FREE Patterns you can sew for charity

Sew cute dresses for charity using these free patterns. They’re perfect for Project Dress a Girl in September. Don’t forget to check out the other bloggers for #sewfrugal24 for more ideas.
Project Dress a Girl Labels: inspiredleatherco.com/product...
🪡DIY Pocket Tutorial: • How to Make Beautiful ...
Leather Pincushions: inspiredleatherco.com/search?...
🧵Fabric:
Peach floral: www.capitalquilts.com/shop/c/...
Art deco: www.capitalquilts.com/shop/c/...
Bunny: www.capitalquilts.com/shop/c/...
Cream: www.capitalquilts.com/shop/c/...
Cats in blue: www.capitalquilts.com/shop/c/...
Cats in pink: www.capitalquilts.com/shop/c/...
👗Dress patterns:
Sew Simple Home A-line Peasant Dress: www.sewsimplehome.com/2020/02...
Oliver + s Popover Sundress: oliverands.com/free-patterns/...
Stitched by Crystal Simple Sundress: www.stitchedbycrystal.com/2015...
Sweet Red Poppy Mila Dress: sweetredpoppy.com/free-girls-...
Twig & Tale Petal Wrap Dress: www.twigandtale.com/products/...
Tie hack tutorial: www.twigandtale.com/blogs/twi...
DIY Crush Sun Dress: www.diy-crush.com/blog/free-s...
Life Sew Savory Tank Dress: lifesewsavory.com/tank-dress-...
Sew Modern Kids August Dress: sewmodernkids.com/free-august...
Thoughtful Creativity 2021: • Do some good with your...
Thoughtful Creativity 2022: • Sewing 10 dresses for ...
Thoughtful Creativity 2023: • Let's sew a super cute...
Sew and Grow Knit Bodice Dress: • Sew a dress with a fre...
Rooney Sewing Patterns Twirly Dress: cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/078...
Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom Pillow Case Dress: www.scatteredthoughtsofacraft...
Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom Peasant Dress: www.scatteredthoughtsofacraft...
Mari Sews Sundress Tutorial: • FAST, EASY & BEGINNER ...
Sew Magazine Child Smock: www.sewmag.co.uk/free-sewing-...
#freepattern

[@lmcjazz]

Poor little boy, had too try on a dress. Too funny. That's a mom on a mission. You go girl

[@MariSews]

😂 he’s a good sport

[@pamelashumate4355]

Beautiful little dresses. I am already making dresses for this year, such fun and for a good cause.

[@MariSews]

Sorry I missed this message. That’s fantastic! I can’t wait to start up again this September

[@headaysews5432]

And just like that PDAJ 2024 is underway ❤ such a great idea to do charity dresses for sew frugal!

[@MariSews]

I couldn’t resist combining the two 😊

[@sew.debbie]

I love your emphasis on the dresses that can be made for Dress-A-Girl specifications! Yay!

[@MariSews]

It had to be!!!

[@SewAndTellwithDori]

Perfect video for #sewfrugal24 AND Project Dress A Girl 2024 campaign. Given that the PDAG donated dress count has exponentially increased in the last 4 years, uh yeah, the push for dress making needs to start so much earlier than September to get over the 10K mark this year! God bless you Mari, for all your wonderful videos and work toward this charity event! 🙏🏻🥰❤

[@MariSews]

10k!!! That’s a real big number 🤩

[@SewAndTellwithDori]

I'm in the process of getting ready to move to FL (retire). My main focus will be on making PDAG dresses for the annual drive. 🥰 Gotta love those little girls!!!@@MariSews

[@janesheridan5632]

I'm a very slow sewer, so the dress making has started. THANK YOU for your inspiration.

[@MariSews]

Woo hoo! Have fun getting lost in the cuteness

[@socarole66]

What a fab collection of free dresses and to combine Sew Frugal with PDAG? Genius Mari. ❤ Thanks so much for sharing x

[@MariSews]

Thanks. I thought it would be nice to give people lots of free options to choose from to make supporting PDAG easier.

[@PracticalStitches]

Great video mari looking forward to trying some of those patterns😊 thanks❤

[@MariSews]

Oh, I know that whatever you make will be gorgeous!

[@carmensalome]

Your sample dresses are adorable. Thank you for this list of patterns . 😊

[@MariSews]

You’re welcome! There’s plenty to choose from 🥰

[@kathyteague829]

Love, love, love that peachy-orange dress you made! You are the best, Mari!🥰🥰🥰

[@MariSews]

The fabric really makes it adorable

[@roseperez1040]

Love,love wrap around dress.

[@MariSews]

It was so fun to make too!

[@StitchHemSew]

Some fab patterns. Thank you. Your samples are so cute x

[@MariSews]

Thanks! I was surprised at some of the great designs out there when I did my research

[@janesheridan5632]

THANK YOU Mari.!!!!!

[@MariSews]

You are very welcome

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

Ooh - that petal wrap dress is adorable! Definitely going to add that to my list for Sept!

[@MariSews]

When you start to close up that hem by sewing one curve around to the other..let me tell you how satisfying that felt

[@Sewlimitless]

So many cute dresses! It's good to know you need larger sizes for older girls because that's my plan come September 👍🏾

[@MariSews]

Yay! The big girls are going to love your dresses

[@teresaday8296]

Some very cute patterns!

[@MariSews]

Yes! 💯

[@ChristineSewsALot]

That cat print ❤❤❤❤❤.

[@MariSews]

Isn’t it cute!!! 🥰 I couldn’t resist it

[@UNBIASEDLLC]

Thank you for sharing these beautiful patterns.

[@MariSews]

You’re welcome!

[@lynnshepard7485]

You showed some adorable dress patterns, Mari! 😘

[@MariSews]

I was surprised at how cute some of these freebies are. Happy to provide the links.

[@cjhines726]

So many free PDAG dresses! I'm inspired❤❤

[@MariSews]

Mission accomplished 🤩

[@estherhenry220]

Great patterns and free, even better. I'm hoping to make more dresses this year. It's so much fun!!

[@MariSews]

Now we have lots of free options at our fingertips. I can’t wait to see what Alisa will make this year.

[@DianesFM]

Great video! Already getting excited for this year's Dress A Girl.

[@MariSews]

Yay! I’m not the only one getting excited. 😜

[@kathydexter4557]

I love the colors you used for the Life Sew Savory Tank Dress! I really like to use the Tiered Peasant dress from Scattered Thoughts of a crafty mom! It is very fun to make! I can used scraps and have a lot of variations.

[@VoxAtelier]

😮 the little wrap dress is soooo adorable! I think this will be the one I try this year for Project dress a girl 😊

[@MariSews]

You’ll have a blast making it. There’s something so satisfying about the last step where you sew the entire thing closed.

[@alethialovetosew]

Thank you Marie. My fabrics are washed and I'm planning to get an early start.

[@HollyVonderohe-eo4sb]

Thanks, for the great ideas! I really like the Mila dress. I want to try this pattern for my granddaughters and Project Dress a Girl.

[@MariSews]

In my opinion, that neckline ruffle makes all the difference. I bet the granddaughters will look cute!!!

[@InAgatasCottage]

Great video Mari. I think I will make one or two dresses soon :) they always make me happy

[@MariSews]

I like to use them as palate cleansers or even when I’ve lost my sewjo. They come together quickly and get me going again.

[@frann166]

Thank you!

[@MariSews]

You’re very welcome 😊

[@bronwynmorrison]

Just rewatching this video for some dress a girl inspiration. I have some dresses cut out just trying to find time to sew them. It's the busy time at work. Can't wait until September. I'm hoping to get Practical Stitches numbers up.

[@ZeldaSews]

Hi Mari! Great to see you. I'm participating 😅😅😅. I love the little dresses you've shown!

[@MariSews]

Yay!!! There’s nothing cuter than making up a little dress 🥰

[@alisonwilliams3806]

Thank you for a great video. I joined in the ‘dress a girl project’ last year & will do the same again this year.😊

[@MariSews]

Yay! I’m going to add awards this year to make it super fun 🤩

[@sitkasoraya]

Love it! I already made the Thoughtful Creativity 2023 and the Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom Peasant Dress...I will try the other patterns. Hopefully, I will make 12 dresses this year.

[@MariSews]

You have lots to choose from! 🥰

[@kristicitak3932]

Love your fabric choices. Beautiful as always

[@MariSews]

Thanks! I think I’m getting better at mixing and matching.

[@kristicitak3932]

Thanks for getting my labels to me so quickly 🙏❤️🥰I have most of the free dress patterns from last year. Thank you for the update. Will send you a few pattern suggestions of my makes soon!!!!

[@MariSews]

@kristicitak3932 that would be fantastic!

[@kristicitak3932]

Mari here are some of the patterns I have made for Dress a Girl @ the World all are Simplicity patterns #’s 0285, E1982, 2377& 7610 (modified the button closure to a tie) I hope this helps everyone make a nice variety. Thanks as always for all your inspiration and Uber fun spirit!!!😘🥰🙏

[@MariSews]

@kristicitak3932 thanks! I’ll check these cuties out

[@lindahuffman2453]

Thanks!

[@MariSews]

Oh my gosh! Thank you so very much. 🙏🏼 I hope you make some cute dresses from one of these fun patterns.

[@lindahuffman2453]

I just love and appreciate you and all you do for others! God bless you, Mari!

[@jandimarco3113]

I’ve not watched yet but looked at the free pattern listing. Do you know about the “Good Deeds” dress, cross over bodice style. I’ve made that recently, it’s really nice. I’ll watch the video later tonight.

[@MariSews]

I tried to find that one but unfortunately it’s no longer available on Etsy

[@kindredcreativecorner6927]

Great ideas. This I needed.. will my dresses count if I start now??

[@dotschischloh9767]

Yes

[@MariSews]

They sure will! Just make sure you post the pics in September.

[@kindredcreativecorner6927]

@@MariSews yeah win. Thanks

[@alldaymusiclover107]

Hi, love all the cute dresses. I've never made one but I thought they were made from pillowcases. Is it better to just use fabric from a bolt?

[@MariSews]

Pillowcases are a definite no-no. They’re often times too sheer to donate. I can’t tell you how many I’ve thrown away because they weren’t suitable

[@alldaymusiclover107]

​@@MariSews Thank you so much! That makes perfect sense. I'll test the fabric before purchasing.

[@Sewing_Keepsakes]

Mari- do you personally prewash your fabrics before making the dresses?

[@MariSews]

I do, if I’m not being lately. 🫣

[@dianemontavon5670]

I love the petal wrap dress, but is that good for Dress A Girl. I heard you say it was, but the wrap kind of worries me.

[@MariSews]

I think it’s fine. The ties feel very secure to me.

[@jennifermaddock4382]

Such cute dresses? Does this charity run in Canada? I would make some if it didn't cost too much for me to ship them.

[@MariSews]

Yes it does! The ambassador for Canada is our very own KZbinr, Shari, from Practical Stitches. She signed up to be an ambassador with DAG last year! Make sure you’re subscribed to her. She’s doing big things

[@suek7086]

I just found a new free pattern that would work the knot dress by a Crafty mom.

[@MariSews]

Oh! I’ll check it out. Thanks.

[@amy6499]

For project dressagirl, is it possible to make rompers/skorts/harem bottom rompers for added modesty?

[@MariSews]

As long as they’re still being paired with dress, Yes 🥰 Be sure to safety pin them to the dress tho, otherwise they get lost in the shuffle.

[@rachelburgener819]

👏👏👏🥰❤️😀

[@MariSews]

Thanks. Hope you make one of these cute patterns.

[@EstherFitzGerald-tm9qf]

Where do you download the patter n please

[@MariSews]

All of the links to the patterns are in the description box of the video

[@angelrose7906]

Just a reminder for Dress A Girl Around The World dresses, no buttons. Although the buttons are decorative only on these dresses, I've been told not to do that. But, I'm going by the UK rules :)

[@MariSews]

That’s correct. No operating buttons, zippers, Velcro, etc

[@angelrose7906]

@@MariSews So, buttons CAN be used if not working. Good to know. Thanks

[@lmcjazz]

I'm hearing tshirt dresses are falling apart. I think the woven fabric added for the skirt part is too heavy for the tshirt. Any thoughts or solutions

[@MariSews]

@lmcjazz overall, a tshirt dress with a woven bottom won’t have the longevity of a woven dress. Although it will last longer than a dress made completely out of knit, if you are looking to make something with staying power, you should go for a dress made completely of woven fabric

[@madcwee]

For what ages?

[@MariSews]

The size range on the dresses vary.