Mother's Day Specials

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28-Apr-2015

I have added the following new items in my Mother's Day special e-shop. Make mum special with these unique and inexpensive items. All fully handmade and very good quality. All proceeds go to a very worthwhile cause any mother would love. Please check them out and make a purchase. 

1) The fabric covered mirror-backed buttons are on special and hard to find. If you prefer a special type of fabric design, please write and I can provide you with design options. This item can also be a good fundraiser. For larger quantities, please write. Click here to check them out or click on the image below -

2) Rosette Buttons for Mum. Make your mum stand out on Mother's Day with a vibrant satin-finished button declaring her as the world's greatest mum. Lace types are also available. Please write for more info or for larger quantities. Click here to check them out or click on the image below -

Please help spread the word. Help make a difference to the lives of disadvantaged kids and at the same time make mum the best mum in the world. Thank you.
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25-Apr-2015

The following items were added for sale in my Mother's Day specials. All proceeds will be used to pay for the postage of the 3 special collections currently active and ending at the end of May.

1) 'Mum' Greeting Cards. Click on the image to check them out -

2) 'Mum' Buttons. Click on the image to check them out -

3) Bears and Bunnies. Click on the image to check them out -

Please help spread the word around. Thank you

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18-Apr-2015

Special items for the most special person in our lives. Mum. If there is anything that appeals to you, please make a purchase. Proceeds goes to a very worthwhile cause any mother would love.
1) Special Sewing books for mum for the special kids in her life. Make them handmades to make them more special. Books difficult to find and on special sale - To purchase, please click here or click on the image below -

2) If you want to make a difference in a different way, you can sponsor a dress. Special items any mother would love to have for her special kids. Sponsor a dress and make a mum from a disadvantaged location happy. To sponsor a dress, please click here or click on the image below -

Come back often to my Mother's Day special e-shop as more items are added. Thank you.

Using of Ribbons on pillowcase style of dresses

I have noticed that some of you use ribbons on pillowcase style of dresses. Ribbons to use should be real ribbons and not ribbons being used to wrap gifts or presents. I barely have time to sort the dresses I receive let alone making repairs so any dresses that uses ribbons which I think will not last for more than a day will not be included in any of the distributions. Sorry but dresses to be given to these disadvantaged kids should be worth all the time, money and effort else why make a dress. 

So please be guided with this ribbon guideline accordingly. Thank you.

Second Dress Collection open for Project Cambodia (Phnom Penh)

I am officially opening today another dress collection for 75 dresses for Project Cambodia(Phnom Penh). The dresses on this collection will require sleeves so no pillowcase style of dresses will be accepted. And as usual materials to use should not be flimsy. Dresses should not be a one-time wear only as this could only be the dress a girl could own so make sure the materials are strong and sturdy enough to withstand the environment of Cambodia.

Sizes should be between 8-12 as these will be distributed to school-aged kids. Maximum number of dresses that can be donated is 5 dresses. Any excess dresses from the first parcel to be sent on the 1st week of July will be allocated to the second parcel.

The campaign will start today and run for the next 6 weeks. All dresses should be in my postbox the 20th of June 2015.

Any questions, please send an email to dressagirlaustralia@gmail.com.

Thank you.

New Dress Collection for Project Philippines c-o Days for Girls Metro Manila (Sizes 1-3 only)

Effective today, I am officially opening a new dress collection project that will be allocated for Project Philippines c-o Days for Girls Metro Manila (Sizes 1-3 only). These dresses will be given to babies and toddlers of recipients of Days for GIrls kits to be coordinated by Days for Girls Metro Manila.

Because these are small sizes and will probably weigh lesser than bigger sizes, a maximum of 10 dresses per donor will be accepted for this particular project. between the sizes of 1 to 3 only. Quality of materials should be strictly followed. Any flimsy materials used will not be included in the distribution.

Any financial assistance for postage will be greatly appreciated. All donations need to have a proper name and email address included in the parcel before it can be included in the distribution. This is to avoid inconveniences.

This project will run starting today for 6 weeks (30-Apr-2015 to 10-June-2015) to allow more time for sorting and packing. Distribution is currently scheduled for end of June 2015.

All parcels should be in Dress A Girl Australia's P.O. Box 240 Casula Mall Casula NSW 2170 by the 10th of June, 2015.

For questions and concerns, please send an email to dressagirlaustralia@gmail.com

Donation Acknowledgement #19/2015 - For Projects Vietnam, Uganda and Philippines

This is the fourth batch of dresses collected for projects Vietnam, Uganda and two projects for the Philippines.
1) From Elaine Klein -

 2) From Frances Cornish -

 3) From Rosina Perrin

 4) From Lorraine Walter -

 5) From Sarah Tanmahapran -

 6) From Christine Caputo -

 7) From Monika Osvald -

 8) From Beatrys Fitler -

 9) From the Inspired Peel Sewers -

 10) From L Brown - 

All dresses have now been sorted and allocated to the right projects. Thank you to all the ladies who made these dresses possible. Your efforts are much appreciated. Thank you.

Summary of Updates on Active Dress Collections

Good Day everyone! I did a count this morning as to where I am at dresses for the active Dress Collections and this is where it stands as of today -

Project Vietnam -
Total number of dresses received so far = 51
Due Date : 20th of May

Project Philippines -
Total number of dresses received so far = 54
Due Date : 15th of May

Project Uganda - for 75 dresses
Total number of dresses received so far = 24
Due Date : 31st of May, 2015

Please take note of the deadlines so I can have ample time to sort and do the packing. Just to confirm that for those who wants to donate on all three projects, the total number of dresses that can be donated is 13. Five for Project Vietnam, 5 for Project Philippines and 3 for Project Uganda. If you are selecting only one or 2 projects, please note the number of dresses that can be donated for one or 2 projects only. For Project Vietnam, they need to have sleeves so I dont have to purchase extra t-shirts to go with the dresses. For all projects, dress guidelines need to be followed especially on fabric materials to use. Thank you.

I will be opening up a new collection for the Philippines and Cambodia(Phnom Penh) in the next few days (Mother's Day Drive) so for those who have dresses ready to be donated, please watch out for guidelines. Thank you.

Collection for Dress Distribution #93 - 07/2015 - Project Vietnam is now open

Update to this collection as of 12:16PM - 28th of April 2015.

Total number of dresses received so far = 51
Due Date : 20th of May

Update to this collection as of 8:51PM - 2nd of April 2015.

Please note that if you can see your hand through the fabric material, then that means you are not using the right material to make a dress. The dresses that we make are supposed to make the girl wearing it more decent so please bear this mind when sewing a dress. We should be making dresses that the girls can outgrow and last longer for this could be the only dress they get to own and wear.

Any dresses found to be using flimsy materials and does not meet the quality required will not be included in any of the distributions.

Update to this collection as of 10:23AM - 1st of April 2015.

Questions have been raised as to why I am putting a maximum number of dresses that can be donated. This is because of the financial situation of Dress A Girl Australia. This is the only way I can sustain this campaign. Postage is getting expensive even the prices of the supplies I use to pack are increasing so your understanding is highly appreciated. If you have any issues/concerns, please send an email to dressagirlaustralia@gmail.com Thank you.

Update to this collection as of 8:36AM - 1st of April 2015.

Am opening a collection for Project Vietnam (Dress Distribution #93) starting today, 1-April and will run until the 15th of May, 2015. This will allow more time for myself to  sort and pack before handover to the group in early June.

Dresses are strictly with sleeves between the sizes of 6 and 12 and rules on quality need to be strictly followed. A maximum of 5 dresses or 5 boys clothes (T-shirt&pair of shorts) per donor only. Any financial assistance will be greatly appreciated. All donations need to have a proper name and email address included in the parcel before it can be included in the distribution. This is to avoid inconveniences.

All parcels should be in Dress A Girl Australia's P.O. Box 240 Casula Mall Casula NSW 2170 by the 20th of May, 2015

Guidelines on how to make dresses, please click here

For any questions and concerns, please send an email to dressagirlaustralia@gmail.com.
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For anyone who is looking for a way to make a difference please sponsor a dress or a set of boys clothes. For $10.00 each, you can change a life of a kid in Vietnam. 
Please click on the link below to check them out -
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To sponsor a dress with sleeves -

Dress with sleeves

To sponsor boys clothes -

Boys Clothes

Proceeds from the Dress Sponsorship will be used to purchase additional school supplies for Project Philippines-Schoolyear 2015.

Thank you.

Collection for Dress Distribution #94 - 06/2015 - Project Philippines - Schoolyear 2015

Update to this collection as of 12:15PM - 28th of April 2015.

Total number of dresses received so far = 54
Due Date : 15th of May

Update to this collection as of 8:51PM - 2nd of April 2015.

Please note that if you can see your hand through the fabric material, then that means you are not using the right material to make a dress. The dresses that we make are supposed to make the girl wearing it more decent so please bear this mind when sewing a dress. We should be making dresses that the girls can outgrow and last longer for this could be the only dress they get to own and wear.

Any dresses found to be using flimsy materials and does not meet the quality required will not be included in any of the distributions.

Update to this collection as of 7:53AM - 2nd of April 2015.

I am starting my second collection for this quarter for 100 dresses for Project Philippines - Schoolyear 2015 for distribution in June-July in time for the opening of the new school year. Each dress contributed to this project will be allocated a fabric school kit which will include a few school supplies that will help a child get started for the new school year until my supplies will last. I have quite a list of public schools but I am only selecting one.

As usual a max of 5 dresses per donor as this parcel will be quite heavy due to the school supplies. As of this writing, there is a 90% chance that I may handcarry these items (especially if there is a long weekend sometime in June) and hand over to Norie Bordador and the group of missionaries who works with her in the distributions to save on shipment. 

Because these dresses are for school-aged kids, dress sizes should be between 6 to 12. Quality of material should be strictly followed. No flimsy materials as this is going to be a schooldress. Any financial assistance for postage will be greatly appreciated. All donations need to have a proper name and email address included in the parcel before it can be included in the distribution. This is to avoid inconveniences.

This project will run starting today 1-Apr-2015 up to the 15th of May to allow more time for sorting and packing .

All parcels should be in Dress A Girl Australia's P.O. Box 240 Casula Mall Casula NSW 2170 by the 20th of May, 2015.

For questions and concerns, please send an email to dressagirlaustralia@gmail.com

Collection for Dress Distribution #95 - 07/2015 - Project Uganda Parcel #1

Update to this collection as of 12:12PM - 28th of April 2015.

Total number of dresses received so far = 24
Due Date : 31st of May, 2015

Update to this collection as of 8:51PM - 2nd of April 2015.

Please note that if you can see your hand through the fabric material, then that means you are not using the right material to make a dress. The dresses that we make are supposed to make the girl wearing it more decent so please bear this mind when sewing a dress. We should be making dresses that the girls can outgrow and last longer for this could be the only dress they get to own and wear.

Any dresses found to be using flimsy materials and does not meet the quality required will not be included in any of the distributions.

Update to this collection as of 7:32PM - 2nd of April 2015.

Starting today, as previously indicated, I am opening the third project collection for the quarter. 

This album will hold 75 dresses donated to Dress A Girl Australia for allocation to Project Uganda Parcel #1 for July send-off. I still have not decided to which community in Uganda it will be going. I have 4 locations in mind but will decide where once the 75 dresses have been collected.

This project will run starting today 2-Apr-2015 up to the 31st of May to allow more time for sorting and packing before send-off in early July.

All parcels should be in Dress A Girl Australia's P.O. Box 240 Casula Mall Casula NSW 2170 by the 6th of June, 2015

Dress sizes between the sizes 6 to 12 and rules on quality need to be strictly followed. These dresses are washed in hard and rugged environment so quality preferably 100% cotton is required. A maximum of 3 dresses per donor only for this particular collection. Any financial assistance will be greatly appreciated. All donations need to have a proper name and email address included in the parcel before it can be included in the distribution. This is to avoid inconveniences.

For questions and concerns, please send an email to dressagirlaustralia@gmail.com

Candle Jars for Sale - For fundraising

To help raise money for postage, I am selling a few of my candelina candle jars and travel tins at below cost. These items are not only good for candlemaking but they can be used for gift packaging. If you know of anyone who would like to make a purchase of these items, please spread the word or send them the link .

To check out these items, you can click on the image above or click here or copy and paste the URL below in your internet browser. Thank you.

http://www.softtreasures.com.au/candle-containers.html

Dresses bound for Vanuatu | Rockhampton Morning Bulletin

JOANNE Warkill and Fran Luckey can't wait to see the look on a group of special Vanuatu girls' faces when they are presented with over 100 handmade dresses.  

The Rockhampton colleagues have joined forces to help the many children and families in need following the devastation of Cyclone Pam earlier this year.  

As part of the "Dress a Girl Around the World" campaign, Ms Luckey and her friends from around Australia made over 100 dresses from pillow cases to donate to students at the SamaSama Rainbow School in Vanuatu.  

Ms Warkill visited the school in December 2013 with a group of Australian South Sea Islanders from Rockhampton called the Australian Pikinini Canecutters to instil a sense of belonging and educate the group on their culture and history.  

While visiting, MsWarkill said the group, which consisted of 10 children and 10 adults, donated various items including school packs, ports and clothes. They also helped fund a new building at the school as the children were being taught in a chook pen.  

The Australian Pikinini Canecutters will travel to Vanuatu again next year and are still fundraising for their trip and to help the Vanuatu people.  

If anyone would like to donate funds for the cause, contactMsWarkillon 0408 164 207 or email joanne.warkill@esqld. com.au.  

Clipped from:http://www.themorningbulletin.com.au/news/dresses-bound-for-vanuatu/2614410/#.VTcPMDn1gQg.email 

Sharing a post from Days for Girls Metro Manila

Sharing a post from Days for Girls Metro Manila -. As a special mother's day event for Dress A Girl Australia, I will soon be opening a special collection for dresses between the ages of 1 to 3 to accomplish this goal. Thank you.

Donation Acknowledgement #18/2015 - For Projects Vietnam, Uganda and Philippines

This is the third batch of dresses for projects Vietnam, Uganda and the Philippines.
1) From Christine Caputo allocated to Projects Uganda and the Philippines -

2) These t-shirts and pairs of shorts matching sets have been donated by Monika Osvald and Dress A Girl Australia for the t-shirts and the pairs of shorts from Beatrys Fittler. All allocated to Project Vietnam -

3) Three dresses from Inspired Peel Sewers allocated to Project Vietnam -

4) And a dress from Sarah Tanmahapran allocated to Project Vietnam -

Thank you to Monika, Christine, Beatrys, Sarah and the Inspired Peel Sewers for these donations. Much appreciated.

Donation Acknowledgement #17/2015 - For Vietnam Batch #2

Received the second batch of dresses this week for Project Vietnam from Pat Burton and Frances Cornish.
1) Parcel of 5 dresses and 5  small handmade dolls from Frances Cornish -

2) And a parcel of 5 dresses and boys and girls undies from Pat Burton. Each dress has been allocated one undie each -

Thank you so much to Frances and Pat for the wonderful donations and postage assistance. Much appreciated.

Reminders on fabric materials to use

Just a reminder on the type of fabric materials to use. It should only be cotton. Anything flimsy should not be used. These dresses are being washed in rugged environments and anything other than cotton will not last.

Any dress donations not meeting the quality requirements will not be included in any of the distributions. Thank you.

Special Package for Papua New Guinea

Every year I select deserving recipients of special events' presents. Last year I decided to give about 175 handmade Valentines' greeting cards to mothers who receives special meals from NSW Meals on Wheels. A hundred of these cards were made by me and the 75 donated. This year 2015 I thought the lady who spends full time taking care of the orphans of  BFO Orphanage in Mt Hagen Papua New Guinea deserves something special for Mother's Day, the event I have chosen to send something special. The dresses below which were made and donated by Monika Osvald were posted today and fingers crossed will get to Papua New Guinea in time for Mother's Day.

and the postage docket from Australia Post -

Thank you to Monika for the dresses and the skirt. You have just made one mother in this world feel special. Thank you.

Dress Collection projects currently going on

Projects currently running :
1) Project Uganda for 75 dresses. Deadline 6th of June 2015. Three dresses per donor.
2) Project Vietnam for 100 dresses. Deadline 20th of May 2015. Five dresses per donor.
3) Project Philippines for 100 dresses. Deadline 20th of May 2015. Five dresses per donor.

Please make sure quality rules on dresses are met. I know a lot, lot, lot are complaining about quality of dresses but please note that in order for these parcels to be worth all the time, effort and money spent on making sure these dresses reached their intended location, it is a must that guidelines are met. We need to make dresses that will last for a long time and not just a one-day-wear. Regardless of whether the number of dresses to be collected are met or not, distributions will proceed. I cannot sacrifice quality over quantity.

For any issues and concerns, please send an email to dressagirlaustralia@gmail.com. Thank you.

Donation Acknowledgement #15/2015 - For Project Uganda and PNG special parcel

This is the second batch of dress donations received for the month of April from the Caloundra Girl Guides c-o Nicole Parrott and Monika Osvald.

1) Three dresses allocated to Project Uganda from the Caloundra Girl Guides -

2) A parcel of 23 handmade boys' t-shirts and 3 girls' t-shirts, 2 dresses and a skirt from Monika Osvald. The two dresses and skirt will be sent to the mother of the kiddies of the BFO Orphanage in Papua New Guinea as a special gift for this coming Mother's Day.

Thank you to the Girl guides of Caloundra, Nicole Parrott and Monika for the dresses and the t-shirts and a special thank you to Monika for the special Mother

s Day gift.It is much appreciated. Thank you so much.

Sewing more dresses for Sponsorships and projects

Been away from my sewing machine for almost 3 weeks now. Starting this weekend until next weekend is sewing week. 15 t-shirt dresses for Vietnam and a dozen more dresses for sponsorship for Projects Vietnam and Philippines. 

Dresses for sponsorships will be made available by tomorrow night. Check them out and sponsor one if you like to make a difference by clicking on the link below -

Dresses for Vietnam and the Philipppines

Thank you.

Looking for ways to make a difference?

Are you looking for a way to make a difference in this world? Check out my options below -
1) Use the power of a handmade dress for a girl or a set of boys clothes for a boy to make a difference in a life of disadvantaged kid. Check out my Dress Sponsorship program. For the period April to June, proceeds from the sponsorship will be used to purchase additional school supplies to include in a fabric school bag kit for distribution in June. With three active project collections running until the end of May, now will be the best time to sponsor.
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To sponsor a dress with sleeves - click on the link below -

Dress with Sleeves

To sponsor boys clothes - click on the link below -

Boys Clothes

To sponsor a pillowcase style of dress for girls aged between 3 to 12 - click on the link below -

Dress for girls aged between 3 to 12

To sponsor a school-aged girl with school kit -

School-aged girl kit

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Dress Sponsorships are great for those who do not sew or can sew but do not have the time and wants to make a difference in this world...with one small dress at a time!

2) Purchase any items from my handmade shop. Proceeds will help pay for the cost of sustaining this charity drive of dressing the disadvantaged kids around the world. I have two new items just posted - Click on the link below to check them out -

Teddy Bear in a Blanket with a pillow and a teddy bear quotes handmade book -

Mini Bunny in a clear case - big enough to play with but small enough to carry around

Check these items out. They are all fully handmade by me including the teddy bear quotes book. Great treasures to keep.

Feedback Dress Distribution #88-03/2015 - Project Cabaraban CDO Phils 07-Apr-2015

Sharing pictures taken from the dress distribution made last month made by Sally Sanchez and group in Barrio Kauswagan CDO Philippines. 

To see more pictures of the distribution and larger and individual images of the above, please click here. Thank you to Sally and the group for finding the time to make this distribution and for sharing the pictures. Much appreciated.

Feedback Dress Distribution #79 - Christmas 2014 Distribution Parcel 1E - Philippines

Sharing pictures taken from the dress distribution made last December 2014 (Christmas Distribution of Parcel 1D) made by Norie Bordador and her group at Roma Sur Enrile province of Cagayan Philippines.

To see more pictures of the distribution and larger and individual images of the above, please click here. Thank you to Norie and the group for finding the time to make this distribution and for sharing the pictures. Much appreciated.

Feedback Dress Distribution #79 - Christmas 2014 Distribution Parcel 1A&1B - Philippines

Sharing pictures taken from the dress distribution made last December 2014 (Christmas Distribution of Parcel 1A&1B) made by Norie Bordador and her group at Liwan Sur, Enrile province of Cagayan Philippines.

To see more pictures of the distribution and larger and individual images of the above, please click here. Thank you to Norie and the group for finding the time to make this distribution and for sharing the pictures. Much appreciated.

Feedback Dress Distribution #79 - Christmas 2014 Distribution Parcel 1C&1D - Philippines

Sharing pictures taken from the dress distribution made last December 2014 (Christmas Distribution of Parcel 1C&1D) made by Norie Bordador and her group at Bo Divisoria Enrile Cagayan.

To see more pictures of the distribution and larger and individual images of the above, please click here. Thank you to Norie and the group for finding the time to make this distribution and for sharing the pictures. Much appreciated.

Feedback - Dress Distribution #87 - 02/2015 - Mexico 06-Apr-2015

A happy Easter Monday everyone! Here is a message I received this morning from Mexico from a classmate (Ellen Occena) to whom I handed over 20 dresses which I handcarried to the US last month.

Dresses were given to the Casa de Jesus orphanage as shown on the pictures below -

To see larger and individual images, please click here. Thank you so much Ellen.

Happy Easter everyone!

Re-sharing - Dress A Girl Australia Well now open for the community of Kalagi Uganda

Re-sharing especially for those donors who sponsored dresses, online shops and ebay customers, family and friends who helped make this mission possible - Dress A Girl Australia well. My heartfelt thanks to everyone.
For individual images of the pictures below, please click on the link below -

"Dress A Girl Well (Australia) - Kalagi Uganda." 

The album shows the individual images taken during the opening and handing over of the well to the people of Kalagi Uganda. Pictures courtesy of Hope-4-Kids International.

A dream I thought would not be possible but has happened and the best way to celebrate and share the spirit of Easter.

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Posted Saturday, 28-March-2015

The well that I have been fundraising for the community of Kalagi Uganda is now open and has been handed over to the community. Here are some images taken by Hope-4-Kids International during the opening and handing over of the well.

I want to thank all the donors who helped in contributing to the funds raised through dress sponsorships, purchases from my on-line shops and ebay, family, close friends and a few friends from Dress A Girl Australia. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You have helped restore hope to a village in Uganda through clean water. Thank you so much.
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