12 Days of Christmas Dec. 25, 2023 - Jan. 5, 2024

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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!

 

Day 1 : Sewing The Denim Jacket!
Go To The Full Denim Jacket Course on YouTube
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Day 2 : Sewing With Zippers!
Go To The Full Sewing With Zippers Course on YouTube
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Day 3 : Simply Shoes!
Go To The Full Simply Shoes Course on YouTube
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Day 4 : Sewing With Specialty Fabrics!
Go to the full Sewing With Specialty Fabrics Course on YouTube
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Day 5 : Fabric Manipulation Techniques
Go To The Full Fabric Manipulation Course on YouTube!
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Day 6 : Sewing With Elastics
Go To The Full Sewing With Elastics Course on YouTube!
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Day 7 : Sewing With Heavyweight Fabrics
Go ToThe Full Sewing With Heavyweight Fabrics on YouTube!
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Day 8 : Hemming Techniques
Go To The Full Hemming Techniques Course on YouTube
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Day 9: Sewing Curves and Corners
Go To The Full Curves & Corners Course on YouTube!
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Day 10 : Sewing Machine Presser Feet
Go To The Full Sewing Machine Presser Feet Course on YouTube!
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Day 11 : Sewing Perfect Pleats
Go To The Full Sewing Perfect Pleats Course on YouTube!
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Day 12 : Sewing Modified Pattern Hacks
Go To The Sewing Modified Pattern Hacks Playlist on YouTube

 

 

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. 

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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

JuneM
JuneM

December 27, 2023

My biggest challenge is resisting buying every pattern that I admire

geri
geri

December 27, 2023

I would like to learn how to sew velvet, and velveteen.

Christine
Christine

December 27, 2023

My biggest challenge right now is I over stressed my back making Christmas cookies, now I can’t sit, stand, lie down of do just about anything for an extended period without a lot of pain. Off to the chiropractor for me!

Dorothy
Dorothy

December 27, 2023

My biggest challenge is trying to decide what to sew first.

Dorothy
Dorothy

December 27, 2023

My biggest challenge would be knowing what to shop for in a serger, never had one and would like to make patterns for dolls that call for a serger.

Cinzia R
Cinzia R

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is sewing zippers on bags.

Lyn K
Lyn K

December 27, 2023

Choosing fabric

Deborah P.
Deborah P.

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is getting buttonholes even on a garment

Rebecca
Rebecca

December 27, 2023

Time is always the biggest challenge as I work full time plus with my home embroidery business.

Sheila
Sheila

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is sewing straight lines

Debbie West
Debbie West

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is finding TIME to sew!!!

Brenda
Brenda

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is finding the time to sew!

Diane Daniels
Diane Daniels

December 27, 2023

Wow!

Charlene
Charlene

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is to find enough time to get doll clothes made.

Christine
Christine

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is sewing all the patterns I cut out! I seem to cut more than I can sew!!

Lisa
Lisa

December 27, 2023

My biggest challenge is set in sleeves – especially those with gathers.

Lorraine
Lorraine

December 27, 2023

I need to MAKE the time to sew. Seems there are so many other things getting in the way of my sewing fun!

Lorraine
Lorraine

December 27, 2023

I need to MAKE the time to sew. Seems there are so many other things getting in the way of my sewing fun!

Elizabeth
Elizabeth

December 27, 2023

Definitely zippers!

Elizabeth N
Elizabeth N

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is finding the time to get all of the projects done with so many cute patterns to make. And the girls just keep getting older!

Sigrid
Sigrid

December 27, 2023

My biggest challenge is finding time, since my Husband passed not to long ago, I have to do everything on my own. House, Garden, Kids, taking care of 95 year old Grandma, working.

BrendaK
BrendaK

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is using all the patters for doll clothes that I have collected!

NANCY
NANCY

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is time. I love to sew so I make it work.

Rebecca
Rebecca

December 27, 2023

Sewing challenge for me is getting trims and accessories to scale.

Glenda Anderson
Glenda Anderson

December 27, 2023

Yay for freebies! Thanks!

Maureen
Maureen

December 27, 2023

My biggest challenge is just getting started!

Barbara Flynn Buehler
Barbara Flynn Buehler

December 27, 2023

My biggest challenge is that I no longer have an audience to sew for.

Rose Sadzewicz
Rose Sadzewicz

December 27, 2023

My biggest challenge sometimes is just getting started on a project.

Marcia
Marcia

December 27, 2023

My biggest challenge is to find all the time i desire to sew. Ha!

Cathy
Cathy

December 27, 2023

My biggest challenge is time

Kathy  m
Kathy m

December 27, 2023

My biggest challenge is time and motivation to get started with sewing projects today iam planning to make sweater today

Cora
Cora

December 27, 2023

My biggest challenge is destashing my machines and material. I made over 3,000 free masks for my community. As parents died, I found 2 machines and an almost new serger and lots of material and thread on my front porch. I now have 2 embroidery machines, 2 sergers, and 9 sewing machines and boxes of material stacked to the ceiling in 2 rooms.

Melissa
Melissa

December 27, 2023

Oh my, the tiny details are the most fun! I appreciate all video demonstrations. Thank you🥰

Madelyn Pryor
Madelyn Pryor

December 27, 2023

I would love a SWC class about buttons and buttonholes. More shoe classes, please!!! This year I am most looking forward to the Barbie class. Is there a chance we could get a pixie pack for Barbie’s black and white swimsuit on an 18 inch scale?

Sandy
Sandy

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is finding time

Deb
Deb

December 27, 2023

My biggest challenge is time. There are never enough hours in the day to sew everything I want to sew.

Carol L
Carol L

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is finding right scale fabric.

Lyn K
Lyn K

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is making the vent on the back of a blazer or skirt. Can’t seem to get the angle closed flat properly

 Christine Smith
Christine Smith

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is sewing slippery fabrics.

CHERYL B
CHERYL B

December 27, 2023

I would love to see some tutorials on making props/food/toys etc

Kerri
Kerri

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is getting started.

Sparkle
Sparkle

December 27, 2023

I like the Sew Powerful program and what it accomplishes. I will find some time in 2024 to sew some more purses and donate to help keep these young girls in school.

Cathy
Cathy

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is balancing everyday life (work, housework, grandkids, etc) and sewing. I have projects on the go and need to finish them. Hopefully I’ll be retiring in the next 5 yrs and am excited for that day to come.

Karen
Karen

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is having enough time to make all the things in my project list.

Linda E
Linda E

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is sewing on lightweight fabric without it getting all bunched up when I start to sew.

Alice Ghent
Alice Ghent

December 27, 2023

My biggest challenge lately is carving out the time in a busy schedule. I love to sew things that have fine details. It’s amazing how how little things like eyelets can take an hour (or two) to hand stitch.

Kathy
Kathy

December 27, 2023

One of my biggest challenges is sewing button holes.

Nicki Burley
Nicki Burley

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is interpreting an antique illustration into doll clothing— deciding which elements to incorporate, choosing sewing techniques for authenticity and reducing bulk, and getting the right silhouette. I’d love to see more historical courses!

Kara Pearson
Kara Pearson

December 27, 2023

My biggest challenge is always putting it all together , sewing it right with no mistakes

Debbie Chally
Debbie Chally

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge organizing space and projects so I can productively use smaller chunks of time.

Melissa Nashawati
Melissa Nashawati

December 27, 2023

My biggest challenge is selecting and cutting fabrics that are appropriately scaled.

BETTIE
BETTIE

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is getting my grand daughter interested in sewing. Now that she has her own 18" doll, I am hoping to get her involved.

Norma Middendorf
Norma Middendorf

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is buttonholes.

Liza
Liza

December 27, 2023

I avoid button holes because I have a old sewing machine that doesn’t make them easily.

Deb
Deb

December 27, 2023

I enjoy watching your videos on sewing for dolls. I have taken any of your SWC classes.
Very informative . Thank you

RHONDA KORENICH
RHONDA KORENICH

December 27, 2023

My biggest challenge is sewing a straight line for some reason I just can’t. I would also like to see some embroidery patterns for dolls.

Barbara
Barbara

December 27, 2023

invisible zippers are a challenge for me

Barb
Barb

December 27, 2023

invisible zippers are the challenge for me

Catherine Ann Johnson
Catherine Ann Johnson

December 27, 2023

Your pattern selections are just wonderful. I especially like the historical fashions for the 18 inch dolls.

Laura
Laura

December 27, 2023

I need to get back to sewing garments for the dolls as I have 2 new granddaughters. I like to be creative with material for the dolls.

June
June

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge was sewing with knits until I heard Cinnamon say to use a coffee filter under the fabric to keep it from going down into the machine. I use a coffee filter on the entire seam if it is a thin knit. I used to use tissue paper but the filter works best. Good suggestion Cinnamon.

Patti
Patti

December 27, 2023

This is the 3rd day in a row that you have the same starting statement. Either way, I do have some challenges when it comes to sewing. Some material I cannot seem to work well with, sometimes it may be the pattern itself. Other times, finding the creativity, initiative, or the inspiration but all of these challenges are met full force with my determination that I will conquer this challenge or give up that issue of a particular challenge. For instance, I cannot work with sheer material therefore, I choose all my projects that don’t require sheer material. But for the most part, I give each challenge my all and try my best to conquer it.

Pamela
Pamela

December 27, 2023

My biggest challenge is sewing on such a small scale. I’ve sewn clothes for many years, but I have trouble with getting things just right with the doll clothes because of the size.

Rosie Glenn
Rosie Glenn

December 27, 2023

My biggest trouble is finding tiny notions and then the time to sew them all up!

Janet
Janet

December 27, 2023

Wishing all a wonderful Holiday Season and a Creative New Year.

Krynne
Krynne

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is necklines and similar curved seams. I sew by hand so it’s harder to keep it flat and straight.

Jeannie
Jeannie

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is finding the time to complete everything I want to make. I had to drop so many things off my ‘list’ this year. The full-time job really cuts into my sewing time (lol).

Karen Joseph
Karen Joseph

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is getting over my fear of zippers and button holes.

Marykay
Marykay

December 27, 2023

My biggest challenge is finding the best sized notions. I often make outfits spontaneously and haven’t thought to order online so have to rummage through my stash to find things like zippers, buttons, etc.

Melody Link
Melody Link

December 27, 2023

Always will be zippers I think, they are worse than curves!

Kitty
Kitty

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is sewing tiny zippers!

Michele R Westerburg
Michele R Westerburg

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is finding enough space to work on my projects.

Vicky Penoyer
Vicky Penoyer

December 27, 2023

I could really use some instruction on how to change a zipper in men’s pants

Marie B.
Marie B.

December 27, 2023

My biggest challenge is learning how to knit. I have been crocheting for years and knitting seems a little awkward.

Nancy Gates
Nancy Gates

December 27, 2023

Buttonholes are a challenge

Zoe T.
Zoe T.

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is sewing curved seams like armholes and necklines, and also sewing with knit fabric.

Nancy Reid
Nancy Reid

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is to find the time. Seems like every time I plan to sew then something else comes up. My goal for 2024 is to carve out dedicated sewing time to complete projects that I have going on and some that I haven’t started yet.

Barb
Barb

December 27, 2023

I prefer the courses with sewing help rather than the sew-alongs, but both are always helpful!

Roylene
Roylene

December 27, 2023

I’ve been making doll cloths for 18” dolls primarily in knit,crochet and sewn. I would like to learn how to downsize an adult pattern to doll size. I’d like to get the fundamentals of designing.

K
K

December 27, 2023

Zippers!,

Cheri
Cheri

December 27, 2023

Now that I watched the simple shoes video, I’m ready to try making them.

Gayle
Gayle

December 27, 2023

My biggest challenge is the finishing details..buttonholes, fasteners, shoes

Susan Fritz
Susan Fritz

December 27, 2023

I would like some course on altering patterns for different sized dolls as well as developing small change styles from a single pattern.

Carolyn
Carolyn

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is deciding what I want to make.

Ann
Ann

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is Time & Space. No matter how well I plan and set aside a few minutes here and there, I am called to help someone out . . . Because I have planned out several projects my sewing corner seems to be shrinking. So, now I think I may try praying as soon as I get the idea to sneak in there to get something done . . . !

Julia
Julia

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is perfectionism. It stifles me from doing any work because I try to hard to “get it right”

Dolores
Dolores

December 27, 2023

My biggest challenge is altering the patterns so they can match my granddaughter’s dance outfits. Her Christmas gift request.

Linda Keller
Linda Keller

December 27, 2023

My biggest challenge is being a perfectionist. I keep “fussing” with things that I think need something when everyone else says they are perfect. LOL!

Sarah
Sarah

December 27, 2023

My biggest struggle is finding a permanent sewing space and time.

Lisa
Lisa

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is sewing button holes so that they are all the same size & look.

Shirley Camidge
Shirley Camidge

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is sewing with tulle.

Nancy Kerns
Nancy Kerns

December 27, 2023

My biggest challenge is selecting a doll scale fabric for each outfit. I’ve found your directions to be wonderful. Also would love you to carry small sized metal snaps for the denim jackets.

Jennifer
Jennifer

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is time!

Lizbet
Lizbet

December 27, 2023

My girls and boys love the denim jackets!

Aimee
Aimee

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is finding time to do it!

shirley welch
shirley welch

December 27, 2023

I liked the patterns with shirring with elastic. I made the the top and and a dress. It would be nice to have more of these patterns and how to video and hints for a good result;

Karen Carroll
Karen Carroll

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is finishing things by self imposed deadlines.

Elaine R
Elaine R

December 27, 2023

My biggest challenge is how to keep everything that I made together and organized.

Milica Virag
Milica Virag

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is sewing gatherers to bodice or straight fabric.

Marlene
Marlene

December 27, 2023

My biggest sewing challenge is paying attention to the smallest details.

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