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Patterns |
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Sewing tips |
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Recipients |
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But I don't sew very well! |
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Getting Started |
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There are some extra steps you can take to make the dress as
precious as a little girl could want. As always, choose the
ideas that work for you and don't worry about the others—this
is your project. Hangers Many discount, department, and even grocery stores carry children's plastic hangers in bright colors, often in a bundle of 10-12 hangers for $1 to $3. A dress that comes on a hanger will seem fancier to the child, and she'll be more likely to keep it hung up. Wouldn't that be revolutionary? Besides, it will be easier to show it off to your friends if it's on a hanger. Size Tags One Dress at a Time provides pretty pink hang tags with a place to mark the size and your name or a good wish for the child who receives it. Marking the size makes life easier for everyone, so we suggest that you contact us now for some free tags. But don't let the lack of a pink tag hold you back — we used cut-up 3x5 cards when we started. Accessories If you'd like to include socks, panties, hair bows, tiny purses, or other items with the dress, you can put them into a medium size baggie and attach it to the hanger. Distribution In Phoenix, the Volunteer Center does a fine job of distributing the dresses to schools, shelters, and other organizations who help children in need. Their address is 1515 East Osborn (entrance on the south side of the building), and their phone number is (602) 263-9736. If you cannot get there, try asking them to suggest a school or agency in your area that would welcome your dresses. They know where the need is. In other cities and towns, the Salvation Army, St. Vincent de Paul, Catholic Social Services, the YWCA, and other agencies are well organized to accept and distribute gifts like these dresses to children who are in need. Most of us aren't comfortable with the notion, but there are probably children in your own neighborhood school who need the outfit that you are making. The principal or school nurse would be able to advise you. |
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