Dress A Girl

Recently I became aware of an organization called "Dress A Girl Around The World".

Labels to be sewn onto our dresses

Though "labeling" people is generally something we work against, labeling on a dress can give the impression of belonging to and perhaps being watched over by an organization. That little label just might keep a little girl from being targeted for trafficking. For that reason, we'll add one to each dress.

Since I enjoy sewing and being creative I was inspired by this organization to work on some dresses that can be sent for young girls across the world who may otherwise never have a dress to call their own. God had provided some fabrics for me to use at minimal cost and my good friend Cindy was coming for her annual visit in May. Over the years Cindy and I have worked on many crafting projects together, most recently it's been quilting, but this time we decided to focus on making dresses for missions. Good friends, fun, good food, catching up on life, creating pretty things to share with those in need, what more could we ask???

Keith was sweet enough to allow us to take over the whole house for a few days with all of our sewing paraphernalia! Sewing machines moved to the living room desk and to the kitchen table. Cutting mats and fabrics covered the kitchen island. Buttons and thread of all colors lay on ottoman and sofa. Bins of fabrics had to be stepped over when navigating the hallway. The ironing board stood in the middle of the entryway. But, no worries, no one was injured in the making of these dresses!

Me at the sewing machine in the living room

Cindy and me with the first four dresses we made

 ...and four more

11 of the 13 dresses we made (some are not quite finished in this photo)

In the end we were able to complete 13 dresses before Cindy had to head back to Pennsylvania. I had to "find" the house and catch up on all things forgotten for those few days. We had a great time!

Have YOU got some cute cotton fabrics laying around at YOUR house? Why not make them into some dresses to share with little girls around the world? Dress A Girl Around The World is one organization of many who would accept dresses. Their website gives good insights into how to go about making dresses that are suitable for giving.

Thank you for the privilege of serving in missions around the world in many different ways!