Read all about it: Dress a Girl Around the World

January 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew Delightful is a group of sewists who have come together with the goal of providing handmade dresses to girls in need around the world. They call their project Dress A Girl Around the World. If you have ever been the recipient of a handmade garment, or perhaps have seen the delight on a child’s face when they wear something made just for them, then you understand how much a simple dress can mean.

So far, they’ve sent 12,000 dresses to 35 countries. Their goal this year is to make it to the 50,000 mark. Check out their blog to read more about their project and to help them make their goal. You can also get more detailed information at the Dress A Girl Around the World website, including links to patterns to make dresses.

Comments

Robyn Mullins says
January 12, 2011 at 8:37 am
I was having trouble on their site seeing where/how to get involved, other than sending them money. Is there a way to send made pieces? I have a HUGE stash of fabric and I know I will never use all of it.
- anneweaver says
  January 12, 2011 at 9:35 am
  Here is a post on their blog with ways you can help, along with an email address to contact for more information:
  http://sewdelightful.blogspot.com/2011/01/who-are-we-and-what-do-we-do.html
  The Dress A Girl Around The World site has more concrete information, including patterns to make dresses. I’ve added that link to this post. http://www.dressagirlaroundtheworld.com/
Suzanne says
January 12, 2011 at 11:26 am
Hi Robyn, You can e-mail me at [email protected] And yes we do take donations of fabric! Thanks so much for your interest. And Anne thanks for sharing about our project!!
Cheryl says
January 12, 2011 at 9:19 pm
I first learn of the group about a year ago… My mother who is 85 and myself have made over 150 dresses, and pants for the children . I am starting to help with the new group of Dress a child in Appalachia..Kentucky group.
Robyn, I hope that you can help.. I am sure if you have material someone would love to get it and make the dresses with your material.
Rachel Eggum Cinader is a rare and special person. She has love and compassion for her mission and it is a fantastic organization.
If you are on Facebook look up Dress a Girl around the world. Hope 4 kids international… join the group and help us reach more children
Rachel Eggum Cinader says
January 13, 2011 at 6:56 am
Thank you for talking about this project. We have met so many wonderful people who are willing to help us dress girls around the world.

Have you read?

Easy Cosmetics Bag Sewing Pattern

The bag is simple, uses very little fabric (about 2/3rds of a fat quarter), has no fussy inside pockets (although you can add your own if you like), and takes me well less than 30 minutes to print the pattern, cut out and sew. But quick and simple doesn’t mean it’s not awesome!

It’s the sort of bag that is versatile enough to be used for lots of applications, not just cosmetics and toiletries. Keep all your pens and pencils in order, use it for a small first aid kit for the car, keep it in your desk at work for a few headache pills and other personal supplies.

Make some for yourself, for gifts or to sell.