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______"
93 Comments
Paula
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is making the time to sew.
Marianne Lohnes
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is finding enough time to sew all the things I’d like to make.
Rebecca
December 25, 2023
Applying elastic on the leg edges of swimsuits is wicked hard. The foldover elastic solves that problem and Pixie Faire has it in so many colors!
Debby
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is to get busy and get it done!
Julie
December 25, 2023
Using the supplies that I have.
Brenda
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is making buttonholes, and placing tiny trimmings such as eyelets and grommets.
Clarissa
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is too many ideas, and the years keep ticking by, plus I also love to garden, bake, watch the birds and animals on our property, spend time with family…. (and not necessarily in that order),
Kathy
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is organization for my small space with all the stuff I’ve accumulated to start sewing. And motivation to get started bc I am overwhelmed.
Marcia
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is finding suitable fabric .
Catol
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is keeping a 1?4’’ seam on tiny pieces
Donna Landreth
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is putting zippers in that look neat
Merry Christmas. Thank you Cinnamon for the awesome giveaways.❤️💋😘
Gail
December 25, 2023
I have not made the denim jacket, but have made other doll items from denim like a newsboy hat and slouch boots. The jacket would be perfect with them.
Terrie
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is deciding which of the many patterns to use first.
Lauren
December 25, 2023
my biggest sewing challenge is finding suitable material for dolls
Kay
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is turning little tubes of fabric right side out after stitching. Like when you’re making a little ribbon or something like that. It’s always so hard!
Ava
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is using fabrics from my stash instead of always buying new ones lol!
Gail
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is working with silky fabric.
Bev
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is planning and buying faster than I can complete!!
Virginia
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is buttonholes.
Barb
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is finding 10-20-30 minutes to sew.
Barbara
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is sewing velvet. Regular or stretch, no amount of pinning keeps the fabric where ou put it!
Sharon Thomas
December 25, 2023
I watched the Denim Jacket video when it first came out and have made a couple . Granddaughters enjoy having them for their dolls.
Cristy
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is sewing zippers and buttonholes!
Barbara
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is not starting projects sooner. I am always working up to the last day.
Anna
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is actually having grace with my skills as I learn.
Jocelyne
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is sewing zippers.
Claudia Flinn
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is making sure the fabric doesn’t move.
Pam Luker
December 25, 2023
my biggest challenge is putting in sleeves.
Paula
December 25, 2023
Excited about your new project. Wish I could use the computer better. Wish that I was not going blind so that I could participate in a meaningful way.
Pamela
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is button holes
Amy
December 25, 2023
Living in the only state that can’t take part in the contest!! :(
Sharon Thomas
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is finding the right fabric.
MARTY BLINDE
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is making something with all the fabric that people have given me because they know that I sew doll clothes.
Sylvia
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is applying collars. Mine never seem to look professional
Pam Luker
December 25, 2023
my biggest challenge is putting in sleeves.
MARY
December 25, 2023
Zipper insertion is my nemesis!
Kitty
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is using my serger on tiny doll clothing edges.
Nancy McAllister
December 25, 2023
Button holes seem to be my biggest problem. After that is sizing a pattern to fit right.
Susan
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is gathering that .25 seam allowance. Aaargh!
Valerie
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is finding the time to sew everything that appeals to me! I love the historic costumes but they are so involved. I’m thrilled to see the class on applying hardware , another of my struggles.
Melody
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is finding any patterns for the Smart Dolls!
Carol
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is finding time to sew all the cute doll clothes.
Pat
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is tissue lame.
Shelly
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is concentrating and keeping the excitement from the beginning to the end of a garment.
Often my mind is already excited for the next garment before I finish the first one.
Debra
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is working on the small finishes which would show a well made, tailored design. I’m working on it.
Martha
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is sewing on knit fabric.
Gail
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is making buttonholes! I usually end up using snaps and sewing on the buttons over them.
Jacqueline
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is finding the small prints needing to sew doll clothes, plus I hate hand sewing.
Mendy
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is: keeping all the fun supplies organized so I can find them quickly when I need them. Always an ever going project.
Ashley
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is definitely small pieces
Tiffiny
December 25, 2023
My most challenging sewing problem is using the sewing machine correctly. My hand sewing and embroidery are more what I’m used to.
Mary Parker
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is decision making. I have pieces of fabric and patterns, but I talk myself out of actually cutting and sewing them up because I might find something better to sew up later.
Whitney Mire
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is knits!
Jay
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is focusing on the task at hand instead of thinking about all the wonderful creations I have yet to try!
Amy Smart
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is having to deal with the super small pieces for doll items. They are just so hard to work with.
Marianne
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is to put my heart back into my sewing – I lost my son this year and it’s been extremely difficult to put my heart back in my projects. I know it’s a day by day thing, and I’m hoping 2024 will be a better year for my family.
Sue D
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is all my half finished projects.
Audrey Stewart
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is being aware that I have cats everywhere.
Melinda Harkema
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenges are very basic— buttonholes and sleeves.
Bobijo
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge finding miniature hardware. Especially belt buckles and overall straps. Scale is so important!
Diana G
December 25, 2023
I will try this one out for the Great granddaughter’s doll . Thanks !!!
Mollie Bradford
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is trying to get myself in the right mindset to get started. I look in my craft room and feel overwhelmed most days.
Kathleen
December 25, 2023
I’m in Alaska, so currently my biggest sewing challenge is trying to get enough light to sew by. Forget white on white or black on black. Sewing hours are between noon and 2 p.m., otherwise not enough light to do a good.job.
Marilyn
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is making sure the inside of outfits looks neat and tidy.
Diana G
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is the abiility to actually sit down to find the pattern I actually want to do and then finding all the time to make it ! I am always looking for ways to store fabric, patterns, thread and sewing supplies.
Janet
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is finding the time to sew some days.
Kathy m.
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is finding the time to sew and getting the perfect pattern and fabric to make
Jeannette
December 25, 2023
Biggest challenge is sewing fine slippery fabrics…and finding time.
Sue
December 25, 2023
Just finding that block of time…to get into the project far enough to get engaged and stay engaged.
Paula Machnik
December 25, 2023
My challenge is to mix & match fabrics.
Lori Neilson
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is keeping my seams even and looking finished.
Jayne
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is finding enough time to clean my sewing room so I can sew all I want.
Linda
December 25, 2023
I made the demin jacket when the class was first released. it is easy to do with the class and came out amazing and I should probably make some more of them!
Jeanne
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is finding enough time to do everything that I want.
Barbara
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is smoothly hemming those slippery fabrics.
Dixie
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is rolled hems but I keep practicing!!
Madelyn Pryor
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is fear. I get anxious to try new things and it makes it hard to grow. I’m working hard on changing that in 2024.
Maxi
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is sewing in tiny little sleeves for Little Bitty Baby.
Linda
December 25, 2023
my biggest sewing challenge is specialty fabrics with tiny seam allowances – and remembering which sewing machine needle is which after I’ve taken it out of the package
Judy
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is boy doll clothes. Class on how to convert girl patterns for the boys.
Kellie Brann
December 25, 2023
Having the time to sew as much as I want.
Bee
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is keeping my sewing area cleaned up before I move in to the next project.
Cathy P
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is sewing with any fabric other than cotton! I have a wonderful stash of clothing I want to up-cycle like satin and velvet dresses, lace wedding dresses and the more delicate fabrics. Learning to up-cycle sweaters was so helpful and I am looking forward to getting and using the new sweater pattern!
Kathi M
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is buttonholes being even
Barb D'Angelo
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is actually finding the time to sit and sew
L. Abney
December 25, 2023
Never enough time for all the ideas in my head!
Victoria
December 25, 2023
Next to needing more fabric storage space, my biggest challenge is Buttonholes!
Karyn
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is I want to sew everything! I see so many cute patterns and I want to sew them all!
Cathy
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is fabric storage. Space is limited and I have so much it’s hard to see what I have when I’m looking for something specific.
Kimberly Chidsey
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenges are hand sewing, zippers, and machine buttonholes.
Jenny Schear
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is managing the teeny, tiny pieces and not having them distort in any way by the end of the process.
Lezlie
December 25, 2023
My biggest challenge is supplies storage. I sew for a living from home. I have customers for alterations, as well as selling new items for charity. I’m always looking for creative ways to store items that can be easily accessible. Thank you for your great website and ministry. Blessing for the coming New Year.
Ann
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is sewing with fancy and delicate fabrics.
Paula
December 25, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is making the time to sew.