Yesterday I got the pleasure of sewing all day and into the night for a wonderful cause. I was joined by around 15 other ladies (and 4 sweet girls from the 5th grade!) We have been collecting pillowcases for around 6 months, to turn into dresses for Ugandan orphaned girls.
As much as we wanted to make pretty dresses, our main aim was to make them hardwearing. This meant that every raw edge needed to be serged, even if if was to be double hemmed, even if it wouldn't be seen. We also decided to make all of our own bias tape, so that it was soft (unlike the shop bought stuff) and again hardwearing.
All of that took time.
the first completed dress!!
So even after 8+ hours of sewing and 15 women helping, we had just 15 dresses completed and another 51 in stages of completion.
I have until the first week in March to finish them up to meet our deadline. However, this morning I am going to take a small break to make another one of these little mug rugs...(an un-wonky one!) as a teacher appreciation gift. Teacher appreciation week is fast approaching and I have a week of gifts to make for both my kiddies sweet teachers, another worthwhile cause!
How cute. I love these!
Posted by: Heidi Staples | February 10, 2012 at 12:37 PM
Wish I could be there to help with the sewing - well done. A good cause and very worthwhile, am very proud of you XX
Posted by: Mum | February 11, 2012 at 04:57 AM
Great job on the dresses. The mug rug is wonderful, I just love the tea bag.
Posted by: selina | February 13, 2012 at 06:51 PM