For 2024, the emphasis is 12 Days of Sewing With Cinnamon & Friends! We're going to share what's new & exclusive for SWC members, what's to come in 2024, and 12 days of a "taste and see" for everyone!
Are you ready?
What's New in 2024? Pixie Cuts: I'm super excited to announce that we will be rolling out Pixie Cuts as new exclusive benefit for Sewing With Cinnamon members. The Pixie Cuts collection of items is starting to roll out and includes (or will include):
Fabric "by the yard"
Fabric "precuts"
Fabric closeouts (not to be re-stocked)
Fabric remnants (end of bolt extras)
Elastic "by the yard"
Trims "by the yard"
and more...
These are stand alone, a-la-cart items (different than curated Pixie Packs). The items in this collection will be viewable by everyone but available exclusively for SWC members to purchase! We'll be adding to this collection over the 12 days, so be sure to check back frequently!
Not a member yet? Learn more about all the amazing benefits of the Sewing With Cinnamon membership community here: Sewing With Cinnamon
Oh Yeah, Just a reminder that Sewing With Cinnamon members can get free shipping* on qualifying orders! Be sure to read the details on the SWC sign-up page to learn more.
12 Days of Christmas Grand Prize Giveaway!
We love fabric and we know you love fabric too! We've collected a huge assortment of fabrics featured in Pixie Packs, trims, notions, and more to create the ultimate sewing bundle prize valued at over $300!
To enter the giveaway, scroll down to the bottom of this post and follow the instructions in the contest widget. On each day from December 25th through January 5th we are going to add additional ways to enter the grand prize giveaway. So, be sure to set your alarm, bookmark our blog, and remember to check back each day. The giveaway will begin today and end at midnight pacific time on January 5th. Don’t miss out!
What's in Store for 2024: Did you know that Sewing With Cinnamon launched in April 2017 and since that date we've published 78 courses, including over 300 individual videos Wow! You might think we've covered everything there is to cover, but you're wrong! We've polled members and come up with a set of new ideas for the coming year.
We're super excited about what we have planned for 2024! Here's the calendar of upcoming course themes:
January - Sewing A Themed Wardrobe: Gymnastics (Kicking off on Tuesday, January 9th)
Something for Lila® In this course we have a few new patterns and a few fun & crafty projects. Sew-along with Cinnamon as she shows you how to make the Malibu Libby Hollywood Tracksuit! Join Shari for a sew-along for her new tumbling mat pattern and a few other projects (making a set of uneven bars and a balance beam!)
February - Sewing A Tudor Gown (With Shari Fuller)
In this course, Shari will be reflecting on the Tudor time period and showcasing one of her patterns with a sew-along as well as detailed technique tutorials.
March - Sewing With Hardware
You asked, we're getting it ready! This course will focus on adding hardware to your fashion in miniature projects! Tiny buckles, rivets, eyelets, and more. Join us!
April - Sew Along With A Grimm Fairy Tale
Shari has something special planned for this topic - stay tuned for more details!
May - Sewing On The Go
In May Cinnamon will be traveling to Africa with Sew Powerful. We thought it would be fun to showcase some projects that you can "sew-on-the-go" as well as creative ways to travel with your sewing supplies.
June - Coordinating Fabric Prints
We've got a large Tilda® Fabrics collection on pre-order with a ship date of May 2024. The prints are absolutely perfect for tiny clothes and there are 32 different ones that coordinate! This course will highlight ways to work with prints and how to coordinate them in different ways.
July - Historical 1770s Williamsburg
Shari will be presenting another historical fashion series, this time focusing on 1770s Williamsburg.
August - Back To School Through The Eras
This course will highlight 4 different eras and showcase a back to school collection with sew-alongs and technique tutorials.
September - Sewing on the Bias, Madeleine Vionnet
Highlighting the use of bias cut fabric in clothing designs, with a look at the icon Madeleine Vionnet!
October - Sewing In The Style of Iconic Barbie outfits (For AG)
With all the hype over Barbie, we thought it would be fun to showcase 4 different iconic Barbie fashions and replicate the looks for 18" dolls. Stay tuned for new patterns and sew-alongs!
November - Creative Upcycling - A Doll House
The ultimate upcycling project, turning a piece of furniture into a darling doll house with storage too! Shari has some ideas to share - this will be fun!
December - The Nativity Story
Focusing on the classic Nativity Story, join us as we create the Nativity Scene and highlight the story along the way!
Interested in joining the community? Learn more about all the amazing benefits of the Sewing With Cinnamon membership community here: Sewing With Cinnamon
SWC members get access to downloadable videos as well as streaming them. The 2024 courses will be exclusive content for members only!
A Sewing With Cinnamon Preview For Everyone!
I mentioned that we began posting SWC courses in April 2017, that's almost 7 years ago - I'm shocked at how time flies! We've begun to roll out the earliest courses on the Sewing With Cinnamon Youtube Channel and we're excited to have you check them out!
Over the next 12 days we'll be posting 12 full courses for everyone to enjoy!
Contest Details: You enter through the entry form that is embedded on this page and appears just below this paragraph, if you don't see it, be sure to visit the page from your desktop or an alternate browser such as Google Chrome. It may not appear on all mobile devices. The complete rules and entry details appear on the entry form. This is not a comment contest - in other words, leaving a comment on the bottom of this page is not an official entry method. The only required entry method is to leave a comment under this post and then confirm that you did it in the contest widget. One person will receive the Pixie Faire Ultimate Sewing Supplies Bundle. You can enter once, or gain multiple entries by completing the other entry methods and increase your chances of winning. Please review all Terms and Conditions on the giveaway page before entering. 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 Pixie Faire.
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!
Merry Christmas!
Cinnamon & Team Pixie Faire
PS. We're working hard to make Sewing With Cinnamon & Friends your go-to resource for doll clothes sewing tutorials and instruction! Leave a comment below and let us know what types of courses or video tutorials you'd like to see us incorporate into our upcoming classes!
or fill in the blank "My biggest sewing challenge is______"
100 Comments
Anne
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is to modify patterns for different reasons.
Linda Heig
December 25, 2023
I so very much enjoy your patterns and web site. I have sewn since I was a small child. But I believe you are never too old to learn new techniques. And I am 69.
Kathy
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is trying to keep my cat from laying so close to my sewing machine that I’m not sewing his tail into what ever I’m making at the time.
LAURIE
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is deciding what to make first! I’ve got so many doll clothes cut out and ready to sew! What do I make first?
J. Phariss
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is waiting for the next perfect pattern from Pixie Faire.
Dolores
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is sewing with knits.
Janice
December 25, 2023
My biggest Sewing challenge is staying focused.
Sharon B.
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is knowing how to sew layers of tulle, such as in Dollhouse Designs “To The Ball” gown that looks like a Cinderella dress. I would LOVE to see a sew-a-long with this pattern!!
nadine
December 25, 2023
Finding enough time to sew
Patricia
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is to find time to sew. I love to sew but have trouble having enough time to sew.
Donna Leddy
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge in sewing is the freight costs to get fabric from overseas.
Judy P
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is still how to store fabric scraps. There are lots of ways to use them, but finding what I want when I need them is just overwhelming at times. Luckily, we have a thrift shop that will recycle fabric scraps.
Rebecca
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is picking just the right fabric to go with just the right pattern, using the stash I have on hand.
Linda
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is choosing the right fabric.
Janet Fenton
December 25, 2023
What a fun assortment!
Dorothy
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is finding the room to work.
Cassandra
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is having a dedicated space in which to sew.
Virginia
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is choosing my project and getting it started
Margaret
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is always deciding on what pattern & fabric you choose! Sewwwww many choices, so little time, lol. Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄
Virginia
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is start projects and not finishing them
Charlotte
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is actually sitting down to sew
Linda
December 25, 2023
my biggest sewing challenge is gathering everything I need in one place and actually starting!
Sue
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is getting motivated to begin
Elaine R
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is t shirt knits, I watch all kinds of videos and they still don’t come out nice.
Lisa
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is getting my gathers even!
Brenda Cawaling
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is not having a dedicated sewing room and not being able to leave things out, so I don’t really sew too much unless I have a big chunk of time.
Carol
December 25, 2023
Getting my sewing machine and box out of my overfilled storage room
Mary Lisa Foshay
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is finding time to sew.
Nancy
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is finding enough time to make all I want to make!
Liza
December 25, 2023
My biggest seeing challenge is my 50 year old seeing machine.
Liza
December 25, 2023
My biggest seeing challenge is my 50 year old seeing machine.
Katharina
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is beginning a project
Carol L
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is finding fabric and findings in the right scale. One of the disadvantages if living in a small town.
Naomi
December 25, 2023
Getting starting on the sewing is my biggest challenge. I love the planning, designing and searching for resources for my project, but when I come to the point to start to cut and sew I get stuck. I think I get afraid that the end result won’t be as good as what I had dreamed and planned!
Mandona Wilson
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is branching out and being brave enough to try fabrics other than quilting cotton.
Emily Rasi-Koskinen
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is putting it all together. I have a hard time with creative vision. That, and finding time.
Thecla
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is finishing items that I start.
Glenda Anderson
December 25, 2023
Sounds like fun, but oh, procrastination!
sheila
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is finding time. Also using my accumation of wonderful fabrics!
Penny
December 25, 2023
What a great way to start a new year … all of your wonderful ideas
Jennifer
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is that initial hurdle of starting something new that I think I may mess up because the pattern is in my head.
Marcie
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is finding the right size fabric and trims for what I am sewing. I love historical and mini prints and sometimes it is hard to fins accurate fabric and accessories. Merry Christmas
Marsha
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is learning to use the new sewing machine I had to buy, because I moved across country and left my two sewing machines and serger behind.
Melissa
December 25, 2023
Big hands little sewing spaces and details.
Becky
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is time, motivation and a clean workspace all at the same time!
S duitch
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is adapting shoe patterns for the RRFF doll, or size 2 soles.
Amanda
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is finding the time and finding affordable fabric
Kathryn
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is very small buttonholes, finding small trims and small specialty buttons.
Sandra
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is managing my time so I can do all the things I want to do. Always seem to have more ideas than I have time!
Amanda
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is finding enough time to complete all my doll sized projects!
Michelle
December 25, 2023
Having / making the time to sew
Carolyn
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is coordinating fabrics for an outfit when sewing from my stash fabrics.I need to buy extra yardage that coordinates when I sew, so that my stash will coordinate better.
Robin Saunders
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is not getting distracted planning new projects when I’m trying get my sewing room cleaned up so I can actually sew!
Alison
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is actually completing the projects I start. I start many projects, but I don’t enjoy doing the finishing details, so I have many partially-completed projects around the house.
Kathy
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is finding tiny doll size hardware and trims.
Pamela
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is pattern alterations. I sew for Build-a-Bears and Barbie dolls as well as Amazing Grils Zoe and often alter Pixie Faire patterns to fit those dolls. B-a-Bs and Barbies have very different proportions than 18" dolls, so my alteration requirements are more complex than just resizing patterns by a uniform percentage or altering the length. I use Pixie Faire patterns for Barbie because they include clothing types that are almost impossible to find for Barbie elsewhere, such as historical clothing and traditional ethnic clothing (ex: Korean hanbok or Mexican mariachi suits). I use these patterns to get the general type of pattern pieces I need,then either resize them to fit my dolls and bears or to look for similar pieces in my existing pattern collection.
Marlene
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge at this time is inspiration. I need some new ideas!!
Sigrid
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is finding time to sew with everything that is going on right now.
Debbie
December 25, 2023
Finding time to sew with so many family obligations
Ehnita
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is having enough time and focusing on one project at a time!
Vicki
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is working with the small seams. My fingers do not have the flexibility that they used to.
Linda Keller
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing channel is finishing seams so they look good
Lori G
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is sewing the small 8" doll clothes, and sewing small details on 18" and 14" doll clothes. I also tend to start many outfits at on time, and not finishing many.
Ann
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is finding uninterrupted time to sew
Patti
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is knits. Enough said. Ugh.
Cynthia
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is working with such small openings. Spent my life making human clothes
Katherine
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is setting zippers.
Mickey
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge sounds crazy——— I will make anything for the dolls—— but my adult daughter keeps asking me for a tube top and I just won’t!! I keep telling her to make it herself. But I will make them for the dolls. They never complain!
Corinne Janes
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is zippers with a capital Z.
Jessica
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is actually completing a sewing project.
Lois
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is making the tiny buttonholes.
Mary
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is zippers
Lili Swenson
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is time. I love sewing especially in the winter and making doll clothes for my grand nieces.
Heidi Brown
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is finding time to sew!
Beth
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is finding time to sew!
Jennifer Boehme
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is staying on task.
Rita
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is tiny buttonholes.
Bridgette
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge right now is just getting myself to get started sewing.
Maureen
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is having enough energy to sew!
Sheila
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is finding the time to sew! getting motivation is hard to need a fairy to come clean up my sewing room and think it will get me motivated to get to work.
Lynne Johnson
December 25, 2023
Biggest challenge is tiny seams: fabric gets sucked down!
Debra
December 25, 2023
I have watched the demin video instructions but have not made the denim jacket yet.
Sandy Stave
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is taking the time to sort out fabrics I know that I will never use for doll clothes (big prints, small pieces, etc.) and donating them to a local quilt guild where they can be used to make donated quilts.
Lana
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is coordinating fabrics.
Shelia
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing Challenge is sewing with knits.
Deborah P.
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is making decent buttonholes of the same size for a garment
Gia
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is my eyeballs! It looks like I need better peepers! 👓
Teresa Pendleton
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is to make the outfits my grandaughter comes up with!
Dori
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is sewing with stretchy fabrics.
Eulalia
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is sewing with zippers
Heather
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is finding enough time to do the project!
Marian
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is the fact that I can design much faster than I sew (of course) so as I am finishing one outfit, I find myself three outfits ahead of myself in design, etc. I am sure it is a common problem, but i actually sew fairly quickly so it is perplexing that my wild creative ADHD brain is SOOO far ahead of what I can see taking shape. I LOVE TO SEW!!!!
Allison C
December 25, 2023
Finding time! And good lighting!
Amy
December 25, 2023
Merry Christmas!!
Rebecca
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is buttonholes.
Niki
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is making a neat rolled hem
Barb
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is putting the details together (pattern, fabric, trim, threads….). Once all that is set, I’m good to sew ; )
Christine
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is getting the neckline of the tiny garments finished to look good.
Anne
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is finishing a project. I start out just fine but have difficulty finishing a project to my expectations – I am my own worse critic.
Faith
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is time. There’s never enough time to do all that I want to do.
Anne
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is to modify patterns for different reasons.