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Introduction |
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What is the need? |
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Patterns |
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Fabrics |
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Sewing tips |
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Finishing Touches |
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Recipients |
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Organizations |
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Dressmakers |
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Photos |
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But I don't sew very well! |
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Getting Started |
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How to contact us |
What do the girls say?The following quotations are from letters written by families that have received clothing made by One Dress at a Time volunteers:“The mother of [the girl] would like to thank you for the beautiful dress that you made & we thank you from the bottom of our heart.” (signed by mother and daughter) “I wanted to THANK YOU very much for the Easter dress you gave to my daughter. The dress was beaustifully made and fit like it was made just for [her]. If there is a way to Thank the ladies that took the time to make this dress,then Please do so for me.” And from the girls themselves (click any image to enlarge): Some take advantage of lined paper:  Some prefer free expression:  Some may be sewing these dresses themselves when older:  Or adding decoration to dresses made by others:  And to some, the dressmaker remains cloaked in mystery: 
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| "All the sentiments in the world weigh less than a single lovely action." - James Russell Lowell |