Friday, July 24, 2015

Pillowcase Dresses for Bolivia

These adorable little girls and cute pinafores are residing in the mountains of Guatemala. I'm considering taking some with me to Bolivia but cannot make them all myself.
Here's where you come in.
I'm looking for a simple pattern. I've found several online, but which one is the easiest?  I haven't had time to look this week, but maybe you have and know the answer. Please leave a link in the comment section or send me an email.

Secondly, who would be willing to help make one or two? The more I was reading about the little "pillowcase" dresses I realized it was so much more than clothing for them.

“We’re not just sending dresses, we’re sending HOPE!”

"Little girls are often left to be the primary care givers of their young siblings. It is our hope that in delivering dresses to these young girls, that a seed will be planted in their hearts, in the name of Jesus, that they are worthy."

If enough of you would like to participate then we shall!  I'll be heading to Bolivia the end of October and I KNOW there will be many poor people who need hope. Wouldn't it be great to have a little part in that?

Let me know what you think. Happy weekend.
My instagram feed for this week.





48 comments:

  1. I bookmarked a site for making the dresses and love the idea, just need to try some.
    I am not at the machine much these days, but once I organize my rooms, I can start sewing again.
    Keep me informed so I don't forget, but i think it is a wonderful idea and would love to help.

    Debbie

    ReplyDelete
  2. This is something I would love to participate in also! I'll check around for some tutorials.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Count me in I would love to make some. Sally A

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Sally, can you pls send me your email address so we can be in contact? Thanks!!

      Delete
  4. My small quilt group in Mammoth Lakes, Ca. used to make baby quilts for a small orphanage in Quito. Continue your good work there, Lori.

    ReplyDelete
  5. I would love to join you Lori. Lord knows we have plenty of fabric to share! Those children just tug your heartstrings.

    ReplyDelete
  6. I'd love to make and send you some dresses to take with you. I'll watch your blog for the pattern. Thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  7. I really want to do this -- Count me in!!

    ReplyDelete
  8. I'm in! I made some of these dresses a few years ago for a group going to Africa.
    Thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  9. I would love to do a few for you! Let me know where I can get a tutorial or a pattern!

    ReplyDelete
  10. I would love to make some dresses for you to take. Let me know when you find the pattern you want to use.

    ReplyDelete
  11. I would love to help with this project! I will look for some patterns today.

    ReplyDelete
  12. I'd be happy to help. Will look for patterns.
    How will you detemine sizes?

    How will you send/ bring them?

    lizzy

    ReplyDelete
  13. I'm in, too!! I haven't any experience with the patterns so will wait to see what you find out.

    ReplyDelete
  14. I know you mentioned the dresses but this also looks simple. Would you accept the skirts if they were sent along with a cute matching t-shirt? I'll try to make a few dresses.

    http://www.simplesimonandco.com/2014/07/skirting-issue-2014.html/

    ReplyDelete
  15. I'm in. Let me know about sizes, I'll do a few for older girls. They always seem to be left out and everyone makes/buys stuff for the littler ones. I saw this site, http://www.theribbonretreat.com/blog/pillowcase-dress-tutorial.html Looks like a good pattern

    ReplyDelete
  16. I would love to help. At least one, maybe more.

    ReplyDelete
  17. Look here for that pattern.....

    http://www.littledressesforafrica.org/blog/pillow-case-pattern/

    GOOD LUCK! great project to start....

    ReplyDelete
  18. I'll make a few and bring them to you in Portland.

    ReplyDelete
  19. Lori, found a great tutorial in Pinterest, includes sizes,and how to make from fabric or pillowcases. http://dressagirlaroundtheworld-va.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/how-to-make-best-dress-ever-tutorial.html

    ReplyDelete
  20. I never made dresses. I'm waiting for your tuto and if I guess that I am able to make one or two, I will do them with pleasure !

    ReplyDelete
  21. Yes, I'm in! I haven't made them before so will watch for info. Loved seeing all the Sisters quilts! Thanks for sharing all the pictures.

    ReplyDelete
  22. Hi Lori. I just sent an email to you. I sew for Dress A Girl Around The World when my health allows, and their easy free pattern is here:
    http://www.dressagirlaroundtheworld.com/sewing-handbook
    I will be glad to sew and send some dresses for Bolivia :)

    ReplyDelete
  23. Hi Lori. I might be able to help, too. Please share the pattern.

    ReplyDelete
  24. I've looked around the site regarding the pillowcase dresses recently and would love to join in. It's been awhile since I made little girl dresses. There is also a site for making shorts for boys.

    ReplyDelete
  25. I have four all done and waiting to be sent. I was going to send them to Nancy's Notions but ended up in the ICU for a week and didn't get them sent. Looks like they were meant to come your way instead. If you can email me your mailing address I will get them in the mail next week. I used the pattern from Nancy's Notions.

    http://www.nancysnotions.com/category/video+demos/dresses+for+little+girls.do?sortby=priceDescend&sortType=1

    It has been converted to yardage and is so simple. A little 1/4" elastic, a package of double fold bias tape and decorative stitches on the hem or ties if you want and you have a dress in no time. You can also add pockets and lace if you feel so inclined. They go together so fast. I think it takes longer to measure the fabric cut the armholes and do the pressing than it does to make the dress. They have the pattern for four different sizes from small to X-Large.

    Hope you get a great response! Rina

    ReplyDelete
  26. Wonderful plan! I'd love to make a few.

    ReplyDelete
  27. I certainly am up for helping you. Get in touch when you are ready to start. Bubble@eastwell-house.co.uk

    ReplyDelete
  28. It's been a long time since I've made a dress but if it's simple then I would love to make some!! Waiting for details!

    ReplyDelete
  29. That sounds like a wonderful idea! I'll help! I might get rid of some of the yardage I bought and no longer care for!
    Ellie

    ReplyDelete
  30. I'd love to help! Waiting to read more!

    ReplyDelete
  31. This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  32. I will make some, I never had a girl to sew for, only boys. This should be fun. Carline
    bandcanthony@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  33. I would love to be included too. Hugs,

    ReplyDelete
  34. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/482307441314544552/
    I found this tutorial for making the pillowcase dress from yardage, for those that don't have extra pillowcases, but do have lots of fabric... and who among us does not have that?! I'll see if I can get some others locally that will make a few for you to take along, Lori!

    ReplyDelete
  35. I use the pattern from Nancy's Notions to make the dresses from yardage--a great way to use up stash fabrics. The address is https://www.nancysnotions.com/text/pdf/LittleDressesforAfrica_pattern.pdf. Or just google "nancys notions little dresses for Africa patttern".

    ReplyDelete
  36. I'd like to help also. I'll watch for the pattern you've chosen.

    ReplyDelete
  37. I would like to help, as well! Love your blog!

    ReplyDelete
  38. Hope to see you this week; maybe we can talk about making dresses!!! Maybe we could even have a sew day! I'll be alone for a week! Interested??

    ReplyDelete
  39. I admire you so much Lori! If you find something that is easy....I would love to help and be a blessing too..........keep in mind, I am not a garment sewer.

    ReplyDelete
  40. Count me in.... Just waiting for pattern and then your address....

    ReplyDelete
  41. I'd love to help. I also need pattern, address and wonder when you need them by??

    ReplyDelete
  42. Nancy, of Blogging Near Philadelphia, wrote about your dress request. I made three dresses this weekend using the pattern on Nancy's Notions (all these Nancys...I'm one, too!) Please email me your address so I can send them to you after I show them off at my stitch group next week. Thanks.

    ReplyDelete
  43. Are you still accepting these little dresses? I have nine that I made this summer for my etsy shop, but would love to give them to some little girls who would enjoy them. I need an address to send them to. My email is: rjmggodfrey@gmail.com. Thanks for your help.

    ReplyDelete

Because the ridiculous amount of SPAM I have resorted to comment moderation.

I love to reply to comments or a question. If you are on noreply-comment@blogger.com I have no way of contacting you. Please leave an email address. If you need help changing the setting please email me.
If you want to comment feel free to send me an email as I would love to hear from you!