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
Bettie
December 27, 2023
finding the time /putting away the used fabric, buttonholes,small print fabric.
Anne
December 27, 2023
Hello,
My biggest challenge would be to learn to sew for dolls. I’m a sewing beginner but I’m willing to take a course.
My dream is to one day get an American Girl doll and sew her a whole trousseau.
shirley welch
December 27, 2023
I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO SEE SOME EASY CROCHETING PATTERNS AND A HOW TO VIDO. I DONT KNIT AND A LOT OF THE PATTERNS ARE KNITTED, MY DOLLS NEED SOME SWEATERS.. LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING SOME CROCHETING PATTERNS.
Donna James
December 27, 2023
I would like to see anyone, I am a beginner
Heather
December 27, 2023
I would love to see more historical videos. I have also really enjoyed the shoe ones and different styles would be great to see.
Jessica
December 27, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is simply finding the time to make all the beautiful doll clothes and accessories.
Deborah D
December 27, 2023
I would love to see a course on crocheting doll clothes.
Dorcas Eby
December 27, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is actually finishing projects I start!
katy
December 27, 2023
zippers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wanda Banks
December 27, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is hemming.
Cathy
December 27, 2023
My biggest challenge buttonholes.
Sara D.
December 27, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is getting my sewing space organized. I need to organize it in short periods of time, due to several health challenges. It’s hard to know where to start, when I’m only able to work on it for 20-30 minutes at a time.
Fran R
December 27, 2023
I find it very difficult to find tiny plaids. I wore and my daughter wore little plaid dresses to elementary school, especially in the fall. But so many plaids are way too big for dolls.
Frances
December 27, 2023
I’m very interested in the opportunity to learn about sewing fabrics cut on the bias – loved Ossie Clark’s clothing when I lived in London, and believe it would suit the slim 18 inch dolls beautifully.
Heidi Anderson
December 27, 2023
Most of the things that hinder me, have been voiced in previous comments! I look forward to having guidance and commeratery to encourage all of us!
Brandi
December 27, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is finding time to do it without being interrupted by my five kids!
Molly
December 27, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is finding enough time to make everything I want to get done.
Angela Allen
December 26, 2023
I’m so excited to see the new one yard cuts!
Martha
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is being able to organize all my equipent in a small space so that it is accessible yet not in my way while sewing.
Ros
December 26, 2023
Corners! I have so much trouble getting corners neat and even, particularly with thicker material!
Debra Luecke
December 26, 2023
My biggest challenge is finding the time to do it!
Lori Strobel
December 26, 2023
My biggest challenge is buttonholes and zippers.
Angela
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is trying to get over the fear of the button hole foot and learn to create button holes
Dottie B
December 26, 2023
Getting a place to sew and leave it out and available to work on.
loretta
December 26, 2023
my biggest challenge is my health at the moment. I need to do hand sewing while reclining in bed. no sitting at my sewing machine,
Rebecca
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is transferring the markings from the pattern onto the fabric.
T
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is learning to knit so I could try all the awesome knitting patterns.
Ginny
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is finding enough time!!
Karen
December 26, 2023
My biggest challenge is being scared I’ll really mess up the fabric when putting the pieces together. I constantly second guess what needs to be done.
Rae
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is finishing project A before getting excited and starting project B. There are too many great patterns that need sewing.
Sandra
December 26, 2023
Great to have a sweeps after Christmas
F. Cach
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is matching plaids.
Shelley S.
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is figuring out what pattern to get as there are so many AMAZING, BEAUTIFUL, WELL DETAILED patterns on pixiefaire. I mean seriously! Absolutely LOVE Pixiefaire. Ever since I found this website, I shop there exclusively. I do a lot of doll clothes for 18 inch dolls fir kids that are going through hard times like children going through severe debilitating health issues or the family has had a fire, or other hardship issues. I feel God put us all here to help each other & if I can put a smile on someone’s heart for a brief moment in time, then I feel it’s worth the time to make these beautiful doll clothes.
Karen
December 26, 2023
My biggest challenge is finding or making time to sew my projects. Happy New Year to ALL.
Gaile Doskocil
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is making time to sew, then doing it. I would love to find some more easy Barbie doll patterns to sew, though I really love sewing for the 18 inch dolls
Diana
December 26, 2023
My biggest challenge is finishing
Vicky Penoyer
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is making corners of any that needs to be square even. To my eye they never look the same.
roxanne
December 26, 2023
My biggest challenge is finding enough great fabric.
Mary
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is organization – I get the fabric cut and then it just waits forever to be completed.
Lisa
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is sewing knit fabrics – they always seem to bunch up when sewing them.
Judy
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is not having someplace where I can leave my sewing machine set up.
Wanda
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is being organized
Sue S
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is not having a dedicated sewing area, having to use the dining table leads to procrastination!
Teena
December 26, 2023
I’d love to see more designs for Barbie and Ken dolls. The clothing sold for them in stores is appalling. I taught myself to sew on Barbie clothes when I was first out of high school.
Leslie Unruh
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is paring down the list of projects I want to do!
Pat Steuber
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is finding enough time to make all of the ideas I have floating around in my head!
WEN
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is my declining eyesight as I age. Video tips about possible tools and solutions would be welcome.
renee riley
December 26, 2023
I would love a sew along for one of the fancy dresses with speciality fabric. Something like a prom dress
Love all the pixie Faire patterns.
Valerie Southgate
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is putting the time aside to start a project and then more time to make sure I finish it!
Charla
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is getting all the supplies for an outfit especially when I want it to look like the picture on the pattern.
Rosemarie
December 26, 2023
The big bundle giveaway would be just great because it includes everything you would need to jump right into your project. One of my biggest challenges is time to coordinate the material with the embellishments and supplies needed.
Joan
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is finishing!! I can get started but never seem to finish ugh!
Roslyn
December 26, 2023
If there is not one, I’d like to see a video re: rescaling embroidery/applique patterns to make them doll sized.
Candace
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is time….time in general, time to go thru & pick an awesum pattern, time to find or locate the right fabric & accessories, time for all the possibilities.
Barbara
December 26, 2023
Like “Carol” who posted earlier, I prefer to upcycle. I have made the denim jacket and I used some pieces from a child’s skirt that had little embroidered detail, I cut the yoke pieces for the jacket from the embroidered areas of the skirt and, voila, my jacket has a pretty little embroidered design on the yoke. It turned out really cute.
Deanna
December 26, 2023
My biggest challenge is learning to knit so I can utilize the knit patterns.
Barb
December 26, 2023
My biggest challenge is sewing fabric that ravels.
Joan
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is finding fabric with the appropriate sized prints for the doll. Most prints are so large they would look ridiculous.
Joan
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is finding fabric with the appropriate sized prints for the doll. Most prints are so large they would look ridiculous.
Barbara
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is choosing fabric for a project. I often choose too thick of material for my doll outfit and struggle with bulkiness in seams and the over-all look of the outfit.
Carola
December 26, 2023
Living in MT I feel like I have limited access to fabrics and trim, cute buttons and fasteners…I would love to see an updated list of internet sources with some reviews
Ali McKessar
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is keeping my craft room organised so that I don’t feel overwhelmed.
Kelly
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is finding the time to do it! Also, too much “planning” and not enough just “starting” to actually sew!
Marion C
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is organization
Marion C
Tina
December 26, 2023
My biggest challenge is spending enough time on a project to complete it the way I want it to.
Esther
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is not always reading the instructions closely, especially when working on a tricky part. Needless to say, my seam ripper and I are the best of friends.
Janet
December 26, 2023
I have it cut out and ready to make. I am not sure if my machine will do the buttonholes. I’ll have to test that on some scraps.
Rebecca
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is finding the time and choosing the project from all the great patterns.
Marilu
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is getting me to READ instructions twice before getting to sew!
Florence
December 26, 2023
Thank you! I’m so glad I signed up for Sewing with Cinnamon! The courses are fun and I look forward to seeing them each month. I would love to see a Sewing with Cinnamon course on making a capsule wardrobe for an 18" doll.
Linda Keller
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is oh my goodness – forgot all about zippers! What a nightmare to sew if you don’t do it the right way!!
Diana G
December 26, 2023
The invisible zipperfoot was an awesome tutorial, I also sent ti to my granddaughter who makes doll for her neice (my great granddaughter!). Thank you
Diana G
December 26, 2023
The invisible zipperfoot was an awesome tutorial, I also sent ti to my granddaughter who makes doll for her neice (my great granddaughter!). Thank you
Deb
December 26, 2023
I can’t wait for February. .. A sew-along. .. detailed techniques tutorial with Sheri Fuller
Debbie
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is setting aside the time and no. 2 would keeping organized.
Ruth Ann
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is prioritizing the many different crafts I love so I can get to all of them in a timely manner.
Janice S
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is getting my creativity going on details and embellishments of a garment.
Marichu
December 26, 2023
I’d like more tips for organizing my sewing projects and supplies. Or letting go of scraps!
Cindy
December 26, 2023
I would love to see more videos of making shoes and working with knit material for making dresses.
Anne
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is putting in small sleeves.
June
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is buttonholes.
Karen
December 26, 2023
My biggest challenge is getting organized
Trudy
December 26, 2023
I struggle with time and motivation. I’m overwhelmed with the number of patterns I’ve downloaded. Also, I’m quilter with a backlog of projects.
Alison
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is finding time to sew!
Kathleen Honeychurch
December 26, 2023
My biggest challenge is selecting the right weight of fabric for tailored doll clothes, especially Barbie & Ken clothes.
Cindy
December 26, 2023
Sorry I did’t see the challenge comment. My biggest challenge is finding enough time to do the sewing I want to do.
Cindy
December 26, 2023
I am looking forward for the 2024 Online topics that will be presented. I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year
Yvonne
December 26, 2023
biggest challenge is finding time,
Bobbi
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is having arthritis and a tremor.
Pam
December 26, 2023
I appreciate all the historical costume patterns, especially the 18th century ones.
designdreamer
December 26, 2023
My biggest sewing challenge is arthritis. :-(
Sharon
December 26, 2023
I have sewn the denim jacket , it turned quite nice. I am hoping to make the boy size one next
Judith Martinez
December 26, 2023
I have not attempted the denim jacket. I did make a little denim jumper for an 18" doll a long time ago. I was going to make two and never did finish the 2nd one. Sewing through denim at such a small scale was very challenging.
Jackie
December 26, 2023
Watched the denim jacket video. I haven’t made one though I want to. And jeans. Dolls need clothes they can move around in here at Camp Runamuck.
Marge Henderson
December 26, 2023
Love to sew doll clothes but have trouble finding time to do it. Also have trouble deciding what pattern to use for my pretty fabrics. Love to sew almost anything. I will try most any doll patterns except for Barbie size clothes.
Donna
December 26, 2023
I cant wait to get back to sewing again.
Maureen A
December 26, 2023
I’d like to see a steampunk themed sew along, with tricks for corset making.
My biggest challenge is finding TIME to sew – I’ve been a Sewing with Cinnamon member since it’s inception!
Fran
December 26, 2023
My biggest challenge is organizing my time to allow more sewing.
Candy
December 26, 2023
I would love tips on sewing with tulle. And thin fabrics for ball gowns
Sherril
December 26, 2023
I would love a video with hints for those just beginning to sew doll clothes.
Bettie
December 27, 2023
finding the time /putting away the used fabric, buttonholes,small print fabric.