I love the dress and especially the appliqué. I am getting ready and excited to participate in this organization. Thanks for sharing. I will feel very satisfied sewing on pockets!
That was one of the reason I wanted to make one in every size Lori. I think the smaller ones are easy to make because they take so much less fabric so using scraps is super easy. But the older girls need dresses too!!
Thanks Margaret! It was difficult to find a "cute" placement for the hearts because of the need to have that one smack dab in the middle! I'm glad it worked out 😊
Thanks for sharing the cute dress you made! Thanks also for the tip about trimming the neckline so the same piece works for the back & front. You are brilliant :)
Hi Michell! I took a page from your book and decided to make a dress a month. I've really gotten carried away and am finishing my fourth one! I have the peasant dress pattern and have made one for my granddaughter. I hadn't thought about using it for this project but will now. Yours is too cute and I think the hearts add a cute touch.
Hi! Great question! I usually fold the bodice in half from neck to hem and then place the top of the pocket on that line. Sometimes an inch or two from the side seam. Sometimes an inch or two from the center front. But almost always half way between the neckline and hem. I hope that helps!
Hi Sandra - that's awesome that you have fabric set aside just for the DAG project! You can either get labels directly from the DAG website or you can email me your address and I'll send you a couple. My email is cmwh1966@gmail.com. I'm out of town right now but will pop them in the mail when I get home. I know the DAG website has been in and out of stock so not sure if they are available right now.
Hi Diane - I always put links to the patterns I mention in the description box - but here you go 😊. Peasant Dress - Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom - www.scatteredthoughtsofacraft... Enjoy!!
I would love to make some of these cute dresses for Project Dress A Girl. However, I have no JoAnns or fabric stores near me so I have to order fabric online. Not sure how we know if the woven fabric we are ordering is not “see thru”.
Hi Sue! Well, that is a tricky task. I found this article about sheer fabrics that gives you guidelines on fabric types and weights that are sheer. I imagine if you buy fabrics with weights higher than what is mentioned, you are probably going to be safe. tissura.com/articles/sheer-fabrics. Good luck!
It's a challenge that is hosted every year by Sam from Frugalisima and Ruan from TheYorkshireSewGirl - usually in April or May. And they challenge you to make something with a free pattern using fabric from your stash. They have prizes and it's lots of fun - anyone can join! They've done it the last 3 years. Hopefully they will still run it next year :)
My problem has been finding fabric online that I could know it is not at all transparent. Many sites don’t say. I rarely can get to a brick and mortar store. I wish I knew what weight cotton would work.
Another gorgeous dress 👏👏👏☺️☺️
Thanks dear Adam 😊💕
I love the dress and especially the appliqué. I am getting ready and excited to participate in this organization. Thanks for sharing. I will feel very satisfied sewing on pockets!
It really does feel good to participate in this event! I'm so glad you're planning on joining!
I love that dress. And I think the hearts are wonderful where they are
Oh thank you so much Ann!💕
Great save with the hearts. Really cute dress.
Thank you! 😊
The dress is super cute and the hearts make it special.
Thanks Zandra!😊
Cute dress! Thanks for sharing your idea of doing one dress per month. I might be able to do this project that way.
Thanks but I can't take credit - Carmen Salome' came up with that idea!!
hi, lovely dress and the maker has a beautiful heart.
Oh you are so sweet Lorraine! Thank you 😊💕
Such a cute make 💜💜💜
Thanks Jo!
Thank you for all you're doing for DAG!
Thank YOU!
Super sweet dress Michelle, love the fabrics & hearts! I'm adding this pattern to my list to try for this project, thanks for sharing it!
Oh awesome Tamara! I think you'll enjoy sewing it! Just don't forget to put the pockets and label on first haha! 😂
Thank you for showing the dress you made. I love that you started with a larger size. Everyone wants to make the cute little ones.
That was one of the reason I wanted to make one in every size Lori. I think the smaller ones are easy to make because they take so much less fabric so using scraps is super easy. But the older girls need dresses too!!
Love the dress
Thank you!
Thank you so much for this pattern
You're so welcome! It's adorable and so easy!
Thank you for doing this…I just made this today with my friend Faye.
Wonderful! It's such a cute little dress 😊
Super cute!!
Thanks Carmen! 😊💕
Gorgeous dress and the hearts look like they popped out of the pocket. You are such a sweetheart.
Aww thanks Jeni - you're so sweet! 😊💕
That dress is so cute and the hearts are going to make one young girls heart sing.
Thank you Kaye! That's so kind of you 💕
Super cute dress - the colours do compliment one another. I love the save with the heart appliqué.
Thanks Margaret! It was difficult to find a "cute" placement for the hearts because of the need to have that one smack dab in the middle! I'm glad it worked out 😊
Nice dress
Thanks!
I love the hearts - they look totally intentional. And that purple! You are a color genius.
Aww thanks Jen! 💕💜💜💜
Thanks for sharing the cute dress you made! Thanks also for the tip about trimming the neckline so the same piece works for the back & front. You are brilliant :)
Ha - I don't know about brilliant, more like lazy 🤣. But I'll take it! Thanks Betsy!! 😊💕
Love the dress and the fabric you used. The hearts are great ❤️
Thanks Cynthia 😊💕
Cute dress and love the color combination♥️👍 the appliques work!
Thanks CJ! I'm so glad you think so 😊
super cute dress! love how you've combined fabrics and the hearts were a happy accident. they look so cute!
Thanks Sara! 😊
I think the dress is absolutely adorable and I love the colors together
Hi Diane! Thank you!😊
I love it and I love your design choice of the hearts! So creative! I also love you made a larger size! I may use this pattern for mine! 💜
It was a really easy pattern Andra! I think you'll like it 😊
The fabric selection goes together, so pretty x
Hi Mandy! Thank you 😊
Hi Michell! I took a page from your book and decided to make a dress a month. I've really gotten carried away and am finishing my fourth one! I have the peasant dress pattern and have made one for my granddaughter. I hadn't thought about using it for this project but will now. Yours is too cute and I think the hearts add a cute touch.
Wow - 4 already? That's awesome! Thanks so much Lavada!
That’s adorable. I thought you were using your ice dyed fabrics at first. I love that you made a bigger size. The hearts are really cute on it.
Hi Tina! I'm sure there will be some ice dyed dresses in the future 😊. I'm glad you like the hearts!
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I used the bodice fabric for a shirt. I call it my dinosaur shirt because it reminds me of what dinosaur skin could look like. I love it!
That's such a good comparison! I love it 😊
Hi! How do you determine where to put the pockets? Thanks😊
Hi! Great question! I usually fold the bodice in half from neck to hem and then place the top of the pocket on that line. Sometimes an inch or two from the side seam. Sometimes an inch or two from the center front. But almost always half way between the neckline and hem. I hope that helps!
I've got a box full of fabric specifically saved for Dress a Girl Around the World! Gotta get busy! Oh! How do I aquire labels?
Hi Sandra - that's awesome that you have fabric set aside just for the DAG project! You can either get labels directly from the DAG website or you can email me your address and I'll send you a couple. My email is cmwh1966@gmail.com. I'm out of town right now but will pop them in the mail when I get home. I know the DAG website has been in and out of stock so not sure if they are available right now.
Michelle where did you find this free dress pattern I would love to make this easy dress. Thank you in advance.
Hi Diane - I always put links to the patterns I mention in the description box - but here you go 😊. Peasant Dress - Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom - www.scatteredthoughtsofacraft... Enjoy!!
Thank you so much Michelle
I would love to make some of these cute dresses for Project Dress A Girl. However, I have no JoAnns or fabric stores near me so I have to order fabric online. Not sure how we know if the woven fabric we are ordering is not “see thru”.
Hi Sue! Well, that is a tricky task. I found this article about sheer fabrics that gives you guidelines on fabric types and weights that are sheer. I imagine if you buy fabrics with weights higher than what is mentioned, you are probably going to be safe. tissura.com/articles/sheer-fabrics. Good luck!
New to your channel. What is sew frugal?
It's a challenge that is hosted every year by Sam from Frugalisima and Ruan from TheYorkshireSewGirl - usually in April or May. And they challenge you to make something with a free pattern using fabric from your stash. They have prizes and it's lots of fun - anyone can join! They've done it the last 3 years. Hopefully they will still run it next year :)
My problem has been finding fabric online that I could know it is not at all transparent. Many sites don’t say. I rarely can get to a brick and mortar store. I wish I knew what weight cotton would work.
That's a really good question Sue! I'll see if I can figure it out and then speak about it in next months video!
I went on line to Dress a Girl around the world to purchase labels and it said labels are not available. What's that about, do you know?
I went to look and it just looks like they are temporarily out of stock. That happens from time to time. Just check back with them later!