Selfless Sewing 🧵 Project Dress a Girl 2023 🩷 Will you join me?

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‼️I misspoke in the video. Elastic is okay! Apologies .
I'm excited to do some selfless sewing and participate in Project Dress a Girl '23. This runs from September 1-30, 2023. The goal is to make a dress for a girl (aged from infancy through 12). Dresses are distributed to those in need. Many of these girls have never had a new dress!
There are people collecting dresses in Canada, the U.K., and the U.S.
If you would like to participate, the links below have all the details.
🧵 Kick-Off Video here on RU-vid: • 🎉 KICK OFF: Project Dr...
🧵 More info in this blog post including FREE DOWNLOADABLE PATTERNS: inspiredleatherco.com/blogs/n...
🧵 Basics: Dresses need to be knee-length or longer and have at least one pocket. Dresses CANNOT have a zipper, buttons, snaps, or velcro. Fabric is woven natural fibres like cotton or linen. It's okay to make a dress with a knit bodice and woven skirt. No pillowcase dresses.
🧵 #ProjectDressAGirl2023
🧵 If you're on Instagram, please post your make and tag Mari @marisewsforcurves AND tag me so I can find you! @janinenerm

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@JanineSews 10 месяцев назад

‼️ Everyone, I misspoke when I said that elastic is not permitted. *Elastic is okay* I’m going to try to edit the video. Sorry, y’all!

@jodieroundtree488 10 месяцев назад

Have fun at Frocktails! yes, I try to make 3-5 dresses a year. It's fun. I can't believe how much I sweat choosing the fabric and pocket style, though! 😂

@JanineSews 10 месяцев назад

And I bet your dresses are just darling!

@MariSews 10 месяцев назад

Oh my gosh! Love your fabrics. I always get a couple cat dresses donated and they’re just the cutest. I can’t wait to see your roosters in a dress. ❤ elastic in the dresses is ok. There’s lots of fun sundresses and peasant dresses that use it and they’re so easy to make 😊 great video

@lynnshepard7485 10 месяцев назад

Thank you! I had already been making them, so good to know they’ll be used in your ambassador’s region.

@JanineSews 10 месяцев назад

I hope you’ll post your dresses! 💕

@gloriahill9519 10 месяцев назад

I’m participating for the first time this year. I’m using Alyssa’s (Thoughtful Creativity) pattern. It’s so cute and I love how the pockets are incorporated into the side panels.

@JanineSews 10 месяцев назад

I'll look at that pattern! Thanks!

@SewTexas 10 месяцев назад

Project Dress a Girl is a worth my time. I had learned from Mari sews couple years ago and I iplan on making as many dresses as I can, I bought labels from Mari. Thank you for sharing Janine. It is a fun project.

@JanineSews 10 месяцев назад

I'm glad to hear that it's a worthwhile project. It's nice to share our talents and creativity. 🩷

@PracticalStitches 10 месяцев назад

Hello Janine, so glad you are participating. An amazing project to be a part of ❤

@JanineSews 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for inviting me! It will be fun to sew something for someone else 😁

@janstetler9888 10 месяцев назад

My first time also, I got 3 done this weekend. How fun to sew for a little girl again. My granddaughter is 19, and lives far away..

@JanineSews 10 месяцев назад

Three in a weekend? That's amazing! I've never sewn for a little girl so it will be fun.

@sandraolson7813 10 месяцев назад

I just received big box of cotton fabrics from a friend whose late mother was an excellent seamstress. There were also a few girl's dress patterns. This September project couldn't have happened at a better time. I am happy to sew up some dresses for girls with beloved fabrics from my friend. I'm glad you mentioned the elastic before I cut out a dress requiring it. Maybe just put a drawstring in to casing instead?

@JanineSews 10 месяцев назад

Sandra, I misspoke when I said that elastic wasn't permitted so that opens up a lot of possibilities! How fortunate that your friend shared her late mother's stash with you! I'm sure her mother would be pleased to know that someone is loving and using the fabric.

@Sewing_Keepsakes 10 месяцев назад

Beautiful dress! This will be my first year participating and I’m so excited ❤❤

@JanineSews 10 месяцев назад

It will be fun!

@ZeldaSews 10 месяцев назад

This is a wonderful project. Mari is doing a great job organizing it.

@JanineSews 10 месяцев назад

I think so too! They are so well organised!

@rosechildress8393 10 месяцев назад

Participating in Louisiana!

@JanineSews 10 месяцев назад

That's wonderful!

@maryknight205 10 месяцев назад

Hello from Edmonton! I. will hopefully be able to make a dress! Thanks

@JanineSews 10 месяцев назад

Hi Mary! Hope you're able to join in!

@maryknight205 10 месяцев назад

I’ve made 4 dresses so far.

@shelleymerrison3919 10 месяцев назад

I’ve got 3 dresses done and still sewing…it is my first year, but I’m happy to be participating

@JanineSews 10 месяцев назад

Wow - that's great, Shelley! 🙌

@alisonwilliams3806 10 месяцев назад

Many thanks Janine, really helpful video. Loved the fabrics you have picked out. It will be the first time I have participated & am looking forward to getting started. Many thanks Ali 😊

@JanineSews 10 месяцев назад

Wonderful! Thank you for participating!

@louanngayan984 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing this project! I’m really interested!!

@JanineSews 10 месяцев назад

Wonderful! I hope you're able to sew a dress 😊

@annewhitney8809 10 месяцев назад

Last year Mari donated dresses to Ukranian refugees. Many have come here with nothing.😢 the ambassador on the east coast is sending dresses to Ukraine this year so I'm planning to use denim and corduroy and patterns with sleeves.

@JanineSews 10 месяцев назад

Those dresses sound perfect for winter. Thank you for participating!

@nancyhilborn885 10 месяцев назад

Last year I used M7221 to make a dress for this. It is a night wear pattern and worked out perfectly. The yoke and heart shaped pockets made colour blocking easy and fun. It has no fastenings and can be made with an extra ruffle or not, with short sleeves or long.

@JanineSews 10 месяцев назад

Nancy, that dress pattern is just precious! What a great find.

@cindym4946 10 месяцев назад

Have made 5 dresses that will be off to my ambassador this week. I’ll be making more this month.

@JanineSews 10 месяцев назад

Five dresses?! 👏 👏 👏 👏 Well done!

@lynnshepard7485 10 месяцев назад

Oh, dear. I bought a McCalls pattern like another RU-vidr showed she’s been making, but it has elastic at the neckline. 😮 I wasn’t aware of that requirement. Time to regroup!

@brendalindsay5419 10 месяцев назад

You can use elastic in dresses.

@lynnshepard7485 10 месяцев назад

@@brendalindsay5419 Thank you!

@JanineSews 10 месяцев назад

Thank you Belinda! I’ll add a note so everyone knows I misspoke 💕

@maryann1187 9 месяцев назад

Janine, when do the dresses need to be completed? I came upon your video just now. Do I have to wait till next September? ….. (it’ll give me time to make a few). Do they accept dresses throughout the year? Thank you, I’m in Calgary.

@JanineSews 9 месяцев назад

The woman here in Calgary is collecting dresses for the end of October, so still quite a bit of time. I haven’t started mine!

@McJulieO 10 месяцев назад

Mari Sews says that elastic is OK in these dresses……

@JanineSews 10 месяцев назад

I apologize - I misspoke. I’ll attempt to edit later 🤦🏼‍♂️

@FirstLast-nf8wm 10 месяцев назад

I'm trying to find an ambassador here in Pennsylvania USA. With no luck, I've contacted a person (no help). I also want to purchase the labels but it is only saying PayPal. I don't use that anymore. Please help. Very informative video BTW.

@JanineSews 10 месяцев назад

I'm going to reach out to Mari and will ask her to get in touch with you so you're able to participate. 🩷 (I also no longer use Paypal so understand.)

@user-pi3oh1fm7l 10 месяцев назад

How can I get a free patterns o make 14-16 dresses for girls

@JanineSews 10 месяцев назад

Here are links to a couple of free dresses that are available for download. You could also check with local charity shops as often have patterns for a dollar or so, and sometimes that's easier that printing and taping. Play All Day dress - www.itsalwaysautumn.com/the-play-all-day-dress-free-girls-dress-pattern-in-6-sizes.html Oliver + S Popover Dress - oliverands.com/free-patterns/popover-sundress/

@lfischer8380 10 месяцев назад

Where is the pattern for this dress?????? Can someone help me with a pattern number or source???

@JanineSews 10 месяцев назад

You can use any dress pattern for girls aged infancy to 12. In one of the previous comments I posted a few free downloadable patterns. I wound up buying a pattern - Simplicity 9280. It has a bit of a sleeve and a gathered waist. simplicity.com/simplicity/s9280 (Simplicity patterns aren't generally sold in Canada but this one was sold in Michael's) McCalls 7739 is cute with big ruffles simplicity.com/mccalls/pdm7739

@louanngayan984 10 месяцев назад

When I Google “Project Dress a Girl” I get linked to “Dress a Girl Around the World.” Is this the same organization?

@JanineSews 10 месяцев назад

They’re affiliated but Project Dress a Girl has slightly different (loosened so easier to follow) requirements.

@user-pi3oh1fm7l 10 месяцев назад

How can Ifind an ambassador in the Cleveland Ohio area

@JanineSews 10 месяцев назад

There are two ambassadors in Ohio. What I know about Ohio comes from football rivalries so I think that central Ohio is closer for you? Ohio (Central): kheath98@gmail.com Ohio (Cincinnati): Judysjumpers@gmail.com