Nothing feels better than helping others with your talented and loving hands, so let's make dresses for little girls living in impoverished conditions. Make sure you catch the kick off video here!

Table of Contents

1. What is Project Dress a Girl?
2. How can I get involved?
3. What are the dress requirements?
4. What patterns can I use?
5. Where do I get labels?
6. How can I donate my dresses?
7. What events/videos are happening in September?

What is Project Dress A Girl? 

It is a sewing charity event created by Mari Sews that is designed for sewists to use their skills to give back. This event runs the entire month of September. The goal is to dress as many girls as possible that are living in extreme poverty around the world. Last year 2,363 dresses were donated. That’s 2,363 girls! Some of whom have never owned a new garment of their own. We’re giving them dignity and showing them that they matter. 

The word is being spread by many amazing YouTubers who will share their dresses, tips and tricks. Just search YouTube for #ProjectDressAGirl2023 for all the amazing videos. This year Thoughtful Creativity designed a free pattern for this event.

How can I get involved?

Make a dress that fits the requirements, take pictures and post them to Instagram using #ProjectDressAGirl2023 and tag @marisewsforcurves. If you aren’t on Instagram, send an email with your final count to contactmarisews@gmail.com. Dresses can be sent to ambassadors the first week of October (until October 7), so you can sew all month long.

What are the dress requirements?

There are several guidelines that you will need to pay attention to.

• Dresses should slip over the head and be at least knee length. 
• Use fabrics made of natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or blends that are not sheer. They may have a knit bodice but must have a woven bottom.Dresses made from pillowcases will not be accepted.
• Dresses must have at least one pocket.
• Do not use any fastenings other than fabric or bias tape ties. No functioning buttons, zippers, velcro, snaps, etc. 
• Sew a label to the front in a visible spot.
• Make any size from infant to 12.

What patterns can I use?

There are several amazing patterns but here are a couple favorites:

• Thoughtful Creativity 2023 - https://youtu.be/wuhPtzS73bU
• Beginner Friendly Sundress - https://youtu.be/nC-zjulauHw
• Oliver + S Popover Dress - https://oliverands.com/free-patterns/popover-sundress/

Where do I get labels?

Beginning in September, labels can be purchased from Inspired Leather in small quantities here, https://inspiredleatherco.com/search?q=labels or in bulk from www.dressagirlaroundtheworld.com

How can I donate my dresses?

Donate your dresses in person at Capital Quilts and get 15% off your fabric/sewing purchase!

Get your dresses featured in a live Saturday unboxing on Mari Sews, send your dresses to her at :

Or you may donate your dresses to one of the following:

CANADA

UK

Jacqui Onslow     Jacqui-dressagirl@outlook.com

USA

What events/videos are taking place?