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Old 03-11-2012, 06:37 AM
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I make these. I have sent 50 to Nigeria and 50 to South America and now working on 50 more for Puerto Rico. Easy to make.
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Old 03-11-2012, 06:39 AM
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Yes, I use bias tape and it works really well. I try as best I can to coordinate the colors. I also put a pocket on the little dress and use part of the bias tape as the very top of the pocket.
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Our circle at church is making these for an Orphanage we support in Haiti. So far I have made about thirty and have pillow cases for about 20 more. They are adorable especially with pillowcase with embroidery on it. I do use bias tape for the armholes not knowing what kind of washing will be done, I think it will last longer. Just be careful they are habit forming.
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Old 03-11-2012, 10:27 AM
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Let us know how they turn out (picture please) I was thinking of these for the grands!~
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Old 03-11-2012, 11:42 AM
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I love to make them.
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Old 03-11-2012, 11:50 AM
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are you talking about the ones for donations. Go to sewing with Nancy and go to Nancy's corner it may still be there I seen the program on IPTV
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Old 03-11-2012, 02:15 PM
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Our church group did thid last year - this Year my sewing store is giving material & you sew them there.
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Old 03-11-2012, 02:43 PM
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I made one for my DGD when she was 2. I wasn't crazy about it. I think they would look better on a taller child. One of the ladies in my church asked me this morning if I would make some for her girls. I don't like to sew for the public anymore, so I suggested some one else.
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Old 03-11-2012, 03:49 PM
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I use a 2 1/2 inch strip instead of the bias tape. I fold in half - stitch to the wrong side (armhold section) then turn and top stitch on the right side. I think they look better than the tape. I also use the fill width if the fabric -- this allows for the growth of the child -- it may become a top if the fabric lasts!! These have been sent to Honduras in Maji Boxes.
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Old 03-12-2012, 04:23 AM
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Hi ,I made these for our church ,to be sent to dress a girl around the world . They are so easy to make from pillowcases .I also made my own pillowcases and made them into dresses .
Their website is
dressagirlaroundtheworld.com

They have patterns on there .I made my own bias and made it longer so they can adjust the length that they needed hope this helps .
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