Little Dresses for Africa

So today, I discovered that a group of girls I know are doing their part to contribute to developing countries. They are sewing up a batch of sundresses for a charity that sends them to girls in Africa. Little Dresses for Africa are the non-profit, Christian organization, that delivers these sundresses to Africa. These sun dresses are made from gently used pillow cases which are easy and simple to make into a little dress.

WHY PILLOWCASES? The pillowcase pattern has been around since the pioneer days and is easy enough for even a novice seamstress. Pillowcases are available in so many colors and patterns. They already have the hem and sides in them and are often sitting unused on shelves in closets all across the country. With just a little help they can be turned into bright little sundresses, perfectly suited for the African climate. Pillowcase dresses are only a suggestion. Any simple pattern is great to use.

To date over 1.5 million dresses have been donated.

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

I took some pictures in hopes of inspiring others!

 



 Get the pattern here!